Election Whether to Participate in the Wireless Emergency Alert System

This information collection is being submitted because, in the Second Report and Order in PS Docket Nos. 15-91 and 15-94, FCC 18-4, the Commission adopts rules that require Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) providers to submit information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Specifically, the Commission adopts rules that: (1) obligate commercial mobile service (CMS) providers to submit written election of intent to participate in WEA, consistent with new definitions of 'in whole' or 'in part' participation; and (2) require CMS providers to notify consumers about the availability and benefits of enhanced geo-targeting via URL or a sales representative at the point of sale. Additionally, this information collection is being submitted because the Commission plans to create a new database to voluntarily collect election information, area served by participating CMS providers, and which phones will transmit WEAs.

The latest form for Election Whether to Participate in the Wireless Emergency Alert System expires 2021-08-31 and can be found here.