[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 34434]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-16816]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[FO Docket Nos. 91-171/91-301; DA No. 96-941]


Emergency Alert System

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission
ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the GSA final Rule on Federal Advisory 
Committee Management, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
announces the amending and renewing of the advisory committee charter 
for the Emergency Broadcast System Advisory Committee. This amendment 
restructures this committee to reflect changes resulting from the new 
Emergency Alert System (EAS), and changes the name of the committee to 
the National Advisory Committee (NAC). The Advisory Committee is also 
renewed for a term that runs from July 25, 1996 to July 25, 1998. At 
the same time, the FCC terminates the National Business and Industry 
Advisory Council.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 25, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The EAS staff by phone at 202-418-
1220, or write the Office of the Emergency Alert System, Room 736, Stop 
Code 1500B1, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20554.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The purpose of the NAC is to assist the FCC 
in overseeing the new Emergency Alert System (EAS). The EAS recently 
replaced the Emergency Broadcast System as a means of alerting the 
public about emergencies. The primary mission of the NAC is to advise 
the Commission on all matters concerning the EAS and its 
implementation, including emergency alerting policies, technologies, 
plans, regulations, and procedures at the national, state, and local 
levels. The NAC also recommends and develops training and education 
regarding the EAS, and coordinates with state and local officials to 
assist in maintaining effective emergency alerting programs. The NAC is 
necessary and in the public interest because of the close coordination 
and exchange of information that is needed between the Federal 
Government, industry and state and local governments in implementing 
and operating the new EAS. The NAC's membership consists of volunteer 
government and industry personnel selected by the Commission. Members 
include representatives from broadcasting, cable, satellite, MMDS, 
other technologies, government agencies involved in emergency 
communications, State Emergency Communications Committees (SECC), and 
special audiences such as the hearing impaired. Officers of the NAC are 
elected for two year terms and consist of a President, and Subcommittee 
Chairs.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-16816 Filed 7-1-96; 8:45 am]
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