At present the FODCOM (1/2002)is just consultative. It does suggest that only a/c who initial C of A is after 1 Jan 02 will have to have an automatic ELT by 1 Jan 03. A/C whose C of A was issued before this year should have until 1 Jan 05.
The point is though, is to read it and get your objections/points in by 15 Mar 02