Communications Commission of Kiribati
P.O Box 529
Betio, Tarawa
Republic of Kiribati
Telephone: (686)-25488/ 25431 Website: www.cck.ki
Email: [email protected]
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO CONDUCT A CONSULTATION ON DEVELOPING RULES FOR
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS LICENSING AND RELATED FEES
In accordance with Section 34 of the Communications Act of 2012, the Communications
Commission of Kiribati (CCK) shall, before making radiocommunications rules, conduct a
public consultation and publish a draft of such rules. Accordingly, the CCK gives notice that
it has initiated a consultation process during which interested parties may submit their
comments and views regarding its existing radiocommunications licensing practices and
related fees and make any proposals for changes.
The Communications Act of 2012 gives the Commission the authority to develop
radiocommunications rules specifying the:
1. types of apparatus licences and spectrum licences that may be issued in relation to
spectrum blocks or particular frequencies;
2. technical requirements that apply to the use of parts of the radio spectrum, particular
devices or particular spectrum licensees or apparatus licensees;
3. circumstances in which a radio frequency transmitting device is exempt from
licensing;
4. parts of the radio spectrum for which an apparatus licence or spectrum licence may
only be issued following a request for applications published by the Commission;
5. process for submitting an application for an apparatus licence or spectrum licence
including the intended timeframe for the Commission to process an application;
6. licence fees payable to the Commission (CCK’s current fees for radiocommunications
licences are attached to this Notice);
7. eligibility criteria for an apparatus licence or spectrum licence;
8. fair and transparent method or methods of selecting applicants in circumstances where
applications for apparatus licences or spectrum licences exceed the available
spectrum, which may include a competitive tender; and
9. general licence conditions for spectrum licences, apparatus licences and permits.
Stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments and recommendations for any of the nine
(9) areas of specification listed above. Responses to this Notice should include any
information or rationale to support expressed positions, recommendations and arguments.
Responses should be in writing and include the name of the person or
company/institution/association and their contact details, including email address if
CCK COMMISSIONERS: Mr Tangitang Kaureata (CHAIRMAN), Mr Teekabu Tikai (VICE CHAIRMAN),
Mr. Teakai Tune (Commissioner), Mr. Tebau Robuti (Commissioner), Mr. Tiare Erekana (Secretary)
applicable. In the interest of transparency, CCK will publish all written responses to this
consultation on its website, subject to the confidentiality of any information that the
respondent has marked as confidential.
Once the CCK has considered any responses received, it will publish a draft version of the
radiocommunications rules, which shall be published on its website for the further review and
consideration of stakeholders. The deadline for the receipt of responses to this Notice is 30
June 2014 at 4:15 p.m. local time. Responses can be submitted to the CCK by:
1. Email: [email protected]
2. Post: P.O. Box 529, Betio, Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati
3. In person at the offices of CCK located in back of the Ministry of Communications,
Transport, and Tourism Development in Betio.
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