(4) In the cases specified in subsection 2 or 3 of this section, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications notifies the European Commission, the supervision authorities of other Member States of the European Union and the communications undertakings of the postponement of the time limit and its reason. [RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] § 10. Amendment of Estonian radio frequency allocation plan [Repealed – RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] § 11. Use of radio frequencies based on frequency authorisation (1) [Repealed – RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] (11) The use of radio frequencies is regulated by frequency authorisations if this is necessary in order to: [RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] 1) avoid radio interference; 2) ensure technical quality of communications services; 3) ensure efficient use of radio frequencies; 31) take into account the specific characteristics of radio frequencies; [RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] 32) enable radio frequency sharing; [RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] 33) ensure national security; [RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] 4) observe the principles provided in subsection 2 of § 8 of this Act. [RT I, 23.03.2011, 1 – entry into force 25.05.2011] (2) A frequency authorisation grants the right to use radio frequencies under the conditions determined by the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority. For the purposes of this Act, ship and aircraft radio licences and amateur radio station operating authorisations are also frequency authorisations. [RT I 2007, 66, 408 – entry into force 01.01.2008] (3) A frequency authorisation, except for frequency authorisations specified in subsections 6 and 7 of this section, shall be granted for a term of up to one year. (4) The following conditions and requirements shall be established by a frequency authorisation: 1) designation of the technology for which the right to use radio frequencies has been granted; 2) the purpose, manner, area or location of use of radio frequencies; 3) the requirements for the efficient and effective use of radio frequencies; 4) the technical conditions of the use of radio frequencies; 5) the technical conditions for the avoidance of radio interference; 6) the requirements arising from international agreements; 7) the requirements related to the protection of human health and the environment; [RT I 2007, 63, 397 – entry into force 01.06.2008] 8) the requirements for the shared use of radio frequencies. [RT I, 23.03.2011, 1 – entry into force 25.05.2011] (41) The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority imposes, as a condition of a frequency authorisation, an obligation to use in the communications network only such hardware and software concerning which the notification obligation provided in § 873of this Act or in the legislation established on the basis thereof has been complied with or for which an authorisation for use has been issued. [RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] (5) [Repealed – RT I 2007, 63, 397 – entry into force 01.06.2008] (6) The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority issues a water craft radio licence or an aircraft radio licence to the owner of a water craft or aircraft for the use of radio frequencies on board water craft or aircraft for a term of up to three years according to the internationally recognised form. The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority publishes the specified form on its website. [RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022] (7) The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority shall grant an amateur radio station operating authorisation for the use of radio frequencies for the purpose of amateur radiocommunication to a user of radio frequencies for a term of up to five years according to the internationally recognised form. The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority shall publish the specified form on its website. [RT I, 23.03.2011, 1 – entry into force 25.05.2011] Electronic Communications Act Page 11 / 89