United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2018_register executive 2018-08-02 article Rules and Regulations D09002ee1c7e381fb D09002ee1c7e38348 United States Federal Communications Commission originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency In this document, the Commission amends its rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) by establishing the Alert Reporting System (ARS), a comprehensive online filing system for EAS that combines the existing EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) with a new, streamlined electronic system for the filing of State EAS Plans. By replacing paper-based State EAS Plans with an online filing system, the ARS will minimize the burdens on State Emergency Communications Committees (SECCs), and allow the FCC, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other authorized entities to better access and use up-to-date information about the EAS, thus increasing its value as a tool to protect life and property for all Americans. 83 FR 37750 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-08-02/2018-15818 2018-15818 fr02au18-3 6712-01-P PS Docket No. 15-94 FCC 18-39 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-08-02/2018-15818 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-08-02/html/2018-15818.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-08-02/pdf/2018-15818.pdf Radio Television 11 p. 37750 37760 83 FR 37750 Title 47 Part 11 47 CFR Part 11 Emergency Alert System; Federal Register Vol. 83, Issue RULE 2018-15818 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 2018-09-04 PS Docket No. 15-94 FCC 18-39 6712-01-P 2018-15818 Final rule.

In this document, the Commission amends its rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) by establishing the Alert Reporting System (ARS), a comprehensive online filing system for EAS that combines the existing EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) with a new, streamlined electronic system for the filing of State EAS Plans. By replacing paper-based State EAS Plans with an online filing system, the ARS will minimize the burdens on State Emergency Communications Committees (SECCs), and allow the FCC, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other authorized entities to better access and use up-to-date information about the EAS, thus increasing its value as a tool to protect life and property for all Americans.

Effective September 4, 2018. Mandatory compliance dates: FCC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing dates as outlined in paragraphs 54-55 and 72-73 in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Austin Randazzo, Attorney Advisor, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, at 202-418-1462, or by email at Austin.Randazzo@fcc.gov. For additional information concerning the information collection requirements contained in this document, send an email to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Nicole Ongele, Office of Managing Director, Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 202-418-2991, or by email to PRA@fcc.gov. Radio Television Emergency Alert System , Austin.Randazzo@fcc.gov PRA@fcc.gov https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-make-emergency-alert-system-more-effective Vol. 83, no. 149 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2018-08-02 continuing daily deposited born digital 283 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-08-02 P0b002ee19ba8b5b3 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr02au18 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-08-02 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-08-02/pdf/FR-2018-08-02.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-08-02/xml/FR-2018-08-02.xml fdlp 37735 38010 DGPO 2018-08-02 2024-06-01 FR-2018-08-02 machine generated eng FR FR-2018-08-02 83 149