Part 12.
COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Chapter 251.
REGIONAL PLANS--STANDARDS
1 TAC §251.1
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) proposes
an amendment to §251.1, concerning regional plans for 9-1-1 service to
outline the procedures for implementing and managing a mobile Primary Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) and to propose changes to existing sections as necessary.
The amendment provides a definition for a mobile PSAP and a section outlining
the procedures for implementing and managing a mobile PSAP, including the
submission of standard operating procedures.
Paul Mallett, executive director, has determined that for the first five-year
period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state
or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.
Mr. Mallett has determined that for each year of the first five years the
section is to be in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of
enforcing the section will be improved effectiveness and reliability of 9-1-1
call delivery systems in the state program regions throughout the state. No
historical data is available, however, there appears to be no direct impact
on small or large businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons
who are required to comply with the section as proposed. There is no anticipated
local employment impact as a result of enforcing the section.
Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days
after publication of the proposal in the
Texas Register
to Paul Mallett, Executive Director, Commission on State Emergency
Communications, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701-3942.
The amendment is proposed under Health and Safety Code, Chapter
771, §§771.051, 771.055, 771.056, 771.057, and 771.075; and Title
1 Texas Administrative Code, Part 12, Chapter 251, Regional Plan Standards,
which provide the Commission on State Emergency Communications with the authority
to plan, develop, provide provisions for and enhance the effectiveness and
efficiency of 9-1-1 service.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed amendment.
§251.1.Regional Strategic Plans for 9-1-1 Service.
(a)
Purpose. The Commission on State Emergency Communications
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Commission
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(b)
Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in
this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise.
(1)
9-1-1 Call Taking Position--Equipment acquired with 9-1-1
funds to answer the delivery of an emergency 9-1-1 call. The position is defined
as the equipment necessary to answer the call, not the associated personnel.
A position consists of a device for answering the 9-1-1 calls, a device to
display 9-1-1 call information, and the related telephone circuitry and computer
and/or router equipment necessary to ensure reliable handling of the 9-1-1
call.
(2)
9-1-1 Database--An organized collection of information,
which is typically stored in computer systems that are comprised of fields,
records (data), and indexes. In 9-1-1, such databases include master street
address guides (MSAG), telephone numbers, emergency service numbers (ESN),
and telephone customer records. This information is used for the delivery
of location information to a designated public safety answering point (PSAP).
Use of the 9-1-1 database must be authorized by the
Commission
[
(3)
9-1-1 Equipment and Services--Equipment and services acquired
partially or in whole with 9-1-1 funds and designed to support and/or facilitate
the delivery of an emergency 9-1-1 wireline or wireless call to an appropriate
PSAP.
(4)
9-1-1 Network--The dedicated network of equipment, circuits,
and controls assembled to establish communication paths to deliver 9-1-1 emergency
communications.
(5)
9-1-1 Funds--Funds assessed and disbursed in accordance
with the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 771.
(6)
Automatic Location Identification (ALI)--A system that
enables the automatic display at the PSAP of the caller's telephone number,
the address/location of the telephone, and supplementary emergency services
information.
(7)
Automatic Number Identification (ANI)--A system that enables
the automatic display at the PSAP of the ten-digit number associated with
the device from which a 9-1-1 call originates.
(8)
Capital Equipment Asset--Items and components that comprise
the technology used to deliver and answer 9-1-1 calls whose cost is over $5,000
and which have a useful life of at least one year.
(9)
Contingency Routing Plan--Routing scheme to provide for
the provision of uninterrupted 9-1-1 service in the event of an incident that
requires the temporary rerouting of 9-1-1 calls due to man-made or natural
disasters.
(10)
Local Monitoring Plan--The RPC schedule for monitoring
all interlocal contracts, 9-1-1 funded activities, equipment, PSAPs, and subcontractors.
(11)
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)--A 24-hour communications
facility established as an answering location for 9-1-1 calls originating
within a given service area, as further defined in applicable law Texas Health
and Safety Code, Chapters 771 and 772.
(A)
Primary PSAP (P-PSAP)--A facility equipped and staffed
with the ability to extend, receive, answer, transfer or relay to the appropriate
public safety response agencies 9-1-1 calls. The P-PSAP must be in service
24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year and meet the criteria
of subsection (f) of this section.
