[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 19576]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9730]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Emergency Alert System National Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission will host the annual 
meeting of the Emergency Alert System National Advisory Committee (NAC) 
on May 10, 2002, at the FCC headquarters. The meeting will serve to 
advise the Commission on Emergency Alert System issues.

DATES: May 10, 2002, 9 a.m.-12 (noon).

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Commission Meeting Room, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie Gay, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 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). The EAS uses various 
Communications technologies to alert the public regarding national, 
state and local emergencies. The NAC was established to assist the FCC 
in administering EAS.
    The general topic will be emergency communication matters relating 
to EAS.
    Attendance at the NAC meeting is open to the 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.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-9730 Filed 4-19-02; 8:45 am]
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