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	ETSI ERM#12_128
European Telecommunications Standards Institute Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters Meeting 12 Sophia Antipolis: 6 to 10 November 2000	^{COPY FROM EDGARD ROSELLO ECBF GENERAL SECRETARY}

Source:	Chairman
Date:	Monday, 13 November 2000
Title:	Approved report of TC ERM meeting 12
Document for:	Information
Agenda item:	20

1 General issues *

1.1 Adoption of the agenda *

1.2 Review of outstanding actions not covered elsewhere in the agenda *

1.3 Information and actions arising from other ETSI Groups *

1.3.1 ETSI General Assembly *

1.3.2 ETSI Board *

1.3.3 ETSI Operational Co-ordination Group *

R&TTE Steering Committee *

1.3.4 ETSI Project PLT (Power Line Telecommunications) *

1.4 European Commission Activities *

New regulatory framework *

TCAM *

Mandate on electrical safety *

Review of Actions *

1.5 ITU activities (reports from liaison officers) *

1.6 Liaison statements received not covered elsewhere on the agenda *

2 Report from ERMCC *

Review of Actions *

3 Parallel working sessions *

4 Report from WG ERM-EMC (including interface with CENELEC & CISPR) *

EMC Consultant *

Hearing Aids *

Listing in Official Journal of the European Communities *

SLIM Initiative *

Cabinet Radiation Measurements *

CENELEC Resistibility Report *

EMC of cable systems *

EMC Study meeting *

Transposition periods under the R&TTE Directive *

Analogue Cellular Radio *

New work items *

Review of Actions *

4.1 Deliverables for approval for One-step Approval Procedure *

EN 301 491-11: EMC for Terrestrial Broadcast Transmitters *

4.2 Deliverables for approval for Public Enquiry *

EN 301 843-3: EMC for Maritime Mobile Earth Stations for GMDSS *

EN 300 386 *

EN 300 489-1 *

5 Report from WG ERM-RM *

DAB *

DSI phase III (CEPT-ERC PT FM37) *

2,45 GHz strategic plan *

EC Spectrum Policy *

EP TETRA and Adjacent Channel Power requirements *

ERC Decision on the phasing out of CT1, CT1+, CT2 *

ERC Decision on the 28 GHz band *

ERC-ETSI MoU *

ETSI representation in CEPT-ERC SRD Maintenance Group *

Future of ERC-TG1 *

Receiver Parameters *

4W RFID in the TETRA 900 MHz band *

Tracing of Lost & Stolen Items (TLSI) *

System Reference Document related to PLT *

Other system reference documents *

Usage of the 32 GHz band *

Review of Actions *

5.1 Approval of deliverables for Publication *

6 Report from WG ERM-RP01 (Maritime radio) *

Spurious Emissions *

ETSI and IEC standards under the Marine Equipment Directive *

Interface between the Marine Equipment & R&TTE Directives *

Radars *

TC SES liaison *

Chairmanship of RP01 *

Review of Actions *

6.1* Deliverables for approval for Public Enquiry: *

6.2* Deliverable for approval for One-step Approval Procedure *

EN 300 152: 121,5 MHz EPIRB *

EN 300 698-3 – VHF on Inland Waterways *

EN 301 025-3 – VHF for class D DSC *

EN 300 065 - NAVTEX *

EN 300 162-3 – Marine VHF *

6.3* Approval of deliverables for Publication *

7 Report from WG ERM-RP02 (Land mobile ‘A’) *

Draft harmonised standards for National Vote *

Test report forms and application forms *

STF 149 support *

Organisation of land-mobile activities *

Protocol for Short-Range Devices *

Review of actions *

7.1* Deliverables for approval for One-step Approval Procedure *

DEN/ERM-RP02-038: General RP02 standard *

EN 301 166: Narrowband channels *

EN 300 471: sharing protocol for shared channels *

7.2* Deliverables for approval for Public Enquiry *

DEN/ERM-RP02-032: DIIS protocol *

7.3* Deliverables for approval for Publication *

TR 100 028: Measurement Uncertainty *

