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PART 11—EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS)
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   Section Contents
   
                             Subpart A—General

   § 11.1   Purpose.
   § 11.11   The Emergency Alert System (EAS).
   § 11.12   Two-tone Attention Signal encoder and decoder.
   § 11.13   Emergency  Action  Notification  (EAN)  and Emergency Action
   Termination (EAT).
   § 11.14   Primary Entry Point (PEP) System.
   § 11.15   EAS Operating Handbook.
   § 11.16   National Control Point Procedures.
   § 11.18   EAS Designations.
   § 11.19   EAS Non-participating National Authorization Letter.
   § 11.20   State Relay Network.
   § 11.21   State and Local Area Plans and FCC Mapbook.
   
                      Subpart B—Equipment Requirements

   § 11.31   EAS protocol.
   § 11.32   EAS Encoder.
   § 11.33   EAS Decoder.
   § 11.34   Acceptability of the equipment.
   § 11.35   Equipment operational readiness.
   
                           Subpart C—Organization

   § 11.41   Participation in EAS.
   § 11.42   Participation by communications common carriers.
   § 11.43   National level participation.
   § 11.44   EAS message priorities.
   § 11.45   Prohibition of false or deceptive EAS transmissions.
   § 11.46   EAS public service announcements.
   § 11.47   Optional use of other communications methods and systems.
   
                       Subpart D—Emergency Operations

   § 11.51   EAS code and Attention Signal Transmission requirements.
   § 11.52   EAS code and Attention Signal Monitoring requirements.
   § 11.53   Dissemination of Emergency Action Notification.
   § 11.54   EAS operation during a National Level emergency.
   § 11.55   EAS operation during a State or Local Area emergency.
   
                              Subpart E—Tests

   § 11.61   Tests of EAS procedures.
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   Authority:   47 U.S.C. 151, 154 (i) and (o), 303(r), 544(g) and 606.

   Source:    59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A—General

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§ 11.1   Purpose.

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   This part contains rules and regulations providing for an Emergency Alert
   System (EAS). The EAS provides the President with the capability to provide
   immediate  communications and information to the general public at the
   National, State and Local Area levels during periods of national emergency.
   The  rules  in this part describe the required technical standards and
   operational  procedures of the EAS for analog AM, FM, and TV broadcast
   stations, digital broadcast stations, analog cable systems, digital cable
   systems, wireless cable systems, Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) services,
   Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS), and other participating
   entities.  The EAS may be used to provide the heads of State and local
   government, or their designated representatives, with a means of emergency
   communication with the public in their State or Local Area.

   [ 70 FR 71031 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.11   The Emergency Alert System (EAS).

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   (a) The EAS is composed of analog radio broadcast stations including AM, FM,
   and Low-power FM (LPFM) stations; digital audio broadcasting (DAB) stations,
   including digital AM, FM, and Low-power FM stations; analog television
   broadcast stations including Class A television (CA) and Low-power TV (LPTV)
   stations; digital television (DTV) broadcast stations, including digital CA
   and digital LPTV stations; analog cable systems; digital cable systems which
   are defined for purposes of this part only as the portion of a cable system
   that delivers channels in digital format to subscribers at the input of a
   Unidirectional Digital Cable Product or other navigation device; wireless
   cable  systems  which may consist of Broadband Radio Service (BRS), or
   Educational Broadband Service (EBS) stations; DBS services, as defined in 47
   CFR 25.701(a) (including certain Ku-band Fixed-Satellite Service Direct to
   Home providers); SDARS, as defined in 47 CFR 25.201; participating broadcast
   networks, cable networks and program suppliers; and other entities and
   industries  operating  on an organized basis during emergencies at the
   National,  State  and  local  levels.  These  entities are referred to
   collectively as EAS Participants in this part, and are subject to this part,
   except as otherwise provided herein. These rules in this part are effective
   on December 31, 2006 for DTV, DAB, digital cable and SDARS providers, and on
   May 31, 2007 for DBS providers. At a minimum EAS Participants must use a
   common EAS protocol, as defined in §11.31, to send and receive emergency
   alerts in accordance with the effective dates listed above in this paragraph
   and in the following tables:

   Analog and Digital Broadcast Stations
   EAS equipment requirement AM & FM Digital TV AM & FM DTV FM Class D^1 LPTV^2
   LPFM^3 Class A TV^4
   Two-tone encoder^5^6 Y Y 12/31/06 Y Y 12/31/06 N N N
   EAS decoder Y 1/1/97 Y 12/31/06 Y 1/1/97 Y 12/31/06 Y 1/1/97 Y 1/1/97 Y Y
   EAS encoder Y 1/1/97 Y 12/31/06 Y 1/1/97 Y 12/31/06 N N N
   Audio message Y 1/1/97 Y 12/31/06 Y 1/1/97 Y 12/31/06 Y 1/1/97 Y 1/1/97 Y Y
   Video message N/A N/A Y 1/1/97 Y 12/31/06 N/A Y 1/1/97 N/A

   ^1Effective December 31, 2006, digital FM Class D stations have the same
   requirements.

   ^2LPTV stations that operate as television broadcast translator stations are
   exempt from the requirement to have EAS equipment. Effective December 31,
   2006, digital LPTV stations have the same requirements.

   ^3LPFM  stations  must install a decoder within one year after the FCC
   publishes in the Federal Register a public notice indicating that at least
   one decoder has been certified by the FCC. Effective December 31, 2006,
   digital LPFM stations have the same requirements.

   ^4Effective December 31, 2006, digital Class A TV stations have the same
   requirements.

   ^5Effective July 1, 1995, the two-tone signal must be 8–25 seconds.

   ^6Effective January 1, 1998, the two-tone signal may only be used to provide
   audio alerts to audiences before EAS emergency messages and the required
   monthly tests.

   Analog Cable Systems

   [A. Analog cable systems serving fewer than 5,000 subscribers from a headend
   must  either  provide the National level EAS message on all programmed
   channels_including the required testing_by October 1, 2002, or comply with
   the following EAS requirements. All other analog cable systems must comply
   with B.]
   System size and effective dates
   B. EAS equipment requirement >=10,000 subscribers >=5,000 but <10,000
   subscribers <5,000 subscribers
   Two-tone signal from storage device Y 12/31/98 Y 10/1/02 Y 10/1/02
   EAS decoder^3 Y 12/31/98 Y 10/1/02 Y 10/1/02
   EAS encoder^2 Y 12/31/98 Y 10/1/02 Y 10/1/02
   Audio and Video EAS Message on all channels Y 12/31/98 Y 10/1/02 N
   Video interrupt and audio alert message on all channels,^3Audio and Video
   EAS message on at least one channel N N Y 10/1/02

   ^1Two-tone signal is only used to provide an audio alert to audience before
   EAS emergency messages and required monthly test. The two-tone signal must
   be 8–25 seconds in duration.

   ^2Analog cable systems serving <5,000 subscribers are permitted to operate
   without an EAS encoder if they install an FCC-certified decoder.

   ^3The Video interrupt must cause all channels that carry programming to
   flash for the duration of the EAS emergency message. The audio alert must
   give the channel where the EAS messages are carried and be repeated for the
   duration of the EAS message.

   Note: Programmed channels do not include channels used for the transmission
   of data such as interactive games.

   Wireless Cable Systems (BRS/EBS STATIONS)

   [A. Wireless cable systems serving fewer than 5,000 subscribers from a
   single transmission site must either provide the National level EAS message
   on all programmed channels including the required testing by October 1,
   2002, or comply with the following EAS requirements. All other wireless
   cable systems must comply with B.]
   System size and effective dates
   B. EAS equipment requirement subscribers >=5,000 subscribers <5,000
   EAS decoder Y 10/1/02 Y 10/1/02
   EAS encoder^1^2 Y 10/1/02 Y 10/1/02
   Audio and Video EAS Message on all channels^3 Y 10/1/02 N
   Video interrupt and audio alert message on all channels;^4Audio and Video
   EAS message on at least one channel N Y 10/1/02

   ^1The two-tone signal is used only to provide an audio alert to an audience
   prior to an EAS emergency message or to the Required Monthly Test (RMT)
   under §11.61(a)(1). The two-tone signal must be 8–25 seconds in duration.

   ^2Wireless  cable systems serving < 5,000 subscribers are permitted to
   operate without an EAS encoder if they install an FCC-certified decoder.

   ^3All wireless cable systems may comply with this requirement by providing a
   means to switch all programmed channels to a predesignated channel that
   carries the required audio and video EAS messages.

   ^4The Video interrupt must cause all channels that carry programming to
   flash for the duration of the EAS emergency message. The audio alert must
   give the channel where the EAS messages are carried and be repeated for the
   duration of the EAS message.

   Note: Programmed channels do not include channels used for the transmission
   of data services such as Internet.

