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Mr Chamberau
(legal aduse,
pa NH His lovemar
Send
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Drafting Instructions for :
(1)
Amendments to the Telecommunication
(2)
Ordinance (Cap. 106); and
Outer Space Bill
General Statement
Background
1.
HKCOSI 19
RECEIVED IN REGISTRY
19 JAN 1990
DESK OFFICER
INDEX
PA
INH 1911
REGISTRY Action Taken
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited
(AsiaSat), a company incorporated under Hong Kong law, has
submitted a proposal to launch and operate a geostationary
telecommunication satellite. The launch is due to take place
in April 1990.
2.
There is no requirement under existing local
legislation for Asiaŝat to hold a licence to launch and
operate a telecommunications satellite. However, from the
regulatory point of view, it is necessary to have such a
requirement so that the satellite owner can be made subject
to certain obligations and regulations. This is because of
the following :
(a) The International Telecommunication Convention
applies to Hong Kong. It is necessary therefore
to ensure that the AsiaSat satellite complies with
the requirements of the Radio Regulations made