Status of preparation for WRC-15 after APG15-4

Status of preparation for WRC-15 after APG15-4
February 2015

Overview APG results from APG15-4 in Bangkok, 9-14 February 2015
325 participants from 24 Administrations, regional and international groups CITEL, CEPT, ITU, ICAO, IARU and observers APG15-4 decided to maintain its current structure (Chairman + 2 Vice-Chairmen) to limit the number of terms for C+VC to two terms On the development of working methods towards a coordination process for interregional coordination meetings (e.g. WRC, RA, PP)

APG Structure WG 1 – Dr. Kyung-Mee Kim (KOR) 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
WG 2 – Ms. Zhu Keer (CHN) deputied by Mr. HaifengTan 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14 WG 3 – Mr Neil Meany (AUS) 1.5, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 WG 4 – Mr. Gao Xiaoyang (CHN) 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9.1, 1.9.2, 1.10 WG 5 – Mr. Muneo Abe (JPN) 7, 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.5, 9.1.8, 9.3 WG 6 –Mr. Taghi Shafiee (IRN) 2, 4, 8, 9.1.4, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 10

Agenda Item 1.1 (amended by CPG)
Issue: to consider additional spectrum allocations to the mobile service on a primary basis and identification of additional frequency bands for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) and related regulatory provisions, to facilitate the development of terrestrial mobile broadband applications, in accordance with Resolution 233 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports: the results of the ITU-R studies which indicate that by the year 2020, the total spectrum requirement for pre-IMT, IMT-2000 and its enhancements and for IMT- Advanced is between 1960MHz (for higher user density settings) and 1340MHz (for lower user density settings). However CEPT recognises that the national spectrum requirements may vary; harmonised allocations to the mobile service and identification for IMT to facilitate the global roaming and reduction of equipment-cost through economies of scale; that when considering identification of additional frequency bands for IMT, CEPT takes into account current use of these bands and the results of ECC and/or ITU-R sharing/compatibility studies with respect to existing services in those bands and adjacent bands. CEPT Coordinator: Mr Pasi Toivonen (Finland)

Based on the available studies CEPT is currently of the view that: The following bands are supported as candidate bands for IMT: MHz; MHz; 1492–1518 MHz; MHz and MHz The following bands are not supported for mobile broadband/RLAN: MHz, MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz; MHz and MHz CEPT Coordinator: Mr Pasi Toivonen (Finland)

In addition CEPT supports the following regulatory provisions for candidate bands: Mandatory limits for unwanted emissions in the MHz band for both user equipment and base stations operating in adjacent bands. Given that the MHz is already allocated to mobile service no regulatory constrains shall be adopted by WRC-15 for Region 1 regarding the aeronautical mobile service and land mobile service. A pfd limit in Article 21 applicable to the broadcasting satellite service in the band MHz, with possibility for countries wishing to do so to continue to apply coordination under No (e.g. for protection of specific applications such as aeronautical telemetry). In the band MHz: the use of the band by the mobile service is subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21; Articles 9.17 and 9.18 apply; pfd limit at the border of the territory of any other administration; stations of the mobile service shall not claim more protection from space stations than that provided in Table 21 4 of the Radio Regulations CEPT Coordinator: Mr Pasi Toivonen (Finland)

Agenda item 1.1 APG WG 1 APG preliminary views (Out-7):
APT Members, in principle, support potential additional spectrum allocations to the mobile service on a primary basis and identification of additional frequency bands for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in accordance with Resolution 233 (WRC-12). APT Members are of the view that the ITU-R studies should also take into account; efficient use of spectrum and Resolution 233 (WRC-12); the desirability for harmonization of spectrum bands to facilitate global roaming and to achieve economies of scale for IMT equipment development; the need for protection of services to which the frequency bands are currently allocated; protection of radionavigation service in accordance with No of the Radio Regulations; the needs of developing countries; spectrum requirements to address evolving needs, evolving technologies (standards) and user demand for IMT and other terrestrial mobile broadband applications as well as other services; sharing and compatibility issues with other services already having allocations in the potential candidate bands and in adjacent bands considering the current and planned use of these bands by the existing services, as well as the applicable studies already performed in ITU‑R for the purpose of identification of the spectrum for IMT with respect to corresponding frequency bands being proposed for study. APG Contact: Mr Hiroyuki Atarashi (Japan) –

APT Members are also of the view that harmonization on a worldwide basis (or Regional basis) on potential candidate frequency bands is important to satisfy WRC-15 agenda item 1.1. Some APT Members support identification for IMT under WRC-15 agenda item 1.1 in the following frequency bands which are allocated to the mobile service on a primary basis (See also Table of Frequency Allocations and relevant Footnotes in the Radio Regulations and the excel sheet as updated at APG15-4 meeting): MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz. Some APT Members support identification for IMT under WRC-15 agenda item 1.1 in the following frequency bands including allocation to the mobile service on a primary basis (See also Table of Frequency Allocations and relevant Footnotes in the Radio Regulations and the excel sheet as updated at APG15-4 meeting): MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz. APG Contact: Mr Hiroyuki Atarashi (Japan) –

Some APT Members oppose identification for IMT/other terrestrial mobile broadband applications under WRC-15 agenda item 1.1 in the following frequency bands (See also Table of Frequency Allocations and relevant Footnotes in the Radio Regulations and the excel sheet as updated at APG15-4 meeting): /698 MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz. Some APT Members oppose identification for IMT/other terrestrial mobile broadband applications under WRC-15 agenda item 1.1 in the following frequency bands including allocation to the mobile service on a primary basis (See also Table of Frequency Allocations and relevant Footnotes in the Radio Regulations and the excel sheet as updated at APG15-4 meeting): MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz, MHz. APG Contact: Mr Hiroyuki Atarashi (Japan) –

Some APT members are of the view that the conditions of the use and regulatory status of MHz and MHz bands should be maintained as currently contained in the Radio Regulations Edition of 2012. Some APT members have not yet formulated a view on part or the entire frequency bands mentioned above. APG Contact: Mr Hiroyuki Atarashi (Japan) –

Issue: to examine the results of ITU-R studies, in accordance with Resolution 232 (WRC‑12), on the use of the frequency band MHz by the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service in Region 1 and take the appropriate measures Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports to set 694 MHz as the lower edge of the mobile allocation referred to in resolves 1 of Resolution 232 (WRC-12). CEPT supports that, for countries which are part of GE06, the existing procedures of that agreement shall apply to the coordination between mobile and broadcasting services and that this is sufficient to ensure the protection of broadcasting service. CEPT opposes further conditions in the RR (e.g. 9.21, thresholds other than GE06). CEPT Coordinator: Mr.Steve Green (UK)

Digital terrestrial television in the UHF band below 694 MHz in particular channel 48 ( MHz), shall be protected. Technical conditions applicable to IMT mobile terminals (user equipment) to ensure the protection of the broadcasting service below 694 MHz should be included in a new ITU-R Recommendation specifying the level of −42 dBm/8 MHz for the out-of-band emission limit in the band  MHz for IMT terminal operating in the band MHz using a 10 MHz channel bandwidth or less The revision of Recommendation ITU-R M should include harmonized channelling arrangements for the band MHz in Region 1: 2x30 MHz FDD (uplink MHz and downlink MHz) aligned with the lower duplexer of Recommendation ITU-R M frequency arrangement A5. Up to 20 MHz ( MHz) for supplemental downlink. CEPT Coordinator: Mr.Steve Green (UK)

CEPT supports studies on solutions for applications ancillary to broadcasting including compatibility considerations as well as possible revisions of RR CEPT considers conducting studies aiming at finding new tuning ranges for wireless microphones, e.g. within the band 1 350-1 400 MHz. CEPT supports equitable access at the border between countries. CEPT supports technical and regulatory conditions applicable to the mobile service for the protection of aeronautical radionavigation service. To ensure coexistence between ARNS and MS and to avoid undue separation distances and coordination burden, CEPT supports bilateral or multilateral agreements before WRC-15 based on a common coordination framework CEPT Coordinator: Mr.Steve Green (UK)

APT members have supported the studies being conducted in ITU-R in accordance with Resolution 232 (WRC-12) any possible regulatory actions under WRC-15 Agenda Item 1.2 based on these studies should be limited to Region 1 and the Islamic Republic of Iran (which is party to GE06 Agreement) No additional constraint shall be placed on services allocated on a primary basis to administrations in Region 3. Encourage necessary action to be taken to include the allocation of MHz to the Mobile, except aeronautical mobile, Service in Region 1(referred to in Resolution 232) in Article 5 of Radio Regulation, as appropriate, based on the result of compatibility and sharing studies together with appropriate regulatory procedures. In so doing, from a global harmonization point of view, the frequency arrangement(s) for IMT need to be adopted in the band below 790MHz taking into account, to the extent feasible, frequency arrangements in the band MHz as currently contained in Recommendation ITU-R M To promote economy of scale, such harmonization to adopt ITU-R M A5 paired frequency arrangements in Region 1, is desirable. The appropriate OOBE value to be used for Region 1 and I.R of Iran, when adopted by WRC-15, should be based on the result of compatibility studies, taking into account broadcasting parameters on time element, where appropriate APG Contact: Mr Amir Hassan Nafez (Iran) –

