doc.: IEEE /0059r0 & /0xxxr0 Submission May 2007 Rich Kennedy, OakTree WirelessSlide 1 RR-TAG Liaison Report July 2007 IEEE Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release: The contributor grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE Patent Policy and Procedures: The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802 Patent Policy and Procedures, including the statement "IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard." Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chair as early as possible, in written or electronic form, if patented technology (or technology under patent application) might be incorporated into a draft standard being developed within the IEEE Working Group. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at. ieee802.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdf Date: Authors:

doc.: IEEE /0059r0 & /0xxxr0 Submission May 2007 Rich Kennedy, OakTree WirelessSlide 2 Radio Regulatory Technical Advisory Group Liaison - IEEE 802 Wireless WGs - National and International Regulatory Agencies Supports Wireless WGs Spectrum Requirements Tracks regulatory actions and provides advice to regulators to foster effective use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum

doc.: IEEE /0059r0 & /0xxxr0 Submission May 2007 Rich Kennedy, OakTree WirelessSlide 3 RR-TAG Update So Far This Week Review of Japan MIC proposal for a Radio Utilization Fee Discussion of SDR manufacturer liability, i.e. regulatory restrictions Update on Europe and UK Short Range Devices and License Exempt Activities Review of response to Ofcom Licence-Exemption Framework Review Meeting held Tuesday evening on IMT Advanced Requirements To Be Done Complete response to Ofcom LEFR Complete response to FCC 900 MHz M&O and FNPRM (ET ) –Spectrum etiquette Complete response to FCC 60 GHz NPRM (ET ) –Higher power for point-to-point applications

doc.: IEEE /0059r0 & /0xxxr0 Submission Japan MIC proposal for a Radio Utilization Fee Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Study Group proposed assessing a Radio Utilization Fee for use of unlicensed bands –Would affect all wireless devices in unlicensed bands –Fee based on expected years of use –To be paid by manufacturers –Comment period opened July 5 th ; closes July 19 th Not a technical issue, but IEEE /15/21/22 should be aware –Several WLAN companies known to be sending comments –Wi-Fi Alliance asking for an extension of time to respond

doc.: IEEE /0059r0 & /0xxxr0 SubmissionRich Kennedy, OakTree WirelessSlide 5 Questions?

doc.: IEEE /0059r0 & /0xxxr0 Submission References MIC-unlicensed-band-proposal-july SDR-regulatory-clarification-july _RR-TAG_update on Europe an UK LE activities