Rule2026-00612
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Published
January 14, 2026
Effective
March 16, 2026
Issuing agencies
Federal Communications Commission
Abstract
The Direct Final Rule would repeal approximately 21 rule provisions and rule parts, totaling 2,927 words and covering approximately 7 pages in the Code of Federal Regulations, that plainly no longer serve the public interest because they have sunset by operation of law; govern an expired event; regulate an obsolete technology; are no longer used in practice by the FCC or licensees; or are otherwise duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary. The Direct Final Rule would find prior notice and comment "unnecessary" under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) before repealing these rules, but elect to provide an opportunity for input on that assessment, with the identified rules automatically being repealed absent any significant adverse comments in response to this Direct Final Rule.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1400-1404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00612]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Parts 0, 4, 9, 11, and 90
[GN Docket No. 25-133; FCC 25-80; FR ID 326222]
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AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Direct Final Rule would repeal approximately 21 rule
provisions and rule parts, totaling 2,927 words and covering
approximately 7 pages in the Code of Federal Regulations, that plainly
no longer serve the public interest because they have sunset by
operation of law; govern an expired event; regulate an obsolete
technology; are no longer used in practice by the FCC or licensees; or
are otherwise duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary. The Direct Final
Rule would find prior notice and comment ``unnecessary'' under the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) before repealing these rules, but
elect to provide an opportunity for input on that assessment, with the
identified rules automatically being repealed absent any significant
adverse comments in response to this Direct Final Rule.
DATES: Effective March 16, 2026 without further action, unless
significant adverse comment is received by February 3, 2026. If adverse
comment is received, the Federal Communications Commission will publish
a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public of the
provisions of the rule[s] for which significant adverse comments were
received, and elimination will not take effect.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by GN Docket No. 25-133,
electronically or on paper. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific
information and addresses for electronic or paper filings.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Wiley, Federal Communications
Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0ba919d9583dea7999c9589b0969393de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8cc6ede1e9ffa2dbe5e0e9f5cceaefefa2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a>, (202) 418-1678.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Direct
Final Rule, GN Docket No. 25-133, FCC 25-80, adopted on November 20,
2025 and released on November 24, 2025.
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The full text of this document is available for public inspection and
can be downloaded at <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-deletes-outdated-public-safety-rules">https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-deletes-outdated-public-safety-rules</a>. Alternative formats are available for people with
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format) by
sending an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#761015154346423610151558111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="62040101575256220401014c050d14">[email protected]</span></a> or calling the Commission's Consumer
and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice) or (202) 418-
0432 (TTY).
Comment Period and Filing Procedures. Interested parties may file
comments on or before the dates provided in the DATES section of this
document. Comments must be filed in GN Docket No. 25-133. Comments may
be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System
(ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings,
63 FR 24121 (1998).
<bullet> All filings must be addressed to the Commission's
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
<bullet> Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically
using the internet by accessing the ECFS: <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/">https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/</a>.
<bullet> Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must
file an original and one copy of each filing. If more than one docket
or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers
must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or
rulemaking number.
<bullet> Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service
Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive,
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
<bullet> U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority
mail must be addressed to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
Procedural Matters
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Analysis: This document does not
contain new or modified information collections subject to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521. In
addition, therefore, it does not contain any new or modified
information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer
than 25 employees, pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act
of 2002, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4).
Congressional Review Act: The Commission has determined, and the
Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget concurs, that this rule is ``non-
major'' under the Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 804(2). The
Commission will send a copy of this Direct Final Rule to Congress and
the Government Accountability Office pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).
Synopsis
I. Introduction
This Direct Final Rule continues our efforts to modernize our
regulatory framework by rescinding facially obsolete public safety and
homeland security rules and requirements in parts 0, 4, 9, 10, 11, and
90 of our rules. In this proceeding, we have undertaken a sweeping
review eventually aimed at eliminating outdated rules, reducing
unnecessary regulatory burdens, accelerating infrastructure deployment,
promoting network modernization, and spurring innovation. Our objective
is to streamline, simplify, and smartly deregulate across multiple
fronts simultaneously to better serve the public and support
technological progress.
