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47 C.F.R. 47 CFR--PART 11

Title 47 - Telecommunication

Amendment from November 25, 2005

47 CFR--PART 11

View Printed Federal Register page 70 FR 71037 in PDF format.

Amendment(s) published November 25, 2005, in 70 FR 71037

Effective Date(s): Dec. 31, 2006 or May 31, 2007.

19. Amend §11.53 by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text and (c) to read as follows:

§ 11.53   Dissemination of Emergency Action Notification.

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(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.

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(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.