   Digital Cable Systems

   [A.  Digital cable systems serving fewer than 5,000 subscribers from a
   headend must either provide the National level EAS message on all programmed
   channels including the required testing by December 31, 2006, or comply with
   the following EAS requirements. All other digital cable systems must comply
   with B.]
   System size and effective dates
   B. EAS equipment requirement >=5,000 subscribers <5,000 subscribers
   Two-tone signal from storage device^1 Y 12/31/06 Y 12/31/06
   EAS decoder^3 Y 12/31/06 Y 12/31/06
   EAS encoder^2 Y 12/31/06 Y 12/31/06
   Audio and Video EAS Message on all channels^4 Y 12/31/06 N
   Video interrupt and audio alert message on all channels,^3Audio and Video
   EAS message on at least one channel N Y 12/31/06

   ^1Two-tone signal is only used to provide an audio alert to audience before
   EAS emergency messages and required monthly test. The two-tone signal must
   be 8–25 seconds in duration.

   ^2Digital cable systems serving <5,000 subscribers are permitted to operate
   without an EAS encoder if they install an FCC-certified decoder.

   ^3The Video interrupt must cause all channels that carry programming to
   flash for the duration of the EAS emergency message. The audio alert must
   give the channel where the EAS messages are carried and be repeated for the
   duration of the EAS message.

   ^4All digital cable systems may comply with this requirement by providing a
   means to switch all programmed channels to a predesignated channel that
   carries the required audio and video EAS messages.

   Note: Programmed channels do not include channels used for the transmission
   of data such as interactive games or the transmission of data services such
   as Internet.

   SDARS and DBS
      EAS equipment requirement      SDARS       DBS
   Two-tone signal^1               Y 12/31/06 Y 5/31/07
   EAS decoder                     Y 12/31/06 Y 5/31/07
   EAS encoder                     Y 12/31/06 Y 5/31/07
   Audio message on all channels^2 Y 12/31/06 Y 5/31/07
   Video message on all channels^2 N/A        Y 5/31/07

   ^1Two-tone signal is only used to provide an audio alert to audience before
   EAS emergency messages and required monthly test. The two-tone signal must
   be 8–25 seconds in duration.

   ^2All SDARS and DBS providers may comply with this requirement by providing
   a means to switch all programmed channels to a predesignated channel that
   carries the required audio and video EAS messages or by any other method
   that ensures that viewers of all channels receive the EAS message.

   (b) Analog class D non-commercial educational FM stations as defined in
   §73.506 of this chapter, digital class D non-commercial educational FM
   stations, analog LPFM stations as defined in §§73.811 and 73.853 of this
   chapter,  digital  LPFM  stations,  analog LPTV stations as defined in
   §74.701(f), and digital LPTV stations as defined in §74.701(k) of this
   chapter are not required to comply with §11.32. Analog and digital LPTV
   stations  that operate as television broadcast translator stations, as
   defined in §74.701(b) of this chapter, are not required to comply with the
   requirements of this part. FM broadcast booster stations as defined in
   §74.1201(f)  of  this chapter and FM translator stations as defined in
   §74.1201(a) of this chapter which entirely rebroadcast the programming of
   other  local FM broadcast stations are not required to comply with the
   requirements of this part. International broadcast stations as defined in
   §73.701 of this chapter are not required to comply with the requirements of
   this part. Analog and digital broadcast stations that operate as satellites
   or repeaters of a hub station (or common studio or control point if there is
   no hub station) and rebroadcast 100 percent of the programming of the hub
   station (or common studio or control point) may satisfy the requirements of
   this  part through the use of a single set of EAS equipment at the hub
   station (or common studio or control point) which complies with §§11.32 and
   11.33.

   (c) For purposes of the EAS, Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Educational
   Broadband Service (EBS) stations operated as part of wireless cable systems
   in accordance with subpart M of part 27 of this chapter are defined as
   follows:

   (1) A “wireless cable system” is a collection of channels in the BRS or EBS
   used to provide video programming services to subscribers. The channels may
   be licensed to or leased by the wireless cable system operator.

   (2) A “wireless cable operator” is the entity that has acquired the right to
   use the channels of a wireless cable system for transmission of programming
   to subscribers.

   (d) Local franchise authorities and cable television system operators may
   enter into mutual agreements that require the installation of EAS equipment
   before  the  required  dates  listed  in  the tables in paragraph (a).
   Additionally, local franchise authorities may use any EAS codes authorized
   by the FCC in any agreements.

   (e) Organizations using other communications systems or technologies such as
   low earth orbit satellite systems, paging, computer networks, etc. may join
   the EAS on a voluntary basis by contacting the FCC. Organizations that
   choose to voluntarily participate must comply with the requirements of this
   part.

   [ 63 FR 29662 , June 1, 1998, as amended at  65 FR 7639 , Feb. 15, 2000;  65 FR 21657 , Apr. 24, 2000;  65 FR 30001 , May 10, 2000;  65 FR 34406 , May 30, 2000;
    67 FR 18506 , Apr. 16, 2002;  69 FR 72031 , Dec. 10, 2004;  70 FR 19315 , Apr.
   13, 2005;  70 FR 71031 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.12   Two-tone Attention Signal encoder and decoder.

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   Existing  two-tone Attention Signal encoder and decoder equipment type
   accepted for use as Emergency Broadcast System equipment under part 73 of
   this  chapter may be used by broadcast stations until January 1, 1998,
   provided that such equipment meets the requirements of §11.32(a)(9) and
   11.33(b). Effective January 1, 1998, the two-tone Attention Signal decoder
   will no longer be required and the two-tone Attention Signal will be used to
   provide an audio alert.

   [ 60 FR 55999 , Nov. 6, 1995]

§ 11.13   Emergency Action Notification (EAN) and Emergency Action Termination
(EAT).

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   (a)  The  Emergency Action Notification (EAN) is the notice to all EAS
   Participants and to the general public that the EAS has been activated for a
   national emergency.

   (b)  The  Emergency  Action Termination (EAT) is the notice to all EAS
   Participants and to the general public that the EAN has terminated.

   [ 70 FR 71033 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.14   Primary Entry Point (PEP) System.

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   The PEP system is a nationwide network of broadcast stations and other
   entities  connected  with  government activation points. It is used to
   distribute  the EAN, EAT and EAS national test messages, and other EAS
   messages.

   [ 67 FR 18507 , Apr. 16, 2002]

§ 11.15   EAS Operating Handbook.

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   The EAS Operating Handbook states in summary form the actions to be taken by
   personnel at EAS Participant facilities upon receipt of an EAN, an EAT,
   tests, or State and Local Area alerts. It is issued by the FCC and contains
   instructions  for the above situations. A copy of the Handbook must be
   located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator
   is required to be on duty and be immediately available to staff responsible
   for authenticating messages and initiating actions.

   [ 70 FR 71033 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.16   National Control Point Procedures.

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   The National Control Point Procedures are written instructions issued by the
   FCC to national level EAS control points. The procedures are divided into
   sections as follows:

   (a) National Level EAS Activation. This section contains the activation and
   termination instructions for Presidential messages.

   (b) EAS Test Transmissions. This section contains the instructions for
   testing the EAS at the National level.

   (c) National Information Center (NIC). This section contains instructions
   for distributing United States Government official information messages
   after  completion of the National Level EAS activation and termination
   actions.

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  67 FR 18508 , Apr. 16, 2002]

§ 11.18   EAS Designations.

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   (a) National Primary (NP) is a source of EAS Presidential messages.

   (b) Local Primary (LP) is a source of EAS Local Area messages. An LP source
   is responsible for coordinating the carriage of common emergency messages
   from  sources  such as the National Weather Service or local emergency
   management offices as specified in its EAS Local Area Plan. If it is unable
   to  carry out this function, other LP sources in the Local Area may be
   assigned the responsibility as indicated in State and Local Area Plans. LP
   sources are assigned numbers (LP–1, 2, 3, etc.) in the sequence they are to
   be monitored by other broadcast stations in the Local Area.

   (c) State Primary (SP) is a source of EAS State messages. These messages can
   originate from the Governor or a designated representative in the State
   Emergency Operating Center (EOC) or State Capital. Messages are sent via the
   State Relay Network.

   (d) State Relay (SR) is a source of EAS State messages. It is part of the
   State Relay Network and relays National and State common emergency messages
   into Local Areas.

   (e) Participating National (PN) sources transmit EAS National, State or
   Local Area messages. The EAS transmissions of PN sources are intended for
   direct public reception.

   (f) Non-participating National (NN) sources have elected not to participate
   in the National level EAS and hold an authorization letter to that effect.
   Upon  activation of the national level EAS, NN sources are required to
   broadcast the EAS codes, Attention Signal, the sign-off announcement in the
   EAS Operating Handbook and then stop operating. All NN sources are required
   to comply with §11.51, 11.52 and 11.61. They may transmit EAS State or Local
   Area messages at any time without prior notice.

§ 11.19   EAS Non-participating National Authorization Letter.

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   This authorization letter is issued by the FCC to EAS Participants that have
   elected not to participate in the national level EAS. It states that the EAS
   Participant has agreed to go off the air or discontinue programming on all
   channels  during  a  national  level  EAS  message. For licensees this
   authorization  will remain in effect through the period of the initial
   license and subsequent renewals from the time of issuance unless returned by
   the holder or suspended, modified, or withdrawn by the Commission.

   [ 70 FR 71033 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.20   State Relay Network.

