This is the Licensing Procedures Manual for Permanent Earth Stations (PES) and complements the more general licensing policy and procedures described in the overarching Licensing Policy Manual of the Radiocommunications Agency (RA or the Agency).

These documents have been written to comply with the European Directive 97/13/EC, which sets a common framework for general authorisations and individual licences in the field of telecommunications services. Directive 97/13/EC has been enacted into UK legislation by Statutory Instrument 1997 No. 2930, which amended licensing provisions in both the Telecommunications Act 1984 and the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949. The specific aim of Directive 97/13/EC is to ensure that Member States use fair and transparent procedures for issuing licences which allow licensees to provide telecommunications services or networks.

This Manual provides information specifically relevant to the licensing of satellite earth stations. In so doing, the manual highlights RA's cross-checks to the RA362 Application Form. It further illustrates in graphical form the key algorithms for processing new applications, renewals, cancellations and revocations. Also, this manual will be subject to revision as necessary to align with current technological developments for reasons related to the effective and appropriate use of the spectrum.

The criteria contained in the licensing manual along with the UK Radio Licence Interface Requirements apply to the licensing of Satellite Earth Stations operating in the UK in frequency bands designated for the Fixed Satellite Service and assigned for Earth-to-space transmission.

Further information on the following topics is available in the Radiocommunications Agency Licensing Policy Manual:

• Amendments/additions to licences and schedules
• Take-overs and transfers
• Licence revocation
• Licence exemptions
• Accounts procedures
• R&TTE Directive
• Enforcement
• Complaints procedure.

The above manual is available from:

Information and Library Service
Radiocommunications Agency
Wyndham House
189 Marsh Wall
London
E14 9SX

Tel: 020 7211 0502/0505
E-mail: library@ra.gsi.gov.uk

Alternatively, the manual is available on the Radiocommunications Agency's website at: www.radio.gov.uk

Fixed Terrestrial and Satellite Links Unit

The Fixed Terrestrial and Satellite Links Unit (FTSLU) is the lead Business Unit within the RA dealing with licensing, assignment and spectrum management issues pertaining to the administration of the following services in geographical areas administered by RA:

• fixed terrestrial (point-to-point) link;
• fixed 31GHz (point-to-multipoint) terrestrial links;
• scanning telemetry systems; and
• satellite links.

Relevant legislation and policy (European as well as UK) and the powers of RA

Licensing Directive 1998 (Directive 97/13/EC)

The European Licensing Directive came into effect in January 1998. The Licensing Directive has provision for any customer to appeal or make representations against any change made to their licence. This also applies to licences revoked due to non-payment, however, in this case representations will be limited to payment issues.

In all cases the customer can make representations, in writing, stating full details and all mitigating circumstances within 28 days of the RA notifying them of the intent to amend or revoke the licence.

R&TTE Directive (Directive 99/5/EC)

The Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTED) is European legislation which defines how regulatory compliance of radio telecommunications terminal equipment destined for the European Union will be dealt with. The Directive 99/5/EC removes the requirement for formal national type approval. The R&TTED, effective from the 8 April 2000, also has a one year transition period for equipment type approved under the old regime to be marketed and placed into service. However, manufacturers/suppliers need to ensure that such products are declared under the Directive 99/5/EC before the expiry of this transition period. Any equipment not declared under the Directive 99/5/EC can no longer be marketed.

Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act 1949 – Licensing

Installation and use of radio equipment is authorised by a licence issued under the WT Act 1949. A licence is required to operate any scanning telemetry system or earth station or fixed terrestrial microwave or millimetric links.

Further information on the scope of this directive, along with a copy of the R&TTED, is available from the RA website, see Section K

Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act 1949 – Licensing

Installation and use of radio equipment is authorised by a licence issued under the WT Act 1949. A licence is required to operate any scanning telemetry system or earth station or fixed terrestrial microwave or millimetric links.

Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act 1998 – Spectrum Pricing

The WT Act 1998 provides the RA with spectrum management legislation to manage the spectrum more effectively and promote its optimal utilisation. Licence fees are set out annually in regulations made under the WT Act 1998.

Telecommunications Act 1984

It is also important to check at an early stage whether a Telecommunication Act 1984 licence is also needed for your system.

