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| Dokumendiregister | Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium |
| Viit | 9-4/3110-1 |
| Registreeritud | 05.12.2024 |
| Sünkroonitud | 06.12.2024 |
| Liik | Sissetulev kiri |
| Funktsioon | 9 Digiarengu korraldamine |
| Sari | 9-4 Elektroonilise side koostööalane kirjavahetus rahvusvaheliste organisatsioonidega |
| Toimik | 9-4/2024 |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | Avalik |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | |
| Adressaat | ITSO |
| Saabumis/saatmisviis | ITSO |
| Vastutaja | Tõnu Nirk (Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium, Kantsleri valdkond, Digiarengu valdkond, Sideosakond) |
| Originaal | Ava uues aknas |
Failid
AP-41 Ad Hoc WORKING GROUP
- Kick-off meeting, January 28h, 2025 -
Agenda
1. Opening Remarks by the ITSO DG and WG Chair
2. Presentation of the AP-41 Ad Hoc Working Group
3. Review of the Terms of References
4. Proposal on WG composition
5. Working methodology, leadership and ToRs coordinators
6. Calendar of meetings
7. AOB
8. Closing remarks
I T S O R E S T R I C T E D
ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO AP-41-3E FINAL W10/24
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AD HOC WORKING GROUP
TO ADDRESS ISSUES ON THE FUTURE OF ITSO AND
THE PROTECTION OF THE COMMON HERITAGE
I T S O R E S T R I C T E D
ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO AP-41-3E FINAL W10/24
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AD HOC WORKING GROUP
TO ADDRESS ISSUES ON THE FUTURE OF ITSO AND
THE PROTECTION OF THE COMMON HERITAGE
Preamble
At the AP-40 session, two Ad-Hoc Working Groups were established to explore and recommend
solutions to ensure the resilience of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
(ITSO) and the protection of Common Heritage. However, due to limited time, several crucial
issues were identified: some were addressed while some were left insufficiently addressed.
Additionally, ongoing challenges in the relationship between ITSO and Intelsat, along with
unresolved questions surrounding the acquisition of Intelsat by SES, highlight the need for further
dialogue at a level of a working group in order to identify potential solutions to be decided upon
by the subsequent AP.
In light of these considerations, it is proposed that a new Ad Hoc Working Group be formed with
the following as key elements:
Output
Establish a Working Group (WG) to develop a comprehensive report with strategic
recommendations for consideration at the next Assembly of Parties. The focus will be on ensuring
the resilience of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO) and
safeguarding the Common Heritage.
Objective
Building on the work initiated by the AP-40 Ad Hoc Working Groups 1 and 2, and in light of
recent developments in the satellite industry, it is proposed to develop measures aimed at shaping
a stronger, more effective, and responsive ITSO. These measures should ensure that ITSO
remains closely aligned with the evolving interests of all Parties and the future strategic direction
of the Organization.
This process will involve consultations with all relevant stakeholders, including but not limited
to ITSO, Notifying Administrations, Intelsat, ITU, and the Parties, to ensure comprehensive
input and alignment with industry and regulatory advancements.
Participation in the Working Group will be open to all Parties, ensuring inclusivity and broad
representation.
I T S O R E S T R I C T E D
ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO AP-41-3E FINAL W10/24
Page 2
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. Consider the circumstances, expertise and experience of ITSO, to include a focus on
strengths, weaknesses and opportunities in the formulation of recommendations for a
more successful ITSO, while including mechanisms to ensure the company provides the
minimum required funding for ITSO.
2. Taking into consideration recommendations of WG1 and WG2 approved by the AP-41,
consider and make recommendations to enhance the collaboration between ITSO and
the Notifying Administrations that supports the implementation of Article XII (c) of the
ITSO Agreement.
3. Review and make recommendations on possible way to improve the PSA for better
collaboration between Intelsat or any other operator and ITSO
4. Assess the processes and mechanisms for the assignment and management of the
Common Heritage, ensure its protection and make appropriate recommendations for
closer alignment between the work of ITSO and the Notifying Administrations.
5. Identify and make recommendations on the various issues that may arise in connection
with specific decisions that could be undertaken by Intelsat or any other operator which
have a direct impact on the Common Heritage such as bankruptcy, mergers, change of
ownership, etc.
6. Identify the circumstances under which unused Common Heritage orbital locations
could be suppressed and make recommendations for re-assignment to other operators.
