*Pages 1--20 from Microsoft Word - 49670.doc* PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th St., S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 DA 05- 1774 June 27, 2005 THE FCC’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2007 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE CONSIDERS RECOMMENDATIONS ON WRC- 07 ISSUES IB Docket No. 04- 286 On June 22, 2005, the World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee (WRC- 07 Advisory Committee) considered recommendations to the Commission on a number of issues that will be considered by the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC- 07). The WRC- 07 Advisory Committee was established by the Commission in January 2004 to assist it in the development of proposals for WRC- 07. To that end, the WRC- 07 Advisory Committee has forwarded the recommendations it has developed since the beginning of 2004 to the Commission for consideration. We appreciate the substantial amount of work that the WRC- 07 Advisory Committee has put into developing its recommendations. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has provided to the Commission draft proposals that have been developed by the Executive Branch Agencies. We have attached to this Public Notice the draft proposals we have received from NTIA and request comments on these documents. The comments provided will assist the FCC in its upcoming consultations with the U. S. Department of State and NTIA in the development of U. S. positions for WRC- 07. The recommendations that are attached to this Public Notice may evolve in the course of interagency discussions as we approach WRC- 07 and, therefore, do not constitute a final U. S. Government position on any issue. The complete text of these recommendations is also available in the FCC’s Reference Information Center, Room CY- A257, 445 12 th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554 or by accessing the FCC’s WRC- 07 world wide web site at: http:// www. fcc. gov/ wrc- 07. Comments on the recommendations may be filed by referencing IB Docket 04- 286 using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. Parties are encouraged to file electronically by following the instructions at: http:// www. fcc. gov/ cgb/ ecfs Parties who choose to file paper copies only should submit an original and four copies of each filing. Guidelines and address for paper filings are available at: http:// www. fcc. gov/ osec . In addition, please submit one copy of your comments electronically or by paper to Alexander Roytblat, FCC WRC- 07 Director, Federal Communications Commission, Room 6- A865, 445 12 th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554; e- mail: WRC07@ fcc. gov. Comments should refer to IB Docket No. 04- 286 and to specific recommendations by document number. The deadline for comments on the recommendations is July 15, 2005. 1 2 Draft proposals on WRC- 07 Agenda Items received from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Document WAC/ 059( 22.06.05) – WRC- 07 Agenda Items 1.5, 1.6, and 1.12: DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE 1 Agenda Item 1.5: to consider spectrum requirements and possible additional spectrum allocations for aeronautical telecommand and high bit- rate aeronautical telemetry, in accordance with Resolution 230 (WRC- 03); Background Information: 1. During the meeting of ITU- R Working Party 8B held in September 2004, one Administration presented a paper (Document 8B/ 30) which proposed the adoption of definitions for the terms “aeronautical telemetry,” and “aeronautical telecommand.” WP8B square- bracketed the definitions in the CPM text and agreed to carry the matter forward for resolution at the next meeting. See Chairman’s Report of the 15 th Meeting of Working Party 8B, Document 8B/ 98, Annex 6. The United States believes definitions in Article 1 of aeronautical telemetry and aeronautical telecommand are unnecessary. Aeronautical mobile telemetry (AMT) has been treated successfully in the ITU. The effort to agree Article 1 definitions would complicate the work of the WRC. The United States also believes that a less formal approach to exploring the meaning of these terms is more appropriate than adopting formal definitions under Article 1 of the Radio Regulations. To the extent any Administration should be of the view that further clarification regarding the scope of this agenda item is needed, it would be in order that such clarification be provided via modifications to the WP8B Preliminary Draft New Report. 2. Remotely piloted aircraft, also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are envisioned by many as fulfilling a variety of civil applications, and flying in national airspace of numerous Administrations within the next decade. Vehicles such as these must be carefully tested before any such operation commences given the obvious safety implications associated with these flights. Additional spectrum designated for aeronautical mobile telemetry pursuant to agenda item 1.5 may be utilized for the flight testing of such aircraft. Such testing is expected to occur at designated test centers on a coordinated basis with incumbent services. Such use does not include command and control of UAVs in national airspace. Consideration of the spectrum needs of UAVs operating in national airspace could be the subject of other agenda items. 