11 Feb. 2022 Digest - Wits University

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Archive - 11 Feb. 2022 Digest

Latest Notices

Body	Content	GG No.	Notice No.	Date	Comment
ICASA	Public Hearings to be held on Draft Complaints and Compliance Committee Amendment Regulations	45866	803	4 Feb	For noting
FPB	Draft Classification Guidelines for Films, Games and Certain Publications	45859	1717	4 Feb	Written submissions due within 30 days
ICASA	Submission of Annual Forecast of Licence Fees and USAAF Contributions	45859	1723	4 Feb	Due End of April 2022

Ongoing General Regulatory Processes Pending in 2022

Body	Content	Status	Relevant GG References
FPB	Draft Classification Guidelines for Films, Games and Certain Publications	Called for written representations	45859, N1717
ICASA	Draft Amendments to the Process and Procedures Regulations for Class Licences	Called for written representations	45849
ICASA	Notice of Intention to Conduct an Inquiry into Long Term Spectrum Outlook – Consultation Document and Template	Called for written representations	45690, N. 738
ICASA	ITA for spectrum in the IMT 700, 800, 2600 and 3500 bands to provide national broadband wireless access services.	Called for applications	45628
ICASA	Draft Implementation of the Radio Frequency Migration Plan and IMT Roadmap	Called for written submissions	45690. N 739
ICASA	Invitation to Pre-Register for Community Sound Broadcasting and Spectrum Licences	Called for pre-registrations	45650
ICASA	Draft Amendments to the CCC Procedures Regulations	Called for written representations, date extended, hearings held	45553, 45651
DJCD	Draft Amendment of Protection of Personal Information Regulations	Called for written submissions	45120
ICASA	Market Enquiry into Signal Distribution Services	Questionnaire to be completed	45172
DCDT	Draft SABC Bill	Called for written submissions, public hearings held	44865
ICASA	Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2021 for Public Consultation	Called for written submissions	44803
ICASA	Notice of intention to review pro-competitive conditions imposed on relevant licensees in terms of the Call Termination Regulations	Workshop held, awaiting questions of clarity, Discussion Doc released for public comment	44636, 45426
ICASA	Draft Equipment Authorisation Regulations	Invited written comment, submissions re-opened and date extended	44371 N162 44614
DCDT	Draft National Data and Cloud Policy	Invited written comment, date extended	44411 N.309 44568
ICASA	Discussion Document on the Review of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (Advertising, Infomercials and Sponsorship) Regulations	Invited written comment, public hearings	44333 N 264. 44728
ICASA	Draft Mobile Broadband Services Regulations	Invited written comment, date extended	44337 44590
ICASA	ITA: To participate in a qualifying process to operate as a secondary geo-location service provider	Invited applications	44206
DCDT	Draft White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Content Services Policy Framework	Invited written comment, date extension	43797, 43938 N1267,
DCDT	Draft Policy and Policy Direction on the Rapid Deployment of Electronic Communications and Facilities	Invited written comment	43537, N800
DCDT	Draft Film and Publications Amendment Regulations 2020	Invited written comment	43495, N361
ICASA	Inviting applications for community TV broadcasting services and radio spectrum licences on Mux 1 – 22 licences are available.	Invited written comment, date extended, invited comment on applications	43088, N163 43113, N199 43766, N 533 44401, N 142
ICASA	Draft Amendment of Rain Network’s Universal Service and Access Obligations	Invited written comment	43095, N311
ICASA	Notice of intention to conduct market enquiry into mobile broadband services	Called for written submissions on the Discussion Document, date extended	42044, 42313, 42878, 42941
ICASA	Must Carry Regulations – Draft Regulations	Call for submissions, public hearings	44338, 44652
Dept. of Economic Development	Competition Amendment Bill	In Parliament	41756
DCDT	Intended introduction of the Ikamva National E-Skills Institute Bill, 2018 to the National Assembly	Notification given	41581
DOC	Draft Films and Publications Board Tariffs Review	Called for written submissions – 10 November	41142, date clarified in an email
ICASA	Inquiry into Subscription TV Broadcasting Services	Called for written submissions, date extended twice. Oral Hearings held, called for comments on draft Findings Doc, date extended twice: 4 Oct, hearings in Jan held,	41070, 41102 (erratum), 41155, 41192, 42391 N573, 42520 N895, 42673 N1129. 43872 N625
Competition Commission	Notice of an Enquiry into Data Services, provisional finding report released	Called for written submissions	41054, report
Dept of Justice and Constitutional Development	Draft Code of Administrative Good Conduct to provide administrators with practical guidelines and information for efficient administration	Called for written submissions	40540
Dept. of Justice and Constitutional Development	Prevention and Combatting of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill	To be introduced in the National Assembly	40367, 41543.
DTI	Intellectual Property Consultative Framework	Called for representations	40262
ICASA	Enquiry into the competitiveness of the subscription TV services market	ICASA has published corrections to the notice about the process	40133, 40256
ICASA	Discussion Document on use of the V and E Bands	Called for written comments	39180
GSIS	Draft Marketing, Advertising and Communication Sector Charter	Called for written comments	39175
Parliament	Notice of intent to introduce a Private Members Bill on Draft Protection of Critical Infrastructure Bill	Called for written comments	39147
ICASA	ITA for spectrum on Multiplex 3 to provide commercial subscription television broadcasting services	Third ITA issued with no reference to previous iterations/processes	gg 39191, 39797, 41362 N. 983, 41377 N.7
DOC	Draft Community Broadcasting Support Scheme	Requested written submissions	38947
Film and Publications Board	Draft Online Regulation Policy	Requested written submissions	38531
DCDT	Proposed amendment of Alternative Dispute Resolution Regs under the ECT Act	Requested written submissions	38128, 40428
USAASA	Draft Recommendations for Qualifying Criteria for Set Top Box Scheme of Ownership and Support	Requested written submissions	38134
ICASA	Competition in ICT Sector Enquiry	Public hearings held	37456, 37990
ICASA	Cost to Communicate Programme	Initiated	36532
ICASA	Framework for toll-free services ( ie 080 numbers)	Public hearings held	36722, 36821
ICASA	Draft Bitstream and shared/full loop access Regulations.	Published explanatory memorandum and requested comments thereon	36705, 36840, 37121,

Electronic Communications-Related Legislation and Regulations Enacted, and Position Papers Finalised, in 2022

Body	Content	GG No.	Notice No.	Date
ICASA	Fees and charges for reserved postal services	45780	1686	19 Jan

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