Explanatory Notes

Communications Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 21

17 July 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Networks, Services and the Radio Spectrum

Chapter 1: Electronic Communications Networks and Services
Section 44: Duty of OFCOM to keep publicly accessible register

111.This section places OFCOM under a duty to keep an up-to-date public register of designations made under section 33 or section 38, withdrawals of such designations and notifications given to them, or treated as given to them, under section 33. OFCOM must publish (and comply with) a notification setting out the times during which the register is available for public inspection and the fees (if any) that must be paid to inspect the register.

112.This section implements Article 3(3) of the Authorisation Directive.