WAC 118-66-050   Eligible expenses.  Enhanced 9-1-1 communications systems are comprised of multiple components. Subject to available funds, expenses for implementation, operation, and maintenance costs of these components may be eligible for reimbursement if incurred by eligible entities. The components listed below may be eligible for reimbursement to eligible entities from the enhanced 9-1-1 account based on a reasonable prioritization by the state E9-1-1 coordinator with the advice and assistance of the enhanced 9-1-1 advisory committee and in accordance with the purposes and priorities established by statute and regulation, including WAC 118-66-020.

     (1) Expenses for the following wireline components may be eligible for reimbursement from the enhanced 9-1-1 account from funds generated under the state wireline enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030(3)):

     (a) Statewide dialing items:

     (i) Switching office enabling;

     (ii) Automatic number identification (ANI);

     (iii) 9-1-1 voice network (B.01/P.01 grade of service level required);

     (iv) Traffic studies between switching offices and the selective router;

     (v) MSAG coordination and maintenance;

     (vi) ALI/DMS service;

     (vii) Reverse ALI search capability;

     (b) Basic service items:

     (i) Route diversity between switching offices and selective router;

     (2) Expenses for the following wireless components may be eligible for reimbursement from enhanced 9-1-1 account funds generated under the state wireless enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030(4)):

     (a) Wireless Phase I E9-1-1 service components:

     (i) Phase I automatic location identification (ALI);

     (ii) Phase I address;

     (iii) Service control point Phase I capabilities;

     (iv) Phase I ALI data base;

     (v) Phase I MSAG coordination;

     (vi) Phase I interface to selective router;

     (vii) Phase I interface to ALI data base;

     (viii) Phase I testing;

     (ix) Phase I implementation plans;

     (x) Phase I implementation agreements;

     (xi) Pseudo-ANI (P-ANI);

     (xii) Phase I 9-1-1 voice network;

     (xiii) MSC Phase I software capabilities;

     (xiv) Traffic studies between the MSC and selective router;

     (xv) Phase I ALI data circuits;

     (b) Wireless E9-1-1 Phase II service components (including all Phase I components):

     (i) PSAP mapping;

     (ii) Phase II CAD system upgrades;

     (iii) Location determination technology;

     (iv) Phase II implementation plan;

     (v) Phase II testing;

     (vi) MSC Phase II software capabilities;

     (vii) Service control point Phase II capabilities; and

     (viii) Mobile positioning center.

     (3) Expenses for the following components are shared with wireline and wireless enhanced 9-1-1 services and may be eligible for reimbursement from enhanced 9-1-1 account funds generated under the state wireline enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030(3)) and from enhanced 9-1-1 account funds generated under the statewide wireless enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030(4)):

     (a) Statewide dialing items:

     (i) Selective routing;

     (ii) Automatic location identification (ALI) data base;

     (iii) Traffic studies between selective router and PSAP;

     (iv) ANI/ALI controllers and necessary interfaces to send data to other PSAP equipment;

     (v) ANI/ALI display equipment for primary PSAPs;

     (vi) That portion of a telephone system compatible with enhanced 9-1-1 that is used to answer 9-1-1 calls;

     (vii) TTY required for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA);

     (viii) County 9-1-1 coordinator duties;

     (b) Basic service items:

     (i) Call detail recorder and/or printer;

     (ii) E9-1-1 mapping administration;

     (iii) Mapping display for call answering positions that are ANI/ALI equipped.

     (iv) Instant call check equipment (one per 9-1-1 call answering position);

     (v) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for PSAP enhanced 9-1-1 equipment;

     (vi) 9-1-1 management information system;

     (vii) Headsets for 9-1-1 call takers;

     (viii) 9-1-1 call receiver salaries and benefits;

     (ix) Language line service;

     (x) Call receiver training;

     (xi) Enhanced 9-1-1 document retention and destruction;

     (xii) 9-1-1 coordinator electronic mail;

     (xiii) Route diversity between selective router and PSAP;

     (xiv) Alternate routing and/or night service;

     (c) Capital:

     (i) Auxiliary generator to support 9-1-1 emergency telephone service for backup;

     (ii) Logging recorder for 9-1-1 call;

     (iii) Computer aided dispatch (CAD) system hardware and software; and

     (iv) Clock synchronizer.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.540. 03-10-014, § 118-66-050, filed 4/25/03, effective 7/1/03.]