TNAG-2109-FCO40-3008-Outer-Space-Act-1986-extension-to-Hong-Kong-1990 — Page 404

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Mr Chamberau

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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

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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