broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2015-06-30 · Effective 2015-07-30 · 80 FR 37167
Document
Document number
2015-15805
Federal Register citation
80 FR 37167
CFR reference
47 CFR 11
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2015-06-30
Effective date
2015-07-30
FCC docket
EB Docket No. 04-296
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) revises its rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to: Establish a national location code for EAS alerts issued by the President; amend the Commission's rules governing a national EAS test code for future nationwide tests; require broadcasters, cable service providers, and other entities required to comply with the Commission's EAS rules (EAS Participants) to file test result data electronically; and require EAS Participants to meet minimal standards to ensure that EAS alerts are accessible to all members of the public, including those with disabilities.