A system generally does not require a Telecommunications Act licence if:

• it consists entirely of apparatus controlled exclusively by the organisation operating the system;
• it is not connected to any other telecommunication system, e.g., the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), leased private circuits or any third party operated system;
• it is not shared with, and does not provide a service to, anyone else, and is used exclusively by the licensee's employees for business purposes.

For more detailed advice on Telecommunication Act licensing contact Communications and Information Industries Directorate (CII). CII contact details are given in Section K.

Broadcasting Act 1990

For satellite broadcasting, a Broadcasting Act licence may also be required. Advice should be sought from the Independent Television Commission and/or the Radio Authority. Contact details can be found in Section K.

Directive 98/34/EC

Directive 98/34/EC is intended to help avoid the creation of trade barriers within the European Community. It requires Member States to notify the Technical Regulations pertinent to a particular licence type to the European Commission to allow Member States the opportunity to comment.

All new and revised Technical Regulations are notified to the EC under the Directive notification procedures. All Technical Regulations are subject to a 3-month mandatory 'stand still period', for consultation which starts when they are received by the EC. Following the 'stand still period' and provided no objections are received from Member States then the new or amended Technical Regulation can be published and implemented.

Equipment requirements

Minimum requirements

All transmissions to the satellite are authorised by the Satellite Operator and the Apparatus complies with their published technical Requirements and the UK Frequency Allocation Tables.

The "essential requirements" of Article 3.2 of Directive 99/5/EC include the minimum system requirements that are deemed necessary for reasons related to the effective and appropriate use of the radio spectrum. The information sheet RA383 gives a high level description of how spectrum in the UK is used for fixed satellite systems.

Additional requirements

Operators are required to conform to all conditions defined within the licence. Details can be found in Section L.

Earth station antennae shall not be employed for transmission at elevation angles of less than 3 degrees measured from the horizontal plane to the direction of maximum radiation.¹

The component of effective isotropic radiated power directed towards the horizon and the minimum elevation angle above the horizontal must comply with ITU Radio Regulations and not exceed those limits specified by Radio Regulations RR S21.8 – RR S21.15.

The relevant satellite is fully operational at an orbital location known to the UK administration.

The apparatus comprised in the station(s) ("the Apparatus") is so designed, constructed, maintained and operated, that its use does not cause any undue interference to any wireless telegraphy.

In the band 13.75-14 GHz, the e.i.r.p. of any emission from an earth station in the fixed satellite service shall be at least 68 dBW, and should not exceed 85 dBW, with a minimum antenna diameter of 4.5m.

A Permanent Earth Station can only operate from the one known, fixed, terrestrial UK location that has been specified in the application or previously supplied to the Agency.

The Apparatus used for transmission complies with the R&TTE Directive and all appropriate National Interface Requirements for Satellite Earth Stations in force within the UK.

The Antenna Radiation Pattern Envelope meets the minimum performance specified by ITU Recommendation ITU-R S.465, or ITU-R.S.580 for antennas installed after 1995.

All transmissions comply with the individual schedules contained within that Licence as selected from the most recent United Kingdom Table of Frequency Allocations.

Where appropriate, the Secretary of State may require that the Licensee provide additional screening at the installation as a condition of licence.

¹  ITU-RR S21.14

National and international obligations

The earth station must obtain satisfactory site clearance for operation at that location; operators intending to transmit in the Fixed Satellite frequency bands must obtain national clearance and co-ordination and have been entered on the UK national frequency register prior to commencing operation in the UK.

The relevant satellite data shall have been submitted to the ITU in accordance with established ITU procedures.

All transmissions to the satellite must be authorised by the Satellite Operator and the Apparatus must comply with their published technical Requirements and the UK Frequency Allocation Tables.

All UK Permanent Earth Station Licences must be registered on the UK National Frequency Register.

All transmissions in the Fixed Satellite Service must be terminated prior to any change of location; unless operating under a specific exemption authorised by the Secretary of State.

The licensee agrees to participate fully in any subsequent UK co-ordination and site clearance procedures.

