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R.1-1 Final acts of world radiocommunication conferences, updated Radio Regulations
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| R.1-2 Final acts of regional radiocommunication conferences, regional agreements |
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R.1-3 Rules of Procedure adopted by Radio Regulations Board (RRB)
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R.1-4 Results of the processing of space notices and other related activities
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| R.1-5 Results of the processing of terrestrial notices and other related activities |
| R.1-6 RRB decisions other than the adoption of Rules of Procedure |
| R.1-7 Improvement of ITU-R software |
R.1-1 Final acts of world radiocommunication conferences, updated Radio Regulations
Following the World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15), the updated version of the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2016) was published in December 2016 and made freely available to the public.
The Conference took a number of decisions, which are reflected in the updated Radio Regulations or recorded in the minutes of its plenary sessions. In particular, the Conference approved various resolutions relating to the preparation of WRC-19 and WRC-23. The preparatory studies requested by these resolutions are being conducted within ITU-R, with the support of the regional groups and other international organizations, and address the following topics:
- Earth stations on board unmanned aircraft [3]
- Earth stations in motion, Non-geostationary systems in the fixed-satellite service, High-altitude platform stations (HAPS) [4]
- International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) [5]
- Wireless Access Systems including radio local area networks (R-LAN) [6]
- Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) [7]
- Meteorological-satellite and Earth exploration-satellite services (space-to-Earth) [8]
- Machine-type communication infrastructures [9]
R.1-2 Final acts of regional radiocommunication conferences, regional agreements
No regional radiocommunication conferences were organized during the considered period.
R.1-3 Rules of Procedure adopted by Radio Regulations Board (RRB)
The RRB met three times in 2016 and adopted 32 new or revised Rules of Procedure (RoPs) relating to decisions by WRC-15 or practice by the Bureau on the application of the Radio Regulations and Regional Agreements. Furthermore, a list of proposed new or revised RoPs is being maintained for the period 2016 – 2019 (see
Document RRB16-2/3(Rev.4))
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R.1-4 Results of the processing of space notices and other related activities
The processing of space notices covered the following elements:
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- 1,336 Advance Publication Information
- 401 requests for coordination for non-planned services, for which the treatment time increased beyond the four-month regulatory time limit, up to a maximum of 8 months, due to the unusually large number of submissions received at the end of WRC-15 and six month later as a result of the new allocations to FSS decided by WRC-15 and of the necessary modifications in processing software to reflect these decisions.
- 166 recordings of satellite networks in the MIFR
- 505 recordings of earth stations in the MIFR
- 41 requests for inclusion and 34 recordings in Appendices 30/30A Regions 1 and 3 Lists, 30 notifications pursuant to Article 5 of Appendices 30/30A.
- 42 requests for inclusion and 7 recordings in the Appendices 30B List, 7 notifications pursuant to Article 8 of Appendix 30B.
- 106 Due Diligence Information
- Cost recovery (CHF 15.6 million)
- 283 suppressions of satellite network filings, for not meeting the regulatory deadlines or the due diligence obligations, with the consent of the RRB, where appropriate.
- 77 cases of assistance provided to administrations for space stations and 368 for earth stations.
- 26 reports of harmful interference.
R.1-5 Results of the processing of terrestrial notices and other related activities
The processing of terrestrial notices covered the following elements:
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- 215 258 terrestrial notices for recording in the Master International Frequency Register and frequency Plans;
- 2 994 notifications containing 596 543 coast and ship stations for recording in the ITU maritime database;
- 12 341 high frequency broadcasting requirements.
- Maintenance of the reference databases on emergency communications, oceanographic radars, means of station identification, geographical and administrative data.
- 154 monitoring observations in the context of the monitoring program in the frequency band 406-406.1 MHz;
- 48 832 monitoring observations in the context of the monitoring program in the frequency bands between 2 850 kHz and 28 000 kHz.
- 4 434 reports of harmful interference.