1 This revision by NTIA of a draft proposal for Item 1.5 on the Agenda of the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC- 07) combines the two draft proposals recommended by the advisory committee at its meeting on April 4, 2005 and makes changes to some of the text. (Reference: Document WAC/ 051 on pages 3 and 4 of FCC Public Notice DA 05- 1011, released April 7, 2005.) 2 3 Proposal: USA/ /01 NOC ARTICLE 1 (with regard to definitions for aeronautical telemetry and aeronautical telecommand pursuant to agenda item 1.5 (WRC- 03)). Reasons: Formal definitions are not necessary for resolution of this agenda item. Aeronautical mobile telemetry (AMT) has been conducted for many years internationally without special definitions for the terms “aeronautical telemetry” or “aeronautical telecommand.” See No. 5.342, No. 5.343, No. 5.394 and No. 5.395. USA/ /02 The operational command and control requirements of remotely- piloted aircraft (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs) should not be considered under agenda item 1.5. Reasons: Agenda item 1.5 was approved for one purpose only; namely, to ensure adequate spectrum resources for flight testing in the face of extraordinary increase in telemetry data rates. Accordingly, agenda item 1.5 is not appropriate for consideration of UAVs operating in airspace under civil control. DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE 2 Agenda Item 1.6: to consider additional allocations for the aeronautical mobile (R) service in parts of the bands between 108 MHz and 6 GHz, in accordance with Resolution 414 (WRC- 03) and, to study current satellite frequency allocations that will support the modernization of civil aviation telecommunication systems, taking into account Resolution 415 (WRC- 03); Background Information: This proposal is concerned with Resolution 415, Secondary Allocations for AMSS (space- to- Earth) in the 11/ 12 GHz bands. With ever increasing speed, existing and new communications systems are being based on Internet related protocols and services. Access to these services with sufficient bandwidth is 2 This revision by NTIA of a draft proposal for Item 1.6 on the WRC- 07 Agenda makes minor editorial changes to the text and formatting of the original draft proposal recommended by the advisory committee at its meeting on February 23, 2005. (Reference: Document WAC/ 041 on pages 2 through 5 of FCC Public Notice, DA 05- 476, released February 28, 2005.) 3 5 Proposal: USA/ /1 MOD ARTICLE 5 Frequency allocations Section IV – Table of Frequency Allocations 10- 11.7 GHz Allocation to services Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 10- 10.45 FIXED MOBILE RADIOLOCATION Amateur 10- 10.45 RADIOLOCATION Amateur 10- 10.45 FIXED MOBILE RADIOLOCATION Amateur 5.479 5.479 5. 480 5.479 10. 45- 10. 5 RADIOLOCATION Amateur Amateur- satellite 5.481 10. 5- 10.55 FIXED MOBILE Radiolocation 10. 5- 10.55 FIXED MOBILE RADIOLOCATION 10. 55- 10. 6 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile Radiolocation 10. 6- 10.68 EARTH EXPLORATION- SATELLITE (passive) FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH (passive) Radiolocation 5.149 5. 482 10. 68- 10. 7 EARTH EXPLORATION- SATELLITE (passive) RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH (passive) 5.340 5. 483 10. 7- 11. 7 FIXED FIXED- SATELLITE (space- to- Earth) 5.441 5.484A (Earth- to- space) 5.484 MOBILE except aeronautical mobile Aeronautical mobile- satellite (space- to- Earth) ADD5. XX 10. 7- 11. 7 FIXED FIXED- SATELLITE (space- to- Earth) 5.441 5.484A MOBILE except aeronautical mobile Aeronautical mobile- satellite (space- to- Earth) ADD 5.XY 10. 7- 11. 7 FIXED FIXED- SATELLITE (space- to- Earth) 5.441 5.484A MOBILE except aeronautical mobile Aeronautical mobile- satellite (space- to- Earth) ADD 5. XZ 5 6 11.7- 14 GHz Allocation to services Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 11. 7- 12. 5 FIXED BROADCASTING BROADCASTING- SATELLITE MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 11. 7- 12. 1 FIXED 5. 486 FIXED- SATELLITE (space- to- Earth) 5.484A Mobile except aeronautical mobile Aeronautical mobile- satellite (space- to- Earth) ADD 5.XY 5.485 5. 488 11. 7- 12. 2 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile BROADCASTING BROADCASTING- SATELLITE 12. 1- 12. 2 FIXED- SATELLITE (space- to- Earth) 5.484A Aeronautical mobile- satellite (space- to- Earth) ADD 5.XY 5.485 5. 488 5. 489 5.487 5. 487A 5.492 12. 2- 12. 7 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile BROADCASTING BROADCASTING- SATELLITE 12. 2- 12. 5 FIXED FIXED- SATELLITE (space- to- Earth) MOBILE except aeronautical mobile BROADCASTING Aeronautical mobile- satellite (space- to- Earth) ADD 5.XZ 5.487 5. 487A 5.492 5.484A 5.487 12. 5- 12.75 5.487A 5.488 5.490 5.492 12. 