8 Report from WG ERM-RP05 (Aeronautical radio) *

VDL mode 2 (EN 301 841) and VDL mode 4 (EN 301 842) *

8.1* Deliverables for approval for Public Enquiry *

8.2* Deliverables for approval for Publication *

9 Report from WG ERM-RP08 (Land mobile ‘C’) *

Remote Meter Reading *

Radiosonde beacons *

Ultra wide-band devices *

Active Implantable Medical Devices *

ITU-R Recommendation on Short-Range Devices *

Frequency stability for wide-band systems *

Review of Actions *

9.1* Deliverables for approval for One-step Approval Procedure *

EN 300 718: Avalanche Beacons *

10 Report from WG ERM-RP11 (Radio Site Engineering) *

TC Safety WG Radio *

Review of Actions *

11 Report from Task Group 4 (Automotive Directive) *

European Commission Report into the Automotive EMC Directive (York EMC Services) *

Installation guidelines *

ETSI/ACEA liaison *

Liaison with ISO TC22 *

Review of Actions *

12 Report from Task Group 8 (CB Radio) *

Review of Actions *

13 Report from Task Group 11 (Radio LANs) *

Frequency range for spurious emissions *

Future use of the 2,4 GHz band *

Review of Actions *

13.1* Approval of deliverables for One-step Approval Procedure *

EN 300 328-1: 2,45 GHz radio LANs *

14 Report from Task Group 13 (Cordless Telephony) *

15 Report from Task Group 14 (Notification of Radio Interfaces) *

16 Report from Task Group 15 (Aeronautical EMC) *

17 Report from Task Group 17 (Broadcast and ancillary communications equipment) *

Radio microphones *

Measurement Uncertainty above 1 GHz *

New work item proposals *

17.1* Approval of deliverables for Public Enquiry *

DEN/ERM-TG17-001 Wireless Video Links *

18 Report from TFES (Task Force ERM/MSG on Harmonised Standards for IMT-2000) *

Review of Actions *

19 Any other business *

Competition Law Compliance Programme *

EN 300 433 *

ETSI Portal Project *

Date of future meetings *

20 Deferred issues and approval of summary record *

21 Closure of meeting *

Annex A: Agreed agenda *

Annex B: List of documents from ERM#12 *

Annex C: List of participants *

Annex D: Decisions and Actions list for ERM *

D.1 Decisions of ERM#12 *

D.2 Actions list after ERM#12 *

D.3 Deliverables approved by ERM#12 *

Annex E: New and modified work items *

E.1: TFES *

Harmonised Standards for IMT-2000 *

Ultra Wideband Technology *

E.4: TG17 *

Harmonised standard for Analogue TV Broadcast Transmitters *

Harmonised standard for Digital Television *

Harmonised Standard for Analogue Broadcast Radio Transmitters *

Harmonised Standard for Frequency Modulated Broadcast Radio Transmitters *

Annex F: Terms of Reference of ERM TG18 to review and revise Land Mobile harmonised standards within TC-ERM *

Annex G: Terms of Reference of TFES *

Annex H: Letter to the AT Chairman on TBRs *

Annex I: Letter to EC regarding radio spectrum policy *

Annex J: Letter to ERC regarding Short-Range Devices Maintenance Group *

Annex K: ETSI letter to CEN regarding Remote Meter Reading *

Annex L: ETSI letter to CEPT FM regarding radio microphones *

Annex M: Harmonised Standards for DAB *

Annex N: Terms of Reference of TG19 on the EC EMC study *

Annex O: Objections of the ERM RP02 Chairman to the Terms of Reference of TG18 *

Annex P: Objections of France Télécom to the Terms of Reference of TG18 *

Annex Q: TG13 revised Terms of Reference *

Annex R: Liaison statement to SRDMG regarding 2,45 GHz Strategic Review *

1 General issues

The 12^th meeting of ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM) took place in ETSI headquarters, Sophia Antipolis from 6 to 10 November 2000, at the invitation of the ETSI Secretariat.