Take-overs, transfers and changes of name

Details of the legal provisions surrounding changes to a licensee's circumstances are set out in the overarching RA Licensing Policy Manual. However, for Permanent Earth Station licences, it may be possible to transfer co-ordination rights in certain circumstances. Decisions relating to such requests are made on a case-by-case basis.

Co-ordination with other services and organisations and international registration

The National Frequency Approval Panel (NFAP) agrees the day-to-day detailed frequency assignments and ensures that these are made in accordance with the UK peacetime frequency allocation table and the interests of the UK spectrum users. A significant period of turnaround time (see Section D.4) is required for obtaining NFAP approval since this panel only meets every three weeks. National co-ordination must be completed before international co-ordination and registration can be planned. Applicants are advised that once an earth station Licence has lapsed the operator may lose any rights previously obtained in respect of co-ordination.

Prior to licensing and authorisation for transmission, a Permanent Earth Station is subjected to a national clearance process. and national co-ordination in respect of other radiocommunication services as per ITU-RR S4.4. International co-ordination may then be initiated, if required, using the method as defined by the ITU in Appendix APS7.

Permanent Earth Stations operating with a transmission Licence may also apply to the Agency for international co-ordination² in respect of their Receiver characteristics.

² ITU Articles Chapter SIII

General site clearance

Unless the use of a particular radio is covered by a specific exemption regulation, all radio transmissions within the UK are subject to National Site clearance procedures, and are generally required to obtain site clearance whenever:

• the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p)
³ exceeds 17dBW unless that class of equipment has been exempted by UK legislation (Statutory Instrument) ; and
• the height of the antenna above ground level exceeds 30m; and
• the antenna adds more than 5m to the existing height of the supporting structure.

All radio stations that require site clearance must register the correct transmission and location details with the RA prior to commencing transmissions.

³  RR S1.161

Site Clearance for Satellite Earth Stations

Due to the nature of satellite earth stations, special clearance procedures may be available in some circumstances.

Planning and protection

All Earth Station Licences are issued only after successful national co-ordination has been achieved. RA does not provide frequency assignments for satellite earth stations and therefore provides no enforcement service for the interference protection of services at this time. However, if international clearance has been sought and granted, the assignment becomes internationally recognised.

Licensees must ensure that their systems (i.e. equipment with antennas) and masts meet current planning requirements, and where the antennas and masts may constitute a hazard, particularly to aircraft, then it is the applicant's responsibility to obtain appropriate approvals.

Purpose

The fixed satellite service frequency band permits space RadioCommunications services and links to geostationary satellite networks. This manual applies to the licensing of Permanent Satellite Earth Stations operating in the UK in frequency bands designated for the Fixed Satellite Service and assigned for Earth-to-Space transmission. For details of frequency bands, see RA383. A Permanent Earth Station can only operate from the one known, fixed, terrestrial UK location that has been specified in the application or previously supplied to the Agency. Fixed Satellite Service Frequency bands that are licensed for transmission in the UK are described in RA Document 383. For information on receiving bands and other details please refer to RA365.

From 1 October 2001, the fees for Permanent Earth Station Site Licences are calculated⁴ according to the spectrum being accessed, rather than on the operation of wideband , narrowband, or very narrowband bandwidth transmissions as had previously been the case. The new fees are calculated according to the aggregate power supplied to the antenna and the bandwidth being accessed for each satellite orbital location, using appropriate modifiers.

⁴ Statutory Instrument 2001 No 2265

Disclosure of information

The Agency will not disclose information to any third party without the express consent of the applicant, however it reserves the right to disclose information relating to geographical position of the station(e.g. latitude and longitude) to others that share the use of the frequency band.

The Licence

The licence, see example shown in Section L, details the terms, provisions and limitations of the licence. The licence will also detail further conditions of use.

• On page 1 you should see printed on your licence - "This licence ('the licence') is granted on _- Day, Month Year - _(the 'Date of Issue') by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (the 'Secretary of State') to - Your Legal Entity - (you ' the Licensee') of - Your Registered Address of the Legal Entity -_ (the 'Registered Office')"
• On page 3 you should see printed on your licence - "Signed - the RA officer's Signature -_ Name _- the RA officer's printed name -_ Date _ - the date when the application was processed - "

For details of the fee that will be levied for the licence, please refer to information sheet RA2, available from the RA library or website.

