SEC. 7403. STUDY REGARDING NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
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(a) Study.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in
cooordination with the Chairman of the Federal Communications
Commission, and in consultation with the heads of other
appropriate Federal agencies and representatives of providers
and participants in the telecommunications industry, shall
conduct a study to determine whether it is cost-effective,
efficient, and feasible to establish and implement an emergency
telephonic alert notification system that will--
(1) alert persons in the United States of imminent
or current hazardous events caused by acts of
terrorism; and
(2) provide information to individuals regarding
appropriate measures that may be undertaken to
alleviate or minimize threats to their safety and
welfare posed by such events.
(b) Technologies To Consider.--In conducting the study, the
Secretary shall consider the use of the telephone, wireless
communications, and other existing communications networks to
provide such notification.
(c) Report.--Not later than 9 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a
report regarding the conclusions of the study.
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