Application for frequency authorisation

(1) An application for a licence under this Part shall be made in writing in such form and in such manner, and shall contain such information and particulars and shall be accompanied by such details as may from time to time be specified by the PUC. (2) An application for a licence under this section shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee as contained in the Schedule to these Regulations. (3) Within fourteen days after making an application, the applicant shall publish a notice of the application in two local newspapers having national circulation. (4) Upon receipt of an application for a frequency authorisation, the PUC shall review the application, notifying the applicant of any further information required to process such (5) In deciding whether to approve a authorisation, the PUC shall take the following into account– (a) the matters set out in the application; Telecommunications 13 (b) any submissions received from the public; (c) any regional, national or international Spectrum Management Plan; and (d) any other relevant matters. (6) After review, the PUC shall decide whether the frequency authorisation should be granted and issue its decision in writing no later than sixty days from receipt of the (7) Where an application is approved, the PUC shall issue the frequency authorisation on payment of the prescribed fee. Where a licence is refused, the PUC shall state in writing its reasons for such refusal.