In initiating this proceeding, we generally sought to identify
rules that are outdated, obsolete, unlawful, anticompetitive, or
otherwise no longer in the public interest. In today's item, we
specifically focus on the repeal of certain public safety and homeland
security rules in various parts for which prior notice and comment are
unnecessary, but for which we elect to provide an opportunity for input
on that assessment. Absent any significant adverse comments in response
to this Direct Final Rule, these rules will be repealed.
II. Discussion
Good Cause to Forgo Notice and Comment. Under the Administrative
Procedure Act (APA), when an agency for good cause finds that notice
and public comment ``are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the
public interest,'' it need not follow notice and comment procedures
before modifying or repealing rules. Prior notice and comment are
``unnecessary'' when ` ``the administrative rule is a routine
determination, insignificant in nature and impact, and inconsequential
to the industry and to the public.' ''
We have identified approximately 21 rule provisions and rule parts,
totaling 2,927 words and covering approximately 7 pages in the Code of
Federal Regulations, that plainly no longer serve the public interest.
One such rule provision, 47 CFR 9.20, has sunset by operation of law
and ceased to be effective on September 1, 2025.
We have also found rule provisions that no longer serve the public
interest because they govern expired events. Section 4.17(e) sets the
compliance deadline for the Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative as
May 1, 2024, a date that has passed. Section 9.11(a) regulates fixed
VoIP services prior to 2021 and non-fixed VoIP services prior to 2022,
dates which have passed and, in any case, specifies regulations that
have been superseded by subsection 9.11(b). Section 9.19(d)(1) sets the
deadline for initial 911 reliability certifications as October 15,
2014, a date which has passed. Section 10.11 establishes implementation
timelines for Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and the change of
``Presidential Alert'' to ``National Alert,'' which have passed.
Section 10.230 establishes election procedures related to an initial
compliance deadline that has since been deleted from the rules. Section
10.260 establishes compliance deadlines for requirements to notify
subscribers of non-participation in WEA, which have passed. Section
11.31(d)(2) establishes a compliance deadline for discontinuing use of
the National Information Center EAS originator code, which has since
passed. Section 11.34(g) establishes a compliance deadline for EAS
equipment acceptability, which has since passed. Section 11.21(d)-(f)
establishes one-time reporting obligations for participants in the
Emergency Alert System (EAS) and State Emergency Communications
Committees (SECCs) about making EAS content available in languages
other than English, the deadlines for which have passed, and an ongoing
requirement to report updates on these efforts, which have never been
triggered. Section 11.31(d)(2) establishes a compliance deadline for
discontinuing use of the National Information Center EAS originator
code, which has since passed. Section 11.34(g) establishes a compliance
deadline for EAS equipment acceptability, which has since passed.
Other sections no longer serve the public interest because they
regulate obsolete technology. Section 9.10(n) allows CMRS providers who
offer dispatch service to meet the basic 911 requirements and Phase I
and II requirements of section 9.10 either by complying with the
requirements or by routing the customer's emergency calls through a
dispatcher, but the Commission does not believe there are any CMRS
providers who currently offer dispatch service that would be subject to
this rule. Section 11.16 describes obsolete procedures for priority-
based processing of national, state, and local alerts that are no
longer followed, as
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reflected by the deletion of the Emergency Alert Termination (EAT)
alert code in 2012. Section 90.20(d)(28) denotes frequencies
unavailable for assignment in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands to
protect an air-to-ground radio service that no longer exists.
