July 17, 2026 Results of Solicitation for Opinions on the Draft Cabinet Order for Partial Amendment of the Cabinet Order for Fees Relating to the Radio Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft Cabinet Order")

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) solicited opinions on the Draft Cabinet Order from Saturday, May 23, 2026, to Monday, June 22, 2026. As a result, seven opinions were submitted. The opinions submitted along with the MIC's position on them will be made available.

Note: The published materials are available in Japanese only.

Background and overview

　The amounts of fees for various procedures under the Radio Act are stipulated in the Cabinet Order for Fees Relating to the Radio Act (Cabinet Order No. 307 of 1958). These fees are determined pursuant to Article 103, Paragraph 1 of the Radio Act (Act No. 131 of 1950) in consideration of the actual costs.

　In light of recent changes in economic conditions, the Draft Cabinet Order revises the fees for post-construction inspections of radio stations and establishes fees for electronic applications and other procedures related to ship station radio operator certifications.

　Note that fees for radio station license applications and similar matters are not included in this amendment to the Cabinet Order, as the fee amounts were revised on October 1, 2025.

Future plans

　The cabinet order partially amending the Cabinet Order for Fees Relating to the Radio Act was prepared based on the Draft Cabinet Order and promulgated today. It will come into effect on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

How to obtain materials

　The published materials are posted in the “Public Comments” section of e-Gov (https://www.e-gov.go.jp/ ).