1. Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL)
CPGPTA(2013)Info 3
Preliminary Views and Proposals Regarding WRC-15 Agenda Items
Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL)

2. Working Group to prepare for WRC-12
Chair: Uruguay, Hector Bude
Vice-Chair 1: United States of America, Carmelo Rivera

3. WRC-15 WG Structure/Coordinators
Working Sub-Group
Issues
Agenda Items
Coordinator
Vice - Coordinator
SGT-1
MOBILE & FIXED
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Mr. Marco Antonio ESCALANTE-GTM
Mr. Jose COSTA – CAN
SGT-2
RADIOLOCATION, AMATEUR, MARITIME & AERONAUTICAL
1.4, 1.5, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18
Mr. Jonathan WILLIAMS – USA
Mr. Javier GARCIA –DOM
SGT-3
SPACE SCIENCE & MSS
1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.9.2, 9.1.1
Mr. Tarcisio BAKAUS - BR
Mr. Glenn FELDHAKE – USA
SGT-4
FSS & SATELLITE REGULATORY
1.6.1, 1.6.2, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9.1, 7, 9.1.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.5, 9.1.8, 9.2*,9. *Satellite issues
Mr. Jerry CONNER – USA
Ms. Chantal BEAUMIER –CAN
Mr. Ramiro ROBLEDO –MEX
SGT-5
GENERAL REGULATORY, FUTURE WORK & OTHER
2, 4, 8, 9.1.4, , 9.1.7, 9.2*, 10 *Non-satellite issues
Mr. Carmelo RIVERA – USA
 Mr. Victor VALENCIA -
COLOMBIA

4. Name of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Agenda item
Name of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Country of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Name of candidate for alternate coordinator of PCC.II
Country of candidate for alternate coordinator of PCC.II
1.1
Diana TOMIMURA B
MEX
COL
1.2
Agostinho LINHARES
1.3
1.4
1.5
Jonathan WILLIAMS
USA
1.6.1
Elisabeth NEASMITH
CAN
1.6.2
José Edio GOMES
1.7
*[USA]
1.8
Angela MAIMO
1.9.1

5. Name of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Agenda item
Name of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Country of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Name of candidate for alternate coordinator of PCC.II
Country of candidate for alternate coordinator of PCC.II
1.9.2
1.10
*[USA]
1.11
Glenn FELDHAKE
USA
Muya WACHIRA
CAN
1.12
Rafael André de LIMA B
1.13
1.14
Tarcisio BAKAUS
1.15
COL
1.16
Bill KAUTZ
1.17
Marcella OST
Luiz Fernando de SOUZA
1.18

6. 6 Agenda item Name of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Country of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Name of candidate for alternate coordinator of PCC.II
Country of candidate for alternate coordinator of PCC.II 2 4 7
Juan MASCIOTRA
Ramiro ROBLEDO
ARG
MEX
Scott KOTLER
Chantal BEAUMIER
USA
CAN 8
9.1.1
Carmelo RIVERA
Muya WACHIRA
9.1.2
COL
9.1.3
9.1.4
9.1.5 6

7. 7 Agenda item Name of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Country of candidate for coordinator of PCC.II
Name of candidate for alternate coordinator of PCC.II
Country of candidate for alternate coordinator of PCC.II
9.1.6
COL
9.1.7
9.1.8
Chantal BEAUMIER
CAN
9.2 (Satellite)
9.2
Marc GIROUARD 10
USA 7

8. Agenda Item 1.1: IMT/terrestrial mobile broadband
Preliminary Views
Canada:  
Supports/participating in studies in JTG and other contributing working parties per JTG Terms of Reference.
MHz
Mexico, United States:
Consider new co-primary mobile service allocation in MHz frequency range that could be identified for IMT to help alleviate mobile broadband spectrum shortfall. New allocation would provide flexibility to implement future transitions to DTV and manage frequency rearrangements resulting from the digital dividend consistent with their national priorities.