R.1-6 RRB decisions other than the adoption of Rules of Procedure
The RRB examined a number of requests relating to various terrestrial and satellite networks, and cases of harmful interference. This activity covered the following elements:
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- Suppression from the Master Register of frequency assignments of one satellite network pursuant to No. 13.6 of the RR, and maintenance of the frequency assignments of two other satellite networks.
- Extension of the regulatory deadline for bringing into use (BIU) of the frequency assignments of seven satellite networks, two of which were cases of co-passenger delay and four cases of force majeure. Rejection of one request to extend the deadline for one other satellite network. Rejection of a request to extend the regulatory deadline for electric propulsion satellites.
- Rejection of a request to reinstate a satellite network in the absence of replies to coordination requests.
- Reinstating of a satellite network following reference to CS Article 48 by the notifying administration.
- Re-instating of two satellite networks with unchanged date of receipt. Rejection of a request to change the date of receipt of a satellite filing.
- Rejection of a request to transfer the function of Notifying Administration for four satellite networks to another administration.
- Regular review by the RRB of the situation of harmful interference. With respect to the interference caused by Italian TV stations in the UHF band, a 3-year legal, financial and regulatory effort by the Italian administration resulted in the successful switch-off of Italian TV transmissions on 61 frequencies that had been causing harmful interference to the services of other countries.
R.1-7 Improvement of ITU-R software
The BR develops, updates and maintains a significant number of software applications and databases to assist in the implementation of the Radio Regulations and Rules of Procedure, and in particular to enable timely processing, examination and publication of the relevant terrestrial frequency notifications and satellite network filings. In order to take into account the evolution of the Radio Regulations and associated Rules of Procedure, the evolution of technology and security factors, these software applications and databases need continuing development and maintenance. In 2016, the ITU-R software and data bases benefited from the following elements:
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- Migration of the Global Administration Data System (GLAD) database from Ingres to SQL server, development of a new interface for updating GLAD information and creation of a new layout for the publication of GLAD information on the web.
- Development of a web application providing online access to the MIFR for all terrestrial services.
- Delivery of new and/or improved versions of space services processing software for external use (BR IFIC (Space)).
- Delivery of a new space services database scheme design, in response to WRC-15 and RRB decisions. The software and the new database were presented to the membership at WRS-16 and through circular letters CR/389, CR/393, CR/394, CR/403, and CR/411.
- Integration of two third-party software packages into the space services technical examinations software suite (GIBC), to allow for equivalent power-flux density (EPFD) validation calculations. This was presented to membership at WRS-16 and through circular letters CR/405 and CR/414.
- Maintenance of the SpaceWISC system for online submission and publication of advance publication information for space services networks subject to coordination. In parallel, a new system has been developed to implement the extension of the scope of Resolution 908 (WRC-12) from API to coordination and notification, as decided by WRC-15. The first deliverable is the as-received publication web site mentioned in circular letters CR/401 and CR/415.
- Steps toward the implementation of a database and corresponding web application for submission and publication of harmful interference reports for space services (SIRRS). The look and feel of the system was presented to membership at WRS-16 and the system will be available for external testing by the end of first quarter 2017.
- Delivery of new and updated versions of the reference databases (including new data and schemes) needed for the technical and regulatory examinations by the BR of terrestrial frequency assignments in the bands shared between terrestrial and space services, taking into account WRC-15 and RRB decisions.
- At the request of WP4A (Doc. 4A/669 Annex 14), implementation of changes in the way affected networks are indicated in the space systems technical examination software and database and made available a new website with information on affected networks (Notex). This new functionality was described in CR/397.
- Delivery of new and updated versions of all terrestrial services processing software, both for internal (TerRaSys) and external (BR IFIC (Terrestrial)) use, including improved database schemas and updated validation and examination software modules for the submission of terrestrial frequency notifications, as a consequence of WRC-15 and RRB decisions. The software enhancements and new requirements were presented to membership at WRS-16 and through the relevant circular letters.
- Development of an updated version of the Radio Regulations Navigation Tool, in order to incorporate the new version of the Radio Regulations and other relevant texts. The software was presented to membership at WRS-16.