For GE06 country in Region 3 In the decisions of WRC-15 on Agenda Item 1.2, the integrity of GE-06 Agreement in relation to I.R Iran needs to be ensured considering cumulative effect of interference from Mobile Service to Broadcasting Service with appropriate regulatory procedure APG Contact: Mr Amir Hassan Nafez (Iran) –

Agenda Item 1.3 (amended by CPG PTA-5)
drafted by CPG-15 PTA-2) Issue: to review and revise Resolution 646 (Rev.WRC‑12) for broadband public protection and disaster relief (PPDR), in accordance with Resolution 648 (WRC‑12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports studies on the revision of Res. 646 in accordance with Res Regarding the question of frequency ranges to be identified in Region 1, specific account should be given to the requirements of broadband PPDR. These ranges can then be compared within the ITU process to facilitate regional or worldwide interoperability and to maximise economies of scale and the consequential effect on any revisions needed in Res. 646. CEPT is of the view that there should be no direct reference to any regionally harmonised frequency bands/ranges for PPDR operations in Resolution 646 (Rev. WRC 12), but there should be a cross reference to a revised ITU-R Recommendation M.2015 that would contain a direct reference to any regionally harmonised frequency bands/ranges for PPDR operations. This would enable these frequency bands/ranges to be reviewed and revised in the future without the need for a new WRC agenda item to be created to review and/or revise Resolution 646 (Rev. WRC 12). CEPT Coordinator : Mr Andrew Gowans (UK)

drafted by CPG-15 PTA-2) CEPT propose the review and subsequent revision of Recommendation ITU-R M.2015, Recommendation ITU-R M.2009 and the Resolution 646 (Rev. WRC 12), in order to minimise the current duplication of content contained in all of these documents. It is also proposed that the revised Recommendation ITU-R M.2015 is intended to be the only document that would contain direct reference to any harmonised frequency bands/ranges for PPDR operations within the ITU-R Regions. CEPT is of the view, that any action at WRC-15 needs to reflect that PPDR related radiocommunication matters are an issue of sovereignty of the member states, and that PPDR requirements may vary to a significant extent from country to country. Therefore CEPT will consider future harmonization of PPDR only if the action is flexible enough to consider different national circumstances such as the PPDR scenarios, the amount of available spectrum and the type of network which may be a dedicated, a commercial or a hybrid solution. With regards to this need for a flexible solution CEPT is of the view that the concept of “frequency range” already used in Resolution 646 (Rev. WRC 12) includes the possibility to offer full flexibility for administrations to decide on their PPDR spectrum use to meet national needs. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Andrew Gowans (UK)

drafted by CPG-15 PTA-2) CEPT is also of the view that this concept should enable PPDR organizations that are adopting a common broadband technology (e.g. LTE) to enable seamless cross border operations between countries using a number of different frequency bands that the common technology is designed for use within. This could include the use of frequencies allocated on a national basis, to the different types of networks, which provide a dedicated, commercial or a hybrid PPDR network solution. CEPT is of the view that there in Resolution 646 (Rev. WRC 12), the term “frequency range” should be updated by enhancing footnote number 4 from the original resolution as highlighted below: “In the context of this Resolution, the term “frequency range” means a range of frequencies over which a radio equipment is envisaged to be capable of operating but limited to specific frequency band(s) according to national conditions and requirements. When different national PPDR networks use a common technical standard, the frequency range includes the possibility of using any number of bands that the technology can use.” CEPT Coordinator : Mr Andrew Gowans (UK)

Agenda item 1.3 APG WG 1 APG preliminary views (Out-09): Other Views
APT Members support Method B in the current draft CPM report which proposes the revision of Resolution 646 (Rev.WRC-12) for regional harmonization of frequency bands/ranges for future deployment of broadband PPDR. Other Views Some APT Members are of the view that different amounts of available spectrum may be considered within bands included in Resolution 646 (WRC-12) by APT Members depending on their national circumstances. This will provide flexibility to decide the amount of spectrum and the frequency arrangement that best meets their overall national broadband PPDR requirements. that the band / MHz (or parts thereof), which is included in Resolution 646 (WRC-12), should be the regionally harmonised band for broadband PPDR use in Region 3. that the bands MHz and MHz in addition to / MHz which are included in Resolution 646 (WRC-12), should be the regionally harmonised band for broadband PPDR use in Region 3. Some APT Members also support other frequency bands than / MHz in the revision of the Resolution 646 in the draft CPM text including a wider frequency tuning range in the bands MHz and / MHz as the regional harmonised range for broadband PPDR use in Region 3 into the revised Resolution 646 (WRC-12). such as MHz included in the draft CPM Report and MHz included in the Recommendation ITU-R M.2015 APG Contact: Mr Nasruddin Fakrullah Ahmad (Malaysia) – Bharat Bhatia (India) –

Agenda Item 1.4 (amended by CPG PTC-5)
Issue: to consider possible new allocation to the amateur service on a secondary basis within the band kHz in accordance with Resolution 649 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports a secondary allocation to the amateur service in the band – MHz.. CEPT Coordinator: Mr Hans Blondeel Timmerman (Netherlands)

APT Members are of the view that: that the protection of the services to which the band is currently allocated and their future development should be ensured, through appropriate technical, operational and regulatory measures, where required. No constraints and adverse impact should also be imposed upon existing services and their future development in the frequency band kHz. the frequency band kHz should be excluded from any method to satisfy the agenda item; sharing may only be feasible with some technical and operational limits on the amateur service. APT contact: Mr Dinh Chi Hieu (VTN) -

Issue: to consider the use of frequency bands allocated to the fixed-satellite service not subject to Appendices 30, 30A and 30B for the control and non- payload communications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in non-segregated airspaces, in accordance with Resolution 153 (WRC‑12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports continuing the necessary studies leading to technical, regulatory and operational recommendations to WRC-15 as invited by Resolution 153 (WRC-12), enabling the Conference to decide on the usage of FSS for the CNPC links for the safe operation of UAS in non-segregated airspace CEPT is of the view that in the absence of information from ICAO as to their requirements a parametric approach to the studies is the best that can be achieved. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Hans-Jürgen Tscheulin (Germany)

Support ITU-R studies on measures to enable use of frequency bands allocated to the fixed-satellite service not subject to Appendices 30, 30A and 30B for the control and non-payload communications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in non-segregated airspaces, in accordance with Resolution 153 (WRC-12). The compatibility between UAS CNPC links and incumbent systems in related bands should be ensured. Satellite command and control links should comply with accepted safety requirements, including ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) when developed. Any regulation relating to UAS operation in FSS bands should prevent an adverse impact on existing and future satellite networks of the FSS and other services in the same band without compromising relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). Clear identification of globally harmonized spectrum for UAS CNPC links is preferred so that the current practice of licensing of manned aircraft following the ICAO standards can be extended to unmanned aircraft. All studies relating to the supporting Document towards preliminary draft new Report should be duly completed and adopted by ITU-R Study Groups before WRC-15. All technical, operational, regulatory issues referred to above should be properly addressed. Performance availability and service availability requirements to ensure safety aspects of the UAS CNPC and to conform to the very high degree of reliability required for such operation are yet to be established. APG Contact: Mr. David Murray (AUS) -

Agenda Item 1.6 (approved by CPG-15-4)
Issue: to consider possible additional primary allocations: to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space and space-to-Earth) of 250 MHz in the range between 10 GHz and 17 GHz in Region 1; to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) of 250 MHz in Region 2 and 300 MHz in Region 3 within the range GHz; and review the regulatory provisions on the current allocations to the fixed-satellite service within each range, taking into account the results of ITU‑R studies, in accordance with Resolutions 151 (WRC‑12) and 152 (WRC‑12), respectively; Preliminary CEPT position on AI 1.6.1: СEPT supports the need for additional primary allocations of 250 MHz (Earth-to-space and space-to-Earth) to the GSO-FSS in frequency bands between 10 and 17 GHz in Region 1. Studies should demonstrate compatibility with the existing services before a primary allocation is to be made to the FSS in a particular frequency band. Based on the sharing studies preliminary results, CEPT identifies the following frequency bands as possible frequency bands for a new primary allocation of 250 MHz to GSO FSS subject to development of possible mitigation technique if required (e.g. PFD mask, limitation of transmit antenna size, etc.). FSS (space-to-Earth): GHz with preference to the band GHz for the gap between the up-link FSS allocations in the band GHz; GHz FSS (Earth-to-space): [ GHz] CEPT Coordinator : Mr Mikhail Simonov (Russian Federation)

Preliminary CEPT position on Agenda Item 1.6.1: For both, up- and downlink cases, as listed above, mitigation measures need to be implemented to protect the Space Research service in the bands GHz, [ GHz,] GHz and RAS in the adjacent band GHz (RR 5.340). Moreover, the deployment of transmitting Earth stations for the ACES systems operating under the standard frequency and time signal-satellite would need to be ensured without additional constraint that may result from the protection of FSS receiving Earth stations. CEPT does not support additional allocation to FSS in frequency bands GHz and GHz due to the difficulty of sharing with passive services operating in these bands. Preliminary CEPT Position on Agenda Item 1.6.2: CEPT supports a worldwide allocation for additional primary allocations (Earth-to-space) to the GSO-FSS in frequency bands between 13 and 17 GHz in all Regions. CEPT considers that the additional allocation of 250 MHz to FSS (Earth-space) in Region 2 and 300 MHz in Region 3 in frequency bands between 13 and 17 GHz could be made only while ensuring compatibility with existing services in these frequency bands, in particular to radio services also allocated in Region 1. CEPT does not support additional allocation to FSS (E-s) in the frequency bands GHz and GHz due to the difficulty of sharing with active and passive services operating in these bands. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Mikhail Simonov (Russian Federation)

