Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2921, sub-§10 and 11 are enacted to read:

10.__Local exchange telephone utility.__"Local exchange telephone utility" means a telecommunications carrier that provides local exchange telecommunications services.

11.__Public switched telephone network.__"Public switched telephone network" means the network of equipment, lines and controls assembled to establish communication paths between calling and called parties in North America.

Sec. 2. 25 MRSA §2933 is enacted to read:

§2933.__Telephone utility participation

1.__Implementation of E-9-1-1 by local exchange telephone utility.__Each local exchange telephone utility offering service over the public switched network, in accordance with rules and procedures adopted by the bureau, shall implement the E-9-1-1 system and provide the universal emergency telephone number 9-1-1 for use by the public in seeking emergency services assistance through the E-9-1-1 system.

2.__Required information for E-9-1-1 database.__Each local exchange telephone utility shall provide to the bureau or its designee the automatic number identification, automatic location identification and any other information required to establish and maintain the E-9-1-1 database and service in accordance with the rules adopted by the bureau.

3.__Coordination of E-9-1-1 service; coordinator.__Each local exchange telephone utility and cellular or wireless telecommunications service provider within the State shall coordinate all implementation, operation and maintenance directly relating to E-9-1-1 through the bureau and shall designate a person to coordinate with and provide all relevant information to the bureau to carry out the purposes of the chapter.

Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.

SUMMARY

This bill adds definitions and requires every telephone utility providing local exchange service in Maine to implement Enhanced 9-1-1 and to provide the necessary subscriber information to the E-9-1-1 system in the format and frequency