1. 700 MHz Narrowband Channel Relocation Plan
NPSTC
February 11, 2008

2. 700 MHz Band Diagram
Initial FCC band plan for 700 MHz had narrowband allocations at / MHz and / MHz
Revised band plan places the public safety narrowband allocation at and

3. Narrowband Channel Relocation Requirements
PSBL/PSST required to administer the relocation process
No funding provided in the R&O, however the PSBL/PSST may justify a request for reimbursement of administrative costs associated with relocation
The R&O emphasizes that the $10 million cap will not be subject to upward adjustment for any purpose
D Block winner required to pay costs of agency relocation ($10M cap)
Licensees operating narrowband handsets and base stations were required to file certification with Commission by October 23, 2007 to be eligible for reimbursement

4. Narrowband Channel Relocation Requirements
Relocation plan negotiated between PSST and D Block winner during first 30 days of NSA process; submitted jointly to Commission at end of 30 days
D Block winner deposits capped amount in trust account no later than date executed NSA is submitted to Commission
No funding for RPC costs associated with amending regional plans
Transition completed no later than February 17, 2009

5. Principles of Project
Streamlined process and avoid pitfalls of 800 MHz rebanding
No disruption to critical systems
Agencies reimbursed for out of pocket expenses
Responsible implementation 5

6. Scope of Project (As of October 23, 2007 filings)
42 agencies affected
233 sites
1,151 base stations
26,133 mobiles (estimated)
73,043 portables (estimated)
95 control stations
4,964 vehicular repeaters
Notes:
Above ranges reflect difference between 8/30/07 on-air equipment (lower end) and additional equipment included in waiver requests (upper end).
The NPSTC SIEC chairman is working with the state and local licensees, which are not encompassed by the RPC’s planning.
Source: 700 MHz Relocation Certification Information Filings in Dockets , and 96-86

7. Roles of Parties PSST/NPSTC Liaison Committee PSST (with Cyren Call)
RPC assistance to develop and refine plans
Liaison between state and local agency leads
PSST (with Cyren Call)
Develop and execute plan per FCC requirements
Work with vendors
FCC
Oversight body
Vendors
Develop and submit plans to PSST by February 4
Local Agency Leads
Entities involved directly with relocation

8. Overview of Process Creation
Task
Lead Party
Status
Estimated Completion
Date
Initial System Census
Systems operational as of 8/30/2007 identified
15 waivers submitted to include equipment placed into operation after 8/30/2007
Cost estimates are currently being developed by vendors
FCC
Substantially Complete
12/31/2007
Planning of Relocation Process
Will be substantially complete prior to end of 700 MHz Auction
Finalized once agreement with D Block licensee is reached
Expected to include high levels of involvement by equipment vendors in both planning and implementation
PSST
In Process
4/15/2008
Essential Advance Tasks
Outreach to RPCs, state and local agencies
Support the update of statewide frequency plans
Update public safety licenses
Development and testing of code plug software (no lead party assigned yet)
Reprogram CAPRAD (NIJ responsibility)
NPSTC (Primarily)
7/31/2008
Relocation Completion
DTV transition date
Implementation expected to be vendor-driven with supervision by NPSTC / PSST / FCC
Planning Phase
2/17/2009

9. Process Creation Timeline
Start Date
End Date
Activity
1/15/2008
2/4/2008
Vendors Develop Proposals
2/5/2008
2/6/2008
PSST Board Meeting
2/7/2008
2/10/2008
Draft Sides for NPSTC Meeting
2/11/2008
NPSTC Working Group Meeting
2/14/2008
3/14/2008
Vendor LOI Negotiations
2/12/2008
2/29/2008
Draft Version 0.5 of Relocation Process Document
Leadership Review of Document
3/6/2008
Incorporate Feedback into Version 1.0
3/7/2008
Finalize Document, Prepare for Submission to D Block Winner at Commencement of NSA Negotiating Period 9