The meeting was opened by Michael Sharpe, who welcomed the delegates to Sophia Antipolis and wished them a successful meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Mr Oliver Wheaton (DTI); the Secretary was Dr Michael Sharpe (ETSI Secretariat).

1.1 Adoption of the agenda

The draft agenda (document 12_001r5) had been circulated prior to the meeting. The adopted agenda is attached as annex A. The Chairman introduced document 12_002r1, highlighting certain points to the delegates.

1.2 Review of outstanding actions not covered elsewhere in the agenda

Action 11/5

Secretary

To add the members of the TG12 mailing list to the mailing list of the OCG R&TTE Steering Group.

Completed

1.3 Information and actions arising from other ETSI Groups

The meeting noted document 12_023, the draft report of the 4^th meeting of the ETSI Future Role Implementation Group.

The meeting noted that EFRIG was expected to report to the 36^th General Assembly. This was discussed in detail under agenda item 1.3.2.

1.3.1 ETSI General Assembly

The meeting noted that the 36^th General Assembly was scheduled to meet on 21 to 22 November 2000.

It was noted that the ETSI annual running cost is about 20 million Euro, and that the reserve is about 5 million Euro. The financial structure will be discussed at the next GA.

1.3.2 ETSI Board

The meeting noted document 12_028, the report of the 26^th ETSI Board meeting, document 12_020r1, the report of the 27^th ETSI Board meeting, document 12_086r1, the draft report of the 28^th ETSI Board meeting and document 12_102, the highlights for Board#29.

The meeting noted that:

The Board was considering alternative methods of categorising the funding of the funding standardisation activities. A number of measures have been proposed, including the establishment of "Standardisation Focus Areas". An initial list of SFAs includes:

EPP-3GPP (GSM, 3G)

EPP-PSPP (4G – Safety and Emergency)

Other Mobile/ Radio Systems (MSG, DECT, TETRA, BRAN, UMTS, SES, BROADCAST)

Regulatory (ERM)

It is agreed that 3GPP should continue standardisation work on 3^rd Generation cellular systems beyond the "initial phase" originally envisaged. Such a change would need to be agreed with the Organisational Partners and ratified by the ETSI GA. In addition, all outstanding work on GSM has been transferred to 3GPP.

The Board had endorsed a proposal from EFRIG for a "lightweight" PAS procedure, which will be presented to the GA for final approval.

A Task force had been set up to investigate the establishment of an ETSI Internet Portal.

The Board was considering strategic guidelines for ETSI (document 12_064).

ETSI inputs to GSC/RAST had been co-ordinated by the Board (Alistair Urie), who had presented a report (document 12_087)

The next meeting of the Administrations’ Interest Group was scheduled for 23 November 2000. The draft agenda was circulated as document 12_063.

The Board had formally closed ATA, EASI, DTA, PTS, UMTS and had re-organised TC SPAN and formed TC AT.

The Board had approved the Public Safety Partnership Project Agreement.

The Board approved the creation of EP M-commerce, and had approved new Terms of Reference for EP TETRA.

The Board had approved the Terms of Reference of STF 149 Phase 3.

1.3.3 ETSI Operational Co-ordination Group

The meeting noted document 12_027, the report of the 10^th meeting of the OCG, document 12_026, the decisions & actions list of the 11^th OCG, document 12_034, the draft report of OCG#11 and document 12_066, the OCG Secretary’s summary of the 12^th meeting. The meeting further noted document 12_084, the ERM Chairman’s report to OCG#12.

The meeting noted that:

The OCG had proposed changes to the TWP requiring liaison to take place between Technical Bodies before communications are sent to external bodies. It was noted that any changes should take account if the special role of ERM RM.

OCG had requested ERM and TC Safety to clarify their mutual areas of responsibility in the area of safety on radio sites. This was further discussed under agenda item 10.