(B)
Secondary PSAP (S-PSAP)--A PSAP to which 9-1-1 calls are
transferred or relayed from a P-PSAP, which may operate less than 24 hours
per day, but which has the ability to extend, receive, answer, transfer or
relay 9-1-1 calls and which meets the criteria of subsection (f) of this section.
(C)
Remote PSAP--Equipment located at an emergency service
responder's facility that is capable of conveying call information via printer,
fax, or telephone and used as a means of call delivery.
(D)
Mobile PSAP--An answering location,
usually temporary, for receiving 9-1-1 calls originating within a given service
area which is capable of and intended to be easily moved or relocated.
(12)
Redundant Equipment and Services--Duplication of components
running in parallel to increase reliability.
(13)
Regional Planning Commission (RPC)--A commission established
under Local Government Code, Chapter 391, also referred to as a regional council
of governments.
(14)
Regional Strategic Plan--A plan developed by each RPC
for the establishment and operation of 9-1-1 service throughout the region
that the RPC serves. The service and contents must meet the standards established
by the
Commission
[
(15)
Selective Router Tandem (SR)--A switching office placed
in front of a set of PSAPs that allows the routing of 9-1-1 calls to the proper
PSAP.
(16)
TDD/TTY--A Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD)
or Teletypewriter (TTY) or Text Telephone (TT).
(17)
Wireless Phase I E9-1-1 Service--The service by which
the wireless service provider (WSP) delivers to the designated PSAP the wireless
end user's call back number, cell site/sector information in accordance with
Commission
[
(c)
Regional Plan Submission. All regional strategic plans
for 9-1-1 service, or amendments to those regional plans, must be submitted
to the
Commission
[
(d)
Regional Plan Scope. All regional plans for 9-1-1 service
submitted for approval must address the entire geographic area within the
boundaries of a RPC. The regional plan must identify all participating public
safety agencies. All counties with a population greater than 120,000, according
to the latest federal census, must have 9-1-1 service by September 1, 1995.
In counties with less than 120,000 in population, resolutions supporting the
regional plan must be included for all participating cities and counties.
Because the definition of Public Agency in Health and Safety Code, Chapter
771, §771.001(7) creates a possibility of overlapping jurisdictions,
the city or county government of that area should submit the resolution to
support the regional plan.
(e)
Regional Plan Criteria. The regional plan must include
a description of how the 9-1-1 service is to be administered, a description
of how money is to be allocated within the region, projected financial operating
information for the two state fiscal years following the submission of the
regional plan, strategic planning information for the five state fiscal years
following the submission of the regional plan, and a detailed description
of the equipment, network, and database services as required by Health and
Safety Code, Chapter 771, §771.055, Strategic Planning.
(f)
All regional plans for 9-1-1 service must include the following
equipment and service:
(1)
Automatic Number Identification (ANI) level of service;
(2)
Automatic Location Identification (ALI) level of service;
(3)
Wireless Phase I E9-1-1 level of service;
(4)
One P-PSAP per RPC. If there is more than one PSAP, the
system may be arranged for two or more PSAPs to share the 24-hour duty requirement;
(5)
TDD/TTY or TDD/TTY compatible equipment in compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and in compliance with
Commission
[
(6)
A standby power supply for the 9-1-1 equipment;
(7)
Forced disconnect feature to allow the PSAP to clear incoming
circuits when necessary;
(8)
The following redundant crucial service items at each PSAP:
(A)
Network connections between each telephone central office
or mobile switch and the SR;
(B)
Network connections from the SR to the PSAP;
(C)
Network connections from the ALI database to the PSAP;
(D)
Database routers;
(E)
Telephone sets and/or integrated ANI and ALI display call
taking positions;
(F)
Stand-alone TDD units as applicable; and
(G)
Any other equipment essential to the 9-1-1 call-taking
function;.