We also identified rule sections that govern technology that is no
longer used in practice by the FCC or licensees. Section 11.11(e)
describes procedures for voluntary participation in EAS that need not
be reflected in regulations as they do not create binding obligations
for any entity. Section 11.21(b) describes Local Area EAS Plans without
creating binding obligations for any entity and that, if created, would
exist as part of the State EAS Plan, which is subject to separate
requirements. Section 11.21(c) describes an ``FCC Mapbook'' document
that has never been developed. Section 11.43 describes procedures to
allow entities to voluntarily participate in EAS that need not be
codified and that are not used in practice. Section 11.47 specifies
that entities may contact the FCC for guidance on EAS participation,
which does not need to be codified, and authorizes broadcast stations
to transmit EAS alerts using subcarriers, which is not used in
practice.
Finally, we identified sections that are otherwise duplicative,
outdated, or unnecessary. Section 0.181(d) references the Joint
Telecommunications Resources Board (JTRB), which no longer exists as of
2012. Sections 0.191(q) and 0.192 provide for creation of the Emergency
Response Interoperability Center (ERIC), which was rendered unnecessary
in light of the formation of First Responder Network Authority in 2012.
Section 4.1(b) directs providers subject to the rule to use the
definitions section of part 4 to determine whether they are subject to
the rules, which is self-evident and unnecessary to codify. Section
10.450(c) is unnecessary given provisions in 47 CFR 10.430. Applying
the ``good cause'' standard discussed above, we conclude that prior
notice and comment are unnecessary before repealing the rules
identified in the Appendix.
Direct Final Rule Process. In this Direct Final Rule, we follow the
processes previously outlined by the Commission regarding direct final
rules, which we briefly summarize here. At times when the Commission
has found prior notice and comment unnecessary before modifying or
repealing rules, it simply adopted the relevant rule change without any
additional process. Although we reserve the right to proceed in that
manner, we elect in this decision to proceed using what is known as a
``direct final rule'' process. By proceeding through a direct final
rule, the Commission chooses to provide expanded opportunities for
public comment when it is not legally required to do so under the
``good cause'' standard. Although the Commission has adopted specific
rules codified in the Code of Federal Regulations related to notice-
and-comment rulemaking procedures under 47 CFR part. 1, subpart. C,
there is no legal requirement that we adopt rules before employing
processes permitted by the APA and the Communications Act. For example,
47 U.S.C. 154(j) says that absent previously specified procedural
obligations to the contrary, ``[t]he Commission may conduct its
proceedings in such manner as will best conduce to the proper dispatch
of business and to the ends of justice.'' Under a direct final rule
process, rule changes are adopted without prior notice and comment, but
accompanied by an opportunity for the public to file comments--and if
we conclude that significant adverse comments have been filed, the
relevant rule changes would not take effect until after a full notice
and comment process.
In particular, we will publish this item adopting direct final
rules in the Federal Register, and allow for comment from interested
parties within 20 days of Federal Register publication. Until 20 days
after Federal Register publication, this shall be a ``permit-but-
disclose'' proceeding for purposes of our ex parte rules. Because this
comment process is directed toward the discrete objective of the direct
final rule process, and to avoid unwarranted delay in that process, we
prohibit filings addressing the rule changes contemplated in this
Direct Final Rule more than 20 days after Federal Register publication,
absent further direction from the Commission published in the Federal
Register. Up until that date, we find it in the public interest to
continue to operate under permit-but-disclosure procedures in this
regard, consistent with the status of the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete
proceeding more generally. This both accords with the purpose of the
comment process for direct final rules, and is similar (though not
identical) to actions the Commission has taken in other contexts to
provide a defined end-point for public filings to enable the Commission
to focus its attention on the submissions already before it. In the
event that a petition for reconsideration of this action is filed, we
will subsequently specifically address any comment process associated
with such a petition in light of the prohibition on filings addressing
the rule changes more than 30 days after Federal Register publication.
