Emergency Response Interoperability Center (ERIC)

Mission

The mission of the Emergency Response Interoperability Center is to establish a technical and operational framework that will ensure nationwide operability and interoperability in deployment and operation of the 700 MHz public safety broadband wireless network.

ERIC will adopt, implement, and coordinate interoperability regulations, license requirements, grant conditions and technical standards. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Commerce (DOC) will contribute to ERIC's functions.

Public Safety Broadband Network Fact Sheets

• Emergency Response Interoperability Center (ERIC) Information Sheet (pdf)
• Long Term Evolution (LTE) Public Safety Information Sheet (pdf)

Public Safety Presentations

• 6/22/10
  UASI National Conference, New Orleans, LA.(pdf)
  

Releases

• 2/24/2011
  Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Publication in the Federal Register of the Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in PS Docket 06-229.
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• 2/18/2011
  Federal Communications Commission Announces Agenda for Interoperability Forum to Garner Input on Technical Framework for the Nationwide Interoperable Public Safety Mobile Broadband Network.
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• 2/7/2011
  FCC Announces First Meeting of the Emergency Response Interoperability Center Public Safety Advisory Committee Scheduled for March 15, 2011, at FCC Headquarters.
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• 1/27/2011
  FCC Releases New Video on its Proposed Technical Framework to Advance Interoperable Communications for America's First Responders.
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• 9/16/2010
  FCC Extends Deadline for Nominations for Membership on the Emergency Response Interoperability Center Public Safety Advisory Committee.
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• 8/18/2010
  FCC Seeks Nominations by September 17, 2010, for Membership on the Emergency Response Interoperability Center Public Safety Advisory Committee.
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• 8/17/2010
  The FCC's Public Safety Bureau provides 700 MHz broadband waiver recipients additional time to more fully develop and finalize their network interoperability plans.
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• 8/11/2010
  Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band.
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• 8/9/2010
  FCC Seeks Public Comment on National Broadband Plan Recommendation to Create a Cybersecurity Roadmap.
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• 6/21/2010
  Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Appoints Members to the Emergency Response Interoperability Center Technical Advisory Committee.
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• 6/15/2010
  FCC Releases Comprehensive Analysis on Network Capacity for Nationwide Mobile Public Safety Broadband Network.
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  White Paper: Word | Acrobat
  
• 5/18/2010
  Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Seeks Comment on Interoperability, Out of Band Emissions, and Equipment Certification for 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband Networks.
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• 5/12/2010
  FCC Grants Conditional Approval of 21 Petitions by Cities, Counties and States to Build Interoperable Broadband Networks for America's First Responders.
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• 4/29/2010
  PSHSB Seeks Nominations for Technical Advisory Committee Members.
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• 4/23/2010
  FCC Outlines Economically Viable Way to Build a Public Safety Broadband Network Across America.
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• 4/23/2010
  Establishment of an Emergency Response Interoperability Center.
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  Baker Statement: Word | Acrobat
• 3/2/2010
  Public Forum to Create an Emergency Response Interoperability Center
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  Transcript: Acrobat