January 26, 2011

Appeal for Opinions on Directive Plan for Partial Reform of Radio Law-related Inspection Standards Accompanying Partial Enforcement of Law for Partial Reform of the Broadcast Act, etc.

Revision of Radio Law-related inspection standards accompanying Radio Law reform (to be enforced within three months of promulgation)

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has drawn up a partial reform proposal for Radio Law-related inspection standards accompanying the Radio Law reform included in the Law (Act No. 65 of 2010 Law) partially revising the Broadcast Act, etc.
　Accordingly, an appeal for opinions on this reform proposal will be held from January 27 (Thu) to February 25 (Fri), 2011.

1. Background

　The Law for partial revision of the Broadcast Act, etc., including Radio Law reform, came into existence at the 176th National Diet and was promulgated on December 3, 2010.
　This same law dictates that the provisions set forth in Additional Clause 2 in Article 1 are to be enforced on March 1, 2011, and plans for partial revision of Radio Law-related inspection standards have been drawn up to service the necessary provisions.
　Accordingly, a broad appeal for opinions on the relevant reform proposals will now be conducted.

2. Outline of reform proposal

(1) For small scale base stations for mobile phones, etc. that are installed indoors (femtocell base stations, etc.), the proposal establishes inspection standards for comprehensive license procedure.
(2) The proposal also services other regulations as necessary.

3. Outline of appeal for opinions

(1) Subject of appeal for opinions
・Directive Plan for Partial Reform of Radio Law-related Inspection Standards (see attachment for new-old comparison table)
(2) Deadline for submission of opinions
　Must arrive no later than February 25 (Fri), 2011 (mailed submissions must also arrive by this date)
　For details of how to submit opinions, please see the attached outline of the appeal for opinions.

4. Schedule

　The MIC will promptly carry out partial reform of Radio Law-related inspection standards, based on the opinions received.

Appeal for Opinions on Directive Plan for Partial Reform of Radio Law-related Inspection Standards Accompanying Partial Enforcement of Law for Partial Reform of the Broadcast Act, etc.

1. Background

2. Outline of reform proposal

3. Outline of appeal for opinions

4. Schedule

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