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Application Procedures for White Space
Database Administrators (WSDBA)
Joint Industry Canada/RABC Stakeholder
Discussion - Ottawa, ON
May 14th 2013
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 Department
WSDBA 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?
[email protected]
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