Sec. 11.34  Acceptability of the equipment.

    (a) An EAS Encoder used for generating the EAS codes and the 
Attention Signal must be Certified in accordance with the procedures in 
part 2, subpart J, of this chapter. The data and information submitted 
must show the capability of the equipment to meet the requirements of 
this part as well as the requirements contained in part 15 of this 
chapter for digital devices.
    (b) Decoders used for the detection of the EAS codes and receiving 
the Attention Signal must be Certified in accordance with the procedures 
in part 2, subpart J, of this chapter. The data and information 
submitted must show the capability of the equipment to meet the 
requirements of this part as well as the requirements contained in part 
15 of this chapter for digital devices.
    (c) The functions of the EAS decoder, Attention Signal generator and 
receiver, and the EAS encoder specified in Secs. 11.31, 11.32 and 11.33 
may be combined and Certified as a single unit provided that the unit 
complies with all specifications in this rule section.
    (d) Manufacturers must include instructions and information on how 
to install, operate and program an EAS Encoder, EAS Decoder, or combined 
unit and a list of all State and county FIPS numbers with each unit sold 
or marketed in the U.S.
    (e) Waiver requests of the Certification requirements for EAS 
Encoders or EAS Decoders which are constructed for use at a broadcast 
station or subject cable system, but are not offered for sale will be 
considered on an individual basis in accordance with part 1, subpart G, 
of this chapter.
[ 59 FR 67092 , Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at  60 FR 56000 , Nov. 6, 1995]