Sec. 11.17  Authenticator Word Lists.

    There are three lists issued by the FCC annually. The lists are to 
be used by EAS participants to ensure that the National level alerts and 
tests are legitimate. The lists must be used in accordance with 
directions in the EAS

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Operating Handbook and the National Control Point Procedures. LPTV 
stations do not receive authenticator lists.
    (a) Red Envelope Authenticator List. This list is used for 
authentication purposes in accordance with instructions in the EAS 
Operating Handbook and National Control Point Procedures. It is issued 
to all broadcast stations and specified control points of the radio and 
television networks, cable networks and program suppliers, common 
carriers, wire services and other specified entities. A current copy of 
this list must be located in the pocket on the inside front cover of the 
EAS Operating Handbook. This list should be opened only to authenticate 
receipt of an EAN message and an EAT message from the above control 
pints. The FCC may request immediate return of the Red Envelope at any 
time.
    (b) White Envelope Authenticator List. This list is used for caller 
identification purposes in accordance with instructions in the National 
Control Point Procedures. It is issued only to specified control points.
    (c) NIC Authenticator List. This booklet is used for authentication 
purposes in accordance with instructions in the National Control Point 
Procedures. It is issued only to participating control points.