Sec.  11.2   Definitions.

   The definitions of terms used in part 11 are:

   (a) Primary Entry Point (PEP) System. The PEP system is a nationwide network
   of  broadcast  stations  and  other entities connected with government
   activation points. It is used to distribute the EAN, EAT, and EAS national
   test messages and other EAS messages. FEMA has designated 34 of the nation's
   largest radio broadcast stations as PEPs. The PEPs are designated to receive
   the Presidential alert from FEMA and distribute it to local stations.

   (b) Local Primary One (LP–1). The LP–1 is a radio station that acts as a key
   EAS monitoring source. Each LP–1 station must monitor its regional PEP
   station and a back-up source for Presidential messages.

   (c) EAS Participants. Entities required under the Commission's rules to
   comply with EAS rules, e.g. , analog radio and television stations, and
   wired and wireless cable television systems, DBS, DTV, SDARS, digital cable
   and DAB, and wireline video systems.

   (d) Wireline Video System. The system of a wireline common carrier used to
   provide video programming service.

   (e) Participating National (PN). PN stations are broadcast stations that
   transmit EAS National, state, or local EAS messages to the public.

   (f) National Primary (NP). Stations that are the primary entry point for
   Presidential messages delivered by FEMA. These stations are responsible for
   broadcasting  a  Presidential alert to the public and to State Primary
   stations within their broadcast range.

   (g)  State  Primary  (SP). Stations that are the entry point for State
   messages,  which  can  originate  from  the  Governor  or a designated
   representative.

   [ 72 FR 62132 , Nov. 2, 2007]