DAY/DATE   TIME   COMMENT................................
W  3 Jan   0850   Routine Monthly Test initiated by NOAA
R 11 Jan   1259
M 15 Jan   1459   
T 23 Jan   1059
W 31 Jan   1459

W  7 Feb   2350   Routine Monthly Test initiated by WPR [ROC]
R 15 Feb   1459   (*** Cancelled - Watch for this on Fri 2/16***)
F 16 Feb   1459***
M 19 Feb   1059   
T 27 Feb   1259

W  7 Mar   0850   Routine Monthly Test initiated by NOAA
R 15 Mar   1059
M 19 Mar   1459   
T 27 Mar   1259   

W  4 Apr   2350   Routine Monthly Test initiated by WPR [ROC]
R 12 Apr   1059
M 16 Apr   1459
T 24 Apr   1259

W  2 May   0850   Routine Monthly Test initiated by NOAA
R 10 May   1059
M 14 May   1259
T 22 May   1459
W 30 May   1059

W  6 Jun   2350   Routine Monthly Test initiated by WPR [ROC]
R 14 Jun   1459
M 18 Jun   1259
T 26 Jun   1059

W  4 Jul   0935*  Routine Monthly Test initiated by NOAA (*Note)
R 12 Jul   1259
M 16 Jul   1459   
T 24 Jul   1059

W  1 Aug   2350   Routine Monthly Test initiated by WPR [ROC]
R  9 Aug   1459
M 13 Aug   1059   
T 21 Aug   1259
W 29 Aug   1059

W  5 Sep   0850   Routine Monthly Test initiated by NOAA
R 13 Sep   1059

M 17 Sep   1459   CANCELLED
T 25 Sep   1259   CANCELLED

W  3 Oct   2350   Routine Monthly Test initiated by WPR [ROC]
R 11 Oct   1059   (Note: Test relay failed from WHAD-FM Only.)
M 15 Oct   1459
M 22 Oct   1259   (Note: Test run a day early - log error)


W 31 Oct   1059

W  7 Nov   0850   Routine Monthly Test initiated by NOAA
R 15 Nov   1059
M 19 Nov   1259
T 27 Nov   1459

W  5 Dec   2350   Routine Monthly Test initiated by WPR [ROC]
R 13 Dec   1459
M 17 Dec   1259
W 26 Dec   1059   WPR will not run a test on Christmas Day, 
                  but the following day.   

DA # 01-2183
September 18, 2001
Media Contact: John Winston
(202) 418-7450

EAS ROUTINE TESTING 
In connection with the recent terrorist attacks, and in order to avoid 
potential public confusion or fear, the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency (FEMA), has requested that broadcast stations suspend their 
routine weekly and monthly tests of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
In light of FEMA's request, and after input from the FCC's EAS National 
Advisory Committee, we confirm that broadcast stations may suspend their 
routine weekly and monthly testing until October 2, 2001. Additionally, 
during this period, cable systems need not comply with the rules 
regarding the handling of the routine weekly and monthly EAS tests. 
The FCC will not take enforcement action against broadcast stations or 
cable systems for not complying with the rules relating to these routine 
EAS tests during this period. Should an extension be required, an 
additional FCC public notice will be issued. All other EAS rules must 
be complied with. 

Any station that has EAS responsibilities for which routine testing 
remains necessary should conduct such routine tests as appropriate. 

By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau 

For additional information contact Bonnie Gay at (202) 418-1228. 

-FCC-