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   This network is composed of State Relay (SR) sources, leased common carrier
   communications facilities or any other available communication facilities.
   The network distributes State EAS messages originated by the Governor or
   designated official. In addition to EAS monitoring, satellites, microwave,
   FM  subcarrier  or  any other communications technology may be used to
   distribute State emergency messages.

§ 11.21   State and Local Area Plans and FCC Mapbook.

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   EAS plans contain guidelines which must be followed by EAS Participants'
   personnel, emergency officials, and National Weather Service (NWS) personnel
   to activate the EAS. The plans include the EAS header codes and messages
   that will be transmitted by key EAS sources (NP, LP, SP and SR). State and
   local plans contain unique methods of EAS message distribution such as the
   use of the Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS). The plans must be reviewed
   and approved by the Director, Office of Homeland Security, Enforcement
   Bureau, prior to implementation to ensure that they are consistent with
   national plans, FCC regulations, and EAS operation.

   (a) The State plan contains procedures for State emergency management and
   other State officials, the NWS, and EAS Participants' personnel to transmit
   emergency information to the public during a State emergency using the EAS.

   (b) The Local Area plan contains procedures for local officials or the NWS
   to transmit emergency information to the public during a local emergency
   using the EAS. Local plans may be a part of the State plan. A Local Area is
   a geographical area of contiguous communities or counties that may include
   more than one state.

   (c) The FCC Mapbook is based on the above plans. It organizes all broadcast
   stations and cable systems according to their State, EAS Local Area and EAS
   designation.

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  60 FR 55999 , Nov. 6, 1995;  63 FR 29663 , June 1, 1998;  65 FR 21658 , Apr. 24, 2000;  69 FR 30234 , May 27, 2004;
    71 FR 69037 , Nov. 29, 2006;  70 FR 71033 , Nov. 25, 2005]

Subpart B—Equipment Requirements

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§ 11.31   EAS protocol.

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   (a) The EAS uses a four part message for an emergency activation of the EAS.
   The four parts are: Preamble and EAS Header Codes; audio Attention Signal;
   message; and, Preamble and EAS End Of Message (EOM) Codes.

   (1) The Preamble and EAS Codes must use Audio Frequency Shift Keying at a
   rate of 520.83 bits per second to transmit the codes. Mark frequency is
   2083.3 Hz and space frequency is 1562.5 Hz. Mark and space time must be 1.92
   milliseconds. Characters are ASCII seven bit characters as defined in ANSI
   X3.4–1977 ending with an eighth null bit (either 0 or 1) to constitute a
   full eight-bit byte.

   (2) The Attention Signal must be made up of the fundamental frequencies of
   853  and 960 Hz. The two tones must be transmitted simultaneously. The
   Attention Signal must be transmitted after the EAS header codes.

   (3) The message may be audio, video or text.

   (b) The ASCII dash and plus symbols are required and may not be used for any
   other purpose. FM or TV call signs must use a slash ASCII character number
   47 (/) in lieu of a dash.

   (c) The EAS protocol, including any codes, must not be amended, extended or
   abridged without FCC authorization. The EAS protocol and message format are
   specified in the following representation.

   Examples are provided in FCC Public Notices.

   [PREAMBLE]ZCZC-ORG-EEE-PSSCCC+TTTT-JJJHHMM-LLLLLLLL-(one second pause)

   [PREAMBLE]ZCZC-ORG-EEE-PSSCCC+TTTT-JJJHHMM-LLLLLLLL-(one second pause)

   [PREAMBLE]ZCZC-ORG-EEE-PSSCCC+TTTT-JJJHHMM-LLLLLLLL-(at least a one second
   pause)

   (transmission of 8 to 25 seconds of Attention Signal)

   (transmission of audio, video or text messages)

   (at least a one second pause)

   [PREAMBLE]NNNN (one second pause)

   [PREAMBLE]NNNN (one second pause)

   [PREAMBLE]NNNN (at least one second pause)

   [PREAMBLE]  This  is a consecutive string of bits (sixteen bytes of AB
   hexadecimal [8 bit byte 10101011]) sent to clear the system, set AGC and set
   asynchronous decoder clocking cycles. The preamble must be transmitted
   before each header and End Of Message code.

   ZCZC—This is the identifier, sent as ASCII characters ZCZC to indicate the
   start of ASCII code.

   ORG—This is the Originator code and indicates who originally initiated the
   activation of the EAS. These codes are specified in paragraph (d) of this
   section.

   EEE—This is the Event code and indicates the nature of the EAS activation.
   The codes are specified in paragraph (e) of this section. The Event codes
   must be compatible with the codes used by the NWS Weather Radio Specific
   Area Message Encoder (WRSAME).

   PSSCCC—This the Location code and indicates the geographic area affected by
   the EAS alert. There may be 31 Location codes in an EAS alert. The Location
   code uses the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) numbers as
   described  by the U.S. Department of Commerce in National Institute of
   Standards and Technology publication FIPS PUB 6–4. Each state is assigned an
   SS number as specified in paragraph (f) of this section. Each county and
   some cities are assigned a CCC number. A CCC number of 000 refers to an
   entire State or Territory. P defines county subdivisions as follows: 0 = all
   or  an  unspecified portion of a county, 1 = Northwest, 2 = North, 3 =
   Northeast, 4 = West, 5 = Central, 6 = East, 7 = Southwest, 8 = South, 9 =
   Southeast. Other numbers may be designated later for special applications.
   The use of county subdivisions will probably be rare and generally for oddly
   shaped or unusually large counties. Any subdivisions must be defined and
   agreed to by the local officials prior to use.

   +TTTT—This  indicates  the valid time period of a message in 15 minute
   segments up to one hour and then in 30 minute segments beyond one hour;
   i.e., +0015, +0030, +0045, +0100, +0430 and +0600.

   JJJHHMM—This is the day in Julian Calendar days (JJJ) of the year and the
   time in hours and minutes (HHMM) when the message was initially released by
   the originator using 24 hour Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).

   LLLLLLLL—This is the identification of the EAS Participant, NWS office,
   etc.,  transmitting or retransmitting the message. These codes will be
   automatically affixed to all outgoing messages by the EAS encoder.

   NNNN—This is the End of Message (EOM) code sent as a string of four ASCII N
   characters.

   (d) The only originator codes are:
           Originator         ORG code
   EAS Participant            EAS
   Civil authorities          CIV
   National Weather Service   WXR
   Primary Entry Point System PEP

   (e) The following Event (EEE) codes are presently authorized:
               Nature of Activation              Event Codes
   National Codes (Required):                   
   Emergency Action Notification (National only) EAN
   Emergency Action Termination (National only)  EAT
   National Information Center                   NIC
   National Periodic Test                        NPT
   Required Monthly Test                         RMT
   Required Weekly Test                          RWT
   State and Local Codes (Optional):            
   Administrative Message                        ADR
   Avalanche Warning                             AVW^1
   Avalanche Watch                               AVA^1
   Blizzard Warning                              BZW
   Child Abduction Emergency                     CAE^1
   Civil Danger Warning                          CDW^1
   Civil Emergency Message                       CEM
   Coastal Flood Warning                         CFW^1
   Coastal Flood Watch                           CFA^1
   Dust Storm Warning                            DSW^1
   Earthquake Warning                            EQW^1
   Evacuation Immediate                          EVI
   Fire Warning                                  FRW^1
   Flash Flood Warning                           FFW
   Flash Flood Watch                             FFA
   Flash Flood Statement                         FFS
   Flood Warning                                 FLW
   Flood Watch                                   FLA
   Flood Statement                               FLS
   Hazardous Materials Warning                   HMW^1
   High Wind Warning                             HWW
   High Wind Watch                               HWA
   Hurricane Warning                             HUW
   Hurricane Watch                               HUA
   Hurricane Statement                           HLS
   Law Enforcement Warning                       LEW^1
   Local Area Emergency                          LAE^1
   Network Message Notification                  NMN^1
   911 Telephone Outage Emergency                TOE^1
   Nuclear Power Plant Warning                   NUW^1
   Practice/Demo Warning                         DMO
   Radiological Hazard Warning                   RHW^1
   Severe Thunderstorm Warning                   SVR
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch                     SVA
   Severe Weather Statement                      SVS
   Shelter in Place Warning                      SPW^1
   Special Marine Warning                        SMW^1
   Special Weather Statement                     SPS
   Tornado Warning                               TOR
   Tornado Watch                                 TOA
   Tropical Storm Warning                        TRW^1
   Tropical Storm Watch                          TRA^1
   Tsunami Warning                               TSW
   Tsunami Watch                                 TSA
   Volcano Warning                               VOW^1
   Winter Storm Warning                          WSW
   Winter Storm Watch                            WSA

   ^1Effective May 16, 2002, analog radio and television broadcast stations,
   analog cable systems and wireless cable systems may upgrade their existing
   EAS  equipment to add these event codes on a voluntary basis until the
   equipment is replaced. All models of EAS equipment manufactured after August
   1, 2003 must be capable of receiving and transmitting these event codes. EAS
   Participants that install or replace their EAS equipment after February 1,
   2004 must install equipment that is capable of receiving and transmitting
   these event codes.