ETSI Technical Bodies had been requested to consider the appointment of a liaison officer to the User group. This was not seen as essential for TC ERM as the ‘user’ communities, e.g. CB and administrations, are well represented.

An EP of Railway Communications was being considered.

A presentation had been made to the OCG on the work of ERM RM by its Chairman, Me de Brito, that had been well received.

OCG had endorsed the draft co-operation procedure between ETSI & ISO, which will be presented to the GA for final approval.

The "Productivity Indicators" are now seen as internal indicators to the ETSI Board.

The Board had suggested that small Technical Bodies should be combined into larger ones for efficiency. The OCG did not fully support this view.

The requests for allocation from the Funded Work Programme for 2001 greatly exceeded the resources available. As a result, the money proposed for the ERM project team was not adequate to fund even a fraction of the work. The ERM proposal was therefore withdrawn by the ERM Chairman.

R&TTE Steering Committee

The meeting noted document 12_057, the report of the R&TTE Steering Committee, and document 12_085, the Chairman’s report on the R&TTE Steering Committee presented to OCG#12.

The meeting noted that:

The Terms of Reference of STF 149 Phase 3 had been approved by the ETSI Board;

STF 149 had assisted ERM RP01 in drafting Harmonised Standards under articles 3.2 & 3.3e of the R&TTE Directive. RP01 intends to produce Harmonised Standards for equipment only where the size of the non-SOLAS market justifies the standardisation effort.

A member of STF 149 (Mr Gardner) had attended the initial meeting of ERM TG17.

The European Commission had restated its position on receiver parameters: that they should only be considered as essential requirements under article 3.2 when transmission depended directly on correct functioning of an associated receiver.

The European Commission had also stated its opinion that: "ETSI should develop standards in a way, in which environmental profiles are specified in a non-normative fashion, so as to allow some flexibility for manufacturers".

TCAM 6 had taken a decision on Avalanche Beacons, that includes requirements for basic interworking under article 3.3e. No further proposals for article 3.3 requirements are being considered by the Commission at this time.

The meeting had discussed draft EN 301 839 (Active Implantable Medical Devices). Outstanding questions still remained on the applicability of the EMC Directive and EN 301 489. Since this was a medical device with limits were different from normal EMC requirements for radio, it was considered appropriate that the special EMC requirements for Active Implantable Medical Devices should remain within EN 301 839.

Following the publication of ITU-R Recommendation SM.329-8, EN 300 339 was out of date and should be withdrawn, when the revised EN 301 489-1 is published.

the STF finishes work on 15 December 2000. The Steering Committee will continue to operate as a working group of the OCG to act as a focal point for affairs related to the R&TTE Directive, including:

a strategic review of standards and

issues related to interface publication.

The meeting noted document 12_106 from STF 149, requesting to confirm titles of Harmonised Standards so that they could be translated.

Action 12/1

WG Chairmen

To inform STF 149 of any errors in titles of documents in document 12_106.

1.3.4 ETSI Project PLT (Power Line Telecommunications)

This was discussed under agenda item 4 (ERM EMC) and agenda item 5 (ERM RM).

It was noted that ERM RM had agreed a liaison statement to EP PLT on matters related to the use of the HF band by PLT services. Some concern was expressed at what appeared to be a negative approach from ERM RM.

1.4 European Commission Activities

New regulatory framework

The meeting considered:

document 12_021, a proposal for a Council & Parliament Decision on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community,

document 12_030, the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 1999 Communications Review;

document 12_049r1, a "user guide" to the new regulatory framework taken from the web site of the European Commission

The meeting noted that the draft decision had been discussed in ERM RM, see agenda item 5.

TCAM

The meeting considered document 10_031, a letter sent to the TCAM Secretary after ERM#11 regarding Environmental Conditions, and document 10_089, the draft minutes of the 6^th meeting of TCAM.

