Radiocommunications, broadcasting, transport: radio spectrum, regulatory framework

PURPOSE : to present a proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community. CONTENT : this proposal seeks to complement the spectrum management activities of the International Telecommunications Union/World Radiocommunications Conference (ITU/WRC) and the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications administrations (CEPT) and of the Member States. The purpose of this proposal for a Decision is to create a policy framework to advise the Commission on market, technological and international developments impacting on the use of radio spectrum in the areas of communications, broadcasting, transport and R&D Community policies. The main objectives of the proposal are to: - to create a senior Official Spectrum Policy Group which should advise the Commission on the need to harmonise the use of radio spectrum in relevant Community policy areas; - to provide for a legal Community framework to ensure effective implementation of radio spectrum with the assistance of a Radio Spectrum Committee; - to ensure coordinated and timely provision of information on radio spectrum use and availability in the Community; - and to safeguard Community interest in international trade and radiocommunications negotiations.