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Introduction and Planning

Introduction and Planning. Travis Durick Broadband Technology Manager State of North Dakota – Information Technology Department. Travis Durick 12/6 /2012. Background. Born out of the 9/11 Commission report recommendations Part of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act

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Introduction and Planning

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  1. Introduction and Planning Travis Durick Broadband Technology Manager State of North Dakota – Information Technology Department Travis Durick 12/6/2012

  2. Background

  3. Born out of the 9/11 Commission report recommendations • Part of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act • Enacted February 22, 2012 • Established the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)

  4. Nationwide wireless data network for public safety • Think “4G” for public safety • Provides additional features commercial networks don’t • Priority + Pre-emption • Dedicated spectrum • Increased reliability

  5. Nobody is required to use the network FirstNet will basically be an additional “carrier” that public safety entities could choose to use Business model + pricing is yet to be determined

  6. Just beginning to take shape • LOTS of details to be determined • Unlikely to see true FirstNet for a few years

  7. Technical

  8. Likely composed of 3 layers • Dedicated Spectrum (D-block) • Existing cellular networks • Satellite network

  9. Planning

  10. FirstNet will coordinate planning with each state • Coverage areas of the network • Hardening, security, reliability, and resiliency requirements • Assignment of priority to local users • Assignment of priority to private entities • Training needs of local users

  11. State & Local Implementation Grant Program – SLIGP • Governance & needs assessment • Education & outreach • Asset identification • Carrier network assessment • Technology utilization survey • ND awarded $1.1M

  12. Governance through SIEC • Emergency Management Association represented by Karen Kempert • Program management through ITD • Most work using contractors • RFP awarded to Televate

  13. Direct engagement • 53 counties • 4 Tribal nations • Secondary users • Single point of contact needed • Leverage 911 coordinators • Need someone who knows “everyone” in their Public Safety community

  14. Carrier Assessment – Fall ‘13 • Distribute phones for signal / speed data • Run regular routes and hot spots • Give FirstNet data on what is currently not working • Starting a pilot with NDHP

  15. City/County Kickoff Meetings – Late Fall • Organize public safety leaders • Provide Q&A • Start gathering info on each counties emergency plans

  16. FirstNet Consultation • Fall ’13 • Direct engagement from FirstNet board members and staff with ND Public Safety • Need to define what our priorities are, what potential partnerships could be

  17. What are your local problems today? • Coverage • Cost • Speed • Priority

  18. We need to develop a consensus for what our priorities are • Share ideas / concerns with your leaders or directly with me: tdurick@nd.gov 701.328.1125

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