§  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]