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ANNEXΡar /ΡageMoU6.1.7.4.iiMoU6.1.7.4.iiMoU6.1.7.4.iiMoU6.1.7.4.iiicompletes the installation of inflow-outflow systems(Athens - Thessaloniki)Action Deadline Comments Statuscompletes the installation of inflow-outflow systems (otherurban areas)completes the installation of inflow-outflow systems(remaining)abolishes the possibility to impose a minimum price on thesale of fuels to consumers.6.2 Electronic CommunicationsMoU6.2The switch-over from analogue to digital TV technologywill release a significant amount of high quality radiospectrum which will be free for the deployment of newservices and new technologies. This ‘digital dividend’ canboost both the broadcasting sector and the wirelesscommunication industry, make a major impact oncompetitiveness and growth, and provide a wide range ofsocial benefits. The items below provide a roadmap for therelease of the digital dividend in Greece.August 2013September2013March 2014Installation of the system is completed in all gasstations.All contracts are signed and inspections by theMinistry are ongoing.Observed.Observed.July 2013 Art. 104 par. 4 ν. 4172/2013 (FEK 167) Observed.MoU6.2.1Regarding the release of Digital Dividend, the Government(and/or EETT) undertakes to:MoU6.2.1.iMoU6.2.1.iiAdopt necessary secondary legislation for theestablishment of licensing procedures for the DDTbroadcasting network providers.resolve cross-border coordination issues with neighbouringcountries, if any. If difficulties on internationalcoordination make this date unfeasible, the frequency andbroadcasting plans might indicate alternative channels forre-location of broadcasters, while continuing negotiationswith third countries in view of the final assignment offrequencies to broadcasters and mobile operators.September2013Continuous1) JMD regarding the channels of NERIT, FEK1956/12-08-20132) JMD about the dates of the mandatory switch-offof the analogue broadcasting, FEK 2064/B/23-8-20133) MD on the number of frequencies, FΕΚ 2359/20-9-2013.Observed and ongoing.Observed.Observed.Ongoing.MoU6.2.1.iiilaunch the tender for the assignment of rights of use forDTT broadcasting transmission.September2013The tender is launched on 27.12.2013.Observed.MoU6.2.1.ivMoU6.2.1.vMoU6.2.1.vMoU6.26.3 TransportMoU6.3launch the public consultation and proceed to the tenderprocedure for the assignment of frequencies of the digitaldividend, allocating and authorising the use of the digitaldividend (800 MHz band) to Electronic CommunicationsServices in line with EC Decision 2010/267/EU and inrespect of the deadlines and procedures of the RSPP (*).launch the tender procedure for the assignment offrequencies of the digital dividend, allocating andauthorising the use of the digital dividend (800 MHz band)to Electronic Communications Services in line with ECDecision 2010/267/EU and in respect of the deadlines andprocedures of the RSPP.The obligation to ensure the 800 MHz band can actually beused for electronic communications other thanbroadcasting (*)(*) The deadlines for steps (iv) and (v) might be amendedaccording to the Decision of the European Commission onthe request for derogation from the deadline provided byArt. 6.4 of the Radio Spectrum Policy Programmesubmitted by the Greek Government on 15 May 2012.The opening of the road haulage and occasional passengertransport is completed. Therefore, priorities now shift tomeasures that will help promote tourism and investment,particularly with respect to road (limousines and shuttleservices), maritime and port activities (domestic ferry andport services) and aviation. Specific actions are expected tolead to the reduction of operating costs of serviceproviders, while increasing consumers' choice. The gradualrestructuring of railways should also lead to its effectiveprivatisation.6.3.1 Transport StrategyMoU6.3.1.16.3.2 RoadThe Authorities develop a comprehensive framework fortransport investment which supports infrastructuredevelopment and tackles strategically key road, rail, portand airport infrastructure networks in order to improveconnectivity to core networks, enhancing the country'spossibilities as an international logistics hub.March 2014October 2014November2014June 2014NotObserved.NotObserved.NotObserved.119