**Before the**

**Federal Communications Commission**

**Washington, D.C. 20554**

In the Matter of )

)

Classic Communications, Inc. ) File No. EB-02-TS-123

)

Operator of Cable Systems in the States of )

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Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, )

Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, )

Oklahoma, Texas )

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Request for Waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the )

Commission's Rules )

## ORDER 

**Adopted: October 1, 2002 Released: October 7, 2002**

By the Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau:

1.  In this *Order*, we grant Classic Communications, Inc. ("Classic")
    temporary waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules
    ("Rules") for 559 cable television systems in the ten
    above-captioned states. Specifically, we grant temporary, 18-month
    waivers of Section 11.11(a) for 11 cable television systems in
    Attachment A, temporary, 24-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) for 65
    cable television systems in Attachment A, and temporary, 36-month
    waivers of Section 11.11(a) for 483 cable television systems in
    Attachment A. Section 11.11(a) requires cable systems serving fewer
    than 5,000 subscribers from a headend to either provide national
    level Emergency Alert System ("EAS") messages on all programmed
    channels or install EAS equipment and provide a video interrupt and
    audio alert on all programmed channels and EAS audio and video
    messages on at least one programmed channel by October 1, 2002.[^1]

2.  The Cable Act of 1992 added new Section 624(g) to the Communications
    Act of 1934 ("Act"), which requires that cable systems be capable of
    providing EAS alerts to their subscribers.[^2] In 1994, the
    Commission adopted rules requiring cable systems to participate in
    EAS.[^3] In 1997, the Commission amended the EAS rules to provide
    financial relief for small cable systems.[^4] The Commission
    declined to exempt small cable systems from the EAS requirements,
    concluding that such an exemption would be inconsistent with the
    statutory mandate of Section 624(g).[^5] However, the Commission
    extended the deadline for cable systems serving fewer than 10,000
    subscribers to begin complying with the EAS rules to October 1,
    2002, and provided cable systems serving fewer than 5,000
    subscribers the option of either providing national level EAS
    messages on all programmed channels or installing EAS equipment and
    providing a video interrupt and audio alert on all programmed
    channels and EAS audio and video messages on at least one programmed
    channel.[^6] In addition, the Commission stated that it would grant
    waivers of the EAS rules to small cable systems on a case-by-case
    basis upon a showing of financial hardship.[^7] The Commission
    indicated that waiver requests must contain at least the following
    information: (1) justification for the waiver, with reference to the
    particular rule sections for which a waiver is sought; (2)
    information about the financial status of the requesting entity,
    such as a balance sheet and income statement for the two previous
    years (audited, if possible); (3) the number of other entities that
    serve the requesting entity's coverage area and that have or are
    expected to install EAS equipment; and (4) the likelihood (such as
    proximity or frequency) of hazardous risks to the requesting
    entity's audience.[^8]

3.  On March 26, 2002, Classic filed a request for a permanent waiver or
    a temporary, five-year waiver of Section 11.11(a) for 569 small
    rural cable systems in the ten captioned states. On July 18, 2002,
    Classic filed an amendment to its waiver request which changed the
    number of cable system headends to 559. Classic states that each of
    these systems serves less than 5,000 subscribers. In particular,
    Classic indicates that 11 cable systems serve between 3019 and 4504
    subscribers, 65 cable systems serve between 1,004 and 2,671
    subscribers, and 483 cable systems serve between eight and 985
    subscribers. In support of its waiver request, Classic submits
    financial statements for 1999, 2000 and 2001 and states that it is
    currently operating as debtor-in-possession under supervision of the
    Bankruptcy Court.[^9] Based on price quotes provided by EAS
    equipment manufacturers, Classic estimates that it would cost
    approximately \$8,430 per headend, for a total of over \$4,754,000
    to install EAS equipment at the 559 systems. In addition, Classic
    submits that its subscribers will continue to have ready access to
    national EAS information from other sources, including its cable
    systems. In this regard, Classic notes that its subscribers
    currently have access to national EAS messages on a substantial
    number of all programmed channels. Classic also asserts that its
    subscribers will have access to EAS information through over-the-air
    reception of broadcast television and radio stations.