Agenda item 1.6 (1) APG WG 4 APG preliminary views (Out-18):
APT Members are of the view that it should be ensured that the possible additional allocations to the FSS (Earth-to-space and space-to-Earth) of 250 MHz in the range between 10 GHz and 17 GHz in Region 1 under the WRC-15 Agenda item would protect and not cause undue constraints to the existing primary services. APT Members are also of the view that, if consideration is given to use of the band GHz, there is a need to take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity and adequate protection of the AP30A Plan and List in Region 3 from any new fixed-satellite service utilization of the band in Region 1. APT Members are of the view that to obtain the pfd coordination threshold, MSPACE simulations have been run to calculate the maximum pfd that a new assignment in Region 1 and 3 Feeder link Plan and List could produce in the orbital position of an existing BSS feeder link Plan assignment and not “affect” it. An assignment is considered as not affected when the equivalent protection margin (EPM) of the existing AP 30A assignment does not fall more than 0.45 dB below 0 dB, or, if already negative, more than 0.45 dB. Extrapolating, the pfd value obtained has been proposed as threshold for coordination for a new assignment in the FSS (Earth-to-space) allocation with respect to any existing BSS feeder link. Further information could be found in the draft CPM Report as contained in Document CPM15-2/1. APT Members further have a view that, the bands GHz and GHz should be excluded from the candidate bands for possible FSS (Earth-to-space) allocation under Agenda item to protect the EESS (passive) and EESS (active) respectively. APT Members are of the view that, if consideration is given to the band GHz, the protection of EESS (active) should be ensured and No shall not be applied between FSS in Region 1 and EESS (active). APG Contact: Ms. Vicky Wing Kei Wong (CHN) and Ms. Onanong Petnim (THA)

APT Members support ITU-R to conduct studies on Agenda Item in accordance with Resolutions 152 (WRC-12), while ensuring protection of existing primary services in the band(s). APT Members are of the view that, the band GHz should be excluded from the candidate bands under Agenda item APT Members are of the view that to obtain the pfd coordination threshold, MSPACE simulations have been run to calculate the maximum pfd that a new assignment in Region 1 and 3 Feeder link Plan and List could produce in the orbital position of an existing BSS feeder link Plan assignment and not “affect” it. An assignment is considered as not affected when the equivalent protection margin (EPM) of the existing AP 30A assignment does not fall more than 0.45 dB below 0 dB, or, if already negative, more than 0.45 dB. Extrapolating, the pfd value obtained has been proposed as threshold for coordination for a new assignment in the FSS (Earth-to-space) allocation with respect to any existing BSS feeder link. Further information could be found in the draft CPM Report as contained in Document CPM15-2/1. Some APT Members are of the view that, the band GHz should be excluded from the candidate bands under Agenda item since ITU-R studies indicated that FSS (Earth-to-space) emissions will exceed the protection criteria for EESS and no mitigation technique to address this incompatibility has yet been identified. Some other APT members support the allocation for the FSS (Earth-to-space) in the band GHz. Some APT Members support the use of the band GHz for FSS other than those referred to in RR However, these Member States are of the view of that if such consideration is given, there is a necessity to take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity and adequate protection of the AP30A Plan and List from any new fixed-satellite service utilization of the bands and protection of the MS and AMS in the band should be ensured. Some APT Members support NOC to the Radio Regulations in the band GHz. APG Contact: Ms. Vicky Wing Kei Wong (CHN) and Ms. Onanong Petnim (THA)

Other Views: Some APT Members have preliminary view on supporting consideration of possible additional primary allocation in the band of GHz to FSS pursuant to the study conducted by ITU-R WP4A, while taking into account sharing and compatibility with existing services. Some APT Members are of the view that when the possible additional allocation in Earth-to-space direction is considered in Region 3, it may be necessary to take into account the current registration status of FSS frequency assignments in space-to-Earth direction in the MIFR and current uses in the band concerned for Administrations in Region 3. APG Contact: Ms. Vicky Wing Kei Wong (CHN) and Ms. Onanong Petnim (THA)

Issue: to review the use of the bans MHz by the FSS (E-s) (limited to feeder links of NGSO MSS systems) in accordance with Resolution 114 (Rev. WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports to remove the time limitation to the primary allocation to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the band MHz, limited to feeder links of non-geostationary satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service. Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC-12) shall continue to apply to this allocation with the necessary consequential amendments. CEPT also supports revising Resolution 748 (Rev.WRC-12) and Recommendation ITU-R M.1827 in order to provide improved flexibility for AM(R)S. acting CEPT Coordinator: Mr Victor Glushko (Russian Federation)

APT Members support the single Method in the draft CPM Report to fully satisfy this agenda item. APT Members also noted that the operation of the international standard MLS will be protected with this Method. APG Contact: Mr. Nguyen Huy Cuong (VTN)

Issue: to review the provisions relating to earth stations located on board vessels (ESVs), based on studies conducted in accordance with Resolution 909 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT considers that possible modifications to Resolution 902 (WRC-03) with the purpose to reflect current ESV technologies and technical characteristics of the earth stations on board vessels (ESVs) should ensure that the other services are protected and should not limit their further development. CEPT supports keeping the existing approach based on the use of protection distances to ensure sharing between ESV and other services in the frequency bands specified in Resolution 902 (WRC-03). CEPT supports establishing of a set of different protection distances for different maximum e.i.r.p. density levels towards horizon with the aim to reduce protection distances taking into account new technologies of ESV. CEPT considers that the exact values of protection distances from a vessel up to a coast line in the C and Ku bands should be determined for different ESV classes according to the maximum e.i.r.p spectral densities towards horizon, to ensure the protection of the terrestrial services in the frequency bands MHz and GHz. CEPT Coordinator: Mr. Bernard Lagarde (France)

APT Members support ITU-R studies relating to ESVs operating in the fixed-satellite service in the uplink bands – MHz and 14.0 – 14.5 GHz, in accordance with Resolution 909 (WRC-12). Some APT Members are of the view that changes in accordance with Resolution 909 (WRC-12) to the provisions applying to ESVs operating in the fixed-satellite service in the uplink bands – MHz and 14.0 – 14.5 GHz may adversely impact the deployment of their national fixed and mobile services, and may also adversely impact the performance of satellite links via ESVs. These Members therefore support Method A (NOC) in the draft CPM Report. Some other APT Members are of the view that, in order to reflect current ESV technologies, Annex 2 to Resolution 902 (WRC-03) should be modified as detailed in Method C and Method D. Other APT Members are in favour of increasing the off-shore protection distance in C band (Method B) in order to ensure the protection of fixed and mobile stations. APG Contact: Mr. Paddy Costanzo (AUS) and Mr. Iraj Mokarrami (IRN)

Agenda Item 1.9.1 (approved by CPG-15-4)
Issue: to consider, in accordance with Resolution 758 (WRC 12): possible new allocations to the fixed-satellite service in the frequency bands MHz (space-to-Earth) and MHz (Earth-to-space), subject to appropriate sharing conditions Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports new primary worldwide FSS allocations of 2*100 MHz in the bands MHz (space-to-Earth) and 8 400‑8 500 MHz (Earth-to-space) under the following conditions: Their use is limited to geostationary FSS satellites. FSS space stations in the band shall comply with an e.i.r.p mask such as proposed in section below. FSS Earth stations in the band MHz shall operate at specified fixed points with a minimum antenna diameter of 3.5 m and shall be subject to coordination under Nos and 9.17A in accordance with Resolution 758 (WRC-12). FSS space stations in the band 8 400-8 500 MHz and FSS earth stations in the band 7 150-7 250 MHz shall not claim protection from SRS. No. 5.43A does not apply. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Alexandre Guérin (France)

Agenda item 1.9.1 APG WG 4 APG preliminary views (Out-22)
APT Members are of the view that further studies in ITU-R are still required to ensure the compatibility with and the protection of existing services before considering the possible new allocations. APT Members are also of the view that the possible new allocation should be limited to FSS systems not including small VSAT-like FSS earth stations in order to enable appropriate compatibility with systems of other services. APG Contact: Dr. H. J. Rhee (KOR)

Agenda Item 1.9.2 (approved by CPG-15-4)
Issue: to consider, in accordance with Resolution 758 (WRC‑12): the possibility of allocating the bands 7 375-7 750 MHz and 8 025-8 400 MHz to the maritime- mobile satellite service and additional regulatory measures, depending on the results of appropriate studies Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports the results of the ITU-R studies on the possibility of making a new allocation to the MMSS in the bands 7 375-7 750 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 8 025-8 400 MHz (Earth-to-space), subject to not placing undue constraints to and to ensuring protection of the services already allocated in these frequency bands. To this respect, CEPT does not support the usage of these bands for applications that could imply a deployment of a large number of Earth stations in the MMSS. In particular, CEPT does not support the usage of the bands 7 375-7 750 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 8 025-8 400 MHz (Earth-to-space) for e-navigation or GMDSS. CEPT notes that the ITU-R and CEPT studies show that compatibility between EESS (space-to-Earth) and MMSS in the band MHz requires the establishment of large exclusion zones around the EESS earth stations. CEPT also notes that the maintenance of an exclusion zones database and the enforcement of these exclusion zones for a steadily growing number of EESS Earth stations makes such an allocation impracticable. In addition, CEPT notes that the protection of SRS deep space stations in adjacent band would have to be ensured through a combination of unwanted emission limits and/or exclusions zones, therefore adding to the constraints on MMSS. Consequently CEPT doesn’t support an allocation for MMSS in the band MHz without acceptable and practicable regulatory methods. CEPT is still considering its position on the allocation of the band MHz to MMSS. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Alexandre Guérin (France)

