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Article 59
The management of the radio frequency spectrum requires in particular:
1. rational and economical use of the radio frequency spectrum as provided in the
Radio Frequency Bands Allocation Plan and Radio Frequency Assignment Plans;
2. harmonization of the use of the radio frequency spectrum with international
agreements which are binding on the Republic of Serbia and with international
recommendations;
3. coordination of the use of radio frequencies assignment;
4. notification of radio frequencies assignment;
5. monitoring of the radio frequency spectrum;
6. identification of harmful interference, and undertaking measures for their
elimination;
7. protection of national security and defense interests.
Co-ordination of the Use of Radio Frequencies
Article 60
Before assignment, the radio frequencies allocated for use in certain border
zones shall be coordinated with the neighbouring countries with which special
agreements on co-ordination of the use of radio frequencies have been concluded, for
the purpose of undisturbed use of radio frequencies in border area.
Before assignment, the radio frequencies from certain radio frequency bands
shall be, if necessary, coordinated with the neighbouring and other countries concerned.
The Agency shall coordinate the use of radio frequencies as referred to in
paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article through the relevant government authority of Serbia
and Montenegro or with the approval of this authority, if it is a precondition for the
coordination to be recognized by the relevant foreign administrations.
Notification of Radio Frequencies Assignments
Article 61
Each radio frequency assigned to a specific type of radio station shall be
reported to the International Telecommunications Union if:
1. the use of the radio frequency could cause harmful interference to the radio service
of another country;
2. the radio frequency is to be used for international radio communications; or
3. it is required for the purpose of international recognition, i.e. protection of the radio
frequency at the international level.
The Agency shall report the radio frequency assignment through the relevant
government authority of Serbia and Montenegro or in cooperation with this authority, if
it is a precondition for the notification to be internationally recognized.
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Radio Frequency Bands Allocation Plan
Article 62
The radio frequency spectrum is a limited natural resource.
Efficient and economical use of the radio frequency spectrum shall be ensured
by the Radio Frequency Bands Allocation Plan (hereinafter referred to as the Allocation
Plan).
The Allocation Plan shall define in particular:
1. radio frequency bands which are allocated for particular radio services and
activities; and
2. basic conditions for the use of radio frequency bands.
The Allocation Plan must provide for unhindered operation of radio services and
performance of activities that are of common interest for the Republic of Serbia and the
Republic of Montenegro.
The Allocation Plan shall be adopted by the Government upon the proposal
made by the Ministry and prepared by the Agency.
Radio Frequencies Assignment Plan
Article 63
The Radio Frequencies Assignment Plan (hereinafter referred as the Assignment
Plan) shall define in particular:
1. terms and conditions for assignment of radio frequencies from the allocated radio
frequency band; and
2. assignment of radio frequencies by locations for one or more radio services and
activities.
Assignment Plans shall be based on the Allocation Plan and the Radio
Communications Development Plan for Specific Activities, which is an integral part of
the Telecommunications Development Strategy in the Republic of Serbia, taking into
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