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Application Procedures for White Space Database Administrators (WSDBA)

Joint Industry Canada/RABC Stakeholder Discussion - Ottawa, ONMay 14th 2013

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Outline

Intent

Designation Application Process

Information Disclosure

Retaining Designation Status

Suspension or Withdrawal of Designation

Sample of Agreement

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Intent

Industry Canada shall designate entities to administrate databases for the registration of White Space devices and licensed radio systems and services operating within the same frequency bands.Database Administrator Procedure (DBAP) outlines the procedures to be followed by applicants to become designated WSDBA– Specifies the administrative and operational

requirements – Defines eligibility

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Designation Application Process

White space database administrators (WSDBA) must submit:• Viable business plan • Demonstration of technical expertise to establish

and administer a white space registration database

Minimum technical requirements are defined in the White Space Database Specification (DBS-01).

WSDBs that meet the requirements will be designated to operate

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Designation Application Process (continued)

After a complete application is accepted and the database has been tested compliant with the DBS, agreement between IC and applicant will be signed;

Designation status for a WSDBA is only valid for a period of five (5) years

Designation status may be extended for additional five (5) year periods at the Department’s discretion.

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Information Disclosure

Applicants may indicate information submitted in support of

their designation request that they consider to be

confidential or proprietary in nature.

Industry Canada will treat such information as confidential

subject to the provision of the Access to Information Act.

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Retaining Designation Status

WSDBAs shall meet all requirements of the following:– The Agreement– All other related technical and operational

requirements as indicated by the DepartmentWSDBA shall inform the Department in writing of any significant changes that may affect their continued compliance with the terms and conditions of their agreement, or their ability to carry out activities for which they were originally designated.

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Suspension or Withdrawal of Designation

WSDBA will be notified by Industry Canada when they are the subject of an investigation for non-compliance with this procedure, technical or operational requirements, or terms of their agreement with the Department.

WSDBA whose Departmental designation has been suspended or withdrawn shall immediately cease operation and the promotion of their designation status.

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Questions?

whitespaceblanc@ic.gc.ca

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