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@LAFirstNet What is FirstNet? The final report issued by the 9/11 Commission shed light on problems first responders had communicating after the events of 9/

@LAFirstNet What is FirstNet? (Continued... ) Congress passed legislation establishing a dedicated, reliable network for advanced data communications nationwide. 3

@LAFirstNet What is FirstNet? (Continued... ) Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) – – An independent authority within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)... 4

@LAFirstNet What is FirstNet? (Continued... ) FirstNet – – Provides emergency responders with the first nationwide, high-speed broadband network dedicated to public safety. 5

@LAFirstNet Why FirstNet? During emergencies, public safety personnel need: – Access to a robust network. – Priority over civilian users. 6

@LAFirstNet FirstNet Focus FirstNet is taking all actions necessary to ensure the building, deployment + operation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). 7

@LAFirstNet NPSBN The planned 4G LTE mobile data network for the Nations' first responder community. Not for public use. Located within Band Class 14 (700MHz). 8

@LAFirstNet NPSBN (Continued... ) FirstNet holds a single license for operation of a public safety network in this band class. 9

@LAFirstNet NPSBN (Continued... ) Mission Critical Standards: 10 −Reliable −Functional −Safe −Secure

@LAFirstNet NPSBN (Continued... ) Providing optimal levels of operational capability at all times. 11

@LAFirstNet Funding $135 million through State + Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP). – State planning – Outreach – Data collection 12

@LAFirstNet Funding (Continued... ) Planning and implementation funding is provided through the spectrum auctions. Funds are available until Sept. 30, Network is to be self sustaining upon expending $7 billion. 13

@LAFirstNet Funding (Continued... ) 14 PhaseFundsPurpose Planning $135M Grants to assist States/Territories with planning + implementation. Requires 20% match. $7B $2 billion provided up front to start planning, designing + early implementation. Implementation Remaining $5 billion to be provided from spectrum auctions; used to complete network build out. SustainmentOngoing Network User Fee: From each entity including public safety or secondary user that uses the Network. Lease Fee for Network Capacity: Fee for agreement between FirstNet + secondary user; permits secondary access. Lease Fee for Network Equipment/Infrastructure: Fee for entity that seeks access or use of antennas, towers, etc. constructed or owned by FirstNet.

@LAFirstNet ConsultationConsultation ManagementManagement StandardsStandards Certified Equipment List RFPsRFPs Commercial Infrastructure ContractsContracts CybersecurityCybersecurity PSAPsPSAPs RuralRural Prohibition on Consumer Service: FirstNet CANNOT offer, provide or market commercial telecommunications or information services directly to consumers Prohibition on Consumer Service: FirstNet CANNOT offer, provide or market commercial telecommunications or information services directly to consumers Responsibilities of FirstNet by Law 15 ConsultationConsultation ManagementManagement StandardsStandards Certified Equipment List RFPsRFPs Commercial Infrastructure ContractsContracts CybersecurityCybersecurity PSAPsPSAPs RuralRural Prohibition on Consumer Service: FirstNet CANNOT offer, provide or market commercial telecommunications or information services directly to consumers Prohibition on Consumer Service: FirstNet CANNOT offer, provide or market commercial telecommunications or information services directly to consumers

@LAFirstNet Louisiana FirstNet/SLIGP Structure State Point of Contact (SPOC) Col. Mike Edmonson (Appointed by the Governor) SLIGP Grant Recipient Office of State Police Grant Administrator GOHSEP 16

@LAFirstNet Louisiana FirstNet/SLIGP Structure (Continued... ) 17 SIEC Broadband Subcommittee – Chairman: Adam White, DPS/LSP – Christina Dayries: GOHSEP – Neal Underwood:DOA/OTS – Ricky Edwards: Louisiana Sheriffs Association – Aaron Miller: New Orleans – William Daniel: East Baton Rouge City-Parish – Robert Benoit: Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association

@LAFirstNet Louisiana FirstNet/SLIGP Structure (Continued... ) GRANT: 80% Federal 20% State match – Federal share: $1.9M – State share: $480K – Total: $2.4M 18

@LAFirstNet Louisiana FirstNet/SLIGP Staffing (Continued... ) Christina Dayries:Grant Administration Allison McLeary:Program Manager Jeya Selvaratnam:Technology Consultant Brad Smith:Outreach Coordinator Travis Johnson:Technology Specialist Jeffrey Salter:Technology Specialist 19

@LAFirstNet Outreach – Parish First Responder meetings – Member Associations – Group Conferences – Tribal Meetings – Website + Social Media 20

@LAFirstNet Data Collection FirstNet needs feedback from stakeholders in the following 5 categories: – Coverage – Capacity Planning – Users + Operational Areas – Current Providers + Procurement – State Plan Decision Process 21

@LAFirstNet Survey DHS-Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) + FirstNet + Mobile Data Survey Tool. 22

@LAFirstNet Survey Released in next 2-3 weeks. Requires information gathering prior to filling out. 23

@LAFirstNet Technical Data Collection Other information of a more technical nature will also be collected. Most information will be related to: – Coverage objectives – Phased build-out approach – Operational areas – Traffic profiles of data usage 24

@LAFirstNet Technical Data Collection (Continued... ) Most information will be gathered from sources already available to the State. Some information may be needed from your agencies. Currently in development. 25

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Opting Out: State Plan 28 CostInteroperabilityFunding SecurityTechnologyManagement CoverageTimelineQOS Cost Security Coverage Interoperability Technology Timeline Funding Management QOS

@LAFirstNet Licensing FirstNet Spectrum IF Louisiana’s plan is not approved... – The construction, operation + maintenance of the state Radio Access Network (RAN) proceeds in accordance with the FirstNet plan. 29

@LAFirstNet Licensing FirstNet Spectrum (Continued... ) IF a State receives approval to build its own RAN... – The State then applies to NTIA to lease spectrum capacity from FirstNet. 30

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@LAFirstNet Initial FirstNet Consultation Invitation only event... – May 13 in Baton Rouge Louisiana’s opportunity... – To explain needs + expectations. 34

@LAFirstNet Initial FirstNet Consultation (Continued... ) FirstNet will detail status of program + plan for future. 35

@LAFirstNet Initial Consultation with FirstNet: State and Local Planning Consultation Topics Construction of a core network + RAN build-out. Coverage areas of the network. Hardening + security + reliability + resiliency requirements. Assignment of priority to local users. Selection of entities seeking access Training needs. 36

@LAFirstNet Initial FirstNet Consultation (Continued... ) Invitees will include: OTS + GOHSEP + LSP staff SIEC members (including Broadband Sub-committee) Regional sub-committee representatives Tribal leaders State agencies with first responder role Legislative oversight committees 37

@LAFirstNet Initial FirstNet Consultation (Continued... ) Associations Sheriffs Chiefs of Police Fire Chiefs Police Jury Municipal School Boards Peace/Const ables Coroners 38 Other Ambulance Alliance APCO/NENA Emergency Response Network

@LAFirstNet Contact LAFirstNet Phone: or Website: firstnet.louisiana.gov 39

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