ETRS Form One Due By October 3rd

The FCC’s October 3 deadline is fast approaching for all broadcast stations (unless exempt) to prepare and submit ETRS Form One in the FCC’s online ETRS system. This report is required to be filed once annually to update station EAS equipment, software, monitoring stations/sources, and contact personnel for testing.

Stations must log into ETRS using their CORES username to access the filing system and Form One.  Start here.  Many stations will be able to update a previously filed Form One and avoid having to re-enter information, but the key is to get Form One on file by the deadline with current and accurate information about your EAS equipment, your monitored stations, and contact information for your responsible EAS representative.  The FCC has fined stations that do not submit the form or participate in required tests.

While reports are that there will not be a National EAS Test this fall, things change rapidly in Washington these days, so be aware that a test could be announced on much shorter notice.