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Louisiana FirstNet


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What is FirstNet?• The final report issued by the 9/11

Commission shed light on problems first responders had communicating after the events of 9/11 . . .


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What is FirstNet? (Continued . . . )

• Congress passed legislation establishing a dedicated, reliable network for advanced data communications nationwide.


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• 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) . . .


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• FirstNet – – Provides emergency responders with the first

nationwide, high-speed broadband network dedicated to public safety.


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Why FirstNet?• During emergencies, public safety personnel

need:– Access to a robust network.– Priority over civilian users.


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FirstNet Focus• FirstNet is taking all actions necessary to

ensure the building, deployment + operation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN).


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NPSBN• The planned 4G LTE mobile data network for

the Nations' first responder community. • Not for public use.• Located within Band Class 14 (700MHz).


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NPSBN (Continued . . . )

• FirstNet holds a single license for operation of a public safety network in this band class.


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• Mission Critical Standards:− Reliable− Functional

− Safe− Secure


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Providing optimal levels of operational capability at all times.


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Funding• $135 million through State + Local

Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP).

– State planning– Outreach– Data collection


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Funding (Continued . . . )

• Planning and implementation funding is provided through the spectrum auctions.

• Funds are available until Sept. 30, 2022.• Network is to be self sustaining upon

expending $7 billion.


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Funding (Continued . . . )

Phase Funds Purpose

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.

Sustainment Ongoing

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.


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Consultation

Management

Standards

Certified Equipment List

RFPs

Commercial Infrastructure

Contracts

Cybersecurity

PSAPs

Rural

Prohibition on Consumer Service:FirstNet CANNOT offer, provide or market commercial telecommunications or information services directly to consumers

Responsibilities of FirstNet by LawConsultation

Management

Standards

Certified Equipment List

RFPs

Commercial Infrastructure

Contracts

Cybersecurity

PSAPs

Rural

Prohibition on Consumer Service:FirstNet CANNOT offer, provide or market commercial telecommunications or information services directly to consumers


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Louisiana FirstNet/SLIGP Structure• State Point of Contact (SPOC)

Col. Mike Edmonson (Appointed by the Governor)

• SLIGP Grant RecipientOffice of State Police

• Grant AdministratorGOHSEP


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Louisiana FirstNet/SLIGP Structure (Continued . . . )

• 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


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Louisiana FirstNet/SLIGP Structure (Continued . . . )

GRANT: 80% Federal 20% State match– Federal share: $1.9M– State share: $480K– Total: $2.4M


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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


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


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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


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Survey

• Released in next 2-3 weeks.• Requires information

gathering prior to filling out.


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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


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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.


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Opting Out: State Plan

Cost Interoperability Funding

Security Technology Management

Coverage Timeline QOS

Cost

Security

Coverage

Interoperability

Technology

Timeline

Funding

Management

QOS


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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.


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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.


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Initial FirstNet Consultation

• Invitation only event . . . – May 13 in Baton Rouge

• Louisiana’s opportunity . . .– To explain needs + expectations.


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Initial FirstNet Consultation (Continued . . . )

• FirstNet will detail status of program + plan for future.


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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.


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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


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Associations• Sheriffs

• Chiefs of Police

• Fire Chiefs

• Police Jury

• Municipal

• School Boards

• Peace/Constables

• Coroners

Other• Ambulance

Alliance• APCO/NENA• Emergency

Response Network


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Contact LAFirstNet

• Email: [email protected]• Phone: 225.925.7560 or 225.937.2384• Twitter: @LAFirstNet• Website: firstnet.louisiana.gov

mailto:[email protected]


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