Sec.  11.35   Equipment operational readiness.

   (a) Broadcast stations and cable systems and wireless cable systems are
   responsible for ensuring that EAS Encoders, EAS Decoders and Attention
   Signal generating and receiving equipment used as part of the EAS are
   installed so that the monitoring and transmitting functions are available
   during the times the stations and systems are in operation. Additionally,
   broadcast stations and cable systems and wireless cable systems must
   determine the cause of any failure to receive the required tests or
   activations specified in  Sec. 11.61(a)(1) and (a)(2). Appropriate entries must
   be made in the broadcast station log as specified in  Sec.  Sec. 73.1820 and 73.1840
   of this chapter, cable system record as specified in  Sec.  Sec. 76.1700, 76.1708, and
   76.1711 of this chapter, BRS station records, indicating reasons why any
   tests were not received.

   (b) If the EAS Encoder or EAS Decoder becomes defective, the broadcast
   station, cable system or wireless cable system may operate without the
   defective equipment pending its repair or replacement for 60 days without
   further FCC authority. Entries shall be made in the broadcast station log,
   cable system or wireless cable system station records showing the date and
   time the equipment was removed and restored to service. For personnel
   training purposes, the required monthly test script must still be
   transmitted even though the equipment for generating the EAS message codes,
   Attention Signal and EOM code is not functioning.

   (c) If repair or replacement of defective equipment is not completed within
   60 days, an informal request shall be submitted to the District Director of
   the FCC field office serving the area in which the broadcast station, cable
   system or wireless cable system is located for additional time to repair the
   defective equipment. This request must explain what steps have been taken to
   repair or replace the defective equipment, the alternative procedures being
   used while the defective equipment is out of service, and when the defective
   equipment will be repaired or replaced.

   [ 63 FR 29664 , June 1, 1998, as amended at  65 FR 53614 , Sept. 5, 2000;  69 FR 72031 , Dec. 10, 2004]

Subpart C—Organization