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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Radio Station Establishment Standards and Radio Equipment Regulations

無線局(基幹放送局を除く。)の開設の根本的基準等の一部を改正する省令

Published: 2026-07-23 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-08

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AI summary

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Summary

This item concerns a ministerial ordinance that partially amends the fundamental standards for establishing radio stations, excluding key broadcasting stations, and related rules affecting the Radio Equipment Regulations (Radio Regulatory Commission Rule No. 18 of 1950). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance is Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Ordinance No. 90 of 2026, with a promulgation date and an enforcement date both listed as 2026-07-23. The details should be confirmed against the official Japanese source.

Business Impact

Entities that operate or plan to establish radio stations covered by these standards may need to review whether the amended requirements affect their equipment or licensing arrangements.

Recommended Action

Review the official Japanese source on e-Gov Law Search to confirm the scope, effective date, and specific requirements of the amendment.

Timeline of related official records

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  1. 2026-07-23 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 無線局(基幹放送局を除く。)の開設の根本的基準等の一部を改正する省令(令和八年総務省令第九十号) (this update) Original Japanese source
  2. 2026-07-23 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 無線局免許手続規則、無線局運用規則、無線局(基幹放送局を除く。)の開設の根本的基準、無線設備規則、特定無線局の開設の根本的基準 ほか1件 (this update) Original Japanese source