The direct final rules will be effective 60 days after Federal
Register publication. To the extent that the Commission receives
comments on these direct final rules, we will evaluate whether they are
significant adverse comments that warrant further procedures before
changing the rules. In our assessment, we plan to be guided by the
Public Engagement and Good Cause Recommendation of the Administrative
Conference of the United States (ACUS) at 89 FR at 106409 that ``[a]n
agency should consider any comment received during direct final
rulemaking to be a significant adverse comment if the comment explains
why: a. The [direct final] rule would be inappropriate, including
challenges to the rule's underlying premise or approach; or b. The
[direct final] rule would be ineffective or unacceptable without a
change.'' The touchstone for this analysis is whether a comment
materially calls into question the conclusion that prior notice and
comment is unnecessary under the APA, which is the predicate for use of
direct final rule procedures. While we expect the formulation provided
by ACUS to be a useful guide for conducting that analysis, our
statutory determination of ``good cause'' to forgo notice and comment
ultimately represents the critical issue, rather than the particular
language used by ACUS.
In the event that we conclude that significant adverse comments
have been filed, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (the
Bureau) will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register so
that this Direct Final Rule does not become effective until any
appropriate additional procedures have been followed. If significant
adverse comments are filed only with respect to a subset of the rule
revisions addressed by this Direct Final Rule, the Bureau will withdraw
the portions of the Direct Final Rule that were subject to significant
adverse comments. For example, if a significant adverse comment is
filed regarding a single rule within a direct final rule addressing
multiple rules, we will publish a withdrawal addressing only that rule.
In the event that no comments are filed in response to this Direct
Final Rule, we do not anticipate publishing a confirmation of the
effective date in the Federal Register, but simply will allow the rule
changes to take effect as originally specified. Where comments are
filed, but none of the comments are significant adverse comments, where
warranted by the record the Bureau will
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issue a Public Notice that will briefly explain why any comments filed
were not determined to be significant adverse comments. Although the
Public Notice is a document in a non-notice and comment rulemaking
proceeding, nothing in that document is required to be published in the
Federal Register by the APA given that the Public Notice is not itself
adopting new or modified rules. As a result, the Bureau also need not
publish the Public Notice in the Federal Register to establish the date
of ``public notice'' for the Public Notice under Sec. 1.4(b)(1) of the
rules--which is limited to documents in rulemaking proceedings
``required by the Administrative Procedure Act to be published in the
Federal Register''--and instead the date of the Public Notice will be
the release date per Sec. 1.4(b)(4).
III. Ordering Clauses
Accordingly, it is ordered that, pursuant to sections 4(i), 4(j),
and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.
154(i), (j), 303(r), this Direct Final Rule is adopted. Except as
specified in the Direct Final Rule process summarized above, this
Direct Final Rule shall be effective upon Federal Register publication
of the rule changes set forth in the Appendix, which also shall serve
as the date of public notice of that action.
It is further ordered that the amendments of the Commission's rules
as set forth in the Appendix shall be effective 60 days after Federal
Register publication. In the event that significant adverse comments
are filed, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau shall publish
a timely document in the Federal Register withdrawing the rule so that
the rule change does not become effective until any additional
procedures have been followed. In the event that significant adverse
comments are filed with respect to only a subset of the rule revisions,
we direct the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to publish a
timely document in the Federal Register withdrawing only such rule so
that the rule change does not become effective until any additional
procedures have been followed.
It is further ordered that the Office of the Managing Director,
Performance Program Management, shall send a copy of this Direct Final
Rule in a report to be sent to Congress and the Government
Accountability Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).
List of Subjects
47 CFR Part 0
Organization and functions (Government agencies).
47 CFR Part 4
Communications common carriers, Communications equipment, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.
47 CFR Part 9
Communications, Communications common carriers, Communications
equipment, Telephone, Telecommunications, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
47 CFR Part 10
Communications, Communications common carriers, Communications
equipment, Electronic products, Radio, Telecommunications.
47 CFR Part 11
Radio, Television.