   (f) The State, Territory and Offshore (Marine Area) FIPS number codes (SS)
   are as follows. County FIPS numbers (CCC) are contained in the State EAS
   Mapbook.
      FIPS#
   State:
   AL 01
   AK 02
   AZ 04
   AR 05
   CA 06
   CO 08
   CT 09
   DE 10
   DC 11
   FL 12
   GA 13
   HI 15
   ID 16
   IL 17
   IN 18
   IA 19
   KS 20
   KY 21
   LA 22
   ME 23
   MD 24
   MA 25
   MI 26
   MN 27
   MS 28
   MO 29
   MT 30
   NE 31
   NV 32
   NH 33
   NJ 34
   NM 35
   NY 36
   NC 37
   ND 38
   OH 39
   OK 40
   OR 41
   PA 42
   RI 44
   SC 45
   SD 46
   TN 47
   TX 48
   UT 49
   VT 50
   VA 51
   WA 53
   WV 54
   WI 55
   WY 56
   Terr.:
   AS 60
   FM 64
   GU 66
   MH 68
   MH 68
   PR 72
   PW 70
   UM 74
   VI 78
   Offshore (Marine Areas)^1:
   Eastern North Pacific Ocean, and along U.S. West Coast from Canadian border
   to Mexican border 57
   North Pacific Ocean near Alaska, and along Alaska coastline, including the
   Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska 58
   Central Pacific Ocean, including Hawaiian waters 59
   South Central Pacific Ocean, including American Samoa waters 61
   Western Pacific Ocean, including Mariana Island waters 65
   Western North Atlantic Ocean, and along U.S. East Coast, from Canadian
   border south to Currituck Beach Light, N.C 73
   Western North Atlantic Ocean, and along U.S. East Coast, south of Currituck
   Beach Light, N.C., following the coastline into Gulf of Mexico to Bonita
   Beach, FL., including the Caribbean 75
   Gulf of Mexico, and along the U.S. Gulf Coast from the Mexican border to
   Bonita Beach, FL 77
   Lake Superior 91
   Lake Michigan 92
   Lake Huron 93
   Lake St. Clair 94
   Lake Erie 96
   Lake Ontario 97
   St. Lawrence River above St. Regis 98

   ^1Effective May 16, 2002, analog radio and television broadcast stations,
   analog cable systems and wireless cable systems may upgrade their existing
   EAS equipment to add these marine area location codes on a voluntary basis
   until the equipment is replaced. All models of EAS equipment manufactured
   after August 1, 2003, must be capable of receiving and transmitting these
   marine area location codes. EAS Participants that install or replace their
   EAS equipment after February 1, 2004, must install equipment that is capable
   of receiving and transmitting these location codes.

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  60 FR 55999 , Nov. 6, 1995;  61 FR 54952 , Oct. 23, 1996;  63 FR 29663 , June 1, 1998;  67 FR 18508 , Apr. 16, 2002;
    67 FR 77174 , Dec. 17, 2002;  69 FR 72031 , Dec. 10, 2004;  70 FR 71033 , Nov.
   25, 2005]

§ 11.32   EAS Encoder.

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   (a) EAS Encoders must at a minimum be capable of encoding the EAS protocol
   described in §11.31 and providing the EAS code transmission requirements
   described in §11.51. EAS encoders must additionally provide the following
   minimum specifications:

   (1) Encoder programming. Access to encoder programming shall be protected by
   a lock or other security measures and be configured so that authorized
   personnel can readily select and program the EAS Encoder with Originator,
   Event and Location codes for either manual or automatic operation.

   (2) Inputs. The encoder shall have two inputs, one for audio messages and
   one for data messages (RS–232C with standard protocol and 1200 baud rate).

   (3) Outputs. The encoder shall have two outputs, one audio port and one data
   port (RS–232C with standard protocol and 1200 baud rate).

   (4)  Calibration. EAS Encoders must provide a means to comply with the
   modulation levels required in §11.51(f).

   (5) Day-Hour-Minute and Identification Stamps. The encoder shall affix the
   JJJHHMM and LLLLLLLL codes automatically to all initial messages.

   (6) Program Data Retention. Program data and codes shall be retained even
   with the power removed.

   (7) Indicator. An aural or visible means that it activated when the Preamble
   is sent and deactivated at the End of Message code.

   (8) Spurious Response. All frequency components outside 200 to 4000 Hz shall
   be attenuated by 40 dB or more with respect to the output levels of the mark
   or space frequencies.

   (9) Attention Signal generator. The encoder must provide an attention signal
   that complies with the following:

   (i) Tone Frequencies. The audio tones shall have fundamental frequencies of
   853 and 960 Hz and not vary over ±0.5 Hz.

   (ii) Harmonic Distortion. The total harmonic distortion of each of the audio
   tones may not exceed 5% at the encoder output terminals.

   (iii)  Minimum Level of Output. The encoder shall have an output level
   capability of at least +8 dBm into a 600 Ohm load impedance at each audio
   tone. A means shall be provided to permit individual activation of the two
   tones for calibration of associated systems.

   (iv) Time Period for Transmission of Tones. The encoder shall have timing
   circuitry that automatically generates the two tones simultaneously for a
   time period of not less than 8 nor longer than 25 seconds. NOTE: Prior to
   July 1, 1995, the Attention Signal must be at least 20 and not more than 25
   seconds.

   (v) Inadvertent activation. The switch used for initiating the automatic
   generation  of  the  simultaneous  tones shall be protected to prevent
   accidental operation.

   (vi) Indicator Display. The encoder shall be provided with a visual and/or
   aural indicator which clearly shows that the Attention Signal is activated.

   (b) Operating Temperature and Humidity. Encoders shall have the ability to
   operate with the above specifications within an ambient temperature range of
   0 to +50 degrees C and a range of relative humidity of up to 95%.

   (c) Primary Supply Voltage Variation. Encoders shall be capable of complying
   with the requirements of this section during a variation in primary supply
   voltage of 85 percent to 115 percent of its rated value.

   (d) Testing Encoder Units. Encoders not covered by §11.34(e) of this part
   shall be tested in a 10 V/m minimum RF field at an AM broadcast frequency
   and  a  0.5 V/m minimum RF field at an FM or TV broadcast frequency to
   simulate actual working conditions.

§ 11.33   EAS Decoder.

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   (a) An EAS Decoder must at a minimum be capable of decoding the EAS protocol
   described in §11.31, provide the EAS monitoring functions described in
   §11.52, and the following minimum specifications:

   (1) Inputs. Decoders must have the capability to receive at least 2 audio
   inputs from EAS monitoring assignments, and one data input (RS–232C with
   standard protocol and 1200 baud rate). The data input may be used to monitor
   other communications modes such as Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS), NWR,
   satellite, public switched telephone network, or any other source that uses
   the EAS protocol.

   (2) Valid codes. There must be a means to determine if valid EAS header
   codes  are  received  and to determine if preselected header codes are
   received.

   (3) Storage. Decoders must provide the means to:

   (i) Record and store, either internally or externally, at least two minutes
   of audio or text messages. A decoder manufactured without an internal means
   to record and store audio or text must be equipped with a means (such as an
   audio or digital jack connection) to couple to an external recording and
   storing device.

   (ii) Store at least ten preselected event and originator header codes, in
   addition  to  the seven mandatory event/originator codes for tests and
   national  activations,  and  store  any preselected location codes for
   comparison with incoming header codes. A non-preselected header code that is
   manually transmitted must be stored for comparison with later incoming
   header codes. The header codes of the last ten received valid messages which
   still  have  valid time periods must be stored for comparison with the
   incoming valid header codes for later messages. These last received header
   codes will be deleted from storage as their valid time periods expire.

   (4) Display and logging. A visual message shall be developed from any valid
   header codes for tests and national activations and any preselected header
   codes received. The message shall include the Originator, Event, Location,
   the valid time period of the message and the local time the message was
   transmitted.  The  message shall be in the primary language of the EAS
   Participant and be fully displayed on the decoder and readable in normal
   light and darkness. All existing and new models of EAS decoders manufactured
   after August 1, 2003 must provide a means to permit the selective display
   and logging of EAS messages containing header codes for state and local EAS
   events.  Effective May 16, 2002, analog radio and television broadcast
   stations, analog cable systems and wireless cable systems may upgrade their
   decoders on an optional basis to include a selective display and logging
   capability for EAS messages containing header codes for state and local
   events.  EAS Participants that install or replace their decoders after
   February 1, 2004 must install decoders that provide a means to permit the
   selective display and logging of EAS messages containing header codes for
   state and local EAS events.

   (5) Indicators. EAS decoders must have a distinct and separate aural or
   visible means to indicate when any of the following conditions occurs:

   (i) Any valid EAS header codes are received as specified in §11.33(a)(10).

   (ii) Preprogrammed header codes, such as those selected in accordance with
   §11.52(d)(2) are received.

   (iii)  A  signal  is  present at each audio input that is specified in
   §11.33(a)(1).

   (6) Program Data Retention. The program data must be retained even with
   power removed.

   (7) Outputs. Decoders shall have the following outputs: a data port or ports
   (RS–232C with standard protocol and 1200 baud rate) where received valid EAS
   header codes and received preselected header codes are available; one audio
   port  that  is capable of monitoring each decoder audio input; and, an
   internal speaker to enable personnel to hear audio from each input.

