April 1, 2004

Ministry of Public Management,
Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications


The MPHPT announces start of a practical use of amending the Guidelines for Use of Poles, Ducts, Conduits and Similar Facilities Owned by Public Utilities



The MPHPT is starting a practical use of amending the Guidelines for Use of Poles, Ducts, Conduits and Similar Facilities Owned by Public Utilities as of today based on the report (Report No.31-1, March 16, 2004) from the Telecommunications Council (chaired by AKIYAMA Yoshihisa).


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Telecommunications Bureau
Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs,
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