(9)
A published ten-digit emergency telephone number that can
accept emergency calls;
(10)
A positive response to each 9-1-1 call to include an audible
ringing tone connecting to a PSAP where either the call is answered by personnel
at the PSAP or a recorded announcement provides further information; and
(11)
The following required elements to insure the reliability
of the 9-1-1 equipment and service:
(A)
Contingency
routing plan
[
(B)
Network
testing plan
[
(C)
Local
monitoring plan
[
(D)
Capital
asset plan
[
(E)
Network
diagrams
[
(F)
Database
maintenance plan
[
(G)
Equipment
maintenance plan
[
(g)
Amendments to Regional Plan. A regional plan may be amended
according to procedure established in accordance with
Commission
[
(h)
Call Taking Positions. Requests for an increase in the
number of positions within a PSAP should be submitted for approval in the
regional strategic plan along with justification for the increase. If an increase
in the number of positions is required after the regional plan has been approved
and the addition of the position(s) will require no additional funding, the
RPC shall follow the requirements for amendment in accordance with §251.6
of this title. If additional funding is required for the additional position(s),
the request shall be submitted to the
Commission
[
(1)
Historical 9-1-1 call volume and growth;
(2)
Call duration information;
(3)
Anticipated area population growth; and
(4)
Peak 9-1-1 call volume patterns.
(i)
Adding a PSAP. Should there be a need to add a new PSAP
within the region, the RPC shall provide the
Commission
[
(j)
Mobile PSAP Procedures. When
a RPC is approved to add a mobile PSAP, they must submit a Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) for that PSAP that includes, at a minimum:
(1)
Designation of responsible local agency;
(2)
Proposed hours of operation;
(3)
Primary location of operation;
(4)
Procedure for notification of relocation of
PSAP;
(5)
Asset management plan or insurance coverage
to safeguard the equipment;
(6)
Security plan for control of the equipment and
data;
(7)
Revised Interlocal Agreement to include the
mobile PSAP; and
(8)
Plan for equipment disposal upon termination
of the use of the mobile PSAP.
(k)
[
(l)
[
(m)
[
(n)
[
(o)
[
(p)
[
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 19, 2003.
TRD-200303103
Paul Mallett
Executive Director
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.6
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) proposes
an amendment to §251.6, concerning guidelines for submission requests
from councils of governments on strategic plans, amendments and allocation
of equalization surcharge funds.
Current §251.6 provides a description of the formats and processes
for regional strategic planning, plan amendments, and funding of plans. Modifications
are necessary for the preparation of the regional strategic plans for fiscal
years 2004-2005. The proposed changes only impact the sections that define
the line-item components of the financial budgeting portion of the plans.
Paul Mallett, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year
period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state
or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.
Mr. Mallett also has determined that for each year of the first five years
the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the section will be improved system for funds allocation and implementation
levels for the 9-1-1 program statewide. No historical data is available, however,
there appears to be no direct impact on small or large businesses. There is
no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the
section as proposed. There is no anticipated local employment impact as a
result of enforcing the section.
Comments on the amendment may be submitted in writing within 30 days after
publication of the proposal in the
Texas Register
to Paul Mallett, Executive Director, Commission on State Emergency
Communications, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701-3942.
The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety
Code, Chapter 771, §§771.051, 771.055, 771.056, 771.057, 771.071,
771.0711, 771.072, and 771.075, which authorize the Commission to adopt policies
and procedures prescribing the distribution and use of 9-1-1 funds for providing
9-1-1 service.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed amendment.
§251.6.Guidelines for Strategic Plans, Amendments, and Revenue Allocation.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
Strategic Plan Levels. Regional strategic plans developed
in accordance with Chapter 771, along with the commensurate allocation of
the above described funds, shall reflect implementation consistent with the
following three major strategic plan levels (in order of priority) through
state fiscal year
2003
[
(1)
Level I: The equipment, network and database
equipment and/or services that provide the essential elements of 9-1-1 service,
including the maintenance and replacement of equipment.
(A)
Network;
(B)
Wireless Phase I;
(C)
Database;
(D)
Equipment;
(E)
Language Line;
(F)
Equipment maintenance.
(2)
Level II: The activities, equipment, and/or
services that directly support and enhance 9-1-1 call delivery and data maintenance
for the level of service provided to the region.
(A)
Addressing Maintenance;
(B)
Graphic MSAG;
(C)
MIS;
(D)
Mapped ALI;
(E)
PSAP Room Prep;
(F)
PSAP Training/Public Education; and
(G)
Wireless Phase II.
(3)
Level III: The activities, equipment,
and/or services that provide auxiliary enhancements to the delivery of 9-1-1
calls and the level of service provided to the region.
(A)
Network Diversity;
(B)
Training Positions;
(C)
Emergency Power;
(D)
Recorders;
(E)
Pagers;
(F)
Ancillary Maintenance & Repair; and
(G)
Other.
