EAS EAS Broadcast Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

Which FCC rule part governs EAS requirements for broadcast stations?

Accepted Answer

47 CFR Part 11

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47 CFR Part 73

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47 CFR Part 97

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47 CFR Part 25

Question 2

Which types of broadcast stations are required to participate in the EAS?

Accepted Answer

All AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations licensed by the FCC

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Only AM stations

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Only TV stations with news departments

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Only stations with more than 100,000 listeners

Question 3

What is the primary responsibility of an EAS Participant during a real emergency alert?

Accepted Answer

To immediately relay the alert to their audience without delay

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To verify the alert's authenticity with local police first

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To notify the FCC before broadcasting

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To assess whether the alert affects their listening area before relaying

Question 4

Can a broadcast station choose NOT to relay a Tornado Warning received via EAS?

Accepted Answer

No — EAS Participants must relay all mandatory alerts including Tornado Warnings

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Yes — if their management decides it is unnecessary

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Yes — if they are a music-only station

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Yes — if they notify the FCC within one hour

Question 5

What is a broadcast station's obligation when it receives an Emergency Action Notification (EAN)?

Accepted Answer

Immediately broadcast the EAN and remain on the air until an Emergency Action Termination is received

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Broadcast the EAN once and return to regular programming

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Contact FEMA to verify the EAN before broadcasting

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Broadcast the EAN only during normal business hours

Question 6

Which FCC enforcement action can result from a station's repeated failure to conduct Required Weekly Tests?

Accepted Answer

License revocation, fine, or both

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Only a written warning

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Temporary suspension of broadcast rights for 24 hours

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Mandatory SECC membership