5- 12.75 FIXED- SATELLITE (space- to- Earth) 5.484A (Earth- to- space) Aeronautical mobile- satellite (space- to- Earth) ADD 5.XX 5.494 5. 495 5. 496 12. 7- 12.75 FIXED FIXED- SATELLITE (Earth- to- space) MOBILE except aeronautical mobile FIXED FIXED- SATELLITE (space- to- Earth) 5.484A MOBILE except aeronautical mobile BROADCASTING- SATELLITE 5.493 12. 75- 13. 25 FIXED FIXED- SATELLITE (Earth- to- space) 5.441 MOBILE Space research (deep space) (space- to- Earth) 13. 25- 13. 4 EARTH EXPLORATION- SATELLITE (active) AERONAUTICAL RADIONAVIGATION 5. 497 SPACE RESEARCH (active) 5. 498A 5. 499 6 7 13. 4- 13.75 EARTH EXPLORATION- SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION SPACE RESEARCH 5.501A Standard frequency and time signal- satellite (Earth- to- space) 5. 499 5.500 5.501 5.501B 13. 75- 14 FIXED- SATELLITE (Earth- to- space) 5.484A RADIOLOCATION Earth exploration- satellite Standard frequency and time signal- satellite (Earth- to- space) Space research 5.499 5. 500 5. 501 5.502 5. 503 Reasons: Under agenda item 1.11 at WRC- 2003, the secondary allocation at 14- 14.5 GHz to the mobile- satellite service (MSS) was extended to include the aeronautical mobile- satellite service (AMSS). Also at WRC- 2003, since agenda item 1.11 dealt only with the extension of the MSS allocation at 14- 14.5 GHz and did not include provisions for a downlink, the 14 th Plenary Meeting concluded that the AMSS the downlink bands at 12 GHz shall be used under the provisions of RR 4.4. Since WRC- 03, there has been rapidly growing global use of the AMSS in the 14- 14.5 GHz band. In order to assure the users and providers of these new aeronautical applications of continuing spectrum availability, it is necessary to allocate downlink spectrum, on a secondary basis, corresponding to the existing uplink allocation. Rather than continue to operate the downlink under RR 4.4, it is more consistent with the structure and the common practice of the Radio Regulations to have an AMSS secondary allocation listed in the Table for the downlink at 12 GHz. Additionally, to show that the AMSS in the 12 GHz band will operate with FSS satellites, there are three new footnotes, one for each Region, to reflect the same relationship between the FSS and AMSS services that is contained in RR 5.504A for the uplink. This new allocation would, further, provide opportunities for the users of current fixed- satellite service frequency allocations to provide this service. USA/ /2 ADD 5. XX In Region 1, in the bands 10.95- 11.2 GHz, 11.45- 11.7 GHz and 12.5- 12.75 GHz, space stations in the fixed- satellite service may communicate with aircraft earth stations in the secondary aeronautical mobile- satellite service. The provisions of Nos. 5.29, 5.30 and 5.31 apply. Reasons: Reflects regional differences in FSS allocations and is consequential to the reasons given above. USA/ /3 ADD 5. XY In Region 2, in the bands 10.95- 11.2 GHz and 11.45- 12.2 GHz, space stations in the fixed- satellite service may communicate with aircraft earth stations in the secondary aeronautical mobile- satellite service. The provisions of Nos. 5.29, 5.30 and 5.31 apply. 7 8 Reasons: Reflects regional differences in FSS allocations and is consequential to the reasons given above. USA/ /4 ADD 5. XZ In Region 3, in the bands 10.95- 11.2 GHz, 11.45- 11.7 GHz and 12.2- 12.75 GHz, space stations in the fixed- satellite service may communicate with aircraft earth stations in the secondary aeronautical mobile- satellite service. The provisions of Nos. 5.29, 5.30 and 5.31 apply. Reasons: Reflects regional differences in FSS allocations and is consequential to the reasons given above. DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE Agenda Item 1.12: to consider possible changes in response to Resolution 86 (Rev. Marrakesh, 2002) of the Plenipotentiary Conference: “Advance publication, coordination, notification and recording procedures for frequency assignments pertaining to satellite networks” in accordance with Resolution 86 (WRC- 03); Background Information: 1. The scope and criteria to be used for the implementation of Resolution 86 (Rev. Marrakesh, 2002) of the Plenipotentiary Conference by future world radiocommunication conferences (WRCs) is established in Resolution 86 (WRC- 03). Resolves 5 of Resolution 86 (WRC- 03) resolves “to consider any changes to provisions of the Radio Regulations for space services that would result in the simplification of the procedures and the work of the Bureau and/ or administrations.” 