[(1)
Level I: 9-1-1 service generally associated
with Automatic Number Identification (ANI), to include the following components
and associated costs:]
[(A)
ANI (equipment and network);]
[(B)
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Room Preparation;]
[(C)
Language Line;]
[(D)
PSAP Supplies;]
[(E)
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD);]
[(F)
Maintenance/Repair (ANI/TDD); and]
[(G)
Capital Recovery (ANI/TDD).]
[(2)
Level II: 9-1-1 service generally associated
with ANI, Selective Routing (SR), Automatic Location Identification (ALI)
and any other network and/or database system enhancement, to include the following
components and associated costs:]
[(A)
ANI/ALI/SR (equipment and network);]
[(B)
PSAP Room Preparation;]
[(C)
Addressing;]
[(D)
Addressing Maintenance;]
[(E)
PSAP Training;]
[(F)
Maintenance/Repair (CPE);]
[(G)
Capital Recovery (telephone equipment); and]
[(H)
Capital Recovery (addressing).]
[(3)
Level III: Other 9-1-1 equipment, services
and enhancements to same, to include, but not limited to the following components
and associated costs:]
[(A)
Additional Trunk Diversity;]
[(B)
Other Redundancy;]
[(C)
Wireless Access;]
[(D)
Training Positions;]
[(E)
Emergency Power;]
[(F)
Recorders;]
[(G)
Pagers;]
[(H)
Detectors/Diverters;]
[(I)
External Ringers;]
[(J)
Mapped ALI;]
[(K)
Maintenance/Repair (ancillary equipment);]
[(L)
Capital Recovery (ancillary equipment); and]
[(M)
Other.]
(c)
New Strategic Plan Levels. Regional strategic plans developed
in accordance with Chapter 771, along with the commensurate allocation of
the above described funds, shall reflect implementation consistent with the
following three major strategic plan levels (in order of priority) beginning
state fiscal year
2004
[
(1)
Level I: The equipment, network and database equipment
and/or services that provide the essential elements of 9-1-1 service, including
the maintenance and replacement of equipment.
(A) - (C)
(No change.)
(D)
Equipment
Lease
;
(E)
Equipment Purchase
[
(F)
Language Line;
[
(G)
Equipment Maintenance.
(2)
Level II: The activities, equipment, and/or services that
directly support and enhance 9-1-1 call delivery and data maintenance for
the level of service provided to the region.
(A)
(No change.)
(B)
MIS
[
(C)
Mapped ALI
[
(D)
PSAP Room Prep
[
(E)
PSAP Training
[
(F)
[
(G)
(No change.)
(3)
(No change.)
(d) - (e)
(No change.)
(f)
Allocation of Revenue.
(1)
(No change.)
(2)
Equalization Surcharge Funds--
(A)
Within the context of
§771.056(d)
[
(B) - (F)
(No change.)
(g) - (i)
(No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 19, 2003.
TRD-200303104
Paul Mallett
Executive Director
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.12
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) proposes
an amendment a to §251.12, concerning contracts for 9-1-1 services. Such
changes reflect the balance of recommendations made by the Management Advisory
Services (MAS) of the State Auditor's Office and anticipated legislative requirements.
The changes are being made only to the contract listed in Figure: 1 TAC §251.12(d),
not to the text of §251.12.
Proposed revisions to the contract will clarify requirements and make the
contract more reflective of current and pending legislation specific to monitoring
compliance; standard interlocal agreement with local governments; service
fee funding; surcharge allocation; strategic planning to include historically
underutilized business plan with strategic plan; reporting requirements; and
State Auditor's Office on-site monitoring and audits of Regional Planning
Commissions.
Paul Mallett, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year
period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state
or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.
Mr. Mallett also has determined that for each year of the first five years
the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the section will be better accountability of funds and program reporting requirements.
No historical data is available, however, there is no direct impact on small
or large businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who
are required to comply with the section as proposed. There is no anticipated
local employment impact as a result of enforcing the section.
Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days
after publication of the proposal in the
Texas Register
to Paul Mallett, Executive Director, Commission on State Emergency
Communications, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701-3942.
The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Health and Safety Code,
Chapter 771, §§771.071, 771.0711, 771.072, 771.073, 771.075, 771.078,
771.055, 771.056, and Title 1 Texas Administrative Code, Part 12, which authorizes
the Commission to adopt policies and procedures prescribing the distribution
and use of 9-1-1 funds for providing 9-1-1 service.