   (8) Decoder Programming. Access to decoder programming shall be protected by
   a lock or other security measures and be configured so that authorized
   personnel can readily select and program the EAS Decoder with preselected
   Originator,  Event  and  Location codes for either manual or automatic
   operation.

   (9) Reset. There shall be a method to automatically or manually reset the
   decoder to the normal monitoring condition. Operators shall be able to
   select a time interval, not less than two minutes, in which the decoder
   would automatically reset if it received an EAS header code but not an
   end-of-message (EOM) code. Messages received with the EAN Event codes shall
   disable the reset function so that lengthy audio messages can be handled.
   The last message received with valid header codes shall be displayed as
   required by paragraph (a)(4) of this section before the decoder is reset.

   (10) Message Validity. An EAS Decoder must provide error detection and
   validation of the header codes of each message to ascertain if the message
   is valid. Header code comparisons may be accomplished through the use of a
   bit-by-bit compare or any other error detection and validation protocol. A
   header code must only be considered valid when two of the three headers
   match exactly. Duplicate messages must not be relayed automatically.

   (11) A header code with the EAN Event code specified in §11.31(c) that is
   received through any of the audio inputs must override all other messages.

   (b) Attention Signal. EAS Decoders shall have detection and activation
   circuitry that will demute a receiver upon detection of the two audio tones
   of 853 Hz and 960 Hz. To prevent false responses, decoders designed to use
   the two tones for receiver demuting shall comply with the following:

   (1) Time Delay. A minimum time delay of 8 but not more than 16 seconds of
   tone reception shall be incorporated into the demuting or activation process
   to insure that the tones will be audible for a period of at least 4 seconds.
   After July 1, 1995, the time delay shall be 3–4 seconds.

   (2) Operation Bandwidth. The decoder circuitry shall not respond to tones
   which vary more than ±5 Hz from each of the frequencies, 853 Hz and 960 Hz.

   (3)  Reset  Ability.  The  decoder  shall  have a means to manually or
   automatically reset the associated broadcast receiver to a muted state.

   (c) Decoders shall be capable of operation within the tolerances specified
   in this section as well as those in §11.32 (b), (c) and (d).

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  60 FR 55999 , Nov. 6, 1995;  67 FR 18510 , Apr. 16, 2002;  70 FR 71033 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.34   Acceptability of the equipment.

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   (a) An EAS Encoder used for generating the EAS codes and the Attention
   Signal  must be Certified in accordance with the procedures in part 2,
   subpart J, of this chapter. The data and information submitted must show the
   capability of the equipment to meet the requirements of this part as well as
   the requirements contained in part 15 of this chapter for digital devices.

   (b) Decoders used for the detection of the EAS codes and receiving the
   Attention Signal must be Certified in accordance with the procedures in part
   2, subpart J, of this chapter. The data and information submitted must show
   the capability of the equipment to meet the requirements of this part as
   well as the requirements contained in part 15 of this chapter for digital
   devices.

   (c)  The  functions of the EAS decoder, Attention Signal generator and
   receiver, and the EAS encoder specified in §§11.31, 11.32 and 11.33 may be
   combined and Certified as a single unit provided that the unit complies with
   all specifications in this rule section.

   (d)  Manufacturers must include instructions and information on how to
   install, operate and program an EAS Encoder, EAS Decoder, or combined unit
   and a list of all State and county FIPS numbers with each unit sold or
   marketed in the U.S.

   (e) Waiver requests of the Certification requirements for EAS Encoders or
   EAS Decoders which are constructed for use by an EAS Participant, but are
   not offered for sale will be considered on an individual basis in accordance
   with part 1, subpart G, of this chapter.

   (f) Modifications to existing authorized EAS decoders, encoders or combined
   units necessary to implement the new EAS codes specified in §11.31 and to
   implement  the  selective  displaying and logging feature specified in
   §11.33(a)(4) will be considered Class I permissive changes that do not
   require a new application for and grant of equipment certification under
   part 2, subpart J of this chapter.

   (g) All existing and new models of EAS encoders, decoders and combined units
   manufactured  after  August  1, 2003 must be capable of generating and
   detecting the new EAS codes specified in §11.31 in order to be certified
   under part 2, subpart J of this chapter. All existing and new models of EAS
   decoders and combined units manufactured after August 1, 2003 must have the
   selective displaying and logging capability specified in §11.33(a)(4) in
   order to be certified under part 2, subpart J of this chapter.

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  60 FR 56000 , Nov. 6, 1995;  67 FR 18510 , Apr. 16, 2002;  70 FR 71034 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.35   Equipment operational readiness.

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   (a) EAS Participants are responsible for ensuring that EAS Encoders, EAS
   Decoders and Attention Signal generating and receiving equipment used as
   part  of the EAS are installed so that the monitoring and transmitting
   functions are available during the times the stations and systems are in
   operation. Additionally, EAS Participants must determine the cause of any
   failure  to  receive  the  required  tests or activations specified in
   §11.61(a)(1) and (a)(2). Appropriate entries indicating reasons why any
   tests  were  not received must be made in the broadcast station log as
   specified in §§73.1820 and 73.1840 of this chapter for all broadcast streams
   and cable system records as specified in §§76.1700, 76.1708, and 76.1711 of
   this chapter. All other EAS Participants must also keep records indicating
   reasons why any tests were not received and these records must be retained
   for two years, maintained at the EAS Participant's headquarters, and made
   available for public inspection upon reasonable request.

   (b) If the EAS Encoder or EAS Decoder becomes defective, the EAS Participant
   may  operate  without  the  defective  equipment pending its repair or
   replacement for 60 days without further FCC authority. Entries shall be made
   in the broadcast station log, cable system records, and records of other EAS
   Participants, as specified in paragraph (a) of this rule, showing the date
   and time the equipment was removed and restored to service. For personnel
   training  purposes,  the  required  monthly  test script must still be
   transmitted even though the equipment for generating the EAS message codes,
   Attention Signal and EOM code is not functioning.

   (c) If repair or replacement of defective equipment is not completed within
   60 days, an informal request shall be submitted to the District Director of
   the  FCC field office serving the area in which the EAS Participant is
   located, or in the case of DBS and SDARS providers to the District Director
   of  the  FCC field office serving the area where their headquarters is
   located, for additional time to repair the defective equipment. This request
   must explain what steps have been taken to repair or replace the defective
   equipment,  the  alternative procedures being used while the defective
   equipment  is out of service, and when the defective equipment will be
   repaired or replaced.

   [ 70 FR 71034 , Nov. 25, 2005]

Subpart C—Organization

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§ 11.41   Participation in EAS.

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   (a)  All  EAS  Participants  specified  in  §11.11  are categorized as
   Participating National (PN) sources unless authorized by the FCC to be
   Non-Participating (NN) sources.

   (b) An EAS Participant may submit a written request to the FCC asking to be
   an  NN  source.  The  FCC  may then issue a Non-participating National
   Authorization letter. NN sources must go off the air during a national EAS
   activation after transmitting specified information.

   (1) An EAS Participant that is an NN source under §11.18(f) that wants to
   become a PN source in the national level EAS must submit a written request
   to the FCC.

   (2) NN sources may voluntarily participate in the State and Local Area EAS.
   Participation is at the discretion of EAS Participant management and should
   comply with State and Local Area EAS Plans.

   (c)  All  sources,  including NN, must have immediate access to an EAS
   Operating Handbook.

   [ 70 FR 71034 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.42   Participation by communications common carriers.

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   (a) During activation of the National level EAS, communications common
   carriers which have facilities available in place may, without charge,
   connect:

   (1) An originating source from the nearest service area to a selected Test
   Center and then to the EAS Participant for the duration of the emergency,
   provided an Emergency Action Notification is issued by the White House and
   the originating source has a local channel from the originating point to the
   nearest service area.

   (2) An independent broadcast station to the radio and television broadcast
   networks and any other EAS Participant provided the station has in service a
   local channel from the station's studio or transmitter directly to the
   broadcast source.

   (b) Upon receipt of the Emergency Action Termination, the common carriers
   shall disconnect the originating source and the participating independent
   stations  and restore the networks and other EAS Participants to their
   original configurations.

   (c) During a National level EAS Test, common carriers which have facilities
   in place may, without charge, connect an originating source from the nearest
   exchange  to  a  selected Test Center and then to any EAS Participant.
   Independent stations will not be connected during the test unless authorized
   by the FCC. Upon test termination, EAS Participants shall be restored to
   their original configurations.

   (d) A common carrier rendering free service shall file with the FCC, on or
   before July 31st and January 31st of each year, reports covering the six
   months ending on June 30th and December 31st respectively. These reports
   shall state what free service was rendered under this rule and the charges
   in dollars which would have accrued to the carrier for this service if
   charges had been collected at the published tariff rates if such carriers
   are required to file tariffs.

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  67 FR 18510 , Apr. 16, 2002;  70 FR 71034 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.43   National level participation.

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   Entities that wish to voluntarily participate in the national level EAS may
   submit a written request to the Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security
   Bureau.