9. Agenda Item 1.1: IMT/terrestrial mobile broadband (continued)
Preliminary Views
MHz (continued)
Mexico, United States:
Recognizing international regulations pertain only to cross-border sharing while each administration has a sovereign right to regulate frequency use within its territory, support NOC to existing BS and RS allocations.
MHz, MHz MHz, AND MHz
United States:
Due to vital and global role of RNSS and sharing difficulties, a mobile service allocation/IMT identification is inappropriate  
MHz
Mexico:
MHz may be examined by Region 2 administrations so that it may be identified for IMT

10. Agenda Item 1.2: Use of 694-790 MHz by mobile service (Reg 1)
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Is assessing the studies being conducted in the ITU-R.
United States
JTG studies on agenda items 1.1 and 1.2 are separate and distinct, even if bands of interest to both agenda items prove to be similar. Sharing and compatibility methodologies for agenda item 1.2 will not a priori be agreed for application to studies under agenda item 1.1. No basis for any RR change under agenda item 1.2 that pertain to or impact Region 2.

11. Agenda Item 1.3: Broadband PPDR
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Is assessing and may contribute to studies on technical and operational issues relating to broadband public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) technology, services and applications including use of commercial and other networks , in accordance with Resolution 648 (WRC-12).

12. Agenda Item 1.4: Possible secondary amateur service allocation within 5 250-5 450 kHz
Preliminary Views
Canada:
May make contributions to ITU-R on sharing, compatibility and other studies conducted under this Agenda item.

13. Agenda Item 1.5: UAS - Satellite
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Support use of FSS bands not subject to Apn 30, 30A, 30B for UAS control and non-payload communications in non-segregated airspaces only if ITU-R studies show it’s possible to provide safe and efficient integration into the ATC system.
United States: 
Supports addition of technical and regulatory provisions to enable use of portions of FSS bands for UAS CNPC links in non-segregated airspace, if studies demonstrate that the requirements of aviation authorities are satisfied. Does not support addition of AMS(R)S allocation to the FSS bands used for this purpose.
Agenda Item 1.5: To consider worldwide/regional harmonization of spectrum for electronic news gathering (ENG), taking into account the results of ITU-R studies, in accordance with Resolution 954 (WRC-07)
Issues
To review the needs of ENG systems, to decide if harmonization is possible, and in what potential bands such harmonization is appropriate. This issue may also lead to requests from administrations for consideration of additional spectrum allocations.
Preliminary views
CAN
Canada supports ongoing efforts in the ITU-R to study this issue.
USA
The United States supports reviewing the requirements developed in WP 6A to determine if harmonization is feasible on a regional/global basis for ENG systems. The United States supports studies on technologies for ENG that maximize efficient and flexible use of frequencies at the national level in lieu of global/regional identification of frequency bands. If studies demonstrate that such harmonization is required and feasible, the United States supports focusing on studying the impact of identifying in the Radio Regulations harmonized spectrum for ENG systems on the existing services.

14. Agenda Item 1.6.1: FSS 250 MHz in 10-17 GHz Region 1
Preliminary Views
None

15. Agenda Item 1.6.2: FSS (E-s) 250 MHz in Region 2 and 300 MHz in Region 3 in 13-17 GHz
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Support studies that demonstrate the viability of a new primary allocation to unplanned FSS in the frequency range GHz in Regions 2 and 3.

16. Agenda Item 1.7: FSS (E-s) NGSO MSS Feeder Links 5 091 – 5 150 MHz
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Limit sharing studies to new ARNS systems since the ITU-R already concluded studies for existing systems at WRC-07. Retain the primary FSS allocation for NGSO MSS feeder links in 5091 – 5150 MHz band without time constraints.

17. Agenda Item 1.7: FSS (E-s) NGSO MSS Feeder Links 5 091 – 5 150 MHz
Preliminary Views
United States:
A permanent primary allocation to FSS (E-s) NGSO MSS feeder linkx in MHz is feasible if ITU-R studies show conclusively compatibility between feeder links and ARNS systems. If no ARNS systems are identified as operating in the band, support considering consequential changes to the increase in noise temperature limit from the AM(R)S, while maintaining the overall aggregate interference into the FSS.

