[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 67367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33578]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 97-2624]


Emergency Alert System National Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Public Law 92-463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2) announcement is 
made of the following advisory committee meeting:

    Name of Committee: National Advisory Committee.
    Subject: Emergency Alert System.
    Date of Meeting: January 27, 1998.
    Time of Meeting: 9 am.
    Place: National Association of Broadcasters, 1771 N Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20036-2891.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Bonnie Gay, Emergency Alert System 
Staff, Stop Code 1500B1, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20554 (phone: 202-418-1228)(fax: 202-418-
2817).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1994, the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) established the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to 
replace the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS). EAS uses various 
communications technologies, such as broadcast stations and cable 
systems, to alert the public regarding national, state and local 
emergencies. At the same time, the FCC added a new part 11 to its rules 
containing EAS regulations. 47 CFR part 11. The National Advisory 
Committee (NAC) was established to assist the FCC administer EAS. Its 
first meeting will be held on January 27, 1998, in Washington, DC, and 
the general topic will be emergency communication matters relating to 
EAS.

Summary of Proposed Agenda

--Orientation.
--Remarks by FCC Chairman and/or FCC Defense Commissioner.
--Presentations by the National Weather Service and Federal Emergency 
Management Agency.
--Review of issues and FCC actions/items concerning EAS.
--Updates on state and local EAS plans.
--EAS working groups.
--Future EAS requirements and NAC recommendations to FCC.
--Other Business.
--Adjournment.

Administrative Matters

    Attendance at the NAC meeting is open to the interested public, but 
limited to space availability. Members of the general public may file a 
written statement with the FCC at the above contact address before or 
after the meeting. Members of the public wishing to make an oral 
statement during the meeting must consult with the NAC at the above FCC 
contact address prior to the meeting. Minutes of the meeting will be 
available after the meeting at the above contact address.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-33578 Filed 12-23-97; 8:45 am]
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