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In order to perform system maintenance relating to the introduction of Heli-Sat, etc., the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has drawn up ministerial ordinance plans, etc. for partial revision of each of the following: Radio Law Enforcement Regulations (1950 Radio Regulatory Council Regulation No. 14), Procedural Rules for Radio Station Licenses (1950 Radio Regulatory Council Regulation No. 15), Radio Station Usage Regulations (1950 Radio Regulatory Council Regulation No. 17), Wireless Equipment Regulations (1950 Radio Regulatory Council Regulation No. 18), and Rules concerning Verification of Technical Standards Compliance in Special Wireless Equipment (1981 Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications Order No. 37).
Accordingly, opinions on these reform proposals will be sought from March 3 (Thu) to April 1 (Fri), 2011.
1. Background
In times of disaster it is vital that the state of the disaster scene is ascertained in detail so as to respond with quick and smooth rescue work and restorative countermeasures, and the use of highly maneuverable helicopters for information gathering from the sky proves to be most effective in such situations.
The system used at present transmits images from helicopters via relays with terrestrial radio stations, which limits the range of application to within the visible ranges of radio stations. Because of this, there are increasing expectations for a helicopter satellite system (Heli-Sat) that uses communication satellites to provide excellent disaster resistance for the whole of Japan by transmitting images in real-time, even from areas that are not supported by terrestrial radio stations.
Against this background, the Information and Communications Council deliberated over the "Technical Requirements for Ku-Band Helicopter Satellite Communications System," and a report was received on February 15, 2011.
Now, based on this report, the MIC is planning to carry out partial revisions of the following in order to establish technical standards, etc. for Heli-Sat: Radio Law Enforcement Regulations, Procedural Rules for Radio Station Licenses, Radio Station Usage Regulations, Wireless Equipment Regulations, Rules concerning Verification of Technical Standards Compliance in Special Wireless Equipment, and related bulletins directives, together with bulletins relating to ESV (Earth Station onboard Vessels).
2. Outline of appeal for opinions
(1) Subject of appeal for opinions
A. Items relating to Heli-Sat
Ministerial Ordinance Plan for Partial Revision of Radio Law Enforcement Regulations (see attached new-old comparison table)
Ministerial Ordinance Plan for Partial Revision of Procedural Rules for Radio Station Licenses (see attached new-old comparison table)
Ministerial Ordinance Plan for Partial Revision of Radio Station Usage Regulations (see attached new-old comparison table)
Ministerial Ordinance Plan for Partial Revision of Wireless Equipment Regulations (see attached new-old comparison table)
Ministerial Ordinance Plan for Partial Revision of Rules concerning Verification of Technical Standards Compliance in Special Wireless Equipment (see attached new-old comparison table)
Bulletin Plan for Partial Revision of 2004 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Bulletin No. 859 (see attached new-old comparison table)
Directive Plan for Partial Revision of Radio Law-related Inspection Standards (see attached new-old comparison table)
B. Item relating to ESV
Bulletin Plan for Partial Revision of 2006 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Bulletin No. 102 (see attached new-old comparison table)
(2) Submission deadline
April 1 (Fri), 2011 (mailed submissions must also arrive by this date)
For further details, please see the enclosed outline of the appeal for opinions.
Please note that the subjects of the appeal for opinions can be inspected at the address provided at the end of this document, and will also be published in the "Reports and documents" area of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) website as well as in the "Public comment" field of e-Gov, the electronic coordinated government contact website.
3. Schedule
Revision of the related laws and ordinances will be conducted based on the opinions received and the reply from the Radio Regulatory Council.
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