November 22, 2005

Public Comments to Be Invited on Amendment of the "Rules for Interconnection Charges"

On November 22, 2005, the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications inquired of the Information and Communications Council on a "Draft MIC Ordinance to Amend Part of the Rules for Interconnection Charges." The Draft MIC Ordinance is to renew the input data for the long-run incremental cost (LRIC) model, to be used for calculation of interconnection charges for FY2006. Thus, the Council invites public comments on the Draft MIC Ordinance until December 21, 2005.
Those wishing to submit comments on the Draft MIC Ordinance are requested to fill out the official entry form using the Japanese language. The Council will, taking into consideration comments to be sent, submit a report to the Minister.
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