4.  Based upon our review of the financial data and other information
    submitted by Classic, we decline to grant Classic a permanent waiver
    of Section 11.11(a). Also, we decline to grant Classic a temporary,
    five-year waiver of Section 11.11(a). However, the estimated cost of
    over \$4,754,000 to install EAS equipment at the 559 cable systems
    could impose a financial hardship on Classic. Therefore, we conclude
    that temporary, 18-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) for 11 of the
    cable television systems in Attachment A are warranted, that
    temporary, 24-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) for 65 of the cable
    television systems in Attachment A are warranted, and that
    temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) for 483 of the cable
    television systems in Attachment A are warranted.[^10]

5.  We note that the Commission recently amended the EAS rules to permit
    cable systems serving fewer than 5,000 subscribers to install
    FCC-certified decoder-only units, rather than both encoders and
    decoders, if such a device becomes available.[^11] Based on comments
    from equipment manufacturers, we anticipate that such a decoder-only
    system could result in significant cost savings to small cable
    systems.[^12]

6.  Accordingly, **IT IS ORDERED** that, pursuant to Sections 0.111,
    0.204(b) and 0.311 of the Rules,[^13] Classic Communications, Inc.
    **IS GRANTED** a waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Rules until April
    1, 2004 for 11 cable television systems listed in Attachment A, **IS
    GRANTED** a waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Rules until October 1,
    2004 for 65 cable television systems listed in Attachment A, and
    **IS GRANTED** a waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Rules until
    October 1, 2005 for 483 cable systems listed in Attachment A.

7.  **IT IS FURTHER ORDERED** that Classic Communications, Inc. place a
    copy of this waiver in its system files.

8.  **IT IS FURTHER ORDERED** that a copy of this *Order* shall be sent
    by Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to counsel for Classic
    Communications, Inc. Robert L. James, Esq., Raywid & Braverman, LLP,
    1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006.

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Joseph P. Casey

Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division

> Enforcement Bureau
>
> Attachment A

Classic Communications, Inc.

### [Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted Until]{.underline}: 

### Arkansas 

Danville, Arkansas October 1, 2004

Miller County, Arkansas October 1, 2004

Sheridan, Arkansas October 1, 2004

Nashville, Arkansas October 1, 2004

Smackover, Arkansas October 1, 2004

Waldron, Arkansas October 1, 2004

Whitehall, Arkansas October 1, 2004

Stuttgart, Arkansas October 1, 2004

Mt. Ida, Arkansas October 1, 2005

DeWitt, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Lewisville, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Hazen, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Hamburg, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Hughes, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Pinebergen, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Mayflower, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Atkins, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Charleston, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Clarendon, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Lonoke, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Dover, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Bono, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Plainview, Arkansas October 1, 2005

England, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Des Arc, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Coal Hill, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Western Grove, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Baxter, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Junction City, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Stephens, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Jasper, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Bearden, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Delight, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Magazine, Arkansas October 1, 2005

London, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Harmony Grove, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Palestine, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Chidester, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Altheimer, Arkansas October 1, 2005

East Conway, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Holly Grove, Arkansas October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Hector, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Leslie, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Emmet, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Ozark Acres, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Biscoe, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Bradley, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Wilmar, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Taylor, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Humphrey, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Lynn, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Wheatley, Arkansas October 1, 2005

So. Pine Bluff, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Grady, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Turrell, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Locust Bayou, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Carthage, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Hermitage, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Emerson, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Crawfordsville, Arkansas October 1, 2005

McDougal, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Harrell, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Leola, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Lake Earling, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Thornton, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Traskwood, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Knobel, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Almyra, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Fountain Hill, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Humnoke, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Garland City, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Sedgwick, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Ravenden Spring, Arkansas October 1, 2005

