broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 1995-11-06 · Effective 1995-12-06 · 60 FR 55996
Document
Document number
95-27201
Federal Register citation
60 FR 55996
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
1995-11-06
Effective date
1995-12-06
FCC docket
FO Docket Nos. 91-171/91-301
Abstract
This Memorandum Opinion and Order addresses petitions for reconsideration of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency alert System rules (EAS). These rules were approved by the FCC in 1994 to replace the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS). The purpose of EAS is to improve emergency warnings and information using broadcast stations and cable systems. The Memorandum Opinion and Order makes some changes requested by the petitions and denies others, and amends a number of the EAS rules.