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                                             July 10, 1998


            FCC RENEWS EAS NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARTER


     In accordance with the GSA Final Rule on Federal advisory committee management,  41 CFR Sec.
101-6.1015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is giving official notice of the renewal of the
Emergency Alert System National Advisory Committee (NAC).  The term of this advisory committee runs
from July 25, 1998 to July 25, 2000.

     The Committee advises the FCC on all matters concerning the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and its
implementation including, but not limited to, emergency alerting policies, technologies, plans, regulations,
and procedures at the national, state and local levels.  The Committee also recommends and develops training
and education regarding the EAS and coordinates with state and local officials to assist in establishing and
maintaining effective emergency alerting programs.  The Committee, in general, interfaces, coordinates, and
exchanges information with the public, industry, and various levels of government concerning the EAS.

     For additional information, contact the EAS staff at (202) 418-1220.

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