Sec.  11.35   Equipment operational readiness.

   

   (a) Broadcast stations and cable systems and wireless cable systems
   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, broadcast stations and cable systems and
   wireless cable systems must determine the cause of any failure to
   receive the required tests or activations specified in Sec. 11.61(a)(1)
   and (a)(2). Appropriate entries must be made in the broadcast station
   log as specified in Sec. Sec. 73.1820 and 73.1840 of this chapter, cable
   system record as specified in Sec. Sec. 76.1700, 76.1708, and 76.1711 of this
   chapter, BRS station records, indicating reasons why any tests were
   not received.

   (b) If the EAS Encoder or EAS Decoder becomes defective, the broadcast
   station, cable system or wireless cable system 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 or wireless cable system station records
   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
   broadcast station, cable system or wireless cable system 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.

   [ 63 FR 29664 , June 1, 1998, as amended at  65 FR 53614 , Sept. 5, 2000;
    69 FR 72031 , Dec. 10, 2004]

Subpart C--Organization