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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) created 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., and conducted an appeal for opinions on this proposal from January 27 to February 25, 2011, in response to which one opinion was received. This opinion, along with the views of the MIC, is officially announced herein.
The MIC will promptly carry out partial revision of Radio Law-related inspection standards based on results from the appeal for opinions.
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 were drawn up to service the necessary provisions, with an appeal for opinions on this reform proposal held from January 27 to February 25, 2011.
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. Results from appeal for opinions
The opinion submitted, along with the views of the MIC, is as per the enclosed document.
4. Schedule
The MIC will promptly carry out partial revision of Radio Law-related inspection standards based on results from the appeal for opinions.
Related reports and documents
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. (January 26, 2011)
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