Okean, Arkansas October 1, 2005

McRae, Arkansas October 1, 2005

**Colorado**

Wray, Colorado October 1, 2005

# **Kansas**

Clay Center, Kansas October 1, 2004

Beloit, Kansas October 1, 2004

Concordia, Kansas October 1, 2004

Fort Scott, Kansas October 1, 2004

Paola, Kansas October 1, 2004

Abilene, Kansas October 1, 2004

Phillipsburg, Kanas October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Ellsworth, Kansas October 1, 2005

Lindsborg, Kansas October 1, 2005

Smith Center, Kansas October 1, 2005

Anthony, Kansas October 1, 2005

Plainville, Kansas October 1, 2005

Oberlin, Kansas October 1, 2005

Spring Hill, Kansas October 1, 2005

Saint Francis, Kansas October 1, 2005

Kiowa, Kansas October 1, 2005

Pleasanton, Kansas October 1, 2005

Louisburg, Kansas October 1, 2005

Leoti, Kansas October 1, 2005

Caldwell, Kansas October 1, 2005

Stockton, Kansas October 1, 2005

Lincoln, Kansas October 1, 2005

Saint John, Kansas October 1, 2005

Victoria, Kansas October 1, 2005

Frontenac, Kansas October 1, 2005

Ashland, Kansas October 1, 2005

Ness City, Kansas October 1, 2005

Coldwater, Kansas October 1, 2005

Norton, Kansas October 1, 2005

Sterling, Kansas October 1, 2005

Jetmore, Kansas October 1, 2005

Bucklin, Kansas October 1, 2005

Kensington, Kansas October 1, 2005

Sharon Springs, Kansas October 1, 2005

Tribune, Kansas October 1, 2005

Lacygne, Kansas October 1, 2005

McDonald, Kansas October 1, 2005

Attica, Kansas October 1, 2005

Protection, Kansas October 1, 2005

Garden Plain, Kansas October 1, 2005

Macksville, Kansas October 1, 2005

Colwich, Kansas October 1, 2005

Downs, Kansas October 1, 2005

Argonia, Kansas October 1, 2005

Mount Hope, Kansas October 1, 2005

Sylvan Grove, Kansas October 1, 2005

Bazine, Kansas October 1, 2005

Dighton, Kansas October 1, 2005

Natoma, Kansas October 1, 2005

South Haven, Kansas October 1, 2005

Andale, Kansas October 1, 2005

Arlington, Kansas October 1, 2005

Norwich, Kansas October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Geneseo, Kansas October 1, 2005

Luray, Kansas October 1, 2005

Pretty Prairie, Kansas October 1, 2005

Burrton, Kansas October 1, 2005

Tipton, Kansas October 1, 2005

Almena, Kansas October 1, 2005

# **Louisiana**

Leesville, Louisiana April 1, 2004

New Iberia, Louisiana April 1, 2004

Moreauville, Louisiana April 1, 2004

Sibley, Louisiana October 1, 2004

Fort Polk, Louisiana October 1, 2004

Le Compete, Louisiana October 1, 2004

St. Joseph, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Boyce, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Bernice, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Marksville, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Dry Prong, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Cotton Valley, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Colfax, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Krotz Springs, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Melville, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Newellton, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Turkey Creek, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Natchez, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Simpson, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Lake Claiborne-N, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Clayton, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Effie, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Gibsland, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Waterproof, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Montgomery, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Wallace Ridge, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Monterey, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Lake St. John, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Haughton, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Rodessa, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Robeline, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Brouillette, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Georgetown, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Cloutierville, Louisiana October 1, 2005

McIntyre, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Calvin, Louisiana October 1, 2005

