Sponsor a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks and Networks
The Bureau should sponsor the development of an FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on protecting communications networks and equipment from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks and solar storm events. These attacks and events can disable our communications infrastructure. Donald Schellhardt and I petitioned for this in dockets RM-5528 and RM-10330. The Commission needs to address these very serious threats to America's infrastructure. For a clear view of this, read the new New York Times best selling novel: One Second After, which is now available in paperback.
Nickolaus E. Leggett
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AmandaK
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I agree with Nickolaus that EMP attacks and/or solar storm events are a huge threat to Americans. When something happens, and we are not prepared, we are going to be left in the dark. I also agree with Nickolaus that the FCC should be working to protect our electric grid. People need to become more aware and more prepared. I've been listening to EMPact America's radio show for a while and I've found that they are extremely informative and helpful. Every Wednesday they have a guest on their show and they talk about EMP and EMP related topics. This Wednesday coming up (the 23rd), Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer is going to be on their show; I think everyone should listen to it. Here's the link: http://empactradio.org/pvp/episode76-tony-shaffer/
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AmandaK
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I agree with Nickolaus that EMP attacks and/or solar storm events are a huge threat to Americans. When something happens, and we are not prepared, we are going to be left in the dark. I also agree with Nickolaus that the FCC should be working to protect our electric grid. People need to become more aware and more prepared. I've been listening to EMPact America's radio show for a while and I've found that they are extremely informative and helpful. Every Wednesday they have a guest on their show and they talk about EMP and EMP related topics. This Wednesday coming up (the 23rd), Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer is going to be on their show; I think everyone should listen to it. Here's the link: http://empactradio.org/pvp/episode76-tony-shaffer/
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Nickolaus E. Leggett
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I am suggesting that EMP attacks and/or solar storm events propose a major threat to the American economy and to basic law and order. Therefore the FCC should act to protect communications networks. Refer to the infomation sources listed below:
Note 1
Severe Space Weather Events – Understanding Societal and Economic Impacts
A Workshop Report
National Academy of Sciences
Publication Year 2008
PAPERBACK
ISBN-10:0-309-12769-6
ISBN-13:978-0-309-12769-1Note 2
Petitions to the Commission by Donald J. Schellhardt and Nickolaus E. Leggett
Docket RM-5528, Request to Consider Requirements for Shielding and Bypassing Civilian Communications Systems from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Effects.
Docket RM-10330, Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Shield Electronics Equipment Against Acts of War Or Terrorism Involving Hostile Use of Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP).
Note 3
The text of the Congressional Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack is available at the web site:
www.empcommission.org
This document confirms the serious impact of an EMP attack on the infrastructure of the United States.