2. Administrative due diligence applicable to some satellite Radiocommunication services was first adopted by WRC- 97 as a means of addressing the problem of reservation of orbit and spectrum capacity without actual use (i. e., “paper” satellites) and was contained in several provisions of the Radio Regulations and also Resolution 49. The WRC recognized that a trial period was required in order to gain experience in the effectiveness of administrative due diligence and reports have been made to WRC- 2000, WRC- 03, and the Plenipotentiary Conference (Marrakesh 2002). Administrative due diligence, in its current form, consists in disclosure of data on the implementation of a satellite network or satellite system of the fixed- satellite service, mobile-satellite service or broadcasting- satellite service with frequency assignments that are subject to coordination under Nos. 9.7, 9.11, 9.12, 9.12A and 9.13 and Resolution 33 (Rev. WRC- 03) as well as to any such satellite network not yet recorded in the Master International Frequency Register by 22 November 1997. The due diligence information include the name of the spacecraft manufacturer; the contractual date of delivery and the number of satellites procured; and the name of the launch vehicle provider and the contractual launch date. 8 9 A frequency assignment for a space station subject to Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) will no longer be taken into account for the maximum period of seven years from the date of receipt of information required under No. 9.1 of the Radio Regulations if the complete due diligence information is not provided prior to the end of the period established as the regulatory limit for bringing into use. 3. Pursuant to the requirements of Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03), Resolution 85 (Minneapolis, 1998) and Resolution 81 (WRC- 2000), the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau is required to report to future radiocommunication conferences on the results of the implementation of the administrative due diligence procedure. WRC- 2000 was also required, under the provisions of Resolution 85 (Minneapolis, 1998) to evaluate the results of the implementation of administrative due diligence and to inform the Plenipotentiary Conference in 2002 of its conclusions in that regard. In addition, Resolution 81 (WRC- 2000) instructs the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau to report to the 2002 Plenipotentiary Conference on the results of the implementation of the administrative due diligence procedure. 4. The Director of the Radiocommunications Bureau presented the following report to WRC- 03, the most recent report on the topic: (WRC- 03 Conference Document No. 4. Quoted in part) “6 Due diligence 6.1 Introduction The Radiocommunication Bureau presents this Report on the activities it has undertaken pursuant to the requirements of Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 2000), Resolution 85 (Minneapolis, 1998) and Resolution 81 (WRC- 2000). Under the provisions of these resolutions, the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau was required to report to WRC- 2000 on the results of the implementation of the administrative due diligence procedure. WRC- 2000 was also required, under the provisions of Resolution 85 (Minneapolis, 1998) to evaluate the results of the implementation of administrative due diligence and to inform the Plenipotentiary Conference in 2002 of its conclusions in that regard. Resolution 81 (WRC- 2000) provided the required report. In addition, Resolution 81 (WRC- 2000) instructed the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau to report to the 2002 Plenipotentiary Conference on the results of the implementation of the administrative due diligence procedure. This report is an updated version of the report submitted to PP- 02 by the Bureau. … 6.3 Results of the process Detailed information/ statistics on the processing by the Bureau of Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 2000) due diligence requests and notices are contained in Annex 2. At this stage in the implementation of Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 2000), the Bureau has not encountered any administrative difficulty in applying the provisions and in gathering and publishing information except some regulatory refinements which could be made and will be reported to WRC- 03, As noted above, it has involved the collection of considerable data and the application of Bureau resources (approximately 1.2 professional and 0.3 general staff per annum). … 9 11 the Resolution 49 data base, suppressing Resolution 49 will make additional resources available in a time of a very tight budget situation for the Bureau. Further, suppressing Resolution 49 will simplify the application of Articles 9 and 11 as contemplated by resolves 5 of Resolution 86 (WRC- 03). Proposals: USA/ /1 SUP RESOLUTION 49 (REV. WRC- 03) Administrative due diligence applicable to some satellite radiocommunication services Reasons: With the decline of the backlog and the need to simplify procedures and conserve the resources of the Bureau and administrations, due diligence information is no longer needed and Resolution 49 can be suppressed. USA/ /2 MOD ARTICLE 9 Procedure for effecting coordination with or obtaining agreement of other administrations 1,2,3,4, 5, 6, 7,8 (WRC03) Reasons: Consequential to SUP note 4 A. 9.4. USA/ /3 SUP 4 A. 9.4 Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 2000) * shall also be applied with respect to those satellite networks and satellite systems that are subject to it. (WRC- 2000) Reasons: Consequential to SUP Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03). USA/ /4 MOD ARTICLE 11 Notification and recording of frequency assignments 1,2,3,4,5,6 (WRC03) Reasons: Consequential to SUP Note 2 A. 11.2. 