158.This section sets out the procedure that OFCOM must follow when revising or otherwise modifying the National Telephone Numbering Plan or any other document referred to in a numbering condition authorised by section 57 or 58 or set by OFCOM under section 59.
159.Before revising or otherwise modifying a provision of the National Telephone Numbering Plan or other document referred to in a numbering condition (a “relevant provision”), OFCOM must publish a notification that explains the effect of and the reasons for the revisions or modifications. OFCOM must also give no less than one month for persons to comment on the proposal. OFCOM may modify the National Telephone Numbering Plan or other document if they have considered each comment made about the proposal within the period specified by them for comments and they have had regard to international obligations of the UK notified to them by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.
160.Any modification of a relevant provision of the National Telephone Numbering Plan or other document must be objectively justifiable, non-discriminatory, proportionate and transparent. This section implements, in part, Article 14.1 of the Authorisation Directive.