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FCC issued guidance on filings by small and midsized wireless car...

FCC issued guidance on filings by small and midsized wireless carriers for relief from meeting Enhanced 911 Phase 2 requirements by deadline of Nov. 30. In public notice earlier this month, FCC had set deadline, saying it wouldn’t begin…

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enforcement action for E911 Phase 2 rules against such companies during extended filing period. Commission said carriers should provide: (1) “Full explanation and justification” for specific relief requested. (2) Propose blueprint for implementing Phase 2 that included “specific, enforceable” milestones for implementation. (3) Provide compliance plan that showed how and when carrier would comply with Phase 2 mandates. (4) Demonstrate that proposed solution would “come as close as possible” to meeting accuracy and reliability requirements. FCC said it was encouraging joint filings. Reports on Phase 2 plans are being placed on FCC Web site at www.fcc.gov/e911.