The meeting noted that the Commission had discussed receiver parameters and environmental conditions, as reported to the last meeting of the R&TTE Steering Committee. It was reported that the Commission consider that certain parameters should not be included in Harmonised Standards, and that the Commission were considering deleting such requirements from the Harmonised Standards before citing them in the Official Journal. It was noted that the Commission comments also apply to radio standards produced outside ERM.

It was agreed that specified receiver parameters are necessary as frequency planning assumptions as part of a spectrum management régime. Users can expect to benefit from spectrum protection only if the receiving equipment meets certain quality requirements. It was noted that the existing "part 1" standards fulfill this purpose.

Mandate on electrical safety

The meeting noted document 12_090, a draft mandate on electrical safety that had been agreed by the 98/34 Committee. It was noted that CENELEC was the lead organisation on this mandate, and that TC Safety provided technical assistance on telecommunications aspects. It was noted that the competence regarding safety on radio sites was shared between TC Safety WG radio and ERM RP11. This was further discussed under agenda item 10.

Review of Actions

Action 11/7	Chairman	To send a draft communication (annex J) to the R&TTE Steering Committee for onward transmission to the Commission on the subject of environmental conditions.	Completed
Action 11/15	Chairman	To send a letter to Mark Bogers (based on the draft in annex H) to identify essential requirements under the R&TTE Directive with a request to convene a meeting with CEN and CENELEC on the application of the R&TTE Directive.	Completed
Action 11/17	Secretary	To request ETSI (Gavin Craik) to introduce a contribution to TCAM regarding the marking of very small devices under the R&TTE Directive (annex I) doc 11_103	Completed
Action 11/20	Chairman	To send a letter to the TCAM Secretary (annex F) noting that EN 300 220-3 contains an informative annex referring to essential requirements under article 3.3.	Completed

Action 12/2

Chairman

To check with the Commission and CEN/CENELEC to ensure the correct functioning of the R&TTE Directive.

1.5 ITU activities (reports from liaison officers)

The meeting noted document 12_032, the agenda for WRC-2003.

The meeting noted document 12_103, a draft ITU-R Recommendation on Short-Range Devices. This was discussed under agenda item 9 Report from WG ERM-RP08 (Land mobile ‘C’).

It was noted that WP8B were working on a revision on the ITU-R Recommendations on Digital Selective Calling.

The meeting also noted document 12_111, a report of ITU-R SG1.

1.6 Liaison statements received not covered elsewhere on the agenda

The meeting noted document 12_025, a revised basic agreement between CEN, CENELEC and ETSI.

The meeting noted document 12_061, a liaison statement on support for TBRs. The meeting noted that the liaison statement concerned non-radio TBRs.

Action 12/3

Secretary

Send a response to document 12_061 to the AT Chairman (Annex H: Letter to the AT Chairman on TBRs).

The meeting noted document 12_105 and document 12_107 on relations between IEC and ERM TG17. This was discussed in detail under agenda item 17 Report from Task Group 17 (Broadcast and ancillary communications equipment).

2 Report from ERMCC

The meeting noted document 12_095, the report of the 5^th ERMCC meeting.

The meeting noted documents 12_096 and 12_097, the status of documents approved at ERM#10bis and ERM#11 respectively.

It was noted that all documents were progressing according to plan, except the following:

EN 301 839 (Active Implantable Medical Devices). This was discussed under agenda item 1.3.3.

EN 301 841 (VDL mode 2) and EN 301 842 (VDL mode 4). This was discussed under agenda item 8.

The meeting endorsed the view of ERMCC to set up a task group to review the ERM Harmonised Standards in the Land Mobile sector, in the light of the view expressed by the European Commission, with the reservation of Secretariat d’Etat d’Industrie. The task group should consider, inter alia, receiver parameters and environmental conditions. It was noted that the Commission (Mark Bogers) intends to attend the Task Group. It was considered that, in cases where receiver parameters were justified, that justification should be made clear to the Commission.

