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In April 2009, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) introduced a payment consignment system for radio wave usage fees, enabling payment of radio wave usage fees at convenience stores. The MIC has now compiled a report on the enforcement status of this system over the past two years, the results of which were officially announced. Subsequently, from June 9 (Thu) to July 8 (Fri), 2011, an appeal was made for opinions on future application of the payment consignment system for radio wave usage fees, etc., but no opinions were submitted.
1. Background
The payment consignment system, enabling consignment of payment for radio wave usage fees to payment consignees, was introduced according to the Law for Partial Revision of the Radio Law (Act No. 50 of 2008 Law), and as of April 2009 this system enabled the payment of radio wave usage fees over the counter at convenience stores.
A broad appeal for all citizens' opinions concerning future application of the system, etc. has now been carried out so as to further improve the system's user-friendliness in the future.
2. Results from appeal for opinions
Opinions were sought from June 9 to July 8, 2011, but none were submitted.
3. Future system application
As the spread of radio stations rapidly expands, efforts will be made so that system application enables citizens to have a greater understanding of radio wave usage fee systems such as payment consignment systems in order to ensure continued suitable use of radio waves.
Related documents
Appeal for Opinions on Payment Consignment System for Radio Wave Usage Fees
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