SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 11Approval, imposition and modification of networking arrangements
Decision of OFCOM whether or not to approve arrangements or modifications
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The decision made by OFCOM under paragraph 3(4) has to be one of the following—
a
a decision to approve the arrangements or modifications unconditionally;
b
a decision to give a conditional approval to the arrangements or modifications;
c
a decision to refuse approval.
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A conditional approval is one that has effect only if effect is given, in relation to the proposed arrangements or modifications, to changes proposed by OFCOM.
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Before deciding to give a conditional approval, OFCOM must consult every holder of a regional Channel 3 licence about the changes they are proposing.
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When OFCOM have made their decision, they must prepare a report setting out—
a
their decision; and
b
their reasons for that decision.
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OFCOM must publish the report and send a copy of it to—
a
the Office of Fair Trading; and
b
every person to whom the relevant arrangements will apply, or do apply.
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The relevant arrangements are—
a
the arrangements for which approval has been sought; or
b
the arrangements which are the subject of the modifications for which approval has been sought.