"\;We interrupt this program for a special broadcast from the Emer gency Alert System."\; We all know what these words mean\, whether it' s for an actual emergency or hopefully just a test. Less clear is the impo rtant role that broadcasters play in EAS\, and whether your responsibiliti es may change as the government implements the next generation of EAS. FEM A is rolling out a new Common Alerting Protocol that will allow the same w arning message to be delivered for many different warning systems\, and th e FCC is exploring a new process of required annual nationwide EAS tests. What do these developments mean for you?<\;br>\;Moderator: Larry Walke \, Associate General Counsel\, NAB\; Panelists: Antwane Johnson\, Division Director and Project Manager\, FEMA\; \; James Barnett\, Chief\, Publ ic Safety and Homeland Security Bureau\, FCC\; Suzanne Goucher\, President and CEO\, Maine Association of Broadcasters\; Thomas Beers\, Chief\, Poli cy Division\, FCC\; Wade Witmer\, Deputy Division Director\, FEMA
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