Sec.  11.15   EAS Operating Handbook.

   Link to an amendment published at  70 FR 71033 , Nov. 25, 2005.

   The EAS Operating Handbook states in summary form the actions to be taken by
   personnel at broadcast stations, cable systems and wireless cable systems,
   and other participating entities upon receipt of an EAN, an EAT, tests, or
   State and Local Area alerts. It is issued by the FCC and contains
   instructions for the above situations. A copy of the Handbook must be
   located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator
   is required to be on duty and be immediately available to staff responsible
   for authenticating messages and initiating actions.

   [ 63 FR 29663 , June 1, 1998]