Section 727.300  Order of Authority/Application Process

a)         Any non-business entity that qualifies for exemption under Section 727.205(c)(3) to operate a 9-1-1 answering point within its own facility must comply with Subparts C, D and E of this Part. In addition, the non-business entity shall file a petition for an order of authority to operate a Private Emergency Answering Point (PEAP), as described in its final plan pursuant to Section 727.305. The final plan shall be attached to the petition and filed with the Commission in accordance with the Commission's Rules of Practice, 83 Ill. Adm. Code 200.

b)         The original and three copies of a cover letter to the Chief Clerk, the petition, the verified statement, and the final plan must be filed with the Chief Clerk. In addition, a copy of all items must be submitted simultaneously to the 9-1-1 Program Director of the Commission.

c)         The petitioner must also notify the appropriate 9-1-1 system of its plans to answer its internal 9-1-1 calls. In addition, a copy of the petitioner's application must be provided to 9-1-1 system management.

d)         The Commission shall have the authority to audit 9-1-1 systems to verify compliance with the Act and this Part.

e)         Modification to an approved application or system should be submitted to the Commission in writing no later than 10 days after the change.

(Source:  Expedited correction at 25 Ill. Reg. 15001, effective July 15, 2001)