Regulation 8 Confirmation of proposals

(1)

This regulation applies to—

(a)

any proposals set out in a notification published under regulation 6 to the extent that they have not been modified by a notification published under regulation 7(4);

(b)

any proposals to set conditions which have been modified by a notification published under regulation 7(4); and

(c)

any proposals to set conditions set out in a notification published under regulation 7(1)(a).

(2)

Subject to regulation 9, and if he has considered every representation about the proposals, set out in a notification, to which this regulation applies that is made to him within the period specified in the notification, the Director may, by publication of a further notification, set out the proposals, with or without modification, as he intends that effect would be given to them upon the coming into force of any enactment (including an enactment contained in subordinate legislation) which implements the provision of the Framework Directive, the Access Directive or the Universal Service Directive to which the proposal relates; and reference in this regulation to confirmation of proposals is a reference to publication of such a further notification.

(3)

Where the Director has confirmed any proposals under paragraph (2), he may, by publication of a further notification, withdraw part or all of those proposals.

(4)

Any proposed conditions which the Director sets out in a notification published under this regulation must comply with, and be necessary for satisfying requirements in, Article 16 of the Framework Directive, Articles 7 to 13 of the Access Directive and Articles 16 to 19 of the Universal Service Directive.