Dodson, Louisiana October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

# **Missouri**

Maryville, Missouri April 1, 2004

Lexington, Missouri October 1, 2004

Brookfield, Missouri October 1, 2004

Trenton, Missouri October 1, 2004

Cole County, Missouri October 1, 2004

Boonville, Missouri October 1, 2004

Lebanon, Missouri October 1, 2004

Neosho, Missouri October 1, 2004

Joe Bald/Hwy DD, Missouri October 1, 2004

Armstrong, Missouri October 1, 2005

Fairplay, Missouri October 1, 2005

Stotts City, Missouri October 1, 2005

Niangua, Missouri October 1, 2005

Mindenmines, Missouri October 1, 2005

Urbana, Missouri October 1, 2005

Norwood, Missouri October 1, 2005

Pleasant Hope, Missouri October 1, 2005

Sheldon, Missouri October 1, 2005

Fordland, Missouri October 1, 2005

Conway, Missouri October 1, 2005

Macks Creek, Missouri October 1, 2005

Clever, Missouri October 1, 2005

Sparta, Missouri October 1, 2005

Hartville, Missouri October 1, 2005

Galena, Missouri October 1, 2005

NW Joplin, Missouri October 1, 2005

Northshore, Missouri October 1, 2005

Wilson Bend, Missouri October 1, 2005

Drexel, Missouri October 1, 2005

Gainesville, Missouri October 1, 2005

Ivy Bend, Missouri October 1, 2005

Fairgrove, Missouri October 1, 2005

Niangua Bridge, Missouri October 1, 2005

SW Joplin, Missouri October 1, 2005

Glasgow, Missouri October 1, 2005

Missionary, Missouri October 1, 2005

Seneca, Missouri October 1, 2005

Tanneyville, Missouri October 1, 2005

Fayette, Missouri October 1, 2005

Coffman Bend, Missouri October 1, 2005

Lampe/Persimmon, Missouri October 1, 2005

Noel, Missouri October 1, 2005

Porter Mill, Missouri October 1, 2005

Gravois Mill, Missouri October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

**Nebraska**

Alma, Nebraska October 1, 2005

Beaver City, Nebraska October 1, 2005

Culbertson, Nebraska October 1, 2005

Franklin, Nebraska October 1, 2005

Indianola, Nebraska October 1, 2005

Orleans, Nebraska October 1, 2005

Oxford, Nebraska October 1, 2005

Red Cloud, Nebraska October 1, 2005

**New Mexico**

Fort Sumner, New Mexico October 1, 2005

Melrose, New Mexico October 1, 2005

Santa Rosa, New Mexico October 1, 2005

Tatum, New Mexico October 1, 2005

Vaughn, New Mexico October 1, 2005

**Ohio**

Nelson, Ohio April 1, 2004

Thompson, Ohio October 1, 2004

Mahoning, Ohio October 1, 2004

Bloomingdale, Ohio October 1, 2005

Denmark, Ohio October 1, 2005

Rock Creek, Ohio October 1, 2005

Coitsville, Ohio October 1, 2005

Knoxville, Ohio October 1, 2005

Vernon, Ohio October 1, 2005

# **Oklahoma**

Weatherford, Oklahoma April 1, 2004

Woodward, Oklahoma April 1, 2004

Purcell, Oklahoma April 1, 2004

Anadarko, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Eufaula, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Fort Sill, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Healdton, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Kingfisher, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Idabel, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Hugo, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Poteau, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Sallisaw, Oklahoma October 1, 2004

Hollis, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Fairview, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Walters, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Spiro, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Watonga, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Comanche, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Shattuck, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Cache, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Cherokee, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Beaver, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Heavener, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Fletcher, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Velma, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Buffalo, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Laverne, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Hooker, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Boise City, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Waurika, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Thomas, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Hennessey, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Burns Flat, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Erick, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Okeene, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Rush Springs, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Seiling, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Cyril, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Okarche, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Vici, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Waukomis, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Pond Creek, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Geary, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Piedmont, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Arapaho, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Ryan, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Binger, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Newcastle, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Dill City, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Lahoma, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Jones, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Arnett, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Leedey, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Corn, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Carmen, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Canute, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Freedom, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Custer City, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Billings, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Terral, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Helena, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Hammon, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Roosevelt, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Wakita, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Covington, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Bokoshe, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Paoli, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Calumet, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Dover, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Union City, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Camargo, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Ames, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Nash, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Bessie, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Fargo, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Ringwood, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Drummond, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Goltry, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Cashion, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Dacoma, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Kremlin, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Breckenridge, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Jet, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Byars, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Hardesty, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Hunter, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Wanette, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Marshall, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