47 CFR Part 90
Radio
Federal Communications Commission
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
Final Rules
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal
Communications Commission amends parts 0, 4, 9, 11, and 90 of Title 47
of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
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1. The authority citation for part 0 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 155, 225, 409, and
1754, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 0.181 [Amended]
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2. Section 0.181 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (d).
Sec. 0.191 [Amended]
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3. Section 0.191 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (q).
Sec. 0.192 [Removed and Reserved]
0
4. Remove and reserve Sec. 0.192.
PART 4--DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATIONS
0
5. The authority citation for part 4 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 34-39, 151, 154, 155, 157, 201, 251, 307,
316, 615a-1, 1302(a), and 1302(b); 5 U.S.C. 301, and Executive Order
no. 10530.
Sec. 4.1 [Amended]
0
6. Section 4.1 is amended by removing paragraph (b) and redesignating
paragraph (c) as paragraph (b).
Sec. 4.17 [Amended]
0
7. Section 4.17 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (e).
PART 9--911 REQUIREMENTS
0
8. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-154, 152(a), 155(c), 157, 160, 201,
202, 208, 210, 214, 218, 219, 222, 225, 251(e), 255, 301, 302, 303,
307, 308, 309, 310, 316, 319, 332, 403, 405, 605, 610, 615, 615
note, 615a, 615b, 615c, 615a-1, 616, 620, 621, 623, 623 note, 721,
and 1471, and Section 902 of Title IX, Division FF, Pub. L. 116-260,
134 Stat. 1182, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart C--Commercial Mobile Radio Service
Sec. 9.10 [Amended]
0
9. Section 9.10 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (n).
Subpart D--Interconnected Voice Over internet Protocol Services
Sec. 9.11 [Amended]
0
10. Section 9.11 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (a).
Subpart H--Resiliency, Redundancy, and Reliability of 911
Communications
0
11. Section 9.19 is amended by revising paragraph (c) introductory text
and removing and reserving paragraph (d)(1).
Sec. 9.19 Reliability of covered 911 service providers.
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(c) On October 15 of each year, a certifying official of every
covered 911 service provider shall submit a certification to the
Commission as follows.
* * * * *
Sec. 9.20 [Removed and Reserved]
0
12. Remove and reserve Sec. 9.20.
PART 10--WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS
0
13. The authority citation for part 10 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 154(n), 201, 301,
303(b), 303(e), 303(g), 303(j), 303(r), 307, 309, 316, 403, 544(g),
606, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204, and 1206.
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Subpart A--General Information
Sec. 10.11 [Removed and Reserved]
0
14. Remove and reserve Sec. 10.11.
Subpart B--Election To Participate in Wireless Emergency Alerts
System
Sec. 10.230 [Removed and Reserved]
0
15. Remove and reserve Sec. 10.230.
Sec. 10.260 [Removed and Reserved]
0
16. Remove and reserve Sec. 10.260.
Subpart D--Alert Message Requirements
Sec. 10.450 [Amended]
0
17. Section 10.450 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (c).
PART 11--EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS)
0
18. The authority citation for part 11 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154 (i) and (n), 303(r), 544(g), 606,
1201, and 1206.
Subpart A--General
Sec. 11.11 [Amended]