11 12 USA/ /5 SUP 32 A. 11.2 Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 2000) * shall also be applied with respect to those satellite networks and satellite systems that are subject to it. (WRC- 2000) Editorial Note: footnote number 32 is in error it should read as number 2. Reasons: Consequential to SUP Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03). USA/ /6 MOD 19 11.44.1 In the case of space station frequency assignments that are brought into use prior to the completion of the coordination process, and for which the Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) data have been submitted to the Bureau, the assignment shall continue to be taken into consideration for a maximum period of seven years from the date of receipt of the relevant information under No. 9.1. If the first notice for recording of the assignments in question under No. 11.15 has not been received by the Bureau by the end of this seven- year period, the assignments shall no longer be taken into account by the Bureau and administrations. The Bureau shall inform the notifying administration of its pending actions three months in advance. In the case of satellite networks for which relevant advance publication information has been received prior to 22 November 1997, the corresponding period will be nine years from the date of publication of this information. (WRC- 2000) Reasons: Consequential to SUP Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03). USA/ /7 SUP RESOLUTION 55 (WRC- 2000) Temporary procedures for improving satellite network coordination and notification procedures Reasons: The temporary procedures are fully implemented and this resolution, which, inter alia, calls for electronic submission of due diligence information, is no longer needed. 12 13 USA/ /8 SUP RESOLUTION 81 (WRC- 2000) Evaluation of the administrative due diligence procedure for satellite networks Reasons: Consequential to SUP Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03). USA/ /9 MOD APPENDIX 30 (REV. WRC- 03) 4.1.3bis The regulatory time- limit for bringing into use of an assignment in the List may be extended once by not more than three years due to launch failure in the following cases: – the destruction of the satellite intended to bring the assignment into use; – the destruction of the satellite launched to replace an already operating satellite which is intended to be relocated to bring another assignment into use; or – the satellite is launched, but fails to reach its assigned orbital location. For this extension to be granted, the launch failure must have occurred at least five years after the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4 data. In no case shall the period of the extension of the regulatory time- limit exceed the difference in time between the three- year period and the period remaining from the date of the launch failure to the end of the regulatory time- limit 6 . In order to take advantage of this extension, the administration shall have, within one month of the launch failure or one month after 5 July 2003, whichever comes later, notified the Bureau in writing of the date of the launch such failure, and shall also provide the following information to the Bureau before the end of the regulatory time- limit of § 4.1.3. (WRC- 07): – date of launch failure; – due diligence information as required in Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) for the assignment with respect to the satellite that suffered the launch failure, if that information has not already been provided. If, within one year of the request for extension, the administration has not provided to the Bureau updated Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) information for the new satellite under procurement, the related frequency assignments shall lapse. (WRC- 03) ….. 4.2.6bis The regulatory time- limit for bringing into use of an assignment in the Region 2 Plan obtained through application of § 4.2 may be extended once by not more than three years due to launch failure in the following cases: – the destruction of the satellite intended to bring the assignment into use; 6 For a launch failure which occurred before 5 July 2003, the maximum extension of three years shall apply as from 5 July 2003. (WRC- 03) 13 14 – the destruction of the satellite launched to replace an already operating satellite which is intended to be relocated to bring another assignment into use; or – the satellite is launched, but fails to reach its assigned orbital location. For this extension to be granted, the launch failure must have occurred at least five years after the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4 data. In no case shall the period of the extension of the regulatory time- limit exceed the difference in time between the three- year period and the period remaining from the date of the launch failure to the end of the regulatory time- limit 15 . In order to take advantage of this extension, the administration shall have, within one month of the