   [ 71 FR 69038 , Nov. 29, 2006]

§ 11.44   EAS message priorities.

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   (a) A national activation of the EAS for a Presidential message with the
   Event code EAN as specified in §11.31 must take priority over any other
   message and preempt it if it is in progress.

   (b) EAS participants should transmit other EAS messages in the following
   order:  first, Local Area Messages; second, State Messages; and third,
   National Information Center (NIC) Messages.

   (c) Key EAS sources (NP, LP, SP and SR) and Participating National (PN)
   sources  that remain on the air during a National emergency must carry
   Presidential Messages “live” at the time of transmission or immediately upon
   receipt. Activation of the National level EAS must preempt State and Local
   Area EAS operation.

   (d) During a national emergency, the facilities of all EAS Participants must
   be reserved exclusively for distribution of Presidential Messages. NIC
   messages received from national networks which are not broadcast at the time
   of  original  transmission  must be recorded locally by LP sources for
   transmission  at  the earliest opportunity consistent with the message
   priorities in paragraph (b) of this section.

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended by  70 FR 71034 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.45   Prohibition of false or deceptive EAS transmissions.

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   No person may transmit or cause to transmit the EAS codes or Attention
   Signal, or a recording or simulation thereof, in any circumstance other than
   in an actual National, State or Local Area emergency or authorized test of
   the EAS. Broadcast station licensees should also refer to §73.1217 of this
   chapter.

§ 11.46   EAS public service announcements.

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   EAS Participants may use Public Service Announcements or obtain commercial
   sponsors for announcements, infomercials, or programs explaining the EAS to
   the public. Such announcements and programs may not be a part of alerts or
   tests, and may not simulate or attempt to copy alert tones or codes.

   [ 70 FR 71034 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.47   Optional use of other communications methods and systems.

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   (a) Analog and digital broadcast stations may additionally transmit EAS
   messages through other communications means. For example, on a voluntary
   basis, FM stations may use subcarriers to transmit the EAS codes including
   57  kHz using the RBDS standard produced by the National Radio Systems
   Committee (NRSC) and television stations may use subsidiary communications
   services.

   (b) Other technologies and public service providers, such as low earth
   orbiting satellites, that wish to participate in the EAS may contact the
   FCC's  Office of Homeland Security, Enforcement Bureau, or their State
   Emergency Communications Committee for information and guidance.

   [ 70 FR 71034 , Nov. 25, 2005]

Subpart D—Emergency Operations

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§ 11.51   EAS code and Attention Signal Transmission requirements.

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   (a)  Analog  and  digital  broadcast  stations  must  transmit, either
   automatically or manually, national level EAS messages and required tests by
   sending the EAS header codes, Attention Signal, emergency message and End of
   Message  (EOM) codes using the EAS Protocol. The Attention Signal must
   precede any emergency audio message. After January 1, 1998, the shortened
   Attention Signal may only be used as an audio alert signal and the EAS codes
   will become the minimum signaling requirement for National level messages
   and tests.

   (b) When relaying EAS messages, EAS Participants may transmit only the EAS
   header codes and the EOM code without the Attention Signal and emergency
   message for State and local emergencies. Pauses in video programming before
   EAS message transmission should not cause television receivers to mute EAS
   audio messages. No Attention Signal is required for EAS messages that do not
   contain audio programming, such as a Required Weekly Test.

   (c) By the effective dates provided in §11.11(a), all analog and digital
   radio and television stations shall transmit EAS messages in the main audio
   channel. Effective December 31, 2006, all DAB stations shall also transmit
   EAS messages on all audio streams. Effective December 31, 2006, all DTV
   broadcast stations shall also transmit EAS messages on all program streams.

   (d)  By  the effective dates provided in §11.11(a), analog and digital
   television broadcast stations shall transmit a visual message containing the
   Originator, Event, Location and the valid time period of an EAS message. If
   the  message is a video crawl, it shall be displayed at the top of the
   television screen or where it will not interfere with other visual messages.

   (e) Analog class D non-commercial educational FM stations as defined in
   §73.506 of this chapter, digital class D non-commercial educational FM
   stations, analog Low Power FM (LPFM) stations as defined in §§73.811 and
   73.853 of this chapter, digital LPFM stations, analog low power TV (LPTV)
   stations as defined in §74.701(f) of this chapter, and digital LPTV stations
   as defined in §74.701(k) of this chapter are not required to have equipment
   capable  of generating the EAS codes and Attention Signal specified in
   §11.31.

   (f) Analog and digital broadcast station equipment generating the EAS codes
   and the Attention Signal shall modulate a broadcast station transmitter so
   that the signal broadcast to other EAS Participants alerts them that the EAS
   is being activated or tested at the National, State or Local Area level. The
   minimum level of modulation for EAS codes, measured at peak modulation
   levels using the internal calibration output required in §11.32(a)(4), shall
   modulate the transmitter at the maximum possible level, but in no case less
   than 50% of full channel modulation limits. Measured at peak modulation
   levels, each of the Attention Signal tones shall be calibrated separately to
   modulate  the  transmitter  at  no less than 40%. These two calibrated
   modulation levels shall have values that are within 1 dB of each other.

   (g) Analog cable systems and digital cable systems with fewer than 5,000
   subscribers per headend and wireless cable systems with fewer than 5,000
   subscribers shall transmit EAS audio messages in the same order specified in
   paragraph (a) of this section on at least one channel. The Attention Signal
   may be produced from a storage device. Additionally, these analog cable
   systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems:

   (1) Must install, operate, and maintain equipment capable of generating the
   EAS codes. The modulation levels for the EAS codes and Attention Signal for
   analog cable systems shall comply with the aural signal requirements in
   §76.605 of this chapter,

   (2) Must provide a video interruption and an audio alert message on all
   channels. The audio alert message must state which channel is carrying the
   EAS video and audio message,

   (3) Shall transmit a visual EAS message on at least one channel. The message
   shall contain the Originator, Event, Location, and the valid time period of
   the  EAS  message. If the visual message is a video crawl, it shall be
   displayed at the top of the subscriber's television screen or where it will
   not interfere with other visual messages.

   (4) May elect not to interrupt EAS messages from broadcast stations based
   upon  a written agreement between all concerned. Further, analog cable
   systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems may elect not to
   interrupt the programming of a broadcast station carrying news or weather
   related emergency information with state and local EAS messages based on a
   written agreement between all parties.

   (5) Wireless cable systems and digital cable systems with a requirement to
   carry  the  audio  and video EAS message on at least one channel and a
   requirement to provide video interrupt and an audio alert message on all
   other channels stating which channel is carrying the audio and video EAS
   message,  may  comply by using a means on all programmed channels that
   automatically tunes the subscriber's set-top box to a pre-designated channel
   which carries the required audio and video EAS messages.

   (h) Analog cable and digital cable systems with 10,000 or more subscribers;
   analog cable and digital cable systems serving 5,000 or more, but less than
   10,000 subscribers per headend; and wireless cable systems with 5,000 or
   more  subscribers  shall transmit EAS audio messages in the same order
   specified in paragraph (a) of this section. The Attention Signal may be
   produced from a storage device. Additionally, these analog cable systems,
   digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems:

   (1) Must install, operate, and maintain equipment capable of generating the
   EAS codes. The modulation levels for the EAS codes and Attention Signal for
   analog cable systems shall comply with the aural signal requirements in
   §76.605 of this chapter. This will provide sufficient signal levels to
   operate subscriber television and radio receivers equipped with EAS decoders
   and to audibly alert subscribers. Wireless cable systems and digital cable
   systems shall also provide sufficient signal levels to operate subscriber
   television and radio receivers equipped with EAS decoders and to audibly
   alert subscribers.

   (2) Shall transmit the EAS audio message required in paragraph (a) of this
   section on all downstream channels.

   (3) Shall transmit the EAS visual message on all downstream channels. The
   visual message shall contain the Originator, Event, Location and the valid
   time period of the EAS message. These are elements of the EAS header code
   and are described in §11.31. If the visual message is a video crawl, it
   shall be displayed at the top of the subscriber's television screen or where
   it will not interfere with other visual messages.

   (4) May elect not to interrupt EAS messages from broadcast stations based
   upon  a written agreement between all concerned. Further, analog cable
   systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems may elect not to
   interrupt the programming of a broadcast station carrying news or weather
   related emergency information with state and local EAS messages based on a
   written agreement between all parties.

   (5) Wireless cable systems and digital cable systems with a requirement to
   carry the audio and video EAS message on all downstream channels may comply
   by using a means on all programmed channels that automatically tunes the
   subscriber's set-top box to a pre-designated channel which carries the
   required audio and video EAS messages.

   (i) Effective December 31, 2006, SDARS licensees shall transmit national
   audio EAS messages on all channels in the same order specified in paragraph
   (a) of this section.

   (1) SDARS licensees must install, operate, and maintain equipment capable of
   generating the EAS codes.

   (2) SDARS licensees may determine the distribution methods they will use to
   comply with this requirement.

   (j) Effective May 31, 2007, DBS providers shall transmit national audio and
   visual EAS messages on all channels in the same order specified in paragraph
   (a) of this section.

