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NE Code § 86-328 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-328 - Annual public hearing; notice; fund level; Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act; applicability.

86-328.  Annual public hearing; notice; fund level; Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act; applicability.(1) Annually the commission shall hold a public hearing to determine the level of the fund necessary to carry out the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act. The commission shall publish notice of the hearing in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the state at least once each week for two consecutive weeks before the hearing. After the hearing, the commission shall determine the amount of the fund for the following year, including a reasonable reserve. In the initial year of the fund's operation, the commission shall determine the amount of the fund to be equivalent to the amount which, in the commission's judgment, after careful analysis, is necessary to keep approximately ninety-six percent of Nebraska households subscribed to local telecommunications service.(2) In an emergency as determined by the commission, the commission may adjust the level of the fund, but only after a public hearing for such purpose.(3) For purposes of service by a prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider, universal service fund contribution and surcharge obligations shall be governed by the Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act, except that a prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider shall continue to be subject to the audit requirements in subdivision (2)(d) of section 86-324.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 9;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1409;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 206;  Laws 2018, LB157, § 4. Cross References   Annual report to Legislature, see section 86-163.  Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act, see section 86-901.
NE Code § 86-329 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-329 - Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program; commission; duties.

86-329.  Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program; commission; duties.(1) The commission shall establish the Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program. The purpose of the Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program is to promote the provision of universal service to low-income households by local exchange carriers. Support provided by the program shall be specifically targeted to maintain affordable rates for residential basic local exchange services supported by federal and state universal service mechanisms. The commission shall establish means-tested eligibility guidelines and standards for the provision of support from the program which are consistent with the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and 47 C.F.R. 54.400 through 54.409, as such act and regulations existed on January 1, 2002.(2) Any local exchange carrier receiving state universal service support shall be prohibited from disconnecting the basic local exchange service of any customer receiving low-income support from the program for the nonpayment of any interexchange toll service charges. The commission may grant limited waivers of this requirement in a manner consistent with 47 C.F.R. 54.400 through 54.409, as such regulations existed on January 1, 2002.(3) Any person receiving low-income support from the program shall be exempt from the payment of any surcharge established by the commission pursuant to the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 10;  Laws 1999, LB 514, § 6;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1410;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 207;  Laws 2004, LB 1004, § 2.
NE Code § 86-331 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-331 - Legislative intent; state broadband coordinator; duties.

86-331.  Legislative intent; state broadband coordinator; duties.(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage local and regional broadband planning and to encourage public-private partnerships to enhance broadband services in unserved and underserved areas of the state.(2) The position of state broadband coordinator is created. The position shall be located in the office of Chief Information Officer. The coordinator shall:(a) Encourage each county or region comprising a group of counties to appoint a broadband coordinator to facilitate broadband planning and coordination;(b) Encourage each county or region to work with groups of stakeholders, which may include, but not be limited to, businesses and industries, community foundations, local governments, local or regional economic development organizations, schools, colleges, other educational entities, public libraries, health care institutions, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, public power districts, electric cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, and other interested entities;(c) Assist such counties, regions, and stakeholders in determining what broadband assets are available, the areas for improvement, and strategies to improve broadband availability and use; and(d) Explore the creation of broadband cooperatives in unserved or underserved areas of the state.Source  Laws 2020, LB992, § 8.   Operative Date: July 1, 2022
NE Code § 86-332 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-332 - Program; established; fiber optic cable; funding; public libraries; required contributions.

86-332.  Program; established; fiber optic cable; funding; public libraries; required contributions.(1) The Public Service Commission shall establish the Nebraska E-Rate Special Construction Matching Fund Program. Beginning July 1, 2021, the program shall receive funding from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund to provide incentives for fiber optic cable to be constructed to benefit public libraries.(2) The commission shall establish criteria and priorities for funding by establishing a support mechanism to deploy fiber optic cable for the benefit of public library access to E-Rate special construction matching funding.(3) The commission may use its discretion in determining the amount of funding required to be contributed by any public library in order to receive matching funds from the program.Source Laws 2020, LB992, § 9.
NE Code § 86-401 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-401 - Act, how cited.

86-401.  Act, how cited.Sections 86-401 to 86-418 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Public Safety Communication System Act.Source  Laws 1999, LB 446, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1803;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 208;  Laws 2002, LB 1211, § 14;  Laws 2005, LB 343, § 2;  Laws 2006, LB 1061, § 14;  Laws 2009, LB154, § 21.
NE Code § 86-402 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-402 - Legislative findings.