18. Agenda Item 1.8: ESVs Preliminary Views Canada:
Supports modification of Resolution 902 (WRC-03) to more accurately reflect the operations of today’s ESVs and to reduce the coordination burden on administrations.
Supports pfd values to replace or supplement coordination distances since these distances depend on the ESVs transmission parameters and are derived from pfd values.
 United States:
Supports the continuation of studies of possible alternative approaches, including the use of a pfd criterion, as a means to allow more flexibility to ESV operation while continuing to protect the other services to which the – MHz and GHz bands are allocated.
Agenda Item 1.8
To consider the progress of ITU-R studies concerning the technical and regulatory issues relative to the fixed service in the bands between 71 GHz and 238 GHz, taking into account Resolutions 731 and 732.
Resolution 731 & 732
In a somewhat unique set of circumstances, WRC-07 did not adopt a Resolution to define this agenda item. Therefore, the definition and scope of the agenda item is unclear. Resolution 731 & 732 were developed at WRC-2000 as a repository to address FUTURE active service technology requirements, and sharing/allocation issues in bands above 71 GHz. Agenda item 1.8 limits the scope of these two resolutions to the fixed service, and to an upper frequency of 238 GHz.
Issues
The intent of this agenda item is to study compatibility between passive and active services and develop sharing criteria for co-primary active services in bands above 71 GHz.
In particular, it is important to study the spectrum requirements for active services for which the technology will be commercially available at a future date.
Based on proposals and documentation available at WRC-07, it is likely that some administrations may seek to develop sharing criteria for the radio regulations in the form of pfd limits on space service downlinks.
Preliminary Points of View
Agenda item 1.8 covers a large number of frequency bands; Canada is of the view that the GHz, GHz and GHz bands be studied, as the highest priority, since several administrations have already made or are in the process of making these bands available.

19. Agenda Item 1.9.1: FSS 7 150 – 7 250 MHz (s-E) and 8 400 – 8 500 MHz (E-s)
Preliminary Views:
United States:
If ITU-R studies demonstrate compatibility with incumbent services, consider supporting allocations to the FSS in the bands MHz and MHz, or portions thereof, limited to FSS systems operated from a fixed, known location not encompassing small VSAT-like FSS earth stations.

20. Agenda Item 1.9.2: MMSS 7 375-7 750 MHz and 8 025-8 400 MHz
Preliminary Views:
Canada, United States:
If ITU-R studies demonstrate compatibility with incumbent services, including the adjacent SRS (space-to-Earth) allocation in the band MHz, which is limited to deep space, Canada and the United States will consider supporting allocations to the MMSS in the bands 7 375-7 750 MHz and 8 025-8 400 MHz, or portions thereof. ITU-R studies should determine appropriate measures (e.g., exclusion zones, radiation limits etc.), that will be needed to ensure protection of existing services in the bands 7375 – 7750 MHz and MHz.

21. Agenda Item 1.10: MSS, including the satellite component for broadband applications, including IMT 22 GHz to 26 GHz
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Believes that existing MSS allocations at Ka-band are sufficient to accommodate the needs of MSS. Is of the view that sharing with existing allocated services would be difficult.
United States:
Supports studies to determine if additional MSS allocations in GHz are possible. Before WRC-15 considers any potential allocation to MSS, study results must show that MSS is compatible with the incumbent services and does not place undue constraints on those services. Given the propagation characteristics in this range, proponents of new MSS allocations must provide MSS characteristics demonstrating the intended services can operate in GHz with sufficient reliability, and without adversely impacting the planned and current operations of services in the allocations in this frequency range.