   (1) DBS providers must install, operate, and maintain equipment capable of
   generating the EAS codes.

   (2) The visual message shall contain the Originator, Event, Location and the
   valid time period of the EAS message. These are elements of the EAS header
   code and are described in §11.31. If the visual message is a video crawl, it
   shall be displayed at the top of the subscriber's television screen or where
   it will not interfere with other visual messages.

   (3) DBS providers may determine the distribution methods they will use to
   comply with this requirement. Such methods may include distributing the EAS
   message  on  all  channels,  using  a  means to automatically tune the
   subscriber's set-top box to a pre-designated channel which carries the
   required  audio and video EAS messages, and/or passing through the EAS
   message provided by programmers and/or local channels (where applicable).

   (k) If manual interrupt is used as authorized in paragraph (m) of this
   section, EAS Encoders must be located so that EAS Participant staff, at
   normal  duty locations, can initiate the EAS code and Attention Signal
   transmission.

   (l) EAS Participants that are co-owned and co-located with a combined studio
   or control facility, (such as an AM and FM licensed to the same entity and
   at the same location or a cable headend serving more than one system) may
   provide the EAS transmitting requirements contained in this section for the
   combined stations or systems with one EAS Encoder. The requirements of
   §11.32 must be met by the combined facility.

   (m) EAS Participants are required to transmit all received EAS messages in
   which  the  header  code contains the Event codes for Emergency Action
   Notification (EAN), Emergency Action Termination (EAT), and Required Monthly
   Test (RMT), and when the accompanying location codes include their State or
   State/county. These EAS messages shall be retransmitted unchanged except for
   the LLLLLLLL-code which identifies the EAS Participant retransmitting the
   message. See §11.31(c). If an EAS source originates an EAS message with the
   Event codes in this paragraph, it must include the location codes for the
   State and counties in its service area. When transmitting the required
   weekly test, EAS Participants shall use the event code RWT. The location
   codes are the state and county for the broadcast station city of license or
   system community or city. Other location codes may be included upon approval
   of  station  or  system  management.  EAS  messages may be transmitted
   automatically or manually.

   (1) Automatic interrupt of programming and transmission of EAS messages are
   required  when facilities are unattended. Automatic transmissions must
   include  a  permanent  record that contains at a minimum the following
   information:  Originator, Event, Location and valid time period of the
   message. The decoder performs the functions necessary to determine which EAS
   messages are automatically transmitted by the encoder.

   (2) Manual interrupt of programming and transmission of EAS messages may be
   used. EAS messages with the EAN Event code must be transmitted immediately
   and Monthly EAS test messages within 60 minutes. All actions must be logged
   and include the minimum information required for EAS video messages.

   (n) EAS Participants may employ a minimum delay feature, not to exceed 15
   minutes, for automatic interruption of EAS codes. However, this may not be
   used for the EAN event which must be transmitted immediately. The delay time
   for an RMT message may not exceed 60 minutes.

   (o) Either manual or automatic operation of EAS equipment may be used by EAS
   Participants that use remote control. If manual operation is used, an EAS
   decoder must be located at the remote control location and it must directly
   monitor the signals of the two assigned EAS sources. If direct monitoring of
   the assigned EAS sources is not possible at the remote location, automatic
   operation is required. If automatic operation is used, the remote control
   location may be used to override the transmission of an EAS alert. EAS
   Participants  may  change  back and forth between automatic and manual
   operation.

   [ 70 FR 71035 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.52   EAS code and Attention Signal Monitoring requirements.

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   (a) EAS Participants must be capable of receiving the Attention Signal
   required by §11.32(a)(9) and emergency messages of other broadcast stations
   during their hours of operation. EAS Participants must install and operate
   during  their  hours  of operation, equipment capable of receiving and
   decoding, either automatically or manually, the EAS header codes, emergency
   messages and EOM code. EAS Participants must comply with these requirements
   by the dates set forth in §11.11.

   Note to Paragraph (a): The two-tone Attention Signal will not be used to
   actuate two-tone decoders but will be used as an aural alert signal.

   (b) If manual interrupt is used as authorized in §11.51(m)(2), decoders must
   be located so that operators at their normal duty stations can be alerted
   immediately when EAS messages are received.

   (c) EAS Participants that are co-owned and co-located with a combined studio
   or control facility (such as an AM and FM licensed to the same entity and at
   the same location or a cable headend serving more than one system) may
   comply with the EAS monitoring requirements contained in this section for
   the combined station or system with one EAS Decoder. The requirements of
   §11.33 must be met by the combined facility.

   (d)  EAS  Participants  must  monitor  two EAS sources. The monitoring
   assignments of each broadcast station and cable system and wireless cable
   system  are  specified in the State EAS Plan and FCC Mapbook. They are
   developed in accordance with FCC monitoring priorities.

   (1) If the required EAS sources cannot be received, alternate arrangements
   or a waiver may be obtained by written request to the FCC's EAS office. In
   an emergency, a waiver may be issued over the telephone with a follow up
   letter to confirm temporary or permanent reassignment.

   (2) The management of EAS Participants shall determine which header codes
   will automatically interrupt their programming for State and Local Area
   emergency situations affecting their audiences.

   (e) EAS Participants are required to interrupt normal programming either
   automatically or manually when they receive an EAS message in which the
   header code contains the Event codes for Emergency Action Notification
   (EAN), Emergency Action Termination (EAT), and Required Monthly Test (RMT)
   for their State or State/county location.

   (1) Automatic interrupt of programming is required when facilities are
   unattended. Automatic operation must provide a permanent record of the EAS
   message that contains at a minimum the following information: Originator,
   Event, Location and valid time period of the message.

   (2) Manual interrupt of programming and transmission of EAS messages may be
   used. EAS messages with the EAN Event code must be transmitted immediately
   and Monthly EAS test messages within 60 minutes. All actions must be logged
   and recorded as specified in §§11.35(a) and 11.54(b)(13). Decoders must be
   programmed  for  the EAN and EAT Event header codes for National level
   emergencies and the RMT and RWT Event header codes for required monthly and
   weekly tests, with the appropriate accompanying State and State/county
   location codes.

   [ 70 FR 71036 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.53   Dissemination of Emergency Action Notification.

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   Initiation of the EAN by any one of the following sources is sufficient to
   begin the emergency actions in §11.54.

   (a) National Level. The EAN is issued by the White House. The EAN message is
   sent from a government origination point to broadcast stations and other
   entities participating in the PEP system. It is then disseminated via EAS
   Participants.

   (1) Radio and television broadcast stations.

   (2) Cable systems and wireless cable systems.

   (3) Other entities voluntarily participating in EAS.

   (b) State level and Local Area levels. EAN dissemination arrangements at
   these levels originate from State and local governments in accordance with
   State and Local Area plans.

   (c) Analog and digital broadcast stations must, prior to commencing routine
   operation or originating any emissions under program test, equipment test,
   experimental, or other authorizations, determine whether the EAS has been
   activated by monitoring the assigned EAS sources as specified in their State
   or Local plan.

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  63 FR 29666 , June 1, 1998;  65 FR 7640 , Feb. 15, 2000;  65 FR 30001 , May 10, 2000;  67 FR 18510 , Apr. 16, 2002;
    70 FR 71037 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.54   EAS operation during a National Level emergency.

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   (a) The EAS Operating Handbook summarizes the procedures to be followed upon
   receipt of a National level EAN or EAT Message.

   (b) Immediately upon receipt of an EAN message, EAS Participants must:

   (1) Monitor the two EAS sources assigned in the State or Local Area plan or
   FCC Mapbook for any further instructions. SDARS licensees and DBS providers
   may choose their two EAS sources, one of which must be a PEP station.

   (2) Discontinue normal programming and follow the transmission procedures in
   the appropriate section of the EAS Operating Handbook. Announcements may be
   made in the same language as the primary language of the EAS Participant.

   (i)  Key EAS sources (National Primary (NP), Local Primary (LP), State
   Primary (SP), State Relay (SR) and Participating National (PN) sources)
   follow  the  transmission procedures and make the announcements in the
   National Level Instructions of the EAS Operating Handbook.

   (ii)  Non-participating  National (NN) sources follow the transmission
   procedures  and  make  the  sign-off announcement in the EAS Operating
   Handbook's National Level Instructions section for NN sources. After the
   sign-off announcement, NN sources are required to remove their carriers or
   services from the air and monitor for the Emergency Action Termination
   message. NN sources using automatic interrupt under §11.51(m)(1), must
   transmit the header codes, Attention Signal, sign-off announcement and EOM
   code  after  receiving the appropriate EAS header codes for a national
   emergency.

   (3)  After  completing  the above transmission procedures, key EAS and
   Participating National sources must transmit a common emergency message
   until  receipt  of  the  Emergency Action Termination Message. Message
   priorities are specified in §11.44. If LP or SR sources of a Local Area
   cannot provide an emergency message feed, any source in the Local Area may
   elect to provide a message feed. This should be done in an organized manner
   as designated in State and Local Area EAS Plans.

   (4) The Standby Script shall be used until emergency messages are available.
   The text of the Standby Script is in the EAS Operating Handbook's section
   for Participating sources.