Quality of service

On receipt of the licence application it is RA's aim to meet the following quality of service target for the work carried out prior to coordination:

Category C:

90% of Licence applications or amendments to be processed and despatched within 40 working days and the remainder within 60 working days or an explanation given of the delay.

Customer responsibilities

General

Applicants wishing to plan new earth station installations are advised to contact the Radiocommunications Agency. The licensee must appoint an individual officer to be responsible for the correct operation, supervision and maintenance of that earth station, and supply details to the Agency.

Making your application

Before making an application, you should remember that no matter who applies on your behalf, you are still legally responsible for all actions carried out on your proposed radio system. Any false information may lead to the granting of the licence being refused or revoked. Also, the licence application form does carry legal status from an evidential point of view and applicants are therefore asked to sign the declaration.

Form RA362 should be used for PES applications in geographical areas and frequency bands managed by RA. Section D sets out the actions that the actions RA will take on receipt of a completed application. You obtain a copy of the RA362 application form from the RA library (details in Section K) or you can download the form from the RA web site, www.radio.gov.uk

How to complete your application form.

It is essential that all questions are answered as fully as possible. Incomplete forms will be returned to the applicant. You should consider each question mandatory unless otherwise stated. Refer to Section D for further advice.

New customers

If you are a new customer, it is particularly important that you include all contact details on your application form, so that FTSLU can set up a new customer account.

Licence amendments

When applying for a licence amendment, the existing licence number should be noted in the box provided at the head of Section A. Failure to provide this number may result in the application being returned.

Checking your application

Please ensure that you fill the licence application legibly, completely and accurately. Any missing information may result in a delay to the process or the form being returned. Information subsequently found to be inaccurate may render any licence invalid.

Licence fees

Fees for Permanent Earth Station Site Licences are calculated according to the spectrum and bandwidth being accessed, and the aggregate power supplied to the antenna. Details are provided in the Fees Order, Statutory Instrument 2001 No 2265, available from the website or library (see Section K). Under the new Licensing arrangement, earth stations that are closely located can benefit from a reduction in fees as a result of the reduction in total co-ordination area. For each site (the area contained within a circle of radius of 500m centred on a point defined by the licensee), the appropriate sum is calculated in accordance with the algorithm and Modifier Value detailed in the Fees Order. These are based on the exclusivity of the radio frequency spectrum occupies by the licensee.

Payment method

New customers will be billed on issue of the licence. Amendments will be billed on renewal of the amended licence. Payments should be made payable to the "Radiocommunications Agency". Permitted methods of payment are described in the generic Licensing Policy Manual.

Where to send your form

Please send applications to:

Fixed Terrestrial and Satellite Links Unit
Radiocommunications Agency
Wyndham House
189, Marsh Wall
London E14 9SX

Tel: 020 7211 0300
Fax: 020 7211 0113

FTSLU procedures

Making the application

RA administers all licensing processes, i.e. new licence applications, renewals, amendments, cancellations and revocations.

Processing the application form

The following table works through each section of the RA362 application form, explaining the checks RA make on the information given.

