Explanatory note

These Regulations implement in the United Kingdom the Commission Implementing Decision 2014/641/EU of 1st September 2014 on harmonised technical conditions of radio spectrum use by wireless audio programme making and special events equipment in the Union (“the Commission Decision”).

Regulation 3(1) requires the Office of Communications (“OFCOM”) to exercise their functions under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 so as to give effect to the obligations of the United Kingdom under the Commission Decision.

Regulation 3(2) specifies the obligations under Article 3(1) and (2) of the Commission Decision to which OFCOM must give effect.

Regulation 4 ensures that any existing authorisations and rights to use spectrum in the 823-832 MHz and 1785-1805 MHz bands may be continued. Decisions about the continuation of existing authorisations and rights will be taken by OFCOM in relation to authorisations and rights they are responsible for and by Government in relation to use by the public sector. Information about existing authorisations and rights in the 823-832 MHz and 1785-1805 MHz frequency bands can be found on OFCOM’s website at www.ofcom.org.uk.

An impact assessment has not been produced for these Regulations as no impact on business and the voluntary sector is foreseen.

A Transposition Note has been produced for these Regulations and is published with the Explanatory Memorandum alongside the instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk.