January 26, 2007
Information and Communications Council

Public Comments to Be Invited on Review on "Guideline for Use of Utility Poles, Ducts, Conduits, Etc. Owned by Public Utilities"

On January 26, 2007, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications inquired of the Information and Communications Council concerning the review on the "Guideline for Use of Utility Poles, Ducts, Conduits, Etc. Owned by Public Utilities." Thus, the Council invites public comments thereon until February 26, 2007.
The Guidelines came into force on April 1, 2001. The standards for applications of negotiations, approval and authorization concerning rights-of-way pursuant to the provisions of Article 128 of the Telecommunications Business Law are based on the Guidelines. The Guidelines have been reviewed on April 1 every year.
The draft Guidelines (Japanese-language version) are available at the following websites:
http://www.soumu.go.jp
http://www.e-gov.go.jp
Those wishing to submit comments thereon, please fill out the official form using the Japanese language, and send them to the Council (c/o MIC) no later than February 26, 2007.
Taking into consideration public comments to be sent to the Council, the Council will compile a report for submittal to the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications.
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For further information about this press release, please fill in the inquiry form and submit it to MIC through the website
http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/contact.html
International Policy Division,
International Affairs Department
Telecommunications Bureau, MIC
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