47 USC 1428 - Permanent self-funding; duty to assess and collect fees for network use

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 25, 2024

§ 1428.

Permanent self-funding; duty to assess and collect fees for network use

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding section 337 of this title, the First Responder Network Authority is authorized to assess and collect the following fees:

(1)

Network user fee

(2)

Lease fees related to network capacity

(A)

In general

(B)

Covered leasing agreement

For purposes of subparagraph (A), a “covered leasing agreement” means a written agreement resulting from a public-private arrangement to construct, manage, and operate the nationwide public safety broadband network between the First Responder Network Authority and secondary user to permit—

(i)

access to network capacity on a secondary basis for non-public safety services; and

(ii)

the spectrum allocated to such entity to be used for commercial transmissions along the dark fiber of the long-haul network of such entity.

(3)

Lease fees related to network equipment and infrastructure

(b)

Establishment of fee amounts; permanent self-funding

(c)

Annual approval

(d)

Required reinvestment of funds

(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6208, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 215.)

cite as: 47 USC 1428