Application for the condition of licence to change the contours and technical parameters of television stations and transmitters as a result of repurposing of the 600 MHz frequency band in Canada - Form 150

Introduction

Many television (TV) stations use the 600 MHz spectrum band to transmit their signals. However, the use of this band is now subject to a joint effort by the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development in Canada and the Federal Communications Commission in the United States to repurpose some amount of spectrum currently used for television broadcasting for mobile services (e.g. mobile phones). The new allotment plan and transition plan may require some television stations (and rebroadcasting transmitters) to change channel (i.e., their frequency of operation) or convert to digital.

In Decision 2017-143 Renewal of licences for the television services of large French-language ownership groups – Introductory decision, 15 May 2017 and Decision 2017-148 Renewal of licences for the television services of large English language ownership groups – Introductory decision, the Commission established a new condition of licence (COL) for the large ownership groups’ stations, allowing these licensees to revise technical parameters and service contours without additional approval by the Commission.  The Commission also invited other TV licensees to apply to the Commission in order to request that the COL apply to them.  This form is to be used for any applicant requesting an amendment to its COL to add this flexibility.

General instructions

Filing

File electronically via My CRTC Account by attaching the application to the cover page. My CRTC Account allows you to securely submit documents to the Commission with a user ID and password. Therefore, a signature is not required when using My CRTC Account. Applicants who file their application in this manner are not required to submit a hard copy of the application and its related documents.

Instructions

Applicants who need further information relative to CRTC processes can contact a specialist at 1-866-781-1911.

Important notice: The Commission will return the application if it has not been duly completed. The onus will be on the applicant to submit a complete application that provides all of the relevant information, to identify all regulatory issues raised in the application and to provide supporting documentation.

All information with an * is required.

1. General information

1.1 Identification of the undertaking

* Name of the licensee:

1.2 Identification of applicant

Important notice: All information provided in this section will be displayed on the Commission website.

*Corporation ( ) Other ( ) Specify :

* Legal name of the entity who is authorized by the Commission to operate the television station(s):

* Name of the contact person representing the licensee:

* Title of the contact person representing the licensee:

* Address:

* City/Town:

* Province/Territory:

* Postal code (A1A 1A1):

* Telephone (999-999-9999): Ext:

Fax (999-999-9999):

* Email (yourname@yourdomain.com):

* Website (www.mycompany.com):

1.3 Sent by

* Name:

* Telephone (999-999-9999): Ext:

* Email (yourname@yourdomain.com):

1.4 Designated representative

I, _________________________, the applicant, hereby designate____________________ as my designated representative to complete, sign and file an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and to sign and file a reply with respect thereto (if necessary) and I do hereby ratify, confirm and adopt as my own act, such application and all replies made thereto.

* Date:
* At: Example: city, province
Signature (a signature is not required when submitting electronically):
* Address of designated representative:
* Title:
* Telephone (999-999-9999): Ext:
Fax (999-999-9999):
* Email (yourname@yourdomain.com):

1.5 Declaration of the applicant or its designated representative

I, *___________________________________ , solemnly declare that:

1. I am the designated representative of the applicant named in this application and as such have knowledge of all matters declared therein.
2. The statements made in this application or in any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission are (will be) to the best of my knowledge believed to be true in all respects.
3. The opinions and estimates given in this application or in any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission are (will be) based on facts as known to me.
4. I have examined the provisions of the Broadcasting Act and the broadcasting regulations and policies relevant to this application.

And I have signed

Signature (a signature is not required when submitting electronically):
*Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

Witnessed by

Signature (a signature is not required when submitting electronically):
* Name:
* Date (yyyy-mm-dd):
* At: Example: city, province

2. Application

Condition of licence

As provided for in Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-143 - Renewals of television licences for large French-language television ownership groups – Introductory decision, 15 May 2017 and Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-148 - Renewals of television licences for large English-language television ownership groups – Introductory decision, 15 May 2017, the applicant hereby requests that the Commission amend the licences for each OTA television station listed in the table below by adding the following COL:

1. The licensee is authorized to operate the television station and transmitters according to contours and technical parameters that differ from those approved in its most recent application and/or listed on its licence, to the extent that these new contours and technical parameters have been approved by the Department of Industry (the Department) as a result of the Department’s repurposing initiative of the 600 MHz frequency band as described in Decision on Repurposing the 600 MHz Band, LPB-004-15, 14 August 2015 and its April 2017 Digital Television (TV) Allotment Plan, Digital Television (TV) Transition Schedule and the Broadcasting Procedures and Rules entitled BPR-11 – Broadcasting Television Application Procedures During the 600 MHz Transition.
2. For the purpose of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations, the licensee is deemed to be operating the television station and transmitters under the contours and technical parameters approved by the Commission and in effect on 15 May 2017.
3. The above authorizations are valid only if the Commission receives confirmation from the Department that the revised contours and technical parameters resulting from the Department’s repurposing initiative of the 600 MHz frequency band satisfy the requirements of the Radiocommunication Act and the regulations made thereunder, and that a broadcasting certificate has been or will be issued to the licensee in respect of the revised parameters.

CRTC Form 150 (2017-05-19) –- Application for the condition of licence to change the contours and technical parameters of  television stations and transmitters as a result of repurposing of the 600 MHz frequency band in Canada

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Date modified:

2017-05-19