No other statute, article or code is affected by the proposed amendment.
§251.12.Contracts for 9-1-1 Services.
(a) - (c)
(No change.)
(d)
The contract described in subsection (b) of this section
shall substantially conform to the following standard contract form:
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 19, 2003.
TRD-200303105
Paul Mallett
Executive Director
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
Chapter 355.
MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to
repeal §355.501, concerning reimbursement methodology for Program for
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE); and proposes new §355.501,
concerning reimbursement methodology for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for
the Elderly (PACE), in its Medicaid Reimbursement Rates chapter. The purpose
of the repeal and new section is to comply with new payment rate determination
guidelines instituted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) for PACE
sites. CMS recently converted PACE from a Medicaid research and demonstration
project to a Medicaid State Plan program. As a result of this change, CMS
instituted new payment rate guidelines. The major change instituted by CMS
is that upper payment limits per member month must be calculated for each
PACE geographic site based on the historical claims of the geographic site.
CMS also requires that historical claims for both nursing facility and Community
Based Alternatives recipients be based on the population served by the Texas
Department of Human Services that meets nursing facility eligibility. Historical
claims include all costs to the Medicaid program needed to serve these recipients,
including acute care services, long-term care services, medical transportation,
prescriptions, and other services. CMS also requires that the payment rates
be lower than the calculated upper payment limit. This is achieved by determining
the payment rate at 95% of the upper payment limit. The upper payment limits
and reimbursement rates are determined coincident with the state's biennium.
The proposal also includes two reimbursement rates calculated for each PACE
contract: one for clients eligible only for Medicaid services and one for
clients eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid services. The proposal ensures
that HHSC is in compliance with these requirements.
Tom Suehs, Deputy Commissioner for Financial Services, has determined that,
for the first five-year period the proposed section is in effect, there are
fiscal implications for state government as a result of enforcing or administering
the section. There are no fiscal implications for local government as a result
of enforcing or administering the section.
The effect on state government for the first five-year period the section
is in effect is an estimated additional cost of $1,256 in fiscal year (FY)
2003; $67,818 in FY 2004; $124,463 in FY 2005; $129,917 in FY 2006; and $130,002
in FY 2007.
Steve Lorenzen, Director, Rate Analysis, has determined that, for each
year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit
anticipated as a result of enforcing the section is that by complying with
new CMS payment rate guidelines, the PACE program will continue to operate.
This will allow the PACE program to continue to serve recipients through a
comprehensive service model that provides health-related services to elderly
clients in their own communities as an alternative to nursing facility care.
There is no adverse economic effect on small or micro businesses as a result
of enforcing or administering the section, because the proposal ensures that
the PACE program will continue to operate with similar reimbursement rates
for the majority of clients eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Providers
will receive greater reimbursement for the few Medicaid-only clients they
serve. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to
comply with the proposed section. There is no anticipated effect on local
employment in geographic areas affected by this section.
Questions about the content of this proposal may be directed to Nancy Kimble
at (512) 338- 6496 in HHSC Rate Analysis. Written comments on the proposal
may be submitted to Supervisor, Rules and Handbooks Unit-166, Texas Department
of Human Services E-205, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, within
30 days of publication in the
Texas Register
.
Under §2007.003(b) of the Government Code, HHSC has determined that
Chapter 2007 of the Government Code does not apply to this rule. Accordingly,
HHSC is not required to complete a takings impact assessment regarding this
rule.
Subchapter E. COMMUNITY CARE FOR AGED AND DISABLED
CSEC
]) herein establishes a framework for
regional planning commissions (RPCs) to use in the development of regional
strategic plans for provisioning 9-1-1 service. Regional strategic plans should
include, but not be limited to, the elements and subsections of this rule.
Other rules provide specific standards for performance of these requirements.
CSEC
] and RPC. The database is developed and maintained by the local
government agency and/or the RPC as described within the regional strategic
plan in accordance with
Commission
[
CSEC
] §251.9
of this title (relating to Guidelines for Database Maintenance Funds).
CSEC
].
CSEC
] §251.10 of this title (relating to
Guidelines for Implementing Wireless E9-1-1 Service).