- Delivery of a new software tool for the electronic display and analysis of RR5 Table of Frequency Allocations and associated footnotes. The software was presented to membership at WRS-16 and entered a joint beta test phase with the membership.
- Continuation of the work for improving the security of software applications and databases, as per the recommendations of the Radiocommunications Advisory Group (RAG) on the BR information System, including disaster recovery and business continuity procedures, isolation and protection from outside exposure.
[3] WRC-15 Res. 155; WSIS AL C2; SDG Targets 2.3, 2.4, 2.a, 14.a
[4] WRC-15 Res. 158, 159, 160; WSIS AL C2; SDG Target 9.c
[5] WRC-15 Res. 238; WSIS AL C2, C3, C7; SDG Targets 1.4, 3.8, 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 5.b, 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, 9.3, 9.c, 10.2, 11.2, 13.1, 13.3, 16.7, 16.10
[6] WRC-15 Res. 239; WSIS AL C2, C3, C7; SDG Targets 3.8, 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 5.b, 8.1, 8.2, 9.c, 10.2, 16.7, 16.10
[7] WRC-15 Res. 237; WSIS AL C2, C3, C7; SDG Targets 3.6, 9.5, 9.c, 11.2
[8] WRC-15 Res. 766; WSIS AL C2, C3, C7; SDG Targets 1.5, 2.4, 3.9, 11.5, 11.b, 13.1, 13.3, 13.b, 14.1, 14.2
[9] WRC-15 Res. 958; WSIS AL C2, C3, C6, C7; SDG Targets 2.3, 2.4, 2.a, 3.6, 11.2, 11.5, 11.b, 13.1
[10] CS No. 95, WRC-15 decisions recorded in the minutes of the plenary sessions; WSIS AL C2; SDG Target 9.c
[11] Art. 12 of the CV; Council Dec. 482; Articles 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22, Appendices 4, 5, 7, 8, 30, 30A, 30B of the RR; Res. 4 (Rev.WRC-03), 49 (Rev.WRC-15), 55 (Rev.WRC-15), 85 (WRC-03), 148 (Rev.WRC-15), 539 (Rev.WRC-15), 552 (Rev.WRC-15), 553 (Rev.WRC-15); WSIS AL C2; SDG Target 9.c
[12] Art. 12 of the CV; Art. 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 43, 50, 51, 52, 56, 58, Appendices 4, 5, 17, 25, 26, 27 of the RR; Res. 1 (Rev.WRC-97), 12 (Rev.WRC-15), 13 (Rev.WRC-97), 122 (Rev. WRC-07), 205 (Rev.WRC-15), 207(Rev.WRC-15), 331 (Rev.WRC-12), 339 (Rev.WRC-07), 356 (Rev.WRC-07), 417 (Rev. WRC-15), 424 (WRC-15), 535 (Rev.WRC-15), 612(Rev.WRC-12), 647(Rev.WRC-15), 749 (Rev.WRC-15), 760 (WRC-15), 906 (Rev.WRC-15); Regional Agreements ST61, GE75, RJ81, GE84, GE85-M, GE85-N and GE06; WSIS ALC2; SDG Target 9.c
[13] CS No. 96 and 96; Art. 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, Appendices 4, 5, 7, 8, 30, 30A, 30B of the RR; Res. 4 (Rev.WRC-03), 49 (Rev.WRC-15), 80 (Rev.WRC-07); Regional Agreements GE84 and GE06; WSIS AL C2; SDG Targets 3.d, 4.7, 5.b, 9.c, 10.2, 11.4, 13.1, 16.7, 16.10
[14] PP Res. 186, Art. 12 of the CV, Art. 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, Appendices 4, 5, 7, 8, 30, 30A, 30B of the RR, Res. 85 (WRC-03), 163 (WRC-15), 164 (WRC-15), 908 (Rev. WRC-15); RRB RoP; RAG Advice to the Director; WP4A (Doc. 4A/669 Annex 14); WSIS AL C2; SDG Targets 1.4, 9.c, 17.7, 17.8, 17.9, 17.16
