IFC 10/2013

Proposed variation to the labelling requirements for spectrum licences

Overview

The ACMA is seeking the comments of interested stakeholders on proposals to amend the labelling requirements for spectrum-licensed transmitters located at communal sites. The proposed arrangements include:

• removing the requirement to affix a label identifying the device registration number on spectrum-licensed transmitters
• requiring spectrum licensees keep a record of transmitter details
• requiring spectrum licensees to provide a copy of the record as soon as practicable when requested by the ACMA
• encouraging spectrum licensees to clearly label each transmitter with identification or ownership details
• encouraging spectrum licensees to keep the Register of Radiocommunications Licences up to date by removing registration details of those devices that are no longer in use.

We look forward to hearing from interested stakeholders on these proposed arrangements and invite you to make a submission.

Submissions

The ACMA invites comment on its proposed amendments. Submissions should be made:

By email: spectrum.outlook@acma.gov.au

By mail:
Manager
Spectrum Outlook and Review Section
Australian Communications and Media Authority
PO Box 78
Belconnen ACT 2616

The closing date for submissions is Tuesday 9 April 2013.

Media enquiries should be directed to Emma Rossi on (02) 9334 7980 or by email to media@acma.gov.au.

Publication of submissions

In general, the ACMA publishes all submissions it receives.

The ACMA prefers to receive submissions that are not claimed to be confidential. However, the ACMA accepts that a submitter may sometimes wish to provide information in confidence. In these circumstances, submitters are asked to identify the material over which confidentiality is claimed and provide a written explanation for the claim.

The ACMA will consider each confidentiality claim on a case-by-case basis. If the ACMA accepts a claim, it will not publish the confidential information unless authorised or required by law to do so.

Release of submissions where authorised or required by law

Any submissions provided to the ACMA may be released under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (unless an exemption applies) or shared with other Commonwealth Government agencies under Part 7A of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005. The ACMA may also be required to release submissions for other reasons including for the purpose of parliamentary processes or where otherwise required by law (for example, under a court subpoena). While the ACMA seeks to consult submitters of confidential information before that information is provided to another party, the ACMA cannot guarantee that confidential information will not be released through these or other legal means.

Effective consultation

The ACMA is working to enhance the effectiveness of its stakeholder consultation processes, which are an important source of evidence for its regulatory development activities. To assist stakeholders in formulating submissions to its formal, written consultation processes, it has developed a guide called Effective consultation: A guide to making a submission. This guide provides information about the ACMA's formal, written, public consultation processes and practical guidance on how to make a submission.