SGS Newsletter - Regulatory 202410

Taiwan

NCC Meeting Minutes for Improving Approvals and Management of Telecommunication Equipment

Regarding the new requirements introduced to the application process for complete module platform approvals, to provide the namely photos of equipment’s outer appearance, video file, and affidavit letter, which took effect on August 19, 2024, as a result of a previous NCC meeting aimed to strengthen the approval and regulation processes of telecommunication equipment, the NCC has announced the suspension of the affidavit letter requirement until further notice.

 

United States of America

FCC Releases Report and Order for Drone Operations in 5 GHz

Issued on August 29, 2024, the R&O establishes a framework for the operation of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as drones, in the 5,030-5,091 MHz band under a new part 88. It particularly addresses Non-Networked Access (NNA), which pertains to direct, non-networked communication links between a UAS and its ground station. These rules represent the initial phase of a larger regulatory framework and will be further developed in future proceedings.

The main points of the R&O are:

• A license-by-rule approach for NNA ground and aircraft stations is adopted which means that operators don't need individual licenses but must obtain frequency assignments from a highly automated Dynamic Frequency Management System (DFMS), administered by privately 3rd-party DFMS administrators. UAS users will be allowed temporary, short-term access to the 5,040-5,060 MHz band via the interim access mechanism (IAM) with FAA coordination before the first DFMS is approved and placed into operation.
• The requirements of the RTCA DO-362A standard, which contains Minimum Operational Performance Standards for terrestrial-based TDD control-and-non-payload communications (CNPC) point-to-point or point-to-multipoint links in the 5,030-5,091 MHz band for NAA equipment are adopted, including power limits, emission limits, and frequency accuracy requirements.
• Protection of Existing Services:
  • Federal MLS Stations: to safeguard existing Federal Microwave Landing System (MLS) operations that aid aircraft landings, the R&O mandates exclusion zones enforced by the DFMS.
  • Radio Astronomy Service: UAS operators within the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) will be required to coordinate with the NRQZ administrator.
• Implementation and Next Steps: the WTB and OET will establish an approval process for DFMS and their administrators with the consultation of the FAA and NTIA. Future actions will address aspects including network-based UAS services, detailed coordination mechanisms, and potential refinements to the band plan.

For detailed information, please refer to the link: FCC Report and Order for 'Drone' Operations in the 5 GHz Band

 

Canada

ISED Publishes RSS-216 Issue 3 – Wireless Power Transfer Devices

On September 3, the ISED published RSS-216 Issue 3 – Wireless Power Transfer Devices, which came into force as of the date of its publication. A transition period ending one year after the publication of this standard is provided, during which compliance with either issue 2 or issue 3 of RSS-216 is accepted. After this period, applications for certification will only be accepted under issue 3 of RSS-216, and equipment manufactured, imported, distributed, leased, offered for sale, or sold in Canada shall comply with this present issue.

The main changes are as follows:

• Increased the maximum separation distance from 10 cm to 50 cm in the case of wireless power transfer (WPT) systems for electric vehicles, and from 10 cm to 20 cm for all other WPT devices: section 1(b)/(c).
• Increased the maximum operation frequency from 400 MHz to 40 GHz and added limits for radiated emissions above 1 GHz: sections 1(d) and 5.3.3.3.
• Removed the condition for seeking additional instructions from ISED if the device is medical equipment (from section 1) and added specific requirements for WPT devices that can operate while implanted in or worn on the human body: section 5.2.2.
• Adopted ANSI C63.30-2021 with deviations: sections 4.3, 5.2.1, and annex A.
• Clarified that RSS-216 has to be used in conjunction with RSS-Gen and/or ICES-Gen: section 4.4.
• Clarified applicable requirements in the case of multiple power voltages or wide power voltage range: section 5.1.
• Clarified what equipment is considered industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment: section 5.3.1.
• Included the limits in RSS-216 instead of referring to ICES-001: sections 5.3.2 and 5.3.3.
• Added alternative limits, based on RSS-210, which are permitted under certain conditions: section 5.4.
• Referred to RSS-102 for RF exposure requirements: section 5.6.

While this standard is numbered using the convention for license-exempt radio apparatus, it applies to devices that can be categorized as either interference-causing equipment or license-exempt radio apparatus (of category I or category II).

For detailed information, please refer to the link: ISED publishes RSS-216 Issue 3 for Wireless Power.