Chairman Wheeler's Response to Senator Klobuchar Regarding E911 Location Accuracy

On October 28, 2014, Sen Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) wrote a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler conveying her support for the recent proposed changes to the FCC's rules governing E911 location accuracy, and urged the FCC to take action to protect the public by strengthening indoor wireless 911 location accuracy rules and working with stakeholders.

On December 19, 2014, Chairman Wheeler responded, assuring Sen Klobuchar that her views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the FCC's review. Chairman Wheeler also mentioned that the FCC has sought expedited comment on the "Roadmap for Improving E911 Location Accuracy" agreement with comments due December 15th and reply comments due December 24th.