1. (1) A Dispatch Center that seeks to participate in and connect to the Authority's NG911 system shall submit the application described in this rule to the Executive Director.

2. (2) UCA shall maintain and publish an application form, approved by the Executive Director, that requires the following information from each applicant:

   1. (a) The name of the entity that operates the Dispatch Center;
   2. (b) Contact information for the Dispatch Center, including a single point of contact during emergencies;
   3. (c) The geographic area served by the Dispatch Center;
   4. (d) A copy of any agreements between the Dispatch Center and any other party relating to the provision of 911 services;
   5. (e) The estimated number of 911 calls transferred to the Dispatch Center on an annual basis;
   6. (f) The number of Legacy Call-taking Positions currently operated by the Dispatch Center and the number of Call-taking Positions the Dispatch Center anticipates purchasing;
   7. (g) The source of funding for the anticipated Call-taking Positions;
   8. (h) Any other information required by the Executive Director.

3. (3) The Executive Director shall approve an application under this section if the Executive Director determines:

   1. (a) participation by the applicant will serve a public safety purpose; and
   2. (b) participation by the applicant is not inconsistent with the Authority's duties under Title 63H, Chapter 7a, Independent State Entities, Utah Communications Authority Act.
4. (4) If the Executive Director rejects an application under this section, the Executive Director shall make a written determination of the reasons for the rejection and provide that determination to the applicant.

KEY: Utah Communications Authority, Administration

Date of Last Change: December 8, 2022

Notice of Continuation: March 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63H-7a-303; 63H-7a-304; 63H-7a-304.5