launch failure or one month after 5 July 2003, whichever comes later, notified the Bureau in writing of such the date of the launch failure, and shall also provide the following information to the Bureau before the end of the regulatory time- limit of § 4.2.6. (WRC- 07): – date of launch failure; – due diligence information as required in Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) for the assignment with respect to the satellite that suffered the launch failure, if that information has not already been provided. If, within one year of the request for extension, the administration has not provided to the Bureau updated Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) information for the new satellite under procurement, the related frequency assignments shall lapse. (WRC- 03) Reasons: Consequential to SUP Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03). USA/ /10 MOD APPENDIX 30A (REV. WRC- 03) 4.1.3bis The regulatory time- limit for bringing into use an assignment in the List may be extended once by not more than three years due to launch failure in the following cases: – the destruction of the satellite intended to bring the assignment into use; or – the destruction of the satellite launched to replace an already operating satellite which is intended to be relocated to bring another assignment into use; or – the satellite is launched, but fails to reach its assigned orbital location. For this extension to be granted, the launch failure must have occurred at least five years after the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4 data. In no case shall the period of the extension of the regulatory time- limit exceed the difference in time between the three- year period and the period remaining from the date of the launch failure to the end of the regulatory time- limit 8 . In order to take advantage of this extension, the administration shall have, within one month of the 15 For a launch failure which occurred before 5 July 2003, the maximum extension of three years shall apply as from 5 July 2003. (WRC- 03) 8 For a launch failure which occurred before 5 July 2003, the maximum extension of three years shall apply as from 5 July 2003. (WRC- 03) 14 15 launch failure or one month after 5 July 2003, whichever comes later, notified the Bureau in writing of such the date of the launch failure, and shall also provide the following information to the Bureau before the end of the regulatory time- limit of § 4.1.3. (WRC- 07): – date of launch failure; – due diligence information as required in Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) for the assignment with respect to the satellite that suffered the launch failure, if that information has not already been provided. If, within one year of the request for extension, the administration has not provided to the Bureau updated Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) information for the new satellite under procurement, the related frequency assignments shall lapse. (WRC- 03) ….. 4.2.6bis The regulatory time- limit for bringing into use of an assignment in the Region 2 Plan obtained through application of § 4.2 may be extended once by no more than three years due to launch failure in the following cases: – the destruction of the satellite intended to bring the assignment into use; or – the destruction of the satellite launched to replace an already operating satellite which is intended to be relocated to bring another assignment into use; or – the satellite is launched, but fails to reach its assigned orbital location. For this extension to be granted, the launch failure must have occurred at least five years after the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4 data. In no case shall the period of the extension of the regulatory time- limit exceed the difference in time between the three- year period and the period remaining from the date of the launch failure to the end of the regulatory time- limit 18 . In order to take advantage of this extension, the administration shall have, within one month of the launch failure or one month after 5 July 2003, whichever comes later, notified the Bureau in writing of the date of launch such failure, and shall also provide the following information to the Bureau before the end of the regulatory time- limit of § 4.2.6. (WRC- 07):: – date of launch failure; – due diligence information as required in Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) for the assignment with respect to the satellite that suffered the launch failure, if that information has not already been provided. If, within one year of the request for extension, the administration has not provided to the Bureau updated Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03) information for the new satellite under procurement, the related frequency assignments shall lapse. (WRC- 03) Reasons: Consequential to SUP Resolution 49 (Rev. WRC- 03). 