0
19. Section 11.11 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (e).
Sec. 11.16 [Removed and Reserved]
0
20. Revise and republish Sec. 11.21 to read as follows:
Sec. 11.21 State EAS Plans
(a) EAS plans contain guidelines which must be followed by EAS
Participants' personnel, emergency officials, and National Weather
Service (NWS) personnel to activate the EAS. The plans include the EAS
header codes and messages that will be transmitted by key EAS sources
(NP, LP, SP and SR). State and local plans contain unique methods of
EAS message distribution such as the use of the Radio Broadcast Data
System (RBDS). The plans also include information on actions taken by
EAS Participants, in coordination with state and local governments, to
ensure timely access to EAS alert content by non-English speaking
populations. The plans must be reviewed and approved by the Chief,
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau), prior to
implementation to ensure that they are consistent with national plans,
FCC regulations, and EAS operation. The plans are administered by State
Emergency Communications Committees (SECC). The Commission encourages
the chief executive of each State to establish an SECC if their State
does not have an SECC, and if the State has an SECC, to review the
composition and governance of the SECC. The Bureau will review and
approve plans, including annual updated plans, within 60 days of
receipt, provided that no defects are found requiring the plan to be
returned to the SECC for correction and resubmission. If a plan
submitted for approval is found defective, the SECC will be notified of
the required corrections, and the corrected plan may be resubmitted for
approval, thus starting the 60-day review and approval period anew. The
approval dates of State EAS Plans will be listed on the Commission's
website.
(b) State EAS Plans contain guidelines that must be followed by EAS
Participants' personnel, emergency officials, and National Weather
Service (NWS) personnel to activate the EAS. The Plans include
information on actions taken by EAS Participants, in coordination with
state and local governments, to ensure timely access to EAS alert
content by non-English speaking populations. State EAS Plans must be
updated on an annual basis. State EAS Plans must include the following
elements:
(1) A list of the EAS header codes and messages that will be
transmitted by key EAS sources (NP, LP, SP, and SR);
(2) Procedures for state emergency management officials, the
National Weather Service, and EAS Participant personnel to transmit
emergency information to the public during an emergency via the EAS,
including the extent to which the state's dissemination strategy for
state and local emergency alerts differs from its strategy for the
National Emergency Message;
(3) Procedures for state and local activations of the EAS,
including a list of all authorized entities participating in the State
or Local Area EAS;
(4) A monitoring assignment matrix, in computer readable form,
clearly showing monitoring assignments and the specific primary and
backup path for the National Emergency Message (EAN) from the NPWS to
all key EAS sources (using the uniform designations specified in Sec.
11.18) and to each station in the plan, organized by operational areas
within the state. If a state's emergency alert system is capable of
initiating EAS messages formatted in the Common Alerting Protocol
(CAP), its EAS State Plan must include specific and detailed
information describing how such messages will be aggregated and
distributed to EAS Participants within the state, including the
monitoring requirements associated with distributing such messages;
State EAS Plans must indicate whether any of the EAS monitoring sources
in the monitoring assignment matrix are primary stations adopting
program originating boosters and, if so, whether the boosters will
simulcast the primary station or remain off-air during periods when
they are not originating programming;
(5) State procedures for conducting special EAS tests and Required
Monthly Tests (RMTs);
(6) A list of satellite-based communications resources that are
used as alternate monitoring assignments and present a reliable source
of EAS messages; and
(7) The SECC governance structure utilized by the state in order to
organize state and local resources to ensure the efficient and
effective delivery of a National Emergency Message, including the
duties of the SECC, the membership selection process utilized by the
SECC, and the administrative structure of the SECC.
(8) Certification by the SECC Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson that
the SECC met (in person, via teleconference, or via other methods of
conducting virtual meetings) at least once in the twelve months prior
to submitting the annual updated plan to review and update the plan.
Subpart B--Equipment Requirements
Sec. 11.31 [Amended]
0
22. Section 11.31 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph
(d)(2).
Sec. 11.34 [Amended]
0
23. Section 11.34 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (g).
Subpart C--Organization
Sec. 11.43 [Removed and Reserved]
0
24. Remove and reserve Sec. 11.43.
Sec. 11.47 [Removed and Reserved]
0
25. Remove and reserve Sec. 11.47.
PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
0
26. The authority citation for part 24 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7),
1401-1473
Subpart B--Public Safety Radio Pool
Sec. 90.20 [Amended]
0
27. Section 90.20 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph
(d)(28).
[FR Doc. 2026-00612 Filed 1-13-26; 8:45 am]
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