22. Agenda Item 1.11: EESS (E-s) 7-8 GHz
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Supports primary EESS (E-s) allocation to accommodate the TT&C spectrum requirement provided that ITU-R studies show that sharing with existing services is feasible. The studies should focus on the bands around 7.2 GHz, where the sharing scenario is expected to be favourable. Other frequencies in the range 7-8 GHz should be considered only if sharing in the 7.2 GHz band is not feasible.
 United States:
 Supports primary EESS (E-s) allocation within portions of 7-8 GHz with priority to 7 190-7 235 MHz, if the studies in accordance with Resolution 650 (WRC-12) prove compatibility with existing services. Supports allocation within other portions of 7-8 GHz only if EESS (E-s) in 7 190-7 235 MHz proves insufficient, noting that sharing may be difficult between EESS and existing globally allocated to FSS in the 7-8 GHz range.

23. Agenda Item 1.12: EESS (active) up to 600 MHz extension within 8 700-9 300 MHz and/or 9 900-10 500 MHz
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Support studies that would lead to the potential extension of the current EESS (active) allocation in MHz by up to 600 MHz. Compatibility with existing services will have to be ensured, in accordance with the appropriate protection criteria and taking into account any available mitigation techniques that would reduce the level of unwanted emissions into adjacent band.
United States:
If studies demonstrate that existing in-band services and the services in GHz are protected, supports extending the EESS allocation by up to 600 MHz. Studies should initially consider only the MHz – 10.5 GHz range. Only if studies prove that existing services cannot be protected and/or sufficient spectrum cannot be made available in the MHz – 10.5 GHz range, does the United States support consideration of the MHz range.

24. Agenda Item 1.13: 5 km distance limitation for proximity operations by space vehicles in the SRS (s-s)
Preliminary Views
Canada and United States:
Support the removal of both the 5 km distance limitation and restriction to EVA operation if the studies performed in accordance with Resolution 652 (WRC-12), demonstrate that space vehicle links operating around a manned vehicle beyond 5 km can meet the pfd limits in No Removal of these two restrictions will allow for greater flexibility in using the band MHz for space research activities while maintaining protection of the terrestrial services.

25. Agenda Item 1.14: Continuous reference time-scale - whether by the modification of UTC or some other method
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Supports ITU-R studies with the aim of finding a compromise solution to satisfy the need by some administrations to have a continuous reference time-scale while preserving UTC with its current definition. Look at all options including better implementation and enhanced distribution. Clarification of the nomenclature associated with the definition of time in the ITU is required.
United States:
Supports the adoption of UTC without leap seconds as the solution for achieving a continuous reference time-scale for dissemination by radiocommunication systems if the studies, in accordance with Resolution 653 (WRC-12), support this as a viable solution.

26. Agenda Item 1.15: On-board communication stations in the maritime mobile service
Preliminary Views
Canada:
 Studies to determine spectrum requirements and possible technology improvement must be carried out to ascertain any additional spectrum requirements.

27. Agenda Item 1.16: New AIS technology applications and possible new applications to improve maritime radiocommunication
Preliminary Views
Canada:
With additional applications being developed in the maritime mobile service, and taking into account other existing services, supports studies to determine the need for additional spectrum and if required, what frequency band would be appropriate for additional applications using AIS technology.

28. Agenda Item 1.17: Wireless avionics intra-communications
Preliminary Views
Canada and United States:
Support regulatory actions, including appropriate allocations to the AM(R)S limited to WAIC systems within existing worldwide AMS, AM®S and/or ARNS allocations below 15.7 GHz, providing ITU-R studies show compatibility with existing services in accordance with Resolution 423 (WRC-12). Those studies should consider frequency bands above 15.7 GHz if spectrum requirements cannot be met in existing worldwide AMS, AM(R)S and/or ARNS allocations below 15.7 GHz.

29. Agenda Item 1.18: Radiolocation service for automotive applications in 77.5-78.0 GHz
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Support a primary allocation to the radiolocation service in the frequency band GHz for automotive short-range high-resolution radars if ITU-R studies show sharing is feasible with existing incumbent services in the band and in the adjacent bands GHz and GHz and fixed service incumbents operating in the bands GHz and GHz are not impacted upon a positive outcome of the agenda item.
United States:
Supports ITU-R sharing, compatibility and regulatory studies between vehicular radars and all services that operate in the GHz region of the spectrum. Based on the outcome of those studies, the United States will consider supporting a primary allocation to the radiolocation service in the GHz band for automotive radars.

30. Agenda Item 2: ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference (Resolutions 27 and 28)
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Will monitor the development of new and revised ITU-R Recommendations and determine whether these should be incorporated by reference in the Radio Regulations, as per Resolution 28.
Will also review references to ITU-R Recommendations with a view to clarifying the status of their reference or remove any ambiguity in their linking language, in accordance with Resolution 27.
Agenda Item 2: Revise ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference in the Radio Regulations.
Issues
Monitor the development of new and revised ITU-R Recommendations and determine whether these should be incorporated by reference in the Radio Regulations.
Preliminary Views:
Some administrations believe that:
Resolutions 27 and 28 provide clear guidance on the principles and application for incorporating by reference ITU-R Recommendations in the Radio Regulations. Consequently, no revisions to these Resolutions are necessary at this time.
WRC-07 should follow the incorporation by reference process in Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) and Resolution 28 (Rev.WRC-03).
Administrations should, in accordance with Resolution 28, review those revised ITU-R Recommendations listed by the Director to the CPM and communicated by the RA to the WRC to determine whether the updated version should be incorporated by reference in the R.R. in place of the previous version.

31. Agenda Item 4: Review of Resolutions and Recommendations (Resolution 95)
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Will be reviewing the Resolutions and Recommendations of previous conferences, together with the Report from the Director of the BR, in preparation of its proposals to the next CPM and WRC, as appropriate.
Believes that proposals that seek to substantively alter specific resolutions or recommendations, which are not related to another conference agenda item, should not be considered under agenda item 4.

32. Agenda Item 7: Changes in response to Resolution 86 – Satellite network regulatory procedures
Preliminary View
Argentina:
The advance publication, coordination, notification and recording procedures of satellite radio frequencies assignments of the RR should take into account that radio spectrum is a scarce and strategic natural resource requiring equitable distribution among all administrations thereby ensuring the participation of all, especially developing countries, in the exploitation of same for the technological and economic advancement of all.
The RR should reflect clear, reasonable and accurate timelines for actions required of administrations especially in areas affecting rights of response to the BR requests for the bringing into use of frequency assignments, among other matters.
The timelines in the RR should be clear and reasonable, reflecting the physical and scientific realities feasible for the construction of satellites that are required to bring into use radio frequency assignments.

33. Agenda Item 7: Changes in response to Resolution 86 – Satellite network regulatory procedures
Preliminary Views
Argentina (continued):
Clear and reasonable timelines in the RR should also, and additionally, reflect and take into account events of force majeure and catastrophic failure that may affect an administration’s otherwise legitimate access to and bringing into use of a radio frequency assignment.
When a recorded assignment is being brought into use, either initially or after a period of suspension, it is recognized that efforts differ globally to accomplish this objective and that effort can be additional on the part of developing countries. Mechanisms should be explored to mark this difference in capabilities in a significant way in the advance publication, coordination, recording, and notification procedures of the RR.

34. Agenda Item 7: Changes in response to Resolution 86 – Satellite network regulatory procedures
Preliminary Views
Argentina (continued):
Essential to consider the basic principles of Article 44 of ITU Const., the RR Preamble No. 0.3, and the provisions of Resolution 80 (Rev. WRC-07) to achieve rational/efficient/economic frequency use for radiocom services and the associated orbits, including the GSO so that countries/groups of countries may have equitable access to said frequencies, taking into account the special needs of the developing countries and the geographical situation of particular countries. RR currently establish more streamlined procedures for deployment of sat. networks for purely national system coverage, but similar treatment for networks by groups of countries or joint or neighboring adm including international coverage should be studied.
Canada:
 Supports the continued modification, including simplification, of the RR procedures that would facilitate their understanding and minimize the need for associated Rules of Procedure.

