The new FCC rules around NG911 migration for the first time apply that commonly accepted standards determined by the 911 authority must be adhered to by the OSP. The purpose for these new rules is clear. The purpose of this subpart is to set forth requirements and conditions in order to facilitate the transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911), and to assist with creating an NG911 architecture that is secure, interoperable, and based
on commonly accepted standards. The rules in this subpart apply to “originating service providers” as defined These “commonly accepted standards” are defined as:
The technical standards followed by the communications industry for network, device, and Internet Protocol connectivity that:
Enable interoperability; and are:
Developed and approved by a standards development organization that is accredited by a United States standards body (such as the American National Standards Institute) or an equivalent international standards body in a process that—Is open to the public, including open for participation by any person; and
Provides for a conflict resolution process;Subject to an open comment and input process before being finalized by the standards development organization;Consensus-based; andMade publicly available once approved.
