Broadcasters and cable operators got an additional six months from the...
Broadcasters and cable operators got an additional six months from the FCC to comply with new emergency alert system (EAS) standards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as had been expected (CD Nov 19 p5). The new deadline to implement…
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Common Alerting Protocol is Sept. 30, said a Public Safety Bureau order approved by the commissioners. “It is critical that we get this right from the beginning,” said bureau Chief Jamie Barnett. “After weighing considerable public input calling for an extension, we believe today’s action to do so provides broadcasters and other EAS participants with greater flexibility to meet the technical requirements for delivering next generation emergency alerts to the public.” Groups representing cable operators and commercial and nonprofit broadcasters had petitioned for the postponement.