Technologie i telekomunikacja · 14.05.1997

Procedures for Non-U.S. Satellite Filings

On April 16, 1997, the International Bureau released a public notice announcing procedures for foreign satellites to be considered in future satellite processing rounds. Pursuant to the World Trade Organization Basic Telecommunications Services Agreement reached in February 1997, the International Bureau will be opening future satellite system processing rounds to space stations that are licensed by, or coordinated internationally under the ITU Radio Regulations by foreign Administrations. The Bureau issued the Public Notice to provide procedural guidance to those entities wishing to participate in future satellite processing rounds and to request comment on the procedures. This process will serve as a means to ensure appropriate opportunities for non-U.S. licensed entities to participate in the U.S. satellite services market. The Commission is seeking emergency approval for this information collection by July 1, 1997, under the provisions of 5 CFR 1320.13.