It was noted that RP02 consider that the issue of receiver parameters should be treated separately from environmental conditions.

It was noted that work on the related "part 1" standards should be suspended while the task group is working on the relevant Harmonised Standard.

Concern was expressed by France Télécom and Secretariat d’Etat d’Industrie that ERM had already stated its support for the published Harmonised Standards and that the action of the Task Group could be better handled by asking for a justification from the working groups that drafted those standards of the technical parameters chosen.

The meeting considered document 12_122, the draft Terms of Reference of TG18. The draft Terms of Reference were modified after considerable discussion. The meeting agreed that the Marine standards and the Avalanche Beacon standards are outside the scope of TG18. The revised Terms of Reference are attached as Annex F: Terms of Reference of ERM TG18 to review and revise Land Mobile harmonised standards within TC-ERM. A show of hands indicated a substantial majority in the meeting to set up TG18 with these Terms of Reference. Objections were noted from France Télécom and Secrétariat d’Etat d’Industrie. A statement from the representatives of France Télécom and the Chairman of RP02 are attached as (Annex O: Objections of the ERM RP02 Chairman to the Terms of Reference of TG18 and Annex P: Objections of France Télécom to the Terms of Reference of TG18).

Decision 12/1

To set up a task group to review the ERM Harmonised Standards with the Terms of Reference as at Annex F: Terms of Reference of ERM TG18 to review and revise Land Mobile harmonised standards within TC-ERM.

Review of Actions

Action 11/6

Secretary

To place organisation of land-mobile activities on the agenda of ERMCC, due to meet in September 2000.

Completed

3 Parallel working sessions

The following parallel sessions took place during the meeting:

TG4 meeting (D. Aust). The outcome was reported under agenda item 11.

Detailed examination of the draft ETSI/ERC Memorandum of Understanding. The outcome was reported under agenda item 5 Report from WG ERM-RM

4 Report from WG ERM-EMC (including interface with CENELEC & CISPR)

The meeting considered document 12_004, the report of ERM EMC.

EMC Consultant

The meeting noted documents 12_024 and 12_036, reports of the European Commission EMC consultant.

Hearing Aids

The meeting noted document 12_029 on interference to hearing aids. The issue is difficult

The meeting noted that:

Interference to hearing aids is caused by the interaction with the intended transmission of the mobile telephone.

IEEE standards exist on immunity of hearing aids.

Work on this area has been done in ETSI SMG & HF and a report published.

Listing in Official Journal of the European Communities

The meeting noted that comments (document 12_033) related to the timing of the citation in the OJEC of EMC Harmonised Standards and Harmonised Standards under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive. It was reported that this issue had been discussed with the Commission (Mark Bogers) who would manage co-ordination between the different services within the Commission.

SLIM Initiative

The meeting noted that a draft revision of the EMC Directive (document 12_035) had been discussed by ERM EMC, which had communicated its findings to the Commission via the ETSI Secretariat. The European Commission had subsequently issued a revised draft (document 12_082).

The meeting noted that comments from DARC (document 12_045) had been taken into account in the latest draft.

Cabinet Radiation Measurements

The meeting noted comments from the Slovak NSO (document 12_047), and a draft response from the ERM EMC vice Chairman (document 12_100).

It was noted that the comments indicated an inconsistency in methods of measurement, which relate to the functional radio parameters, rather than the EMC parameters.

Action 12/4

RP02, RP08

To consider the technical issues raised by the Slovak NSO (document 12_047) in drafting future versions of radio performance standards.

CENELEC Resistibility Report

It was noted that the joint work between CENELEC and ETSI on the resistibility report had been completed, and that CENELEC had published the report (document 12_059). There is no further work underway in ETSI on this topic.

EMC of cable systems

The meeting noted an invitation to a workshop organised by the European Commission and the European Cable Communications Association (document 12_062) on EMC from cable distribution systems.

Decision 12/2

Mr Storrs and Mr Lindfors were appointed to attend the EC/ECCA workshop on EMC from cable distribution systems to represent the views of ETSI.