Step/Check		Description	Responsibility	Activities covered by Quality of Service targets (see Section C)
1		Applicant submits PES application form (RA362) to RA	Customer
2		RA checks applicant's legal status in accordance with the advice given in Section B.	RA
	Pass	If the legal status passes validation then RA will continue processing the application. The transaction proceeds to step 3.	RA
	Fail	If the legal status fails validation then RA will return the Application form.	RA
3		The application form is checked to verify that all the necessary details are complete, accurate and legible in accordance with Section D.	RA
4		If any details are missing, RA will attempt to contact the applicant by telephone or e-mail, giving the customer five working days to respond with the necessary information. Under such a condition the licence application will be 'Parked' (i.e. suspending the Quality of Service target until the customer replies or the five working day resolution period expires).	RA
	Pass	RA will only continue to process the application when the applicant responds with the necessary information. Proceed to step 5.	RA
	Fail	If the applicant fails to respond by the elapse of the five working day deadline then RA will return the application form to the Applicant.	RA
5		RA establishes whether an application relates to an existing customer.	RA
	No	For a 'new customer' the RA will create and register a customer file. The transaction then proceeds to step 6.	RA
	Yes	For an 'existing' customer the transaction now proceeds to step 6.	RA
6		RA performs national coordination (and where appropriate initiates international co-ordination) informing the applicant of the outcome. RA also obtains site clearance.	RA
7		RA issues the invoice and awaits payment.
	Payment clears	The transaction now proceeds to step 8.	RA
	Payment fails to clear	If the cheque is incorrect in anyway, or fails to go through RA Finance, then RA contact the customer to resolve (within five working days) any problems, otherwise the application will be terminated. Under such a condition the licence renewal will be 'Parked' (i.e. suspending the transaction until the customer replies) until any problem(s) are resolved, or the five working day resolution period expires. After this time RA will return the application form and payment to the Applicant.	RA
8		RA produces the licence and sends it to the applicant.	RA
9		Copies of the licence and licence schedule are attached to the registered customer file. The fee details are entered onto the renewal database, and marked 'paid', under the customer's name.	RA
10		RA's licence database includes the licensee's details, licence renewal date and licence fee. In the fee payment entry, "paid" must be entered so that the licence rolls around for renewal next year.	RA

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Figure E.1: PES LICENCE APPLICATION PROCESS

SECTION F LICENCE RENEWAL PROCESS

Step/Check		Description	Responsibility	Activities covered by Quality of Service targets (see Section C.)
1		RA initiates the licence renewal process at least six weeks in advance of the licence renewal date.	RA
2		RA checks customer's legal status in accordance with advice given in Section B.	RA
	Pass	If the legal status passes validation then RA will continue processing the application. The transaction proceeds to step 3.	RA
	Fail	If the legal status fails validation then RA will return the application to the customer.	RA
3		RA issues the customer six weeks in advance a licence renewal notice (see Section N) and associated licence fee request. A copy of the fee request is sent to RA Finance so the debt can be added to the customer account. The transaction proceeds to step 4.	RA
4		RA then await customer's payment / response within four weeks.	Customer
	Payment/ response received	When RA receive the customer's payment the transaction proceeds to step 6.	RA
	Response only	If RA receive a response then the transaction proceeds to step 5.	RA
	No payment/ response	If RA fails to receive both response and payment from the customer two weeks before the renewal date then RA will automatically issue a licence renewal notice reminder (see Section N) and associated licence fee request. Failing to respond or provide satisfactory answers will mean RA initiates the licence revocation process.	RA
5		RA receives response from the customer.	Customer
	Pass	If the response is satisfactory and timely then RA proceed the transaction to step 6. Also the renewal date for the forthcoming year is automatically set at this stage.	RA
	Fail	If the response is not acceptable to RA then the transaction will proceed to the licence revocation process if the matter is not resolved within five days. While dealing with any unresolved enquiries during this standstill time RA will 'Park' the renewal.	RA
6		RA processes the payment. RA confirm that the cheque is made payable to 'Radiocommunications Agency' before forwarding to RA Finance, and subsequently to the bank.	RA
	Payment clears	RA finalises the licence and licence schedule(s). The transaction now proceeds to step 7.	RA
	Payment fails to clear	If the cheque is incorrect in anyway, or fails to go through RA Finance, then RA contact the customer to resolve (within five working days) any problems, otherwise the application will be terminated. Under such a condition the licence renewal will be 'Parked' (i.e. suspending the transaction until the customer replies) until any problem(s) are resolved, or the five working day resolution period expires. Should the customer not make a valid payment before the renewal date then the transaction proceeds to step 9.	RA
7		RA updates the customer's file.	RA
8		Finally, a covering letter together with the licence, and appropriate licence schedule(s) are issued to the customer.	RA
9		Begin the licence revocation process one-day after the licence renewal date (see Section I).	RA
10		In parallel, the customer records are updated and a copy of the licence and link schedule is placed on the registered customer files. FTSLU now prepare the licence (see Section L) and the licence schedule (see Section M). Also on the licence database, details of the customer, the renewal date of the application (the date the licence was sent) and the amount added. "Paid" must be entered so that it rolls around for renewal next year. The registered customer file is placed in a folder and placed in the fixed terrestrial (point-to-point) link store. If for any reason the transaction was unsuccessful or terminated then this will also be recorded in the customer records.	RA

