ORS 403.445 Definitions

As used in ORS 403.450, 403.455, 403.460 and 403.465 and section 1, chapter 825, Oregon Laws 2005:

“FirstNet network” means a public safety broadband network designed to facilitate public safety data communications:

As provided for in Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-96); and

For which planning, construction and operation are overseen by the United States Department of Commerce.

“Interoperability plan” means the Oregon Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan described in ORS 403.455 that:

Is required by Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended;

Is approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of Emergency Communications; and

Is designed to ensure that emergency responders at all levels of government and across disciplines can communicate as needed, on demand and as authorized.