
January 23, 2012
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has drafted a directive plan for partial revision of Radio Law-related inspection standards in order to carry out system maintenance for the diffusion of 3.9G mobile communications systems.
Accordingly, a broad appeal for opinions on this revision plan will be held from January 24 (Tue) to February 23 (Thu), 2012.
To accompany the promulgation and enforcement of the ministerial ordinance for partial revision of Radio Law-related inspection standards dated December 14, 2011 (2011 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Order No. 162), the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has drafted a directive plan for partial revision of Radio Law-related inspection standards in order to carry out maintenance of regulations required in relation with system maintenance for diffusion of 3.9G mobile communications systems.
Accordingly, a broad appeal will be held for opinions on this directive plan.
(1) Maintenance of inspection standards for licenses when those who wish to establish special base stations relating to mobile communications systems using the 900MHz band are required to take measures encouraging termination.
(2) Maintenance of inspection standards for smooth frequency reorganization, since the 950MHz electronic tag system has been moved to 915-930MHz, the MCA system has been moved to 930-940MHz, and expiry dates have been established for personal radio frequencies.
(3) Maintenance of other necessary regulations.
(1) Subject of appeal for opinions
・Directive plan for partial revision of Radio Law-related inspection standards
(2) Deadline of appeal for opinions
Must arrive no later than 10:00 on February 23 (Thu), 2012 (mailed submissions must also arrive by this date)
The Radio Law-related inspection standards (2001 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Directive No. 67) will promptly be revised based on the opinions received.
Results from Appeal for Opinions on System Maintenance Plan for 3.9G Mobile Communications System Diffusion, etc. and Reply from Radio Regulatory Council (report published December 9, 2011)
For further information about this press release, please fill in the inquiry form and submit it to MIC on the website
https://www.soumu.go.jp/common/english_opinions.html
International Policy Division,
Global ICT Strategy Bureau, MIC
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