7. Recommend mechanisms of transferring the non-exploited CH to another company that
has undertaken to comply with PSA obligations, taking into account the ITSO
Agreement.
8. Recommend mechanisms to fill gaps that could lead to a replacement of suppressed CH
filing by new filings from other Administrations other than the NAs of the CH
9. Further consider and make recommendations on the proposal that was submitted by
Region D to AP-40 to have one NA per region.
Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. |
Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. |
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AP-41 Ad Hoc WORKING GROUP
- Kick-off meeting, January 28h, 2025 -
Agenda
1. Opening Remarks by the ITSO DG and WG Chair
2. Presentation of the AP-41 Ad Hoc Working Group
3. Review of the Terms of References
4. Proposal on WG composition
5. Working methodology, leadership and ToRs coordinators
6. Calendar of meetings
7. AOB
8. Closing remarks
I T S O R E S T R I C T E D
ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO AP-41-3E FINAL W10/24
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AD HOC WORKING GROUP
TO ADDRESS ISSUES ON THE FUTURE OF ITSO AND
THE PROTECTION OF THE COMMON HERITAGE
I T S O R E S T R I C T E D
ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO AP-41-3E FINAL W10/24
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AD HOC WORKING GROUP
TO ADDRESS ISSUES ON THE FUTURE OF ITSO AND
THE PROTECTION OF THE COMMON HERITAGE
Preamble
At the AP-40 session, two Ad-Hoc Working Groups were established to explore and recommend
solutions to ensure the resilience of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
(ITSO) and the protection of Common Heritage. However, due to limited time, several crucial
issues were identified: some were addressed while some were left insufficiently addressed.
Additionally, ongoing challenges in the relationship between ITSO and Intelsat, along with
unresolved questions surrounding the acquisition of Intelsat by SES, highlight the need for further
dialogue at a level of a working group in order to identify potential solutions to be decided upon
by the subsequent AP.
In light of these considerations, it is proposed that a new Ad Hoc Working Group be formed with
the following as key elements:
Output
Establish a Working Group (WG) to develop a comprehensive report with strategic
recommendations for consideration at the next Assembly of Parties. The focus will be on ensuring
the resilience of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO) and
safeguarding the Common Heritage.
Objective
Building on the work initiated by the AP-40 Ad Hoc Working Groups 1 and 2, and in light of
recent developments in the satellite industry, it is proposed to develop measures aimed at shaping
a stronger, more effective, and responsive ITSO. These measures should ensure that ITSO
remains closely aligned with the evolving interests of all Parties and the future strategic direction
of the Organization.
This process will involve consultations with all relevant stakeholders, including but not limited
to ITSO, Notifying Administrations, Intelsat, ITU, and the Parties, to ensure comprehensive
input and alignment with industry and regulatory advancements.
Participation in the Working Group will be open to all Parties, ensuring inclusivity and broad
representation.
I T S O R E S T R I C T E D
ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO AP-41-3E FINAL W10/24
Page 2
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. Consider the circumstances, expertise and experience of ITSO, to include a focus on
strengths, weaknesses and opportunities in the formulation of recommendations for a
more successful ITSO, while including mechanisms to ensure the company provides the
minimum required funding for ITSO.
2. Taking into consideration recommendations of WG1 and WG2 approved by the AP-41,
consider and make recommendations to enhance the collaboration between ITSO and
the Notifying Administrations that supports the implementation of Article XII (c) of the
ITSO Agreement.
3. Review and make recommendations on possible way to improve the PSA for better
collaboration between Intelsat or any other operator and ITSO
4. Assess the processes and mechanisms for the assignment and management of the
Common Heritage, ensure its protection and make appropriate recommendations for
closer alignment between the work of ITSO and the Notifying Administrations.
5. Identify and make recommendations on the various issues that may arise in connection
with specific decisions that could be undertaken by Intelsat or any other operator which
have a direct impact on the Common Heritage such as bankruptcy, mergers, change of
ownership, etc.
6. Identify the circumstances under which unused Common Heritage orbital locations
could be suppressed and make recommendations for re-assignment to other operators.
7. Recommend mechanisms of transferring the non-exploited CH to another company that
has undertaken to comply with PSA obligations, taking into account the ITSO
Agreement.
8. Recommend mechanisms to fill gaps that could lead to a replacement of suppressed CH
filing by new filings from other Administrations other than the NAs of the CH
9. Further consider and make recommendations on the proposal that was submitted by
Region D to AP-40 to have one NA per region.