Section 726.300  Order of Authority/Application Process

a)         Any business that qualifies for exemption under Section 726.205(b)(3) to operate an emergency answering point within its own facility must comply with Subparts C, D and E of this Part. In addition, the business 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 726.305. 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 emergency 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 shall be submitted to the Commission in writing no later than 10 days after the change.