86-402.  Legislative findings.The Legislature finds that:(1) During emergencies the resources of the state and its political subdivisions must be effectively directed to save lives, to protect property, and to meet the needs of its citizens;(2) Public safety agencies fulfill this unique and essential role;(3) Public safety agencies are only as effective as their ability to communicate. To adequately ensure public safety, such agencies require efficient, reliable communication systems which account for their unique role and the specialized needs that accompany such role;(4) There are presently radio communication systems used by public safety agencies during daily operations and emergencies that are deficient. Many of Nebraska's systems rely on inadequate equipment, are susceptible to communication interference, have limited coverage areas, operate under the constraints of a limited number of radio frequency channels, and lack coordination and the ability to interoperate among city, county, and other local users, state users, and federal users. Additionally, such systems presently do not allow for secure transmissions which are necessary for the protection and integrity of public safety communications;(5) Recent changes and advances in communication technology would increase the capability of public safety agencies to provide efficient and effective public safety services;(6) Investment in the public safety communication infrastructure is required to ensure the effectiveness of Nebraska's public safety agencies;(7) Regional approaches to communications planning and preparedness and the adoption of regional response structures should be used to develop and sustain interoperable communications. Local and state public safety agencies shall develop a comprehensive interoperable communications plan before receiving any state or federal funding to build, upgrade, enhance, or replace communication systems; and(8) A network of regional communication systems should balance the need for multiple simultaneous users while maintaining autonomy for the internal use of individual agencies. The objectives of such a network should include maximizing resources and reducing duplication among public safety agencies as well as encouraging cooperation, coordination, consolidation, sharing, and partnerships between public agencies and private entities.Source  Laws 1999, LB 446, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1804;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 209;  Laws 2002, LB 1211, § 15;  Laws 2005, LB 343, § 3.
NE Code § 86-403 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-403 - Definitions, where found.

86-403.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Nebraska Public Safety Communication System Act, the definitions found in sections 86-407 and 86-408 apply.Source  Laws 1999, LB 446, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1805;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 210;  Laws 2002, LB 1211, § 16;  Laws 2005, LB 343, § 4.
NE Code § 86-407 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-407 - Division, defined.

86-407.  Division, defined.Division means the division of communications of the office of Chief Information Officer.Source  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 212;  Laws 2006, LB 921, § 13.
NE Code § 86-408 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-408 - Public safety agency, defined.

86-408.  Public safety agency, defined.Public safety agency means any federal, state, or political subdivision entity which provides emergency and public safety services, including medical services, law enforcement services, fire management services, correctional services, and emergency and disaster relief services.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 213.
NE Code § 86-418 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-418 - Standards; incentives.

86-418.  Standards; incentives.The division shall develop and adopt technical and operational standards for any communication system acquired, developed, constructed, or replaced by any state agency or any city, county, village, public power district, fire protection district, or other political subdivision, including joint entities and joint public agencies created pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act or Joint Public Agency Act. The division shall develop incentives to encourage regional cooperation in public safety communication throughout the state. The division shall assist local communities and public safety agencies which desire to connect with a network of regional communication systems. Incentive alternatives may include financial incentives to encourage migration by communities to the network and to reward communities which coordinate efforts to form public safety communication centers. Such incentives shall not mandate migration by public safety agencies to the network.Source  Laws 1999, LB 446, § 7;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1809;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 218;  Laws 2005, LB 343, § 7.  Cross References   Interlocal Cooperation Act, see section 13-801.  Joint Public Agency Act, see section 13-2501.
NE Code § 86-420 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-420 - Act, how cited.

86-420.  Act, how cited.Sections 86-420 to 86-441.01 shall be known and may be cited as the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act.Source  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 221;  Laws 2005, LB 516, § 1;  Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 1;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 9.
NE Code § 86-421 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-421 - Legislative findings.

86-421.  Legislative findings.The Legislature finds that 911 emergency telephone communications systems further the public interest and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Nebraska. The purpose of the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act is to fund the development, installation, and operation of 911 emergency telephone communications systems throughout the state.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 7;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1001;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 222.
NE Code § 86-422 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-422 - Definitions, where found.

86-422.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act, the definitions found in sections 86-423 to 86-434 apply.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 8;   Laws 1991, LB 133, § 1;   Laws 1993, LB 305, § 30;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1002;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 223;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 10.
NE Code § 86-423 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-423 - Automatic location identification, defined.

86-423.  Automatic location identification, defined.Automatic location identification means a feature by which the name and address associated with the calling party's telephone number is forwarded to the public safety answering point for display. Additional telephones with the same telephone number as the calling party's shall be identified with the address of the telephone number at the main location of the calling party. This feature is available only for E-911 service.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 224.
NE Code § 86-424 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-424 - Automatic number identification, defined.

86-424.  Automatic number identification, defined.Automatic number identification means a feature by which the calling party's automatic number identification telephone number is forwarded to the E-911 control office and to the public safety answering point's display and transfer units. This feature is available only for E-911 service.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 225.
NE Code § 86-425 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-425 - E-911 service or enhanced-911 service, defined.

86-425.  E-911 service or enhanced-911 service, defined.E-911 service or enhanced-911 service means a telephone exchange communications service by which one or more public safety answering points designated by the governing body may receive telephone calls dialed to the telephone number 911. E-911 service generally may provide, but is not limited to, selective routing, automatic number identification, and automatic location identification features.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 226.
NE Code § 86-426 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-426 - Governing body, defined.

86-426.  Governing body, defined.Governing body means the county board, the city council of a city, the board of trustees of a village, or the board of directors of any rural or suburban fire protection district.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 227.
NE Code § 86-428 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-428 - 911 service, defined.

86-428.  911 service, defined.911 service means a telephone service which provides a service user with the ability to reach a public safety answering point by dialing the digits 911 for the purpose of reporting emergencies. The level of technology to be used for the provision of 911 service in a particular 911 service area shall be determined by the governing bodies having jurisdiction over such 911 service area.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 229.
NE Code § 86-429 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-429 - 911 service area, defined.

86-429.  911 service area, defined.911 service area means (1) the portion of a governing body's jurisdiction in which 911 service is provided and (2) an area being provided 911 service by contract with a service supplier on or before January 1, 1990, notwithstanding the crossing of jurisdictional lines, until such time as the noncontracting governing body notifies the contracting governing body in writing of its intention to opt out of the 911 service area.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 230.
NE Code § 86-429.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-429.01 - Primary place of use, defined.

86-429.01.  Primary place of use, defined.Primary place of use means the residential or business street address that is representative of the primary location of the customer's use of a service that includes the provision of 911 service.Source Laws 2007, LB661, § 11.
NE Code § 86-430 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-430 - Public safety agency, defined.

86-430.  Public safety agency, defined.Public safety agency means an agency which actually provides firefighting, law enforcement, ambulance, emergency medical, or other emergency services.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 231.
NE Code § 86-431 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-431 - Public safety answering point, defined.

86-431.  Public safety answering point, defined.Public safety answering point means a twenty-four-hour, local-jurisdiction communications facility which receives 911 service calls and either directly dispatches emergency services or relays calls to the appropriate public safety agency.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 232.
NE Code § 86-432 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-432 - Service supplier, defined.

86-432.  Service supplier, defined.Service supplier means any person providing 911 service in this state.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 233.
NE Code § 86-433 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-433 - Service surcharge, defined.

86-433.  Service surcharge, defined.Service surcharge means a charge set by a governing body and assessed on each telephone number or functional equivalent of service users whose primary place of use is within the governing body's designated 911 service area, with the exception of those service users served by wireless carriers as defined in section 86-456 and those service users who have no access to 911 service.Source  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 234;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 12.
NE Code § 86-434 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-434 - Service user, defined.

86-434.  Service user, defined.Service user means any person who is provided 911 service in this state.Source  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 235;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 13.
NE Code § 86-436 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-436 - Surcharges; service user; service supplier; duties; collection.

86-436.  Surcharges; service user; service supplier; duties; collection.(1) A service user shall pay service surcharges in each 911 service area where the service user has its primary place of use and receives 911 service, except that an individual service user shall not be required to pay on a single periodic billing service surcharges on more than one hundred telephone numbers or functional equivalents in any single 911 service area. Every service user shall be liable for any service surcharge billed to such user until the surcharge has been paid to the service supplier.(2) The duty of a service supplier to bill a service surcharge to a service user shall commence at such time as may be specified by the governing body. A service surcharge shall be collected as far as practicable at the same time as and along with the charges for service in accordance with the regular billing practice of the service supplier.(3) A service supplier shall have no obligation to take any legal action to enforce the collection of any service surcharge imposed pursuant to section 86-435. Such action may be brought by or on behalf of the governing body imposing the charge or the separate legal entity formed pursuant to such section. A service supplier shall annually provide the governing body a list of the amounts uncollected along with the names and addresses of those service users who carry a balance that can be determined by the service supplier to be for nonpayment of any service surcharge. The service supplier shall not be liable for such uncollected amounts.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 10;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1004;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 237;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 15.
NE Code § 86-437 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-437 - Service supplier; surcharges; remittance; record; audit; report; commission; duties; administrative fine.

86-437.  Service supplier; surcharges; remittance; record; audit; report; commission; duties; administrative fine.(1) The amount of service surcharges collected in one calendar quarter by a service supplier shall be remitted to the governing body no later than sixty days after the close of that calendar quarter. At the time of the remittance, the service supplier shall file a return for the remittance with the governing body in such form as the governing body and the service supplier agree upon. The service supplier shall maintain a record of the amount of service surcharges collected. The record shall be maintained for a period of one year after the date the amount was billed. A governing body may at its own expense require an annual audit of a service supplier's books and records concerning the collection and remittance of a service surcharge.(2) On or before April 30 of each year, each service supplier shall report for the preceding calendar year to the Public Service Commission for each of its exchanges (a) whether 911 service or E-911 service is provided in that exchange, (b) the level of the service surcharge, (c) to which governing body the service surcharge is being submitted, and (d) the amount of revenue collected by the service surcharge.(3) The commission shall compile and place the information from such reports required in subsection (2) of this section into its annual telecommunications report to the Legislature, including the availability and location of 911 service and E-911 service in the State of Nebraska.(4) The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out subsections (2) and (3) of this section.(5) The commission may administratively fine pursuant to section 75-156 any person who violates the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 11;   Laws 1993, LB 305, § 31;  Laws 2000, LB 1285, § 17;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-1005;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 238;  Laws 2008, LB755, § 8. Cross References  Annual report to Legislature, see section 86-163.