Agenda item 1.9.2 APG WG 4 APG preliminary views (Out-23):
APT members support the ITU-R technical and regulatory studies for possible new allocations of maritime mobile-satellite service (MMSS) in the 7/8 GHz bands, while ensuring compatibility with existing services and their future development in these bands and no undue constraints should be placed on existing services. Some APT members do not support the new allocation to the MMSS in – MHz. Some other APT members support that the pfd limits for a space station of FSS in the band 7 375-7 750 MHz (space-to-Earth) shown in Table 21-4 of Article 21 of the Radio Regulations could also be applicable to a space station of MMSS in order to protect the existing terrestrial stations taking into account of the study results of the ITU-R. Therefore, the new allocation to the MMSS in – MHz would be possible in accordance with pfd limits in Table 21-4 of RR Article 21 and coordination procedures under RR Nos. 9.7 and 9.21. Noting that the results of studies currently available, two views were expressed in the APG15-4 as follows: View 1: The allocation to the MMSS in the band – MHz should not be supported unless acceptable and practicable regulatory methods could be developed to provide adequate protection for existing services. View 2: The Earth station of MMSS in the band – MHz could be operated in accordance with coordination under the following conditions for ensuring protection of the existing services: Agreement-seeking procedure under RR No together with the coordination procedures under RR Nos. 9.17, 9.17A and 9.18 (including RR Appendix 7) for MMSS earth stations, as appropriate. APG contact: Mr. Dae Sub Oh (KOR)

Issue: to consider spectrum requirements and possible additional spectrum allocations for the mobile-satellite service in the Earth-to-space and space-to-Earth directions, including the satellite component for broadband applications, including International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), within the frequency range from 22 GHz to 26 GHz, in accordance with Resolution 234 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT sees difficulties, in particular in sharing, for MSS allocations within the frequency range GHz and does not support such additional allocations under this Agenda Item. Further to this agenda item CEPT does not see a need for additional spectrum and therefore requests justification for possible spectrum allocations for the MSS in the frequency range GHz. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Juergen Nitschke (Germany)

Agenda item 1.10 APG WG 4 APG preliminary views (Out-24)
Noting that ITU-R sharing studies are not complete, APT Members, at this stage, do not support any additional allocation to MSS within the frequency range 22 – 26 GHz and thus support Method A of the Draft CPM Report. APT Members are also of the view that the spectrum requirements for MSS in the GHz band have not been specifically identified taking into account current allocations for MSS above 19 GHz. Taking into account the results of sharing study conducted by ITU-R so far, APT Members are of the view that it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to ensure the protection of various incumbent services in the frequency range 22 – 26 GHz from the impact of interference from new allocation to MSS due to the mobility of MSS Earth stations. In addition, APT members note that there is no ITU-R technical study to support current Methods B and C in the draft CPM Report. Furthermore, there is no regulatory study on coordination procedures that is sufficient for implementation of coordinating the proposed GSO MSS space stations with respect to the existing non-GSO ISS in Method B and C. APG Contact: Mr. Nobuyuki Kawai (JPN) and Mr. Iman Wicaksono S Soegijoko (INS)

Agenda Item 1.11 (amended by CPG 15-6)
Issue: to consider a primary allocation for the Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the 7-8 GHz range, in accordance with Resolution 650 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports the allocation of the frequency band MHz on a primary basis to the Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space) for non-geostationary satellite systems (Method A - Option 1), as geostationary applications currently are not foreseen in Europe. However, CEPT does not object to the extension of this position to geostationary systems (Method A - Options 2 or 3). Studies indicate that sharing is feasible with all the services in the frequency range MHz. CEPT is of the view that to satisfy AI 1.11 there is no need for the changes in Table 21-2 of the Radio-Regulations Article 21 proposed under Method A. CEPT recognizes that the EESS (Earth-to-space) cannot share the MHz band with the Space Research Service (deep space) and therefore does not support the allocation of the frequency band MHz on a primary basis to the EESS (Earth-to-space). CEPT Coordinator : Ms Elena Daganzo (The Netherlands)

APT Members support the current sharing studies in the ITU-R in accordance with Resolution 650 (WRC-12). APT Members in principle support a global primary allocation to the EESS (Earth-to-space) in the band MHz in the Table of Frequency Allocations in RR Article 5. However, one APT Member needs further consideration to support the global primary allocation to EESS (Earth-to-Space). Some APT Members support Method A in the draft CPM Report for a global primary allocation to the EESS (Earth-to-space) in the band MHz. However, these APT members are of the view that further consideration of possible options under Method A can only be made after the progression and approval of a current PDN Report ITU-R SA.[GSO EESS – SPACE – 7 GHz] within ITU-R WP 7B addressing compatibility studies for GSO EESS. APT Members are also of the view that the allocated services in this band should be adequately protected from potential interference due to the possible new allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space), in accordance with Resolution 650(WRC-12), and no constraints are placed on these services. APG contact: Mr Atmadji Wiseso Soewito, MEE (INS) -

Agenda Item 1.12 (amended by CPG 15-6)
Issue: to consider an extension of the current worldwide allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite (active) service in the frequency band MHz by up to 600 MHz within the frequency bands MHz and/or MHz, in accordance with Resolution 651 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports the allocation of additional radio frequency spectrum of 600 MHz in the frequency bands MHz and GHz with a primary status to the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service (active). CEPT supports, that stations in the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, stations operating in the Radio Determination Services allocated in the same frequency bands. The extension band should be only used by SAR systems requiring more than 600 MHz bandwidth. CEPT supports, that provisions for the protection of Fixed and Mobile Services from EESS (active) need to be implemented, as appropriate. CEPT supports, that the Space Research Service operating in the band MHz and the Radio Astronomy Service operating in the band GHz will be protected through the implementation of mitigation techniques, and, if not sufficient, through operational coordination, as described in Recommendations ITU-R RS.2065 and RS.2066. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Hanspeter Kuhlen (Germany)

It supports ITU-R studies concerning the sharing and compatibility issues for the extension of EESS (active) spectrum. Some APT Members support an extension of EESS (active) by 600 MHz within the frequency ranges MHz/ MHz or MHz on a primary basis. Extension bands may only be used for those EESS (active) systems requiring more than 600 MHz for their operation that cannot be accommodated in the existing frequency band MHz. Appropriate protection of the existing services currently allocated in the same frequency bands, especially the radiodetermination service and the fixed service, should be ensured according to the Radio Regulations. No harmful interference should be caused to the SRS in the adjacent frequency band MHz and the RAS and EESS (passive) in the frequency band GHz. Development of existing services should not be constrained by the EESS (active) allocation. Some APT Members consider that the protection of FS stations should be ensured through a provision in the RR with possible conditions such as a pfd-limit, as appropriate. APG Contact: Mr. David Kershaw (NZL) -

Agenda Item 1.13 (approved by CPG 15-6)
Issue: to review No with a view to examining the possibility for increasing the 5 km distance limitation and allowing space research service (space-to-space) use for proximity operations by space vehicles communicating with an orbiting manned space vehicle, in accordance with Resolution 652 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT support removal of the distance limitation within RR No and the restriction to the extra vehicular activities while keeping the pfd limit at the Earth’s surface. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Thibaut Caillet (France)

APT Members support removal of both the 5 km distance limitation and reference to “extra-vehicular activities” by modification of RR No , as proposed in the single Method of the draft CPM Report. This would allow space research service (space-to-space) enhanced flexibility and safety for proximity operations by space vehicles communicating with an orbiting manned space vehicle, on condition that by removal of the distance limitation, the current pfd limits included in RR No be maintained to assure continued protection of the fixed and mobile (except aeronautical) services in the band MHz. APG Contact: Mr. Richard Jacobsen (AUS) -

Issue: to consider the feasibility of achieving a continuous reference time-scale, whether by the modification of coordinated universal time (UTC) or some other method, and take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution 653 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports the necessary studies on the feasibility of achieving a continuous reference time-scale, by modification of UTC or by other methods, for dissemination by radiocommunication systems CEPT also supports studies on issues related to the possible implementation of a continuous reference time-scale (including technical and operational factors) CEPT Coordinator : Mr Bharat Dudhia (UK)

Agenda item 1.14 APG preliminary views ( output -29 ) APG WP 2
APT Members support the studies undertaken by ITU-R WP 7A on the feasibility of achieving a continuous reference time-scale . A continuous international reference time-scale is beneficial for most users, and an appropriate implementation of continuous international time-scale should be developed and agreed by relevant international organizations. A continuous international reference time-scale can be achieved by stopping the insertion of leap seconds in UTC. Suppression of leap seconds reduces the risk of operator error and increases the reliability of systems that depend upon time. The global dissemination of two reference time scales might bring significant risks of confusion, and it would be critical for two such reference time scales to be differentiated in a truly unambiguous manner. Considering its wide applications, the redefinition of UTC must be treated with caution both at the international and national levels. APT Members would need to take this matter into account in APG15-5 with a view to finalize their positions in this regard. APG WP 2 APG Contact: Mr. Han Chunhao (People's Republic of China)

