Be prepared. (Regulation).(FCC putting together advisory committee aimed at safeguarding electronic communications from terrorism)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, March, 2002 by McConnell, Bill

Prompted by the Sept. 11 attacks, the FCC is recruiting broadcast, cable and satellite TV executives for an FCC advisory committee on safeguarding the electronic mass communications during a terrorist attack or other catastrophe.

The committee will be modeled on the Network Reliability and Interoperability Council established for the phone industry in 1992. Corporate executives sit on the council and develop strategies to prevent disruptions and make plans for disaster recovery. Media trade groups have been asked to suggest prospective members. FCC officials plan to announce the committee in a couple of weeks.