1. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) Meeting Washington, DC May 14, 2013 Call In: (877) 778-0075 | Conference ID: 192-7086#

2. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 2 NPSTC Meeting Opening –Marilyn Ward, NPSTC Executive Director Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Agenda Approval

3. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Department of Homeland Security Dr. David Boyd, Director, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility

4. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Department of Homeland Security Chris Essid, Deputy Director Office of Emergency Communications

5. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. First Responder Network Authority Bill D’Agostino, General Manager

6. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Federal Communications Commission David Turetsky, Chief, Public Safety Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB)

7. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Award Presentation

8. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Interoperability Committee John Powell, Chair Pam Montanari, Vice Chair

9. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 9 Interoperability Committee Agenda Project 25 Steering Committee Proposal –John Powell & Jim Downs, Chair, Project 25 Steering Committee Common Channel Naming Work Group –John Powell White Paper on Emerging Digital Radio Technologies –John Powell Border Issues Working Group –Terry LaValley, Chair via teleconference Emergency Medical Services Working Group –Paul Patrick, Chair

10. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 10 FCC 700 MHz R&O and FNPRM While the Interoperability Committee is involved with preparing NPSTC’s Comments and Reply Comments to this pending FCC action, it will be discussed in detail during Wednesday’s Spectrum Committee meeting.

11. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 11 Project 25 Steering Committee Letter May 10 Letter from Jim Downes, P25 SC Chair, to Ralph Haller –Letter unanimously approved by P25 SC at its Apr 25 meeting. –Proposes “ex-officio” membership with full voting rights. –SC members felt that other organizations who have (at least so far) declined P25 SC membership are members of NPSTC’s Governing Board and well-represented by NPSTC. –“NPSTC representative(s) could provide a method to maximize the opportunity for representatives to provide input and address issues identified by the members of the organizations represented.”

12. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 12 Common Channel Naming WG WG has been reconstituted, and renewal of memberships/new members have been solicited. Group will initially address air-ground channels. Further changes will be dependent on outcome of pending FCC 700 MHz narrowband cleanup proceeding. Additions that have also been requested include: –Names for band-edge itinerant channels –Naming template for regional/state agencies to similarly name –Reserving all unused names/numbers for future expansion.

13. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 13 New Digital Technologies White Paper Detailed draft outline submitted to DHS OIC Technologies identified and detailed write-ups for each generally completed Establishing a baseline for EDRT impact requires case studies that detail the impact –With one major public safety exception and one commercial example, these case studies have not been forthcoming for various reasons to be discussed Possible alternatives –“Get us an agency, committee will follow-up” –Work through four frequency coordinators to identify licensees

14. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Border Issues Working Group Barry Luke, Support Office

15. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 15 Cross Border Update IWCE Meeting Update –Met with Emilie Brown, Public Safety Canada –Coordination meeting with CITIG Work Plan Update –Participate with DHS/PSC on CANUS “Beyond the Border” initiative Meeting set for June 26-27 at Canadian Embassy –Participate with CITIG Cross Border Workshops –Finalize outline for Cross Border White Paper –Collect all historical documents, papers, recommendations from prior cross border meetings

16. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 16 CITIG Cross Border Meetings NPSTC attended –Sarnia, Ontario on May 2 –Lethbridge, Alberta on May 9 – 10 Meeting Overview –Lance Valcour, CITIG Future Meetings –Jean-sur-Richeleau, Quebec, June 6 –St. Stephen, New Brunswick, June 18 –Abbotsford, British Columbia, September 18 –Yukon Territory (to be scheduled)

17. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 17 Cross Border Update Montana Update –DHS grant funded Blue Freq/VLAW31 base stations at border crossings for CBP access –Montana has received an FCC License to operate on BLUE with a waiver to allow all public safety access (currently restricted to law enforcement –Montana has updated their online mutual aid permit process to allow Canadian provinces to apply

18. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 18 Cross Border Update Canada Update –Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces are working with Industry Canada to obtain license for BLUE –Canadian law will not allow BLUE to be programmed into the radio without a license –Provinces bordering Montana are being encouraged to apply for a mutual aid permit –Public Safety Canada is collecting data on all cross border interoperability projects (including description and contact information) to share on their web site

19. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 19 Cross Border Update 1951 Treaty –Exchange of Letters project still being worked on. Awaiting action by Canada –Will address the following issues: Definition of portable radio (vs. Mobile) Authorize three scenarios –Simplex communications between borders –Base station in County B to support operations in County A –Base station in Country B or A to support both counties for interoperablity

20. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Emergency Medical Services Working Group Paul Patrick, Chair Barry Luke, Support Office

21. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 21 EMS WG Inaugural Call May 6 th ; 19 of 50 workgroup members Administrative Issues NPSTC Introduction

22. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 22 EMS WG Inaugural Call (continued) Mission and Scope –Monitor public safety communications issues specifically linked to pre hospital care; comment on any issue which may have an impact to the EMS community –Working Group members may bring issues to the attention of the Committee Chair for consideration –Initials goals for the EMS Working Group Review existing work on EMS related issues with regard to Broadband applications Determine where corrections or enhancements are needed to this documentation Determine what additional documentation is needed to adequately convey mission critical broadband requirements that are unique to EMS

23. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 23 EMS WG Inaugural Call (continued) Review Materials –NPSTC Public Safety Communications Roadmap, 2012-2022 –NPSTC Multi-Media Emergency Services Working Group case studies –FirstNet Slide Deck presentation by Kevin McGinnis and Craig Farrill Member Assignments –Each member will review the three documents that were distributed –Each member will join the NPSTC Yahoo ListServ for this Working Group and send an introduction about themselves –Future Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays @12:00 noon Eastern

24. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 24 EMS WG First Step This is the first step of many that will help EMS better address any requested action items and provide information to NPSTC

25. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Recess

26. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) Meeting Washington, DC May 15, 2013 Call In: (877) 778-0075 | Conference ID: 192-7086#

27. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Spectrum Management Committee David Buchanan, Committee Chair Stu Overby, Vice Chair

28. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 28 Spectrum Management Committee Agenda 4.9 GHz National Plan Work Group –David Buchanan, via teleconference 700 MHz FCC Rule Changes Discussion –Stu Overby T-Band –Stu Overby FCC Filing Recap and Future Anticipated Comments –Stu Overby

29. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 29 4.9 GHz National Plan Task Groups Frequency Coordination, Database, Data Registration –Change from Jurisdictional Licensing Point-to-Point Air-to-Ground & Specialized Uses Band Plan and Channels Critical Infrastructure use and conditions

30. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 30 700 MHz Narrowband Spectrum Rule Changes FCC Released NPRM on multiple issues related to the 700 MHz Narrowband Spectrum (PS Docket 13-87) Comments due: June 18 th ; Replies due: July 18 th Key Issues –Delaying or Eliminating 12/31/2016 deadline to operate with 6.25 kHz or equivalent efficiency –Air-Ground Communications on secondary Trunking Channels –Use of the Reserve Channels –Nationwide Interoperability Travel and Calling Channels –Secondary tactical voice operations on Data Interop Channels

31. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 31 700 MHz Narrowband Relocation Some 700 NB systems deployed prior to 2007 changes to band plan operate in what is now BB spectrum Issue being addressed in FCC NPRM on 700 broadband spectrum (Docket No. PS 12-94) Comments due: May 24 th ; Replies due: June 10 th Recommended NPSTC Position –Relocation expenses should be eligible expenses from the FirstNet’s Broadband Funding –The FCC, in coordination with NTIA & FirstNet, should define a relocation process and schedule –Vehicular repeaters that need to be relocated should be allowed to use a portion of the 700 MHz guard band spectrum Reference vehicular repeater plan developed previously

32. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 32 The T-Band – NPSTC Actions NPSTC T-Band Report Released March 15, 2013 Comments filed with FCC May 12 th in response to February 11 th FCC Public Notice on T-Band –Emphasizes concern about Provision in Section 6103 of Public Law 112-96 (The “Spectrum Act” of 2012) –Recommends FCC lift the freeze imposed 4/26/12 on licensing of new/expanded PS & I/B T-band systems –Includes NPSTC T-Band Report as an attachment Examining comments filed to determine if NPSTC reply comments are needed (due to FCC June 11, 2013)

33. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 33 NPSTC Coordinated with Land Mobile Communications Council –NPSTC Report summarized by Doug Aiken and Stu Overby at LMCC Annual Meeting April 9 –LMCC comments to FCC supports NPSTC T-Band Report and addresses impact on Industrial/Business users –LMCC also recommends lifting the licensing freeze On May 10, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), National Advisory Council voted unanimously to support the NPSTC T-Band Report –In response to presentation by Doug Aiken The T-Band – Related Actions

34. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 34 FCC Filing Recap/Anticipated Filings IssueDocket or RM No Comment Deadline Reply Deadline NPSTC Actions LA-RICS Waiver Petition RM-114332/11/132/25/13Comments Filed 2/11/13 FCC T-Band PNPS 13-425/13/136/11/13Comments Filed 5/13/13 NPRM re 700 BB, incl. NB relocation PS 12-945/24/136/10/13Plan to File 5.9 GHz ITSET 13-495/28/136/27/13Plan to File NPRM- Multiple 700 NB Issues PS 13-876/18/137/18/13Plan to File Receiver Performance ET 13-1016/21/137/8/13Plan to File

35. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Break

36. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Technology Committee Tom Sorley, Chair Andy Thiessen, Vice Chair

37. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 37 Technology Committee Agenda Public Safety Interference Issue –Henry Goldberg and Laura Stefani, Goldberg, Godles, Wiener & Wright Law Firm NFPA 1221: Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and use of Emergency Services Communications –Doug Aiken, NPSTC Vice Chair via teleconference Broadband Working Group –Andrew Thiessen, Chair Radio Programming Compatibility Requirements Working Group –Pam Montanari, Co-Chair

38. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Public Safety Interference Issue Henry Goldberg and Laura Stefani, Goldberg, Godles, Wiener & Wright Law Firm

39. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NFPA 1221: Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and use of Emergency Services Communications Doug Aiken, NPSTC Vice Chair via teleconference

40. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Broadband Working Group Andy Thiessen, Chair

41. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 41 Broadband Working Group Active Issues LTE Voice Task Team –Steve Devine is leading effort to define voice requirements for LTE –Document is in final stages of development LTE Console Issues –A task team is being formed to develop public safety requirements for Dispatch Console/LTE interface PSCR Stakeholder Conference –June 4,5,6 in Boulder, Colorado –Open meeting, details on NPSTC home page

42. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 42 APCO Broadband Summit –Panel presentation on Launch SOR Public Safety Requirements Globalization –Need to develop a strategy to globalize the SOR documents with Europe, Canada, and Australia –Consensus for 3GPP standards approval Broadband Working Group Active Issues

43. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Radio Programming Compatibility Requirements (PCR) Working Group Tom Sorley, Chair Pam Montanari, Co-chair

44. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 44 PCR Working Group Goal –Address LMR programming incompatibility between Manufacturers software –Develop tool to import/export programming fields between radios Progress –Programming field spreadsheet (Developed May 2013) –Meeting held on March 14, 2013 @ IWCE –Standardizing Names and fields (In Progress) Next Steps –Validate Information –Test Programming (Manual)

45. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 45 Programming Information

46. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Governing Board Business Marilyn Ward, Executive Director

47. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 47 Governing Board Business Administrative Discussions –Marilyn Ward, Executive Director Social Media Task Force –Barry Luke, Support Office

48. The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Social Media Update Barry Luke, Support Office

49. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 49 Social Media Update Implementation –Social Media Policy approved at March NPSTC meeting –Staff have been working to full implement all elements Successes –Twitter –Linked In (943 members in NPSTC Community) –Facebook

50. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 50 First Twitter Message Inagural Tweet on March 15 @ NPSTC Meeting

51. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 51 “Why Can’t Cell Phones Be Used?” Tweet on April 15th

52. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 52 Social Media Update Policy Update **Action Requested** –Reviewed Social Media Policy after first 30 days of use –Experienced an occasional issue –Requested changes to Social Media policy by Board: Require escalation to Executive Director Require consultation with Chair or Vice Chair Monthly Reports Deleted *policy modification* language Next Steps –Increase frequency of social media output –Monitor usage metrics

53. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 53 NPSTC Meeting Adjourn

54. NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 54 Next NPSTC Meeting September TBD, 2013 (meeting announcement to be sent at a later date) Meeting Survey Please provide feedback using the meeting survey found on the NPSTC Home Page www.npstc.orgwww.npstc.org