Washington, Oklahoma October 1, 2005

# **Texas**

Clarksville, Texas April 1, 2004

Eastland, Texas April 1, 2004

Burkburnett, Texas April 1, 2004

Vernon, Texas October 1, 2004

Pecos, Texas October 1, 2004

Pilot Point, Texas October 1, 2004

Mauriceville, Texas October 1, 2004

Breckenridge, Texas October 1, 2004

Daingerfield, Texas October 1, 2004

Monahans, Texas October 1, 2004

Lampasas, Texas October 1, 2004

Mt. Belvieu, Texas October 1, 2004

Center, Texas October 1, 2004

Lake Cherokee, Texas October 1, 2004

Quinlan, Texas October 1, 2004

Brazoria, Texas October 1, 2004

Muleshoe, Texas October 1, 2004

Rockdale, Texas October 1, 2004

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Ingram, Texas October 1, 2004

Brady, Texas October 1, 2004

Kermit, Texas October 1, 2004

ARP, Texas October 1, 2004

Childress, Texas October 1, 2004

Crystal Beach, Texas October 1, 2004

Montgomery, Texas October 1, 2004

Rusk, Texas October 1, 2004

Kenedy, Texas October 1, 2004

Trinity, Texas October 1, 2004

Van Zandt, Texas October 1, 2004

Dimmitt, Texas October 1, 2004

Goodrich, Texas October 1, 2004

Tulia, Texas October 1, 2004

Seymour, Texas October 1, 2005

Olney, Texas October 1, 2005

Sonora, Texas October 1, 2005

Caldwell, Texas October 1, 2005

Crane, Texas October 1, 2005

Hawkins, Texas October 1, 2005

Post, Texas October 1, 2005

Fannett/Labelle, Texas October 1, 2005

Redwater, Texas October 1, 2005

Tyler County, Texas October 1, 2005

Nocona, Texas October 1, 2005

Quanah, Texas October 1, 2005

Spearman, Texas October 1, 2005

Big Lake, Texas October 1, 2005

Lost Pines, Texas October 1, 2005

Memphis, Texas October 1, 2005

Wellington, Texas October 1, 2005

Canadian, Texas October 1, 2005

Shamrock, Texas October 1, 2005

Junction, Texas October 1, 2005

Lubbock, Texas October 1, 2005

Albany, Texas October 1, 2005

Hamlin, Texas October 1, 2005

Anson, Texas October 1, 2005

Deleon, Texas October 1, 2005

Naples, Texas October 1, 2005

Henrietta, Texas October 1, 2005

Clifton, Texas October 1, 2005

San Saba, Texas October 1, 2005

Hull, Texas October 1, 2005

Grapeland, Texas October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Mason, Texas October 1, 2005

Lucas, Texas October 1, 2005

Oklahoma, Texas October 1, 2005

Yorktown, Texas October 1, 2005

Splendora, Texas October 1, 2005

Pacucah, Texas October 1, 2005

Clarendon, Texas October 1, 2005

Lansing, Texas October 1, 2005

West, Texas October 1, 2005

Lowry Crossing, Texas October 1, 2005

Mart, Texas October 1, 2005

Rotan, Texas October 1, 2005

Knox City, Texas October 1, 2005

Liverpool, Texas October 1, 2005

Lyons, Texas October 1, 2005

Eldorado, Texas October 1, 2005

Menard, Texas October 1, 2005

Electra, Texas October 1, 2005

Kenefick, Texas October 1, 2005

Friona, Texas October 1, 2005

Porter, Texas October 1, 2005

Magnolia/Conroe, Texas October 1, 2005

Abernathy, Texas October 1, 2005

Anahuac, Texas October 1, 2005

Linden, Texas October 1, 2005

Center Point, Texas October 1, 2005

Crosbyton, Texas October 1, 2005

Leonard, Texas October 1, 2005

Spur, Texas October 1, 2005

San Leon, Texas October 1, 2005

Homer, Texas October 1, 2005

North Silsbee, Texas October 1, 2005

Lockney, Texas October 1, 2005

Gorman, Texas October 1, 2005

Oyster Creek, Texas October 1, 2005

Olton, Texas October 1, 2005

Wolfe, City, Texas October 1, 2005

Las Gallinas, Texas October 1, 2005

Eden, Texas October 1, 2005

Powderly, Texas October 1, 2005

Raywood, Texas October 1, 2005

Central, Texas October 1, 2005

Bloomington, Texas October 1, 2005

Hale Center, Texas October 1, 2005

Crowell, Texas October 1, 2005

Heights, Texas October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Atascosa, Texas October 1, 2005

Idalou, Texas October 1, 2005

Nixon, Texas October 1, 2005

Ore City, Texas October 1, 2005

Plains, Texas October 1, 2005

Ralls, Texas October 1, 2005

Pleak, Texas October 1, 2005

Beach City, Texas October 1, 2005

Sterling City, Texas October 1, 2005

Alto, Texas October 1, 2005

Zavalla, Texas October 1, 2005

Flatonia, Texas October 1, 2005

Wildwood, Texas October 1, 2005

Booker, Texas October 1, 2005

Anna, Texas October 1, 2005

Wink, Texas October 1, 2005

Wallis, Texas October 1, 2005

Pottsboro, Texas October 1, 2005

Sundown, Texas October 1, 2005

Matador, Texas October 1, 2005

Cypress, Texas October 1, 2005

Plum Grove, Texas October 1, 2005

Hart, Texas October 1, 2005

Mertzon, Texas October 1, 2005

Reno, Texas October 1, 2005

Timpson, Texas October 1, 2005

Garrison, Texas October 1, 2005

Krum, Texas October 1, 2005

Sargent, Texas October 1, 2005

Diana, Texas October 1, 2005

Chillicothe, Texas October 1, 2005

Claude, Texas October 1, 2005

Stratford, Texas October 1, 2005

Sherwood Shores, Texas October 1, 2005

Adkins, Texas October 1, 2005

Caddo Peak, Texas October 1, 2005

Lefors, Texas October 1, 2005

Sante Fe, Texas October 1, 2005

Silverton, Texas October 1, 2005

Kilgore, Texas October 1, 2005

Groveton, Texas October 1, 2005

Moss Bluff/Libe, Texas October 1, 2005

Cushing, Texas October 1, 2005

Saint Jo, Texas October 1, 2005

Tenaha, Texas October 1, 2005

Burkeville, Texas October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Beaumont Colony, Texas October 1, 2005