   (5) Analog and digital TV broadcast stations shall display an appropriate
   EAS slide and then transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as
   specified in §§11.51(a) through (e) and 73.1250(h) of this chapter.

   (6) Analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems
   shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in
   §11.51(g) and (h).

   (7) DBS providers shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally
   as specified in §11.51(j).

   (8) Announcements may be made in the same language as the primary language
   of the EAS participant.

   (9) Analog and digital broadcast stations may transmit their call letters
   and analog cable systems, digital cable systems and wireless cable systems
   may  transmit  the  names  of the communities they serve during an EAS
   activation. State and Local Area identifications must be given as provided
   in State and Local Area EAS plans.

   (10) All analog and digital broadcast stations and analog cable systems,
   digital cable systems and wireless cable systems operating and identified
   with a particular EAS Local Area must transmit a common national emergency
   message until receipt of the Emergency Action Termination.

   (11) Analog and digital broadcast stations, except those holding an EAS
   Non-participating National Authorization letter, are exempt from complying
   with §§73.62 and 73.1560 of this chapter (operating power maintenance) while
   operating under this part.

   (12) National Primary (NP) sources must operate under the procedures in the
   National Control Point Procedures.

   (13)  The  time of receipt of the EAN and Emergency Action Termination
   messages shall be entered by analog and digital broadcast stations in their
   logs (as specified in §§73.1820 and 73.1840 of this chapter), by analog and
   digital cable systems in their records (as specified in §76.1711 of this
   chapter), by subject wireless cable systems in their records (as specified
   in §21.304 of this chapter), and by all other EAS Participants in their
   records as specified in §11.35(a).

   (c)  Upon  receipt  of  an  Emergency  Action Termination Message, EAS
   Participants must follow the termination procedures in the EAS Operating
   Handbook.

   (d) EAS Participants originating emergency communications under this section
   shall be considered to have conferred rebroadcast authority, as required by
   section 325(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. 325(a), to other
   EAS Participants.

   (e) During a national level EAS emergency, EAS Participants may transmit in
   lieu of the EAS audio feed an audio feed of the President's voice message
   from an alternative source, such as a broadcast network audio feed.

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  63 FR 29666 , June 1, 1998;  63 FR 39035 , July 21, 1998;  65 FR 21658 , Apr. 24, 2000;  65 FR 53614 , Sept. 5,
   2000;  67 FR 18511 , Apr. 16, 2002;  70 FR 71037 , Nov. 25, 2005]

§ 11.55   EAS operation during a State or Local Area emergency.

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   (a) The EAS may be activated at the State and Local Area levels by EAS
   Participants at their discretion for day-to-day emergency situations posing
   a threat to life and property. Examples of natural emergencies which may
   warrant activation are: Tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, heavy
   snows, icing conditions, widespread fires, etc. Man-made emergencies may
   include:  toxic gas leaks or liquid spills, widespread power failures,
   industrial explosions, and civil disorders.

   (1)  DBS  providers shall pass through all EAS messages aired on local
   television  broadcast  stations  carried  by  DBS  providers under the
   Commission's broadcast signal carriage rules to subscribers receiving those
   channels.

   (2) SDARS licensees and DBS providers may participate in EAS at the state
   and local level and make their systems capable of receiving and transmitting
   state and local level EAS messages on all channels. If an SDARS licensee or
   DBS provider is not capable of receiving and transmitting state and local
   EAS message on all channels, it must inform its subscribers, on its website
   and in writing on an annual basis, of which channels are and are not capable
   of supplying state and local messages.

   (b) EAS operations must be conducted as specified in State and Local Area
   EAS Plans. The plans must list all authorized entities participating in the
   State or Local Area EAS.

   (c) Immediately upon receipt of a State or Local Area EAS message, EAS
   Participants  participating in the State or Local Area EAS must do the
   following:

   (1) State Relay (SR) sources monitor the State Relay Network or follow the
   State EAS plan for instructions from the State Primary (SP) source.

   (2) Local Primary (LP) sources monitor the Local Area SR sources or follow
   the State EAS plan for instructions.

   (3) Participating National (PN) and Non-participating National (NN) sources
   monitor the Local Area LP sources for instructions.

   (4) EAS Participants participating in the State or Local Area EAS must
   discontinue normal programming and follow the procedures in the State and
   Local Area plans. Analog and digital television broadcast stations must
   comply with §11.54(b)(5); analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and
   wireless cable systems must comply with §11.54(b)(6); and DBS providers must
   comply  with §11.54(b)(7). EAS Participants providing foreign language
   programming should comply with §11.54(b)(8).

   (5) Upon completion of the State or Local Area EAS transmission procedures,
   resume normal programming until receipt of the cue from the SR or LP sources
   in your Local Area. At that time begin transmitting the common emergency
   message received from the above sources.

   (6) Resume normal operations upon conclusion of the message.

   (7)  The  times  of  the  above EAS actions must be entered in the EAS
   Participants' records as specified in §§11.35(a) and 11.54(b)(13).

   (8)  Use  of  the  EAS  codes or Attention Signal automatically grants
   rebroadcast authority as specified in §11.54(d).

   [ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  63 FR 29666 , June 1, 1998;  65 FR 21658 , Apr. 24, 2000;  67 FR 18511 , Apr. 16, 2002;  70 FR 71037 , Nov. 25,
   2005]

Subpart E—Tests

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§ 11.61   Tests of EAS procedures.

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   (a) EAS Participants shall conduct tests at regular intervals, as specified
   in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section. Additional tests may be
   performed anytime. EAS activations and special tests may be performed in
   lieu of required tests as specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. All
   tests will conform with the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook.

   (1) Required Monthly Tests of the EAS header codes, Attention Signal, Test
   Script and EOM code.

   (i) Tests in odd numbered months shall occur between 8:30 a.m. and local
   sunset. Tests in even numbered months shall occur between local sunset and
   8:30 a.m. They will originate from Local or State Primary sources. The time
   and script content will be developed by State Emergency Communications
   Committees in cooperation with affected EAS Participants. Script content may
   be in the primary language of the EAS Participant. These monthly tests must
   be transmitted within 60 minutes of receipt by EAS Participants in an EAS
   Local Area or State. Analog and digital class D non-commercial educational
   FM and analog and digital LPTV stations are required to transmit only the
   test script.

   (ii) Effective May 31, 2007, DBS providers must comply with this section by
   monitoring a state or local primary source to participate in testing. Tests
   should  be  performed  on  10%  of  all  channels  monthly  (excluding
   local-into-local channels for which the monthly transmission tests are
   passed through by the DBS provider), with channels tested varying from month
   to month, so that over the course of a given year, 100% of all channels are
   tested.

   (2) Required Weekly Tests:

   (i) EAS Header Codes and EOM Codes:

   (A) Analog and digital AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations must conduct tests
   of the EAS header and EOM codes at least once a week at random days and
   times. Effective December 31, 2006, DAB stations must conduct these tests on
   all audio streams. Effective December 31, 2006, DTV stations must conduct
   these tests on all program streams.

   (B)  Analog cable systems and digital cable systems with 5,000 or more
   subscribers  per headend and wireless cable systems with 5,000 or more
   subscribers must conduct tests of the EAS Header and EOM Codes at least once
   a week at random days and times on all programmed channels.

   (C) Analog cable systems and digital cable systems serving fewer than 5,000
   subscribers per headend and wireless cable systems with fewer than 5,000
   subscribers must conduct tests of the EAS Header and EOM Codes at least once
   a week at random days and times on at least one programmed channel.

   (D) SDARS providers must conduct tests of the EAS Header and EOM codes at
   least once a week at random days and times on all channels.

   (ii) DBS providers, analog and digital class D non-commercial educational FM
   stations, and analog and digital LPTV stations are not required to transmit
   this test but must log receipt, as specified in §§11.35(a) and 11.54(b)(13).

   (iii) The EAS weekly test is not required during the week that a monthly
   test is conducted.

   (iv) EAS Participants are not required to transmit a video message when
   transmitting the required weekly test.

   (3)  Periodic  National  Tests  .  National Primary (NP) sources shall
   participate in tests as appropriate. The FCC may request a report of these
   tests.

   (4)  EAS  activations and special tests . The EAS may be activated for
   emergencies or special tests at the State or Local Area level by an EAS
   Participant instead of the monthly or weekly tests required by this section.
   To substitute for a monthly test, activation must include transmission of
   the EAS header codes, Attention Signal, emergency message and EOM code and
   comply with the visual message requirements in §11.51. To substitute for the
   weekly test of the EAS header codes and EOM codes in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of
   this section, activation must include transmission of the EAS header and EOM
   codes.  Analog and digital television broadcast stations, analog cable
   systems, digital cable systems, wireless cable systems, and DBS providers
   shall comply with the aural and visual message requirements in §11.51.
   Special EAS tests at the State and Local Area levels may be conducted on
   daily basis following procedures in State and Local Area EAS plans.

   (b)  Entries shall be made in EAS Participant records, as specified in
   §§11.35(a) and 11.54(b)(13).

   [ 70 FR 71038 , Nov. 25, 2005]
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