Issue: to consider spectrum demands for on-board communication stations in the maritime mobile service in accordance with Resolution 358 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT does not support the identification of new frequencies for on-board communications in UHF, due to existing heavy usage by other services. CEPT supports more efficient usage of the existing frequencies, such as kHz bandwidth for all the channels identified in the RR for on-board communications, and/or the use of Continuous Tone Coded Squelch Systems (CTCSS). Therefore CEPT supports amendments to RR footnote No and to Recommendation ITU-R M CEPT Coordinator : Mr Stephen Talbot (UK)

Agenda item 1.15 APG WG 3 APG preliminary views (OUT 12):
APT supports ITU-R studies on the spectrum demands for on-board communication stations in the maritime mobile service in accordance with Resolution 358 (WRC-12). APT supports the single Method to address this Agenda item in the Draft CPM Report to WRC-15 and the draft revision of Recommendation ITU-R M APT members agree the following: The identification of new frequencies for on-board communications in UHF is not justified and therefore not necessary. However the importance of on-board communications for ship safety operations is fully recognized, together with the congestion in some geographical areas. A more efficient usage of the existing frequencies could be achieved with the systematic utilization of both 12.5 kHz and 6.25 kHz channel spacing for all the channels identified for on-board communications. The numbering of these channels should be clearly harmonized worldwide. The implementation of digital technology will open the possibility for additional operational features and a number of different standards are available. For analogue technology the use of Continuous Tone Coded Squelch Systems (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) constitute an effective means to mitigate the impression of congestion to the user. For digital technology the use of DCS or a similar operational system could be used as a way to mitigate the impression of congestion to the user. The Listen Before Talk (LBT) technology should be used. To achieve this, amendments to provision RR No and Recommendation ITU-R M.1174 are necessary. Provision is made for 25 kHz, 12.5 kHz and 6.25 kHz channel spacing. To achieve a higher degree of flexibility for the use of systems, it is proposed to indicate two frequency bands in RR No No constraints should be placed on the existing 25 kHz analogue on-board communication systems with the least modification to existing equipment being preferable. That digital systems may impact analogue communication especially when operating on lower channels. APG Contact: Bui Ha Long (VTN) -

Agenda Item 1.16 (1) (amended by CPG15-6)
Issue: to consider regulatory provisions and spectrum allocations to enable possible new Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology applications and possible new applications to improve maritime radiocommunication in accordance with Resolution 360 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT is of the view that the implementation of the Concept of the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) which contains a VDE terrestrial component, a satellite component and an ASM component would enhance maritime radio communications. CEPT is of the view that no modifications should be required to existing AIS equipment on board existing vessels and that the integrity of the original operational purpose of AIS as the primary function on the existing AIS frequencies should be protected. CEPT considers that a combination of channels 24, 25, 84, and 85 could be a possible solution for the terrestrial component for the future VDES. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Hans-Karl von Arnim (Germany)

Agenda Item 1.16 (2) (amended by CPG15-6)
Issue: to consider regulatory provisions and spectrum allocations to enable possible new Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology applications and possible new applications to improve maritime radiocommunication in accordance with Resolution 360 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT is considering a new secondary allocation to the maritime mobile satellite service in both the down- and uplink directions, while ensuring the protection of existing terrestrial and radio astronomy services. The provisions 5.208A and 5.208B are proposed to be modified in order to quote the frequency band where VDES is intended to operate. The VDES downlink has to fulfil these modified provisions in order to ensure compatibility with the radio astronomy services. CEPT is of the view that a satellite component should use frequencies within the appendix 18 close to AIS 1 and AIS 2 so that the same equipment as for VDES can be used. Therefore the downlink could comprise the following combination of channels 2024, 2025, 2026, 2084, and For the uplink comprising the following channels 1024, 1025, , 1085, and the frequencies ASM1 (Channel 2027) and ASM2 (Channel 2028). (See Annex 1). CEPT Coordinator : Mr Hans-Karl von Arnim (Germany)

Supports ITU-R studies towards new applications using the AIS and enhanced maritime radiocommunication in the maritime mobile service in accordance with Resolution 360 (WRC-12). The implementation of the concept of the VDES which contains the VDE terrestrial component, the satellite component and the ASM component would enhance maritime radio communications. Modifications should not be required to existing AIS equipment on board existing vessels. New applications using AIS technology should be allowed to evolve,, supported by communication primarily on the new frequencies identified by WRC-12, while protecting the integrity of the original operational purpose of AIS as the primary function on the existing AIS frequencies. That the frequency band identified for VDES should accommodate the expected future AIS VDL loading. Any change to the regulatory provisions and spectrum allocations resulting from this agenda item should not adversely impact on the capability of search and rescue aircraft to effectively communicate with vessels during disaster relief operations. It is needed to take full account of the outcomes of WRC-12 on digital communication channel arrangements in RR Appendix 18 for the global and regional channel allocation for VDES. Different types of VDES applications and equipment in different scenarios and operating in different frequency arrangement plan could be considered. APT Contact: Huang Jia (China) -

Any new allocation for the future applications, including satellite application, to the frequency bands listed in the RR Appendix 18 should be based on issued ITU-R Recommendation(s). Transitional arrangements are required to minimize the impact of use of new applications on the existing services using frequencies listed in the RR Appendix 18. The VDES equipment should provide backwards compatibility for existing AIS, the installation costs should be minimized and the proper transitional period should be considered. New VDES should not adversely impact VHF radiotelephony channels used for maritime safety at sea and ports. Operation of designated ASM channels should not adversely impact AIS 1 and AIS 2 channels. VDES Satellite downlinks should not adversely impact AIS 1 and AIS 2 channels, and terrestrial component of VDE, and incumbent services in the same frequency band. It is desirable to consider the possibility of VDES involvement in the future modernized GMDSS. The two safety-of-navigation channels, AIS 1 and AIS 2, should be protected from harmful interference and blocking. To prevent blocking of the reception of the AIS channels and ASM channels, the transmitting from ship on channels 2078, 2019, 2079 and 2020 will not be permitted. The two channels 2027 and 2028 should be used for new AIS applications as ASM channels, the usage of remaining channels 1027 and 1028 should be taken into account. APT Contact: Huang Jia (China) -

Issue: to consider possible spectrum requirements and regulatory actions, including appropriate aeronautical allocations, to support wireless avionics intra-communications (WAIC), in accordance with Resolution 423 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports a primary AM(R)S allocation in the MHz band exclusively reserved for WAIC systems to accommodate the required frequency spectrum of 145 MHz. CEPT is of the view that such systems operating in the AM(R)S allocation shall not cause harmful interference, nor create any constraint to systems (i.e. radioaltimeter) operating under the ARNS allocation in the frequency band MHz. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Uwe Schwark (Germary)

APT Members support relevant ITU-R studies on WAIC in accordance with Resolution 423 (WRC-12). APT Members support a primary allocation to AM(R)S in the frequency band MHz, limited to WAIC systems. APT Members note that studies show that the introduction of WAIC systems do not constrain the incumbent services having primary allocation in the frequency band MHz. Some APT Members have decided a specific method (and option) to satisfy the Agenda item, while some others are yet to develop a position on a method to satisfy the Agenda item. APG Contact: Muhammad Suryanegara (INS)

Issue: to consider a primary allocation to the radiolocation service for automotive applications in the 77.5 – 78.0 GHz frequency band in accordance with Resolution 654 (WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports a primary allocation to the radiolocation service to support [automotive] short range radar applications in the frequency band 77.5 to GHz in accordance with Resolution 654 (WRC-12) “Allocation of the band GHz to the radiolocation service to support automotive short-range high-resolution radar operations”. CEPT is of the opinion that the new allocation needs to be supported by provisions, if needed, to protect the incumbent services. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Hartmut Dunger (Germany)

Agenda item 1.18 APG WG 3 APG preliminary views (OUT 15):
APT Members support a primary allocation to the radiolocation service for automotive applications in the GHz frequency band, provided that it does not place any additional constraint on the services to which the frequency band is allocated. Some APT Members are still considering their final views. APG Contact: Satoshi Oyama (JPN) -

Agenda Item 2 (approved by CPG-15-4)
Issue: to examine the revised ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference in the Radio Regulations communicated by the Radiocommunication Assembly, in accordance with Resolution 28 (Rev.WRC-03), and to decide whether or not to update the corresponding references in the Radio Regulations; in accordance with principles contained in Annex 1 to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-12) Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports ITU-R studies on the revision of ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference. CEPT resumes examining the compliance with the principles of Annex 1 to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-12) of the references to ITU-R Recommendations in the Radio Regulations. CEPT supports update of the RR Volume 4 cross references list taking into account its possible role in new arrangement of RR mentioned in noting b) of Resolution 67 (WRC-12), see also AI 9 Issue CEPT Coordinator : Mr Karel Antousek (Czech Republic)

