[EAS] National EAS Test Forward

[Barry Mishkind]

At 07:47 PM 8/8/2016, Mike McCarthy wrote:
>All due respect Barry, 11.54 doesn't clearly answer the question on it's
>own. as with most federal rules, there is plenty of room for
>clarification.
>
>What does immediately really mean in this context (Sean's comments not
>withstanding)?

        ... in the 6th R&O the FCC states plainly (as plainly as the FCC states something):

20.  ....  In order to comply with FEMA's stated intent that the NPT be
disseminated with the "same immediacy as the EAN," we further require that
the NPT be retransmitted immediately upon receipt.(60)

        Now,  as has been noted, this is where the lawyers love it.
        Most folks who I've spoken with say the FCC will not
        be any more definitive ... relying on the text of the R&O
        and the "new 11.54"

        Yes, this could be completely resolved with a simple statement from DC.