18 For a launch failure which occurred before 5 July 2003, the maximum extension of three years shall apply as from 5 July 2003. (WRC- 03) 15 16 Document WAC/ 058( 22.06.05): DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE Agenda Item 1.14: to review the operational procedures and requirements of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and other related provisions of the Radio Regulations, taking into account Resolutions 331 (Rev. WRC- 03) and 342 (Rev. WRC- 2000) and the continued transition to the GMDSS, the experience since its introduction, and the needs of all classes of ships; Background Information: Resolution 342, titled “New Technologies to provide improved efficiency in the use of the band 156- 174 MHz in the maritime mobile service”, considers the need for new maritime technologies which use the bands described by Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations. Considering k) of this Resolution in particular addresses the new Automatic Identification System (AIS) developed by ITU- R and the need to provide full worldwide interoperability of equipment on ships. AIS is an international standard for ship- to- ship, ship- to- shore and shore- to- ship communication of information, including vessel position, speed, course, destination and other data defined by ITU- R Rec. M. 1371- 1. AIS operates on 161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz, as specified by Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations and by Rec. ITU- R M. 1371- 1. AIS was originally designed to enhance navigation safety, but its potential as a prime contributor to security quickly became apparent. AIS provides an effective means to monitor the total global marine environment that could affect the security, safety, economy, or environment of an Administration. On December 6, 2000, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) amended Chapter V of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention to include an implementation schedule for shipboard AIS carriage requirements. In 2002, in response to the needs of Administrations to improve their security, the IMO accelerated the AIS carriage requirements schedule from a phased approach ending in 2008, to require all vessels over 300 gross tons on international voyages to carry AIS equipment by 31 December 2004. In order to locate and identify vessels for security purposes beyond VHF range of shore, the U. S. plans to install AIS receivers on aircraft and on low earth orbit mobile satellite platforms. Norway is performing similar evaluations using satellite detection of AIS, as demonstrated to the International Maritime Organization’s Communications and Search & Rescue Subcommittee meeting of February 2005. Satellite use is not currently allocated in Article 5. 16 17 Proposal: ARTICLE 5 Frequency allocations Section IV – Table of Frequency Allocations USA/ / 1 MOD Allocation to services Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 156. 8375- 174 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 156. 8375- 174 FIXED MOBILE MOD 5.226 5.229 MOD 5.226 5. 230 5.231 5. 232 Reasons: The specific footnote is modified below. USA/ / 2 MOD 5.226 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the international distress, safety and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone service. The conditions for the use of this frequency are contained in Article 31 and Appendix 13. In the bands 156- 156.7625 MHz, 156.8375- 157.45 MHz, 160.6- 160.975 MHz and 161.475- 162.05 MHz, each administration shall give priority to the maritime mobile service on only such frequencies as are assigned to stations of the maritime mobile service by the administration (see Articles 31 and 52, and Appendix 13 and 18). In the maritime mobile service the frequency 162.025 MHz shall be used exclusively for automatic identification systems (AIS) (see Appendix 18). The band 162.0125- 162.0375 MHz is also allocated on a primary basis to the maritime mobile- satellite service (earth- to- space) for reception by satellites of emissions from AIS transmitting at 162.025 MHz. Any use of frequencies in these bands by stations of other services to which they are allocated should be avoided in areas where such use might cause harmful interference to the maritime mobile and maritime mobile- satellite services. However, the frequency 156.8 MHz and the frequency bands in which priority is given to the maritime mobile service may be used for radiocommunications on inland waterways subject to agreement between interested and affected administrations and taking into account current frequency usage and existing agreements. Reasons: AIS is a navigation safety and security system, with frequencies specified in Appendix 18. Low earth orbit mobile satellites are used to detect AIS transmissions on ships of vessel identification and location, for purposes of security, safety and environmental protection. Fixed or 17 18 mobile operations on these AIS frequencies can prevent reception of AIS signals within the footprint of an AIS- equipped satellite system, or within propagation range of an AIS terrestrial station. The addition of Appendix 18 to the second paragraph is editorial. USA/ / 3 MOD APPENDIX 18 (WRC- 20007) Table of transmitting frequencies in the VHF maritime mobile