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Figure F.1: PES LICENCE RENEWAL PROCESS

SECTION G LICENCE AMENDMENT PROCESS

Step/Check		Description	Responsibility	Activities covered by Quality of Service targets (see Section C)
1		The customer should submit any amendments, to RA, using either the RA362 application form or as a written request. Note that any written customer correspondence will be put on the Customer file.	Customer
2		RA checks applicant's legal status in accordance with advice given in SectionB.	RA
	Pass	If the legal status passes validation then RA will continue processing the application. The transaction proceeds to step 3.	RA
	Fail	If the legal status fails validation then RA will return the application to the customer.	RA
3		RA acknowledges the amendment request and verifies that the customer is an established customer.	RA
4		RA will distinguish whether the request is technical or administrative.	RA
	Administrative	If administrative (i.e. change of contact details etc.) the appropriate records are updated and the customer is informed when this has been completed.	RA
	Technical	If technical or technical and administrative in nature then the transaction proceeds to step 5.	RA
5		The request is checked to verify that all the necessary details are complete, accurate and legible.	RA
6		If any details are missing, RA will attempt to contact the customer by telephone or e-mail, giving the customer five working days to respond with the necessary information. The transaction is now 'Parked' until the matter is resolved or the five working days elapse.	RA
	Pass	RA only processes the request if the customer responds in time with the necessary information. The transaction proceeds to step 7.	Customer
	Fail	If the customer fails to respond in time then RA return the request to the customer and take no further action.	Customer
7		RA creates the revised licence schedule and sends it to the customer.	RA
8		RA's licence database includes the licensee's details, licence renewal date and licence fee. In the fee payment entry, "paid" must be entered so that the licence rolls around for renewal next year. The registered customer file is placed in the Fixed terrestrial (point-to-point) link store.	RA

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Figure G.1: PES LICENCE AMENDMENT PROCESS

SECTION H LICENCE CANCELLATION PROCESS

Step/Check		Description	Responsibility	Activities covered by Quality of Service targets (see Section C.4)
1		The customer should submit a cancellation request in writing to RA.	Customer
2		RA checks the applicant's legal status.	RA
	Pass	If the legal status passes validation then the transaction proceeds to step 3.	RA
	Fail	If the legal status fails validation then RA will return the cancellation request to the sender.	RA
3		RA shall verify that the applicant is an existing customer.	RA
	Pass	RA will continue to process the application if this check proves favourable. The transaction proceeds to step 4.	RA
	Fail	If the applicant is not an existing customer, the cancellation request will be returned.	RA
4		RA checks the cancellation request to verify that all the necessary details are meaningful, complete, accurate and legible.	RA
	Pass	If the cancellations details are complete and understandable the transaction proceeds to step 5.	RA
	Fail	If any details are missing, RA will attempt to contact the applicant by telephone or e-mail, giving the customer time to respond with the details. In so doing RA will 'Park' the request until contact has been made with the customer or 5 working days if no contact can be made. The cancellation request may remain 'Parked' until any outstanding issues are resolved. If the customer fails to respond then RA, at its discretion, may decide to terminate the request and return the cancellation request to the sender and take no further action.	RA
5		RA identifies which stations the customer requires cancelling (i.e. confirming whether the customer wishes to: cancel all links; cancel one or several links).	RA
	All stations	RA will now cancel all the customer links and close the customer file. RA issue a cancellation letter to customer confirming their action. A copy of which is placed in the registered customer file that is then closed.	RA
	One or several stations	RA will now finalise the transaction by cancelling the requested link(s), update the registered customer files in parallel with preparing the link schedule. A copy of this letter and the revised link schedule will also be put on the registered customer file. The Renewal database will also be updated.	RA

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Figure H.1: PES LICENCE CANCELLATION PROCESS

SECTION I LICENCE REVOCATION PROCESS

Step/Check		Description	Responsibility	Activities covered by Quality of Service targets (see Section C.)
1		The diagram associated with this process description assumes that the licence revocation is a result of non-payment of the licence fee and the section above the dotted line has been included for clarity. A licence can also be revoked for other reasons e.g. the conditions of that licence are not complied with. In such cases the Licensee will be sent a proposed notice of revocation and allowed a period of 28 days in which to lodge an appeal. If the appeal is unsuccessful then a notice of revocation will be sent at the end of the 28 days period.	Overview
2		Prior to the licence revocation process the customer can choose between the following possibilities:	Customer
	Send payment	Customer acknowledges intent to renew licence and sends payment to RA. The process now proceeds to step 4.	Customer
	Send response	Customer acknowledges their intent to renew licence subject to making some alterations to the licence schedule. Revocation is temporarily suspended for five days only. The customer is required to settle payment within this time period, in which case the revocation process proceeds to step 4, otherwise the transaction proceeds to step 3.	Customer
	No response/ payment	Failing any acknowledgement and/or payment the revocation process proceeds to step 3.	Customer
3		A proposed notice of revocation (see Section O) is sent to the customer one day after the licence renewal date.	RA
	Sends payment	Customer acknowledges their intent to renew licence and sends payment to RA. The process now proceeds to step 4.	Customer
	Sends response	Customer acknowledges their intent to renew licence subject to making some alterations to the licence schedule. The revocation process is now deferred to allow for the changes to be made following the amendment process. Revocation will be reinstated should this process fail. Otherwise the customer is required to settle payment within the 'Park' 5 working day period, in which case the revocation process proceeds to step 4, else the transaction proceeds to step 5.	Customer
	No response/ payment	Failing any acknowledgement(s) and/or payment the revocation process proceeds to step 5.	Customer
4		Is the payment processed successfully?	RA
	Successful	The customer's files are updated. The licence and link schedule is sent to the customer.	RA
	Un-successful	If the payment fails to clear then RA will inform the customer. RA will 'Park' the request for a maximum of 5 working days. If the customer fails to make a valid payment in that time then the transaction will proceed to step 5.	RA
5		Revocation of licence notice (see Section P) is issued 28 days after the renewal date.	RA
6		The Radio Investigation Service (RIS) is informed of the revocation.	RA

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Figure H.1: PES LICENCE REVOCATION PROCESS

SECTION J DISCLAIMER

This document is designed to provide details of the Agency's licensing procedures relating to Permanent Earth Station applications made to FTSLU. However, it should not be taken as giving exact policy for all areas of licensing undertaken by FTSLU and should in any event be read in conjunction with the Agency's Licensing Policy Manual.

Therefore the Agency accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document.

Please contact the appropriate business unit directly if you have any queries or concerns, which can be found on page 32.

Revisions to this document will be done periodically or when there is a substantive need to update the document.

For information regarding a Telecommunications Act Licences contact:

Communications and Information Directorate (CII)
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1 9SS
Telephone: 020 7215 5000

FTSLU Helpdesk:

Fixed Terrestrial and Satellite Links Unit (FTSLU)
Radiocommunications Agency
Wyndham House
189 Marsh Wall
London E14 9SX

Telephone: 020 7211 0300
Fax: 020 7211 0113
RA FTSLU website: www.radio.gov.uk/topics/fixedlnk/index.htm

RA library:

The Information and Library Service
Radiocommunications Agency
Wyndham House
189 Marsh Wall
London E14 9SX

Telephone: 020 7211 0502 or 0505
Fax: 020 7211 0507
E-mail: library@ra.gsi.gov.uk
RA website: www.radio.gov.uk

Independent Television Commission (ITC)
33 Foley Street
London W1W 7TL

Telephone: 020 7255 3000
Fax: 020 7306 7800

Radio Authority
Holbrook House
14 Great Queen Street
Holborn
London WC2B 5DG

Telephone: 020 7430 2724
Fax: 020 7405 7062

Department for Transport, London and the Regions
Headquarters and Ministerial Offices
Eland House
Bressenden Place
London SW1E 5DU

Tel: 020 7944 3000
Website: www.dtlr.gov.uk

Radiocommunications Agency
Wireless Telegraphy Acts 1949 and 1998

PERMANENT EARTH STATION LICENCE