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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) initiated a "Panel Discussion concerning Frequency Auctions" (Chairman: Hitoshi Mitomo, Professor of Graduate Course at Waseda University Faculty of Asia-Pacific Studies) in order to carry out studies relating to the introduction of frequency auctions in Japan.
In order to contribute to studies in the Panel Discussion, a broad appeal for proposals concerning points at issue to be considered when introducing frequency auctions will be held rom March 12 (Sat) toApril 8 (Fri), 2011.
1. Background
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has held the "Panel Discussion concerning Frequency Auctions" (hereinafter, "Panel Discussion") since March 2, 2011, and it has commenced studies relating to the introduction of frequency auctions in Japan.
In order to contribute to studies in the Panel Discussion, there will now be a broad appeal for proposals concerning points at issue to be considered when introducing frequency auctions.
2. About appeal for proposals
(1) Subjects of appeal
Please submit proposals regarding the following items:
- Additions to items published in the enclosed document as points at issue to be considered when introducing frequency auctions (including revised items published in the enclosed document)
- Points at issue published in the enclosed document, and ways of thinking about points at issue carried out in proposals according to the above-mentioned document
(2) Submission deadline
Must arrive no later than 17:00 on April 8 (Fri), 2011
For further details, please see the enclosed outline of the appeal.
The appeal for proposals will be published in the "Reports and documents" section of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) website and in the "Public comment" area of e-Gov, the electronic coordinated government contact website. It will also be distributed via the point of contact provided at the end of this document.
3. Points to note
(1) Handling of proposals
The proposals that are submitted will serve as references for the studies of the Panel Discussion. The contents of these proposals will be compiled and officially announced after the conclusion of the appeal period. Information concerning the proponents' full names and affiliations (names of corporations, etc. where appropriate) will also be officially announced at the same time. If these announcements are inconvenient, please contact the secretariat.
Please understand that we are unable to issue separate replies for each proposal.
(2) Hearing of proposal contents
Proponents may be asked to explain their proposals so that the Panel Discussion is able to understand details of the proposals' contents. Please understand that the secretariat will contact proponents in advance when requesting such explanations. Also, please note that travel expenses, etc. incurred when participating in hearings at the Panel Discussion are not provided.
4. Where to submit proposals
Secretariat of Panel Discussion concerning Frequency Auctions
(Radio Policy Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC))
(Related reports and announcements)
- "Panel Discussion concerning Frequency Auctions" to be held (February 24, 2011)
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For further information about this press release, please fill in the inquiry form and submit it to MIC on the website
http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/contact.html
International Policy Division,
Global ICT Strategy Bureau, MIC
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