band Transmitting frequencies (MHz) Port operations and ship movement Channel designator Notes Ship stations Coast stations Inter- ship Single frequency Two frequency Public corres-pondence AIS 1 MOD l) 161.975 161.975 AIS 2 MOD l), ADD o bis) 162.025 162.025 Reasons: The specific note “o bis)”, a derivation of note l), and Mod l), are described below. Notes referring to the Table Specific notes USA/ / 4 MOD MOD l) These channels (AIS 1 and AIS 2) will be are used for an automatic ship identification and surveillance system capable of providing worldwide operation in accordance with ITU- R Recommendations on high seas, unless other frequencies are designated on a regional basis for this purpose. Reasons: Editorial only. ITU- R adopted Rec. M. 1371- 1 defining the system using these frequencies after this note was adopted at WRC97. USA/ / 5 ADD ADD o bis) Additionally, AIS 2 is used by the maritime mobile- satellite service for the reception of AIS transmissions from ships. Reasons: Low earth orbit mobile satellites are used to detect AIS transmissions on ships of ship identification and location, for purposes of security, safety and environmental protection. 18 19 Document WAC/ 057( 22.06.05): DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE Agenda Item 7.2 to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda for the next WRC, and to give its views on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent conference and on possible agenda items for future conferences, taking into account Resolution 802 (WRC- 03), Background Information: In the Preliminary Agenda for WRC- 2010, several agenda items do not address issues appropriate for consideration at a WRC. Notable these agenda items would not require changes to the Radio Regulations and in most cases only address review of studies or the status of studies. Agenda item 2.5 states: “to consider the results of studies related to Resolution 136 (Rev. WRC- 03) dealing with sharing between non- GSO and GSO systems”. Agenda item 2.7 states: “to consider the progress of ITU- R studies concerning the technical and regulatory issues relative to the fixed service in the 81- 86 and 92- 100 GHz frequency bands, taking into account Resolutions 731 (WRC- 2000) and 732 (WRC- 2000)”. Agenda item 2.8 states: “to consider the progress of the ITU- R studies concerning the development and regulatory requirements of terrestrial wireless interactive multimedia applications, in accordance with Recommendation 722 and to take any appropriate action on this subject.” The subject of terrestrial interactive multimedia applications was first addressed during the preparatory cycle of WRC- 03 in Joint Task Group 1- 6- 8- 9. No resolution was possible. This was due to the premature nature of this agenda item and lack of technical convergence between the three primary services involved, fixed, mobile, and broadcasting. In fact, recent international preparatory meetings have confirmed that although transparency between these and other services at the user level are becoming more prevalent, many technical factors still require completely different technical standards and have also confirmed that convergence at the physical layer is unlikely. Instead, user devices are becoming more sophisticated as chip advancements allow for more radios to be placed inside the same device. In general, a conference may include on a future conference agenda an item proposed by a group of administrations or an administration, if all the following conditions are met: 1) it addresses issues of a worldwide or regional character; 2) it is expected that changes in the Radio Regulations, including WRC Resolutions and Recommendations, may be necessary; 3) it is expected that required studies can be completed (e. g. that appropriate ITU- R Recommendations will be approved) prior to that conference; 4) resources associated with the subject are kept within a range which is manageable for Member States and Sector Members, the Radiocommunication Bureau and ITU- R Study Groups, Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM) and the Special Committee. 19 20 Proposal: USA/ / 1 MOD RESOLUTION 803 (WRC- 03) Preliminary Aagenda for the 2010 World Radiocommunication Conference The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 20037), USA/ / 2 SUP 2.5 to consider the results of studies related to Resolution 136 (Rev. WRC- 03) dealing with sharing between non- GSO and GSO systems; 2.7 to consider the progress of ITU- R studies concerning the technical and regulatory issues relative to the fixed service in the 81- 86 and 92- 100 GHz frequency bands, taking into account Resolutions 731 (WRC- 2000) and 732 (WRC- 2000); 2. 8 to consider the progress of the ITU- R studies concerning the development and regulatory requirements of terrestrial wireless interactive multimedia applications, in accordance with Recommendation 722 and to take any appropriate action on this subject; Reasons: These proposed agenda items do not address regulatory or allocation issues and is not considered mature enough for consideration for action by a WRC. -FCC- 20