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The New EU Directives

The New EU Directives. Oftel Forum 25/04/02 Heather Clayton. Not forgetting. Data protection. Framework. Universal service. The new EU Directives. Adopted by Council on 14th February 2002 Signed by Council and EP 7 March 2002. Access and interconnection. Authorisation.

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The New EU Directives

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  1. The New EU Directives Oftel Forum 25/04/02 Heather Clayton

  2. Not forgetting... Data protection Framework Universal service The new EU Directives Adopted by Council on 14th February 2002 Signed by Council and EP 7 March 2002 Access and interconnection Authorisation

  3. Other parts of the package • Binding instruments - Spectrum Decision - Competition Directive • Non binding instruments - Recommendation on market definition - Guidelines on market analysis

  4. Implementing the new EU Directives • We have a plan • 24 tasks divided between 16 projects • intend to publish a guide for stakeholders • In addition to market reviews and authorisations….. New guidelines on regulation Obligations to publish information Collecting licence fees Consultation processes Dispute resolution Accounting separation Harmonisation New enforcement processes Definitions - annex II? Numbering Revoking licences Telecoms code

  5. Update on Timings 25 July 2003 Entry into force - 24 April 2002 • market reviews, • general conditions, • specific conditions, • all procedures and processes in line

  6. Transposition and the Bill Entry into force April 2002 July 2003 Nov 2003 Bill receives RA Bill introduced Consult on Bill

  7. Overall Aims Only competition law Today New framework Sector specific regulation Align with Competition law Regulates all electronic communications networks and services - but not content Faster, more controlled, harmonised

  8. Objectives for all NRAs • Promote competition • Promote the interests of EU citizens • Development of the internal market

  9. Harmonisation Aim of the new Directives • “…a harmonised framework for regulation…establishes a set of procedures to ensure the harmonised application of the regulatory framework throughout the Community” ERG Decision • “facilitate consultation, co-ordination and co-operation between the independent regulatory agencies in Member States, and between these agencies and the Commission”

  10. Communications (external) • Implementation project will not deal with communications for all individual projects but... • Oftel policy forum • Project managers can use this forum to consult stakeholders • Will run every 2 - 3 months through implementation • In addition, regular Oftel forum and meetings focussing on consumer issues • Section on the internet (coming soon)

  11. Question for discussion: 1 • In which area would efforts to harmonise regulation bring the greatest benefits to consumers? • Why?

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