35. Agenda Item 7: Changes in response to Resolution 86 – Satellite network regulatory procedures
Preliminary Views
Argentina (continued):
In matter relating to coordination of frequency assignments, while it is desirable to determine all coordination requirements for a satellite network as early as possible in the coordination process, it is also important to consider whether the current process can be, or needs to be improved to ensure sufficient data is provided to perform an informed interference analysis or respond to the coordination request.
Canada:
Supports the continued modification, including simplification, of the Radio Regulations procedures that would facilitate their understanding and minimize the need for associated Rules of Procedure.

36. Agenda Item 8: Deletion of country footnotes, deletion of country names from footnotes (Resolution 26)
Preliminary Views
Canada
Will be reviewing its country footnotes and the inclusion of its country name in existing footnotes to the ITU Table of Frequency Allocations with a view to determining their relevance.

37. Agenda Item 9.1.1: Protection of the systems operating in the MSS in 406-406.1 MHz
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Is of the view that protection from out-of-band emissions for the Cospas-Sarsat systems is required in order to maintain an acceptable rate of detection, which is vital to search and rescue missions.

38. Agenda Item 9.1.2: Reduction of the coordination arc and technical criteria used in application of No. 9.41
Preliminary Views
Canada:
To reduce the number of unnecessary coordination requirements the BR identifies when applying the current technical conditions specified in Table 5-1 of Appendix 5, the coordination arcs for GSO satellite networks in the 6/4 GHz and 14/10/11/12 GHz bands (Items 1 and 2 of the frequency column in Table 5-1 of Apn 5) should be reduced to 6º and 5º respectively.
United States:
Supports continued studies on the necessity for reducing the coordination arc in the GHz/ GHz FSS allocations. However, since in the 30/20 GHz bands there is a lower density of deployment and fewer coordination requests than in other FSS bands, it may not be necessary to reduce the coordination arc in the 30/20 GHz bands as was done at WRC-12 for the 6/4 and 14/10/11/12 GHz band FSS allocations.

39. Agenda Item 9.1.4: Updating and rearrangement of the Radio Regulations
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Will be participating and contributing, where appropriate, in ITU-R studies and within CITEL and will be reviewing the Director’s Report to WRC-15 on this issue in preparation for its proposals to the conference.

40. Agenda Item 9.1.6: Studies towards review of the definitions of fixed service, fixed station, and mobile station
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Will be participating and contributing, as appropriate, in ITU-R studies and within CITEL and will be reviewing the Director’s Report to WRC-15 on this issue in preparation for its proposals to the conference.
Is of the view that this issue needs to be resolved at WRC-15.

41. Agenda Item 9.1.7: Spectrum management guidelines for emergency and disaster relief radiocommunication
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Recognizes the importance of radiocommunications for use in emergency and disaster relief and will be participating and contributing, as appropriate, in ITU-R studies and within CITEL.
Will also be reviewing the Director’s Report to WRC-15 on this issue in its preparations for the conference.

42. Agenda Item 9.1.8: Regulatory aspects for nano- and picosatellites
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Supports studies to identify the difficulties with the current regulatory framework for nano- and picosatellites.

43. Agenda Item 9.2 – Difficulties and inconsistencies encountered in the application of the Radio Regulations
Preliminary Views
Canada:
Will be participating and contributing, where appropriate, in ITU-R studies and within CITEL and will be reviewing the Director’s Report to WRC-15 in preparation for its proposals to the conference.
Is of the view that the inconsistencies in the application of “Additional allocation” and “Different category of service” in Article 5 should be studied in ITU-R and addressed at WRC-15.

44. Agenda Item 10 – Agenda Items for Future Conferences
Preliminary Proposals
None

45. Complete documents may be found at:

46. (venue to be confirmed)
XXI Meeting of PCC.II
8-12 April 2013
Cali, Colombia
XXII Meeting of PCC.II
9-13 September 2013 (TBC)
(venue to be confirmed)

47. Thank you very much for your attention
PCC.II/CITEL Representative