Agenda item 2 APG WG 6 APG preliminary views (Out-09):
APT Members support examination and review of ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference and the corresponding references in the Radio Regulations in accordance with Resolution 28 (Rev.WRC-03) and the principles contained in Annex 1 of Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-12). APT Members are urged to use the basic concepts and processes presented in Resolutions 27 (Rev.WRC-12) and Resolution 28 (Rev.WRC-03) to develop their proposals for consideration by future APG meetings. APG Contact: Mr Taghi Shafiee (IRN) -

Issue: in accordance with Resolution 95 (Rev. WRC-07), to review the Resolutions and Recommendations of previous conferences with a view to their possible revision, replacement or abrogation Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT encourages the constant review of Resolutions and Recommendations from previous conferences and will follow activities, in particular of ITU, associated with this effort. CEPT proposes to suppress Resolution [TBD] CEPT proposes to modify Resolution [TBD] CEPT proposes to suppress Recommendation [TBD] CEPT proposes to modify Recommendation [TBD] CEPT Coordinator : Mr Karel Antousek (Czech Republic)

APT Members are encouraged to review Resolutions and Recommendations of the previous conferences in accordance with Resolution 95 (Rev.WRC-07) with a view to developing regional positions in APG15. To facilitate consideration of the Agenda Item 4 at future APG15 meetings, a list of the past conference Resolutions and Recommendations is provided in the table in Attachment 1 to this document. This table is intended to summarize the possible course of actions to be taken in response to the concerned Resolution or Recommendation. Furthermore, a reference is made to the relevant WRC Agenda item for those Resolutions and Recommendations which are covered by the agenda of WRC-15 other than Agenda item 4. APG Contact: Mr Taghi Shafiee (IRN) -

Issue: to consider possible changes, and other options, in response to Resolution 86 (Rev. Marrakesh, 2002) of the Plenipotentiary Conference, an advance publication, coordination, notification and recording procedures for frequency assignments pertaining to satellite networks, in accordance with Resolution 86 (Rev.WRC‑07) to facilitate rational, efficient, and economical use of radio frequencies and any associated orbits, including the geostationary‑satellite orbit. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT is studying a possible improvement of the coordination and notification procedures for space services. CEPT also supports retaining the current process of continuing evolution at successive WRCs of the regime governing space services. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Steve Limb (UK)

Agenda item 7 APG WG 5 General views on AI 7
APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members support the review of the advance publication, coordination, notification and recording procedures of satellite networks subject to this Agenda Item in accordance with Resolution 86 (Rev. WRC-07), on the basis that activity under this Agenda Item would not be used to make any change to the Table of Frequency Allocations of Article 5 RR and associated footnotes of that Article. This should be done by careful consideration of each issue under this Agenda Item respectively taking into account rational and efficient use of orbit/spectrum resources. APT Members are of the view that this issue is for the purpose of improvement of advanced publication, coordination and notification procedures, but not used as allowing new WRC Agenda Items. Other views Some APT Members continue to examine the entire regulatory regime governing the use of the orbital/spectrum resources in the space services as contained in Articles 9, 11, 13, 14 and 15 and their associated Rules of Procedure as well as all relevant Appendices and Annexes and Resolutions of the previous WRCs with a view to giving a new and fresh look for comprehensive review of applicable regulatory regime to space services as mentioned in Annex-19 to Document 4A/468 and Annex-8 to Document SC-WP/34, in details. Some other APT Members do not support the concept of comprehensive and entire review of applicable regulatory regime to space services. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda Item 7 (approved by CPG15-4)
Issue A: informing the BR of a suspension under RR No beyond six months. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT will await the finalised draft CPM text before developing its position. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Steve Limb (UK)

Agenda item 7 (A) APG WG 5 Issue A: Informing the BR of a suspension under RR No beyond six months APG preliminary views (Out-04) Some APT Members support Method A1 (NOC) in the Section 5/7/1 of the Chapter 5 of the draft CPM Report. Some APT Members support to modify RR No to specify the regulatory consequence when an administration notifies the Bureau of a suspension beyond the required six-month period. Other view: One APT Member does not support Option B of Method A2. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Issue B: publication of information on bringing into use of satellite networks at the ITU website. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports full clarity in the Radio Regulations to the Bureau’s procedure for publishing and making available information relating to bringing into use and suspension of frequency assignments of satellite networks. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Steve Limb (UK)

Agenda item 7 (B) APG WG 5 Issue B: Publication of information on bringing into use of satellite networks at the ITU website APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members are of the view that it is necessary to make available the information on bringing into use and suspension of satellite networks on the ITU website and publish it in the BR IFIC. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Issue C: transfer into the Radio Regulations of the Rule of Procedure regarding suspension of a frequency assignment in the List in Appendix 30B. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports transfer of the Rule of Procedure into Appendix 30B of the Radio Regulations. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Steve Limb (UK)

Agenda item 7 (C) APG WG 5 Issue C: Review or possible cancellation of advance publication mechanism for satellite networks subject to coordination under Section II of Article 9 of the Radio Regulations APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members are of the view that potential impact of API suppression and the required necessary transitional measures should be carefully studied before making any decision. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Issue D: review of the advance publication mechanism for satellite networks subject to coordination under Section II of Article 9 of the Radio Regulations. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports suppression of the six-months period, and studies whether the advance publication mechanism for satellite networks subject to coordination can be completely suppressed. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Steve Limb (UK)

Agenda item 7 (D) APG WG 5 Issue D: General use of modern electronic means of communications in coordination and notification procedures APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members are of the view that modern electronic means can be used as far as possible, but without replacing “telegram”, “telex” or “fax” since telefax is still used in many administrations as the most reliable means of communication due to the fact that in some instances, in particular, in some developing countries internet may not be always available. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Issue E: comprehensive review of the radio regulatory regime governing space services under WRC-15 Agenda Item 7. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT does not support a general overhaul of the regime governing space services and does not support the creation of an Expert Group to examine the issue and prepare detailed provisions and associated technical criteria for consideration by WRC-19. CEPT supports retaining the current process of continuing evolution at successive WRCs of the regime governing space services. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Steve Limb (UK)

Agenda item 7 (E) APG WG 5 Issue E: Failure of a satellite during the ninety-day bringing into use period APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members have a view that it is appropriate to consider the situation on case-by-case basis. Other Views: One APT member supports Method E2 in Section 5/7/5 of Chapter 5 of the draft CPM Report provided by SC. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda item 7 (F) APG WG 5 Issue F: Modifications to RR Appendix 30B in relation to the suspension of use of a frequency assignment recorded in the MIFR APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members support the single Method in Section 5/7/6 of Chapter 5 of the draft CPM Report provided by SC which an alignment between RR Appendix 30B, RR Article 11 and RR Appendices 30 and 30A in relation to the suspension of use of a frequency assignment is required. Should WRC-15 adopt additional modifications to RR No. 11.49 and section of RR Appendices 30 and 30A, WRC-15 is invited to consider the alignment of provisions pertaining to suspension of a frequency assignment in RR Appendix 30B with those modifications. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda item 7 (G) APG WG 5 Issue G: Clarification of bringing into use information provided under RR No /11.44B APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT members support the single Method in Section 5/7/7 of Chapter 5 of the draft CPM Report provided by SC. Other Views: One APT member needs further study. One APT member supports the Method as Method H3 in Section 5/7/8 of Chapter 5 of the draft CPM Report provided by SC. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda item 7 (H) APG WG 5 Issue H: Using one space station to bring frequency assignments at different orbital locations into use within a short period of time APG preliminary views (Out-04) No consensus was reached on appropriate method to satisfy this issue, which needs further consideration. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda item 7 (I) APG WG 5 Issue I: Possible method to mitigate excessive satellite network filings issue APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members are of the view that it requires to carefully review the Methods proposed by the WP4A and SC to determine final position at APG15-5 meeting. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda item 7 (x) APG WG 5 Issue [X] – Review of the orbital position limitations in Annex 7 to RR Appendix 30 APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members support no change to the Radio Regulations under this issue. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda item 7 (xx) APG WG 5 Issue: Steerable beams and antenna gain contour covering area beyond Submitted service area (Annex 2 to Appendix 4 of the RR) APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT members support the need of consideration of this issue which to be required further study. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda item 7 (xxx) APG WG 5
Issue: Possible harmonization of certain provisions of Article 4 of Appendices 30 and 30A with those of Appendix 30B, specifically on the issue of replacement of tacit with specific Agreement APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT Members support the consideration of the possible harmonization of certain provisions of Article 4 of Appendices 30 and 30A with those of Appendix 30B, specifically on the issue of replacement of tacit with specific Agreement. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda item 7 (xxxx) APG WG 5
Issue: Harmonization of regulatory texts in Appendix 30 and Appendix 30B in regard with exclusion of the territory of an administration from the service area of a satellite network subject to these appendices APG preliminary views (Out-04) APT members support the need of consideration of this issue which to be required further study. APG Contacts: Mr. Zhouran Liu (CHN) and Mr. Phung Nguyen Phoung (VTN)

Agenda Item 8 (amended by CPG PTA-5)
Issue: to consider and take appropriate action on requests from administrations to delete their country footnotes or to have their country name deleted from footnotes, if no longer required, taking into account Resolution 26 (Rev. WRC-07) Preliminary CEPT position: General CEPT is of the view that there is no need to change the Resolution 26 (Rev. WRC-07) Issue A – Deletion of country footnotes or country names from footnotes: CEPT supports Administrations taking the initiative to review their footnotes and to propose the deletion of their country names or the deletion of country footnotes, if no longer required. Issue B – Addition of country names into footnotes or new country footnotes CEPT is of the view that this agenda item is not intended for adding country names into footnotes and the addition of new country footnotes. CEPT is of the view that Conferences may continue to deal with requests to add country names to existing footnotes on a case by case basis. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Dmytro Protsenko (Ukraine)

