[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] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [FO Docket Nos. 91-171/91-301; DA No. 96-941] Emergency Alert System AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P