March 7, 2025 Results of the Solicitation for Opinions on the Draft Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Standards for Frequency Use for Basic Satellite Broadcasting (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft Ministerial Ordinance") and Report from the Radio Regulatory Council

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) solicited opinions on the Draft Ministerial Ordinance from Thursday, December 26, 2024, to Wednesday January 29, 2025.
　As a result, 29 opinions were submitted.
　Based on the results of the opinion solicitation, the MIC consulted the Radio Regulatory Council, chaired by SASASE Iwao, professor emeritus of Keio University, regarding the appropriateness of the Draft Ministerial Ordinance. Today, the MIC has received a report stating that it is appropriate.
　Based on the results of the opinion solicitation and this report, the MIC will promptly implement institutional enhancements.

1. Overview

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) solicited opinions on the Draft Ministerial Ordinance from Thursday, December 26, 2024, to Wednesday January 29, 2025.

2. Report from the Radio Regulatory Council

　Based on the results of the opinion solicitation, the MIC consulted the Radio Regulatory Council regarding the Draft Ministerial Ordinance. Today, it received a report from the Council stating that the Draft Ministerial Ordinance is appropriate.

3. Future plans

　Based on the results of the opinion solicitation and the report from the Radio Regulatory Council, the MIC will promptly develop related regulations.