CSEC
] by a RPC as specified by Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 771, §771.056, Submission of Regional Plan to
the Commission
[
CSEC
], and §771.057, Amendment of Plan.
The RPC shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws in carrying
out its approved regional plan.
CSEC
] §251.4 of this title (relating to Guidelines
for the Provisioning of Accessibility Equipment);
Routing Plan
];
Testing Plan
];
Monitoring Plan
];
Asset Plan
];
Diagrams
];
Maintenance
Plan
]; and
Maintenance
Plan
].
CSEC
] §251.6 of this title (relating to Guidelines for Strategic
Plans, Amendments, and Revenue Allocation).
CSEC
]
for consideration and approval in accordance with §251.6 of this title.
Each PSAP shall be equipped with adequate call taking positions to meet anticipated
call volume. Factors that may be considered in determining the proper number
of positions include:
CSEC
] written justification supporting the request. Appropriate justification
shall include statistical information such as call volume and growth rates,
or jurisdictional changes within the region. All requests for a new PSAP must
include specific costs for equipment and services, as well as a complete written
description and schematic illustrating the relationship of the proposed PSAP
to the balance of the region's network.
If additional funding is required
to facilitate the addition of a PSAP, the request must be accompanied by a
plan amendment, which will require Commission approval. These requirements
apply to the addition of a remote or mobile PSAP, as well as, Primary and
Secondary PSAPs.
(j)
] Contracts. The RPC shall execute
interlocal agreements between itself and its local governments responsible
for PSAPs relating to the planning, development, operation and provision of
9-1-1 service, the use of 9-1-1 funds and adherence to applicable law in accordance
with
Commission
[
CSEC
] §251.12 of this title (relating
to Contracts for 9-1-1 Services).
(k)
] Procurement. The RPC shall
use competitive procurement practices and procedures similar to those required
by state law for cities or counties, as well as any additional
Commission
[
CSEC
] policies, in conjunction with the procurement of
9-1-1 Customer Premises Equipment, 9-1-1 Network, and 9-1-1 Database Services,
and any other items to be obtained with 9-1-1 funds in accordance with
Commission
[
CSEC
] §251.8 of this title (relating to
Guidelines for the Procurement of Equipment and Services with 9-1-1 funds).
(l)
] Equipment Management. The RPC
is responsible for the 9-1-1 equipment in accordance with
Commission
[
CSEC
] §251.5 of this title (relating to Guidelines
for 9-1-1 Equipment Management and Disposition). Any integration of expanded
third-party applications onto a call taking position must be in accordance
with
Commission
[
CSEC
] §251.7 of this title (relating
to Guidelines for Implementing Integrated Services). If changes or extensions
of 9-1-1 service occur, the RPC is to administer and report them in accordance
with
Commission
[
CSEC
] §251.2 of this title (relating
to Guidelines for Changing or Extending 9-1-1 Service Arrangements).
(m)
] Testing. The RPC shall test
all 9-1-1 Customer Premises Equipment (including TDD/TTY), 9-1-1 Network,
and 9-1-1 Database services. Testing shall occur when new service or equipment
is installed, service or equipment is modified, and on a regular basis to
ensure system reliability and compliance with ADA. A schedule for ongoing
testing shall be developed by the RPC and shall be available to the
Commission
[
CSEC
] for monitoring.
(n)
] Monitoring. The
Commission
[
CSEC
] reserves the right to perform on-site monitoring
of the RPC and/or its performing local governments or
PSAPs, including
mobile
PSAPs
,
for compliance with applicable law in accordance
with
Commission
[
CSEC
] §251.11 of this title (relating
to Monitoring Policies and Procedures).
(o)
] Performance Reporting. A RPC
shall submit financial and performance reports to the
Commission
[
CSEC
] at least quarterly on a schedule to be established by the
Commission
[
CSEC
]. The financial report shall identify actual
implementation costs by county, strategic plan priority level, and component.
The performance report shall reflect the progress of implementing the region's
strategic plan including, but not limited to, the status of equipment, services,
and program deliverables in a format to be determined by the
Commission
[
CSEC
].
2001
].
2002
].
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];
MIS
];
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];
PSAP Room Prep
];
PSAP Training/
]Public Education; and
Section 771.056(d)
], the Commission shall consider any revenue insufficiencies
to represent need for equalization surcharge funding support.
Part 15.
TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION