SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL

Re:	Revision of the Commission's Rules To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 
Emergency Calling Systems, Request for Waiver by Cingular Wireless LLC, Sprint 
Spectrum L.P. d/b/a Spring PCS, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Nextel 
Communications, Inc.


	I am disappointed and unsatisfied with the progress we have made, thus far, on 
Phase II E911 rules.  I know and respect that carriers have made concerted strides in this 
area, but those efforts must be re-doubled.  It goes without saying that there is a new 
sense of urgency around using mobile phones as important safety devices.  They have 
become indispensable tools for calling for help and for delivering help.  

Thankfully, we are only at the beginning of the implementation of this process 
and not at the end.   I am committed to reaching that end with full and unqualified 
success.  Today, we accept revised implementation plans from some of the major carriers.  
We initiate enforcement investigations with regard to others.  All these decisions are 
designed to pursue single-mindedly one objective: the full availability of enhanced 911 
by the original deadline established by the Commission.  Given that this service can save 
lives, I trust that the carriers, the manufacturers and public safety authorities will work 
tirelessly to get this service to people as soon before that deadline as possible.  It is not 
good enough to go for a gentleman's "C." This test requires an "A+" effort.

	I look forward to working with my colleagues, the public safety community, the 
carriers and their suppliers, Congress and other governmental agencies, including the 
Department of Transportation, on exploring ways to ensure and facilitate the successful 
nationwide deployment of E911.