The meeting noted document 12_116, a report of the CENELEC/ETSI joint working group on EMC for cable distribution networks. It was noted that the JWG had set up a task group (TG3) to develop EMC emissions limits for cable telecommunication networks. It was also noted that CENELEC SC 201A had set up a working group (WG 7) to develop limits for emissions from other installations.

The meeting noted document 12_117 on EMC for Powerline Telecimmunications. The meeting noted that EMC requirements for PLT network equipment would be developed within ERM EMC (incorporated in EN 300 386). EMC requirements for PLT terminal equipment would be developed within CENELEC SC 210A (incorporated in EN 55022).

EMC Study meeting

The meeting noted document 12_099 the report of an EMC study meeting chaired by the European Commission. The meeting noted that a report on technical aspects of EMC had been commissioned by the EC to give them technical guidance in developing the draft revision of the EMC Directive. It was reported that the draft was expected to be made available to ETSI shortly for comment. It was anticipated that the period allowed for comments would be short.

It was proposed to set up a task group, with Terms of Reference in document 12_125. After discussion, the Terms of Reference were modified as Annex N: Terms of Reference of TG19 on the EC EMC study.

Decision 12/3

To set up a Task group TG19 to comment on the EC EMC Study, with the Terms of Reference specified in Annex N: Terms of Reference of TG19 on the EC EMC study

Transposition periods under the R&TTE Directive

The meeting considered document 12_101, regarding the transition period to be applied to Harmonised Standards under the R&TTE Directive. The transition period is the period after the publication of a Harmonised Standard that the superseded version can still be used to claim presumption of conformity.

It was noted that:

The transition period used under the EMC Directive in ETSI and CENELEC is 36 months.

The radiocommunications industry generally has shorter product life cycles than the general electrotechnical industry

The transition period needs to be long enough to allow manufacturers sufficient time to change the documentation on user manuals, even when there is no technical change to the standards.

Decision 12/4

Transposition period under the R&TTE Directive will be 18 months.

Analogue Cellular Radio

A request from ERM EMC stop the work item related to EMC for analogue cellular equipment was noted. ERM EMC consider that the diminishing market requirement for these products is no longer sufficient to justify the standardisation effort.

Decision 12/5

Work item DEN/ERM-EMC-222 for analogue cellular radio equipment was stopped.

New work items

The meeting considered document 12_108, a new work item for EMC for CDMA-2000.

The meeting considered document 12_109, a new work item for EMC for UTRA.

Decision 12/6

The meeting adopted new work items for EMC for UTRA and CDMA 2000 (annex E.2)

In view of the urgency of these work items, ERM EMC requested that ERM delegate responsibility for the approval of the EMC standards concerning UTRA and CDMA2000 for Public Enquiry to ERM EMC.

Action 12/5

ERM EMC

To consider draft EMC standards for UTRA and CDMA 2000, and, if appropriate, to approve them for Public Enquiry on behalf of TC ERM.

The meeting considered document 12_115, a new work item for a revision of EN 301 489-18 (EMC for TETRA).

Decision 12/7

The meeting adopted new work items for EMC for TETRA (annex E.2)

Review of Actions

Action 9/24	Mr Storrs	to identify a rapporteur to participate in 3GPP and supply the comments of the EMC working groups on the 3GPP EMC specification for Terminals (document 34.124) and base stations (09_074) and give comments to 3GPP.	Completed
Action 11/28	Mr Fenn	To convey the view of ERM on twinkling antennas (annex L) to SMG .	Completed
Action 11/30	WG EMC	To note document 11_044 in developing EMC standards for broadcast transmitters.	Completed
Action 11/31	WG EMC	To further consider document 11_055 on the citation in the Official Journal of EN 301 489 and to make any comments to the Secretary within 14 days of the end of the meeting.	Completed
Action 11/32	EMC	To consider public enquiry comments on EN 301 782 and, if appropriate, to approve a revised draft for National Vote on behalf of ERM.	Completed
Action 11/33	Chairman	To clarify the information flow between CISPR and ETSI regarding documents for Public Enquiry and Vote.	Ongoing

4.1 Deliverables for approval for One-step Approval Procedure

EN 301 491-11: EMC for Terrestrial Broadcast Transmitters

The meeting considered document 10_110, draft REN/ERM-EMC-225-11 (EN 301 489-11) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 11: Specific conditions for terrestrial broadcasting transmitters which had been approved at the ERM EMC meeting (San Jose).

