On June 29, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Order and FNPRM) to modernize the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for broadcasters and other EAS participants. Although the Order and FNPRM also makes and proposes changes to the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system, this client alert focuses on EAS.
The Order adopts rules that require improved cybersecurity measures to safeguard broadcasters from cybercriminals and other security threats. The accompanying FNPRM proposes several steps to bolster EAS reliability, accuracy, and efficiency.
Compliance with the new rules will be required 60 days from publication in the Federal Register, although impacted entities would be well-served by beginning to prepare now. Comments on the FNPRM will be due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, with reply comments due 30 days thereafter.
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