APT Members are encouraged to review their footnotes and to propose, as soon as possible, the deletion of their country names or the deletion of country footnotes to the Table of Frequency Allocations in Article 5 of the Radio Regulations, if no longer required, taking into account Resolution 26 (Rev.WRC-07). APT Members do not support the use of this Agenda item to facilitate the adding of country names to footnotes or the addition of new country footnotes. APG Contact: Mr Taghi Shafiee (IRN) -

Agenda Item 9 (Issue 9.1.1) (approved by CPG-15-4)
CEPT Position agenda 9.1.1 CEPT positions Agenda item 9.1.1 Resolution 205 (Rev.WRC-12): Protection of the systems operating in the mobile-satellite service in the band MHz. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports the on-going ITU-R studies with a view of having an adequate protection to the MSS band MHz while not putting undue constraints to the radio services allocated in the adjacent frequency bands. Issue: Resolution 205 (Rev. WRC-12) “Protection of the systems operating in the mobile- satellite service in the band MHz” Preliminary CEPT position In order to ensure adequate protection of MSS systems in the frequency band MHz, CEPT supports a revision of Resolution 205 (Rev WRC-12) containing protection measures such as the implementation of guard bands from MHz to 406 MHz and from 406.1 to MHz. Administrations should consider applying the guard band to new frequency assignments in the mobile and fixed services and these guard bands are not applicable to existing stations/networks. In addition, administrations have to take into account frequency drift characteristics of radiosondes when selecting their operating frequencies above 405 MHz to avoid transmitting in the MHz frequency band. Agenda item 2 Agenda item 2 has not been considered yet as the revised Radio Regulation from 2012 is not available at that time. No information was available about any revision of ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference Agenda item 4 Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT encourages the constant review of Resolutions and Recommendations from previous conferences and will follow activities, in particular of ITU, associated with this effort Further actions to be taken Administrations and CPG Project Teams are encouraged to study the table in Annex 1 of Preliminary CEPT Brief in detail and to provide contributions with comments to CPG PTA including proposals on a possible course of action on the Resolutions and Recommendations relevant to their work. The draft of CEPT Brief on AI 4 WRC-15 has to be checked with new edition of Radio Regulation CEPT Coordinator : Mr Jean Pla (France)

APT Members support appropriate regulatory, technical and operational studies in ITU-R with a view to ensuring the adequate protection of MSS systems in the frequency band MHz from any emissions that could cause harmful interference. However, all incumbent services to which the relevant bands are allocated should be protected for existing and planned assignments and undue constraints should not be imposed on such assignments. APG Contact: Dr. Atsuko Osaki (JPN)

CEPT Position agenda 9.1.1 CEPT positions Agenda item 9.1.1 Resolution 205 (Rev.WRC-12): Protection of the systems operating in the mobile-satellite service in the band MHz. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports the on-going ITU-R studies with a view of having an adequate protection to the MSS band MHz while not putting undue constraints to the radio services allocated in the adjacent frequency bands. Agenda item 2 Agenda item 2 has not been considered yet as the revised Radio Regulation from 2012 is not available at that time. No information was available about any revision of ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference Agenda item 4 Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT encourages the constant review of Resolutions and Recommendations from previous conferences and will follow activities, in particular of ITU, associated with this effort Further actions to be taken Administrations and CPG Project Teams are encouraged to study the table in Annex 1 of Preliminary CEPT Brief in detail and to provide contributions with comments to CPG PTA including proposals on a possible course of action on the Resolutions and Recommendations relevant to their work. The draft of CEPT Brief on AI 4 WRC-15 has to be checked with new edition of Radio Regulation Issue: Resolution 756 (WRC-12) “Studies on possible reduction of the coordination arc and technical criteria used in application of No in respect of coordination under No. 9.7” Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT will actively participate to the ITU-R studies called by this Resolution with a view of improving the satellite coordination process. Regarding the resolves 1 of the Resolution 756, CEPT supports CEPT supports retaining the current provision RR No but replacing the DT/T criterion by a C/I ratio criterion in applying RR No in all FSS bands, in the same manner as currently done in No A. CEPT is of the view that the C/I ratio criterion in both Nos and 11.32A should be derived in accordance with the current Section B3 of Part B of the Rules of Procedure, i.e. by taking as a basis for computing the required C/I ratio (C/Irequired = C/Nrequired – I/Nrequired), using the filed C/N ratio or the calculated C/N ratio, whichever is lower. Regarding the required I/N value to be applied for GSO FSS-GSO FSS coordination, CEPT is of the view that a higher value than the one applied today (which is based on ΔT/T = 6%) is justified. The determination of this value needs further studies. In addition, CEPT is considering to support introducing pfd levels in C- and Ku-bands that, if met, lead to a favourable finding under No A noting that existing systems having technical parameters that may be more sensitive to interference may require the development of separate, dedicated pfd levels. Hence, this is still subject to further studies, including agreeing on the actual pfd levels to be applied. Regarding the resolves 2 of the Resolution 756, CEPT supports reducing the coordination arc for coordination between geostationary FSS networks to ±6° in C-band and to ±5° in Ku-band. In Ka-band, CEPT still needs further studies before adopting a preliminary position. CEPT Coordinator: Ms Anna Marklund (Sweden)

1) APT Members are of the view that studies being carried out within ITU-R WP4A should continue in a comprehensive manner. This includes consideration of : increasing the ΔT/T coordination threshold, reduction of coordination arcs, application of C/I criteria under RR No and/or No A, determination of the appropriate pfd masks, inter-related effects from one criterion to another. The studies conducted by ITU-R should be based on practical and operational parameters as referred to in Draft CPM Report, 5/9.1.2/3.1.3, including the state of network development. 2) No consensus was reached on these issues among APT Members. Other Views: Some APT Members support no change to the RR. APG Contact: Dr. Arifin Nugroho (INS)

Issue: Resolution 11 (WRC-12) Use of satellite orbital positions and associated frequency spectrum to deliver international public telecommunication services in developing countries Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT follows the ITU-R studies on this aspect. acting CEPT Coordinator : Mr Alexandre Vallet (France)

APT Members have a view that studies should be continued by ITU-R in order to adequately respond to Resolution 11 (WRC-12) before WRC-15, and a provision could be made to revise Resolution 11 (WRC-12) in order to continue with the studies as it may be required for resolves 2 of Resolution 11 (WRC-12) to continue even after WRC-15. All conducted studies in ITU-R would be performed within the current framework of the Radio Regulations, and the satellite network filings should be treated in the same manner and equal basis. Other Views: Some APT Members support Option A (NOC). APG Contact: Ms. Haruko S Takeshita (JPN)

Agenda Item 9 (Issue 9.1.4) (amended by CPG PTA-5)
Issue: Updating and rearrangement of the Radio Regulations. The Resolution 67 resolves to initiate studies for possible updating, review and possible revision of outdated information, and rearrangement of certain parts of the Radio Regulations, except for Articles 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 59 and those parts which are being revised on a regular basis, as appropriate. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT note the consideration of the issue in WP 1B. CEPT is of the view that there is no need update and rearrange the Radio Regulations under this issue. CEPT therefore propose NOC to the Radio Regulations under this issue. CEPT Coordinator : Ms Olga Slyusar (Russian Federation)

APT Members support or have no objection to Option A2 of Issue A and support Option B2 of Issue B as described in the draft CPM Report. APG Contact: Mr Taghi Shafiee (IRN) -

Issue: Resolution 154 (WRC-12). Consideration of technical and regulatory actions in order to support existing and future operation of fixed‑satellite service earth stations within the band MHz, as an aid to the safe operation of aircraft and reliable distribution of meteorological information in some countries in Region 1 Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports the modification of Resolution 154 (WRC-12) to urge relevant administrations in Region 1 to use special care in the coordination, assignment, and management of frequencies taking into consideration the potential impact on FSS earth stations [in neighbouring countries] used for satellite communications related to safe operation of aircraft and reliable distribution of meteorological information in the band MHz. In this regard, CEPT is of the view that the RR should be limited to international issues and not for those within a given country, noting that the results of ITU-R studies can be relevant to both types of issues. CEPT considers that regulatory procedures currently exist in the Radio Regulations to address the issues raised by Resolution 154 (WRC-12), i.e. to coordinate, with their neighbouring countries, and to notify their receiving earth stations, to use relevant ITU-R methodologies to ensure compliance with RR No A. acting CEPT Coordinator: Mr Alexandre Vallet (France)

APT Members support the outcomes within the ITU-R on this issue, in accordance with Resolution 154 (WRC-12). APT Members recognize that this agenda item is related to Region 1 and APT Members do not support any aspects of this Agenda item being applied to Region 3. APG Contact: Ms. Haruko S Takeshita (JPN)

Issue: Resolution 957 (WRC-12) resolves to review the definitions of fixed service, fixed station and mobile station for possible modification and invites ITU-R to conduct the necessary studies including on the potential impact of such modifications. Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT is of the view that there is no need to modify the existing definitions of fixed service, fixed station and mobile station. Furthermore CEPT opposes any modification which may have any negative regulatory impact on existing allocations to radiocommunication services. CEPT therefore propose NOC to the Radio Regulations under this issue CEPT Coordinator : Mr Anders Jonsson (Sweden)

