SCHEDULE 11Approval, imposition and modification of networking arrangements
Decision of OFCOM whether or not to approve arrangements or modifications
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(1)
The decision made by OFCOM under paragraph 3(4) has to be one of the following—
(a)
a decision to approve the arrangements or modifications unconditionally;
(b)
a decision to give a conditional approval to the arrangements or modifications;
(c)
a decision to refuse approval.
(2)
A conditional approval is one that has effect only if effect is given, in relation to the proposed arrangements or modifications, to changes proposed by OFCOM.
(3)
Before deciding to give a conditional approval, OFCOM must consult every holder of a regional Channel 3 licence about the changes they are proposing.
(4)
When OFCOM have made their decision, they must prepare a report setting out—
(a)
their decision; and
(b)
their reasons for that decision.
(5)
OFCOM must publish the report and send a copy of it to—
(a)
the Office of Fair Trading; and
(b)
every person to whom the relevant arrangements will apply, or do apply.
(6)
The relevant arrangements are—
(a)
the arrangements for which approval has been sought; or
(b)
the arrangements which are the subject of the modifications for which approval has been sought.