Concern was expressed regarding

the frequency range for emissions testing,

the inclusion of cabinet radiation in the EMC standard and

the extent of the scope of the draft. It was considered that the standard should not cover low-power temporary transmitters.

It was noted that a large number of broadcast experts had contributed to the draft and had been circulated to the EBU and to JTC Broadcast without comment. It was further noted that ERM TG17 had recently been established to deal with radio requirements for prevention of harmful interference under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive for broadcast transmitters.

It was considered that the draft could be approved for Public Enquiry provided that the scope would be restricted. A revised proposal was produced after discussion in a small group (document 12_124). The meeting did not support this proposal.

An ad-hoc group met in parallel session to resolve the outstanding issues. It was not possible for the ad-hoc group to reach a conclusion.

Decision 12/8

REN/ERM-EMC-225-11 (EN 301 489-11) was not approved

ERM EMC were asked to reconsider the outstanding issues. It was noted that a revised draft should be presented to ERM#13.

4.2 Deliverables for approval for Public Enquiry

EN 301 843-3: EMC for Maritime Mobile Earth Stations for GMDSS

The meeting considered document 12_048 (DEN/ERM-EMC-221-3 (EN 301 843-3) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for marine radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific Conditions for Maritime Mobile Earth Stations for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

It was noted that RP01 did not intend to produce standards for this type of equipment.

Decision 12/9

Work item DEN/ERM-EMC-221-3 (EN 301 843-3) on EMC for Maritime Earth Stations for the GMDSS was stopped.

Action 12/6

Secretariat

To request the deletion of the reference to EN 300 829 from the Official Journal in relation to the EMC Directive.

EN 300 386

The meeting considered document 12_044, draft REN/ERM-EMC-223 (EN 300 386 v 1.3.1) Telecommunication network equipment; ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements.

The meeting noted document 12_058, an enquiry regarding ESD tests in EN 300 386-2. It was noted the requirement is to carry out both direct and indirect testing of electrostatic discharge, in accordance with the referenced basic standard (EN 61000-4-2). It was noted that the test method of the referenced basic standard shall apply when no deviations are given in the generic or product standard, such as the EN 300 386-2.

Approval 12/1

REN/ERM-EMC-223

EN 300 386 v 1.3.1

12_044

Telecommunication network equipment; ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements

Public Enquiry

It was proposed to withdraw ETS 300 386-1, as ES 201 468 and TR 101 651 have now been published. After discussion, it was noted that ETS 300 386-1 was referred to in EN 300 386-2, which is a Harmonised Standard referenced in the Official Journal. It was noted that EN 300 386-2 has been replaced by EN 300 386 and then the EN 300 386-2 will not apply after the transition of EN 300 386.

Decision 12/10

A withdrawal vote for ETS 300 386-1 will not be initiated until end of the transition period of EN 300 386 (May 2003).

Action 12/7

Secretariat

To note in the Foreword of ETS 300 386-1 that it is planned to be withdrawn in May 2003.

EN 300 489-1

The meeting considered document 12_077r1, REN/ERM-EMC-225-1 (EN 301 489-1 v 1.3.1) Harmonised EN for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of radio communications equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

It was noted that the new draft could be used to demonstrate conformity in the absence of a product standard. It was further noted that the frequency band for radiated immunity requirements had been extended to 2 GHz and that the test levels for surges had