OSCCR Authorizations Now Available
On-Scene Command and Coordination Radio (OSCCR) authorization letters are now available from the EMD Telecommunication Section for the use of the frequency 156.135 Mhz. Letters of authorization issued prior to August 29, 2005 will not be valid after Dec 31st, 2005.
EMD will issue a login and password to a secure website upon receipt of a signed OSCCR Agreement (see form in OSCCR plan). Either mail, fax or email a scanned copy of the signed agreement, with the name of the local EM OSCCR delegated designee, including their email address, to Don Miller at either of the addresses below. An EMD signed OSCCR agreement will then be returned to the respective EM Director/Designee, via email.
Local Emergency Managers, or their written designee, must submit OSCCR Authorization requests for each of their local agencies, i.e. Fire Departments, Police Departments, EMS, etc. The process is expedited via a secure website, where local OSCCR authorizations can be viewed, added, edited or deleted by the Local Emergency Managers/Designee. Instructions for use of the website will be sent with the EMD signed OSCCR agreement.
After approval of an OSCCR request; a copy of the signed OSCCR Agreement, an OSCCR Frequency Authorization Letter, and a copy of the FCC license will be emailed to only the Agency. Local agencies must have these documents available if requested by the FCC.
Local EM Directors will get a copy of the signed OSCCR Agreement via email. Be sure to compete a request for your local EM office if you have VHF radios. Make sure you provide the agency email address. It is not necessary to fill out the USE Application Form on page 11, because it has been transferred to the on-line website. EM Directors, or their written designee, will be able to view the status of all requests and approvals online at any time.
The OSCCR plan has not materially changed. The terms and conditions remain the same for the use of the frequency. Additional information on other available interoperability channels has been provided in this version. This plan was updated by both EMD and WSDOT with assistance from the SIEC State Advisory Group and it's sub-committee the Frequency Operational Planning Interoperability Committee (FOPIC).
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COMMENTS:
Please provide any requested changes or comments to Don Miller, Telecommunications Manager, EMD, 253-512-7035, prior to July 15th.
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