APT Members fully support the ITU-R conclusions under Agenda Item 9.1, Issue 9.1.6, i.e. No change to the Radio Regulations apart from the suppression of Resolution 957 (WRC-12) due to the fact that the responsible working parties for satellite and terrestrial services have indicated that modifications to the definitions of fixed service, fixed station or mobile station would have adverse impact on the operation of various satellite radiocommunication services/systems. APG Contact: Mr Taghi Shafiee (IRN) -

Issue: Resolution 647 (Rev. WRC-12) Spectrum management guidelines for emergency and disaster relief radiocommunication Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT supports: the suppression of Resolution 647 (Rev. WRC-12) noting that CEPT is studying how relevant information can be maintained. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Andrew Gowans (UK)

APT Members support to continue the ITU-R studies related to spectrum management guidelines for emergency and disaster relief radiocommunication. APT Members support Option B, i.e. to keep Resolution 644 (Rev. WRC-12) and modify Resolution 647 (Rev. WRC-12) due to the fact that this option encourages administrations to provide relevant up-to-date focal point information to be included in the database, and maintains the internal and external references (Resolution 647 (Rev. WRC-12) is referenced within and outside ITU-R (e.g. ITU-R website, UN specialized agencies on emergency and disaster relief) and Resolution 644 (Rev. WRC-12) is explicitly referenced in the Tamper Convention (Tampere, 1998)). APG Contact: Mr Taghi Shafiee (IRN) -

Issue: Resolution 757 (WRC-12) – Regulatory aspects on nano- and pico satellites Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT proposes that RR Articles 9 and 11 remain unchanged concerning publication, coordination and notification purposes. CEPT considers the possibility of using a range for the altitude and inclination in the RR Appendix 4 parameters supplied in the API, and to adopt a WRC-15 Resolution that would propose this possibility to be implemented for nanosatellites and picosatellites. In addition, in order to ensure equal coexistence between NGSO space services, and to avoid uncontrolled deployment of small satellites CEPT recommends that a future WRC-18 agenda item should establish [guidelines] and limits in the Radio Regulations. CEPT Coordinator : Mr Wouter Jan Ubbels (Netherlands)

APT Members support the study to examine the necessary procedures for notifying nano- and picosatellites taking into account their unique characteristics while any unacceptable impact on existing services and radio stations in operation or of planned operation in conformity with the RR is avoided APT Members support that the issue related with nano- and picosatellites could be carried out under the standing Agenda Item of a future WRC for the consideration of regulatory procedures for notifying these satellite networks. APG Contact: Dr. Atsuko Osaki (JPN)

Agenda Item 9 (Issue 9.2) (Sat part) (approved by CPG-15-4)
Issue: Collection of difficulties or inconsistencies encountered in the application of the Radio Regulations (RR) that are identified by the administrations, the Radiocommunication Bureau (BR) and the Radio Regulations Board (RRB), as well as the suggestion of the BR and the RRB of modifications of the RR to alleviate such difficulties or inconsistencies. Preliminary CEPT position CEPT will gather any difficulties or inconsistencies encountered by its members in their application of the provisions of the Radio Regulations related to space procedures. CEPT will afterwards bring them to the attention of the Radiocommunication Bureau so that they may be included in the Director’s Report to WRC-15. CEPT Coordinator: Mr Jonas Eneberg (UK)

Agenda item 9.2 APG WG 5 APG preliminary views :
APT Members are of the view that the potential impact on suppressing footnote 26 of Annex 1 to AP30 requires further studies. APG Contact:

Agenda Item 9 (Issue 9.3) (approved by CPG-15-4)
Issue: Resolution 80 (Rev.WRC-07) “Due diligence in applying the principles embodied in the Constitution” Preliminary CEPT position: CEPT follows the ITU-R studies on this aspect. acting CEPT Coordinator: Mr Alexandre Vallet (France)

APT Members are encouraged to consider the Radiocommunication Bureau Director’s Report to WRC-15 on any responses to Resolution 80 (Rev.WRC-07) that may include the outcome of the Radio Regulations Board under Resolution 80 (Rev.WRC-07). APG Contact: Ms. Haruko S Takeshita (JPN)

Agenda Item 10 (amended by CPG PTA-5)
Issue: to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda for the next WRC, and to give its views on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent conference and on possible agenda items for future conferences, in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention Preliminary CEPT considerations: CEPT have discussed a number of initial proposals from Administrations for possible WRC-18 Agenda items. These discussions are at an initial stage and no decision has yet to be made on what CEPT will support. These initial proposals from Administrations include an upgrade from secondary to primary for Met Sat in MHz, an agenda item for IMT above 6 GHz and various proposals for mobile allocations in Further proposals will be considered at the next CPG PTA meeting in January 2015. CEPT Coordinator – Wesley Milton (UK)

Agenda item 10 (1) APG WP 6 APG preliminary views (output - 39 )
In developing new WRC Agenda items, APT Members supports the ‘Principles for establishing agendas for WRCs’ as detailed in Annex 1 to Resolution 804 (Rev.WRC-12)and encourages the use of the Template for the submission of proposals for agenda items (Annex 2 of the Resolution). APT Members are of the view that the volume of the agenda of a WRC and the workload of the preparatory work needed to be kept at a manageable level and that issues that can be resolved under the standing agenda items of WRCs or through the regular activities of ITU-R should not be converted into separate agenda items of WRCs Following four proposals are under consideration in APG ; New agenda item to consider the appropriate regulatory procedures for notifying satellite networks needed to facilitate the deployment and operation of nanosatellites and picosatellites, in accordance with Resolution 757 (WRC-12) APG preliminary Views - TBD APG Contact: Mr. Hovstad (Asiasat)

Agenda item 10 (2) APG preliminary views (output - 39 ) APG WP 6
new agenda item to consider new regulatory provisions in Article 5, Chapter II of the Radio Regulation to introduce land mobile and fixed services operating in the band above 275 GHz APG preliminary Views – TBD new agenda item for global harmonization of frequency bands for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) applications new agenda item for identification of frequency band(s) [frequency range TBD][including possible additional allocations to the mobile services on a primary basis] for the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond APG preliminary Views APT Members support the establishment of an agenda item for WRC-19 which aims at identifying frequency bands for IMT for 2020 and beyond subject to resolution of various issues related to the subject matter, including the choice of frequency bands, in a satisfactory manner APG WP 6 APG Contact: Mr. Hovstad (Asiasat)

Global Flight Tracking
APG WG 3 APG preliminary views (Out-02): APT members support studies relating to global flight tracking for civil aviation that are ongoing in the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) including Working Parties 5B and 4C. APG Contact: Muhammad Suryanegara (INS)

RA matters Group on RA matters Discussions at APG (OUT-01(Rev.1)):
The 4th APG meeting discussed a number of issues related to RA-15 and RAG. Review of ITU-R Resolution 1-6 The outcomes of discussion at the 21st Session of RAG were discussed. APT Members were invited to carefully review Document RAG14-1/21(Rev.1) and to submit their input to the Chairman of the Correspondence Group on this topic. Review of ITU-R Resolution 2-6 A discussion took place on the need of advantages and disadvantages in the CPM report but no consensus was reached yet. Review of ITU-R Resolution 6-1 APG noted the discussion at the 20th Session of the RAG to revise Res. ITU-R 6-1. Outcomes of PP-14 relevant to the Work of ITU-R No. of Vice-Chairmen, PP-14 Res.166 (Rev. Busan, 2014) The revision of Res. 166 by PP-14 regarding the number of vice-chairmen of Sector advisory groups, study groups and other group was noted. Res. ITU-R 15-5 on the same issue may therefore need to be updated based on Res.166 (Rev. Busan, 2014). APT Members are requested to provide their views on possible modification of Res. ITU-R 15-5 in order to develop draft Preliminary APT Common Proposals to RA-15. APG contact: Dr. Kyu Jin Wee (KOR)

RA matters Group on RA matters Discussions at APG (OUT-01(Rev.1)):
Outcomes of PP-14 relevant to the Work of ITU-R (continued) Document Access PP-14 decided to provide public access to all input and output documents of all conferences and assemblies of the Union starting from the beginning of year 2015 unless where disclosure would cause potential harm to a legitimate private or public interest that outweighs the benefits of accessibility. PP-14 also instructed the Council Working Group on Financial and Human Resources, through the Council, to continue to review document access policy in ITU to determine the extent to which documentation should be made publicly accessible and to prepare a draft document access policy for submission to Council. BR informed that, in the absence of an approved document access policy, RA-15 and WRC-15 documentation would be made available to the public only if the respective Plenaries of RA-15 and WRC-15 so decide. Paperless Meeting Following the request of PP-14 to find measures to reduce the expenses of the Union, the BR informed that CPM15-2, RA-15 and WRC-15 would be conducted as completely paperless meetings. Printing facilities will be provided for the delegates. Admission of Academia PP-14 has revised Res.169 and Res. ITU-R 63 needs therefore to be revised. APT Members are requested to provide their views on possible modification of Res. ITU-R 63 in order to develop draft Preliminary APT Common Proposals to RA-15. APG contact: Dr. Kyu Jin Wee (KOR)

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