Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) proposes rules to enhance Next Generation 911 (NG911) interoperability and improve NG911 accessibility. Specifically, the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes requiring NG911 service providers to conduct multi-party interstate interoperability testing of 911 traffic. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking also seeks comment about how 911 Authorities can integrate advanced technology such as Direct Video Calling into NG911 networks to improve accessibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-13999 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-13999 is a Proposed Rule published by the Federal Communications Commission in the Federal Register on July 10, 2026. In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) proposes rules to enhance Next Generation 911 (NG911) interoperability and improve NG911 accessibility. Specifically, the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes requiring NG911 service providers to conduct multi-party interstate interoperability testing of 911 traffic. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking also seeks comment about how 911 Authorities can integrate advanced technology such as Direct Video Calling into NG911 networks to improve accessibility. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/10/2026-13999/facilitating-implementation-of-next-generation-911-services-ng911-improving-911-reliability.
Is document 2026-13999 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-13999 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.