Indian Springs, Texas October 1, 2005

Roby, Texas October 1, 2005

Collin County, Texas October 1, 2005

Lovelady, Texas October 1, 2005

Christoval, Texas October 1, 2005

Colmesneil, Texas October 1, 2005

Kress, Texas October 1, 2005

Rocksprings, Texas October 1, 2005

Woden, Texas October 1, 2005

Runge, Texas October 1, 2005

Anton, Texas October 1, 2005

Golden, Texas October 1, 2005

Brookeland, Texas October 1, 2005

Algoa, Texas October 1, 2005

Gary/Lake Murva October 1, 2005

Riverside, Texas October 1, 2005

Arcola, Texas October 1, 2005

SE Lubbock County, Texas October 1, 2005

Follett, Texas October 1, 2005

Petersburg, Texas October 1, 2005

Egan, Texas October 1, 2005

Groom, Texas October 1, 2005

South Katy, Texas October 1, 2005

Higgins, Texas October 1, 2005

South Vidor, Texas October 1, 2005

Ector, Texas October 1, 2005

Happy, Texas October 1, 2005

Alba, Texas October 1, 2005

Cumby, Texas October 1, 2005

Woodrow, Texas October 1, 2005

Nome, Texas October 1, 2005

Lorenzo, Texas October 1, 2005

Wells, Texas October 1, 2005

Wickett, Texas October 1, 2005

Barstow, Texas October 1, 2005

Roaring Springs, Texas October 1, 2005

New Summerfield, Texas October 1, 2005

Darrouzett, Texas October 1, 2005

Hedley, Texas October 1, 2005

Avinger, Texas October 1, 2005

Cheek, Texas October 1, 2005

Dickens, Texas October 1, 2005

Howardwick, Texas October 1, 2005

Allendale, Texas October 1, 2005

Damon-Guy, Texas October 1, 2005

**[Cable Systems]{.underline}: [Temporary Waiver Granted
Until]{.underline}:**

Skellytown, Texas October 1, 2005

Boling, Texas October 1, 2005

Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas October 1, 2005

Camp Wood, Texas October 1, 2005

Fruitvale, Texas October 1, 2005

Mt. Enterprise, Texas October 1, 2005

Aqua Vista, Texas October 1, 2005

Rose City, Texas October 1, 2005

Cedar Springs, Texas October 1, 2005

Aztec, Texas October 1, 2005

Price, Texas October 1, 2005

Chester, Texas October 1, 2005

Quitaque, Texas October 1, 2005

Whiteface, Texas October 1, 2005

Elmo, Texas October 1, 2005

South Silsbee, Texas October 1, 2005

Grandfalls, Texas October 1, 2005

Comfort, Texas October 1, 2005

Holiday Lakes, Texas October 1, 2005

Laneville, Texas October 1, 2005

Myrtle Springs, Texas October 1, 2005

Reklaw, Texas October 1, 2005

Montague, Texas October 1, 2005

Imperial, Texas October 1, 2005

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[^1]: 47 C.F.R. § 11.11(a).

[^2]: Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992,
    Pub. L. No. 102-385, § 16(b), 106 Stat. 1460, 1490 (1992). Section
    624(g) provides that "each cable operator shall comply with such
    standards as the Commission shall prescribe to ensure that viewers
    of video programming on cable systems are afforded the same
    emergency information as is afforded by the emergency broadcasting
    system pursuant to Commission regulations ...." 47 U.S.C. § 544(g).

[^3]: *Amendment of Part 73, Subpart G, of the Commission's Rules
    Regarding the Emergency Broadcast System, Report and Order and
    Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making*, FO Docket Nos.
    91-171/91-301, 10 FCC Rcd 1786 (1994) ("*First Report and Order*"),
    *reconsideration granted in part, denied in part*, 10 FCC Rcd 11494
    (1995).

[^4]: *Amendment of Part 73, Subpart G, of the Commission's Rules
    Regarding the Emergency Broadcast System, Second Report and Order*,
    FO Docket Nos. 91-171/91-301, 12 FCC Rcd 15503 (1997) ("*Second
    Report and Order*").

[^5]: *Id.* at 15512-13.

[^6]: *Id.* at 15516-15518.

[^7]: *Id.* at 15513.

[^8]: *Id.* at 15513, n. 59.

[^9]: On November 13, 2001, Classic Communications, Inc. filed for
    Chapter 11 bankruptcy with the United States Bankruptcy Court, the
    District of Delaware.

[^10]: The 18-month waivers will extend from October 1, 2002 until April
    1, 2004. The 24-month waivers will extend from October 1, 2002 until
    October 1, 2004, and the 36-month waivers will extend from October
    1, 2002, until October 1, 2005. We clarify that the waivers we are
    granting also encompass the EAS testing and monitoring requirements.

[^11]: *Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the
    Emergency Alert System*, EB Docket 01-66, FCC 02-64 at ¶ 71
    (released February 26, 2002).

[^12]: One manufacturer estimated that an EAS decoder-only system can
    reduce the cost by 64% over what a cable operator would spend for an
    encoder/decoder unit. *Id.* at ¶ 70.

[^13]: 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.204(b) and 0.311.