Ofcom to end frequency coordination and site clearance processes

Ofcom intends to end the National Frequency Assignment Panel (NFAP) frequency coordination and the Working Group on Radio site clearance (WGRSC) processes on the 31st August.

When applying to use radio spectrum in the UK, applicants are currently required to complete NFAP frequency co-ordination and WGRSC site clearance processes, operated by Ofcom on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

These processes were originally designed to ensure effective coordination between different users of the radio spectrum and to protect certain radio services such as government spectrum users.

However, following a review of these processes, Ofcom will remove the requirement for applicants to complete them to reduce the regulatory burden on spectrum users. Ofcom will continue to facilitate some clearance processes in order to protect against interference.

Ofcom intends to end these processes on 31 August 2007.

If you have any questions about this matter, please contact:

Alex Dixon
Ofcom
Riverside House
2a Southwark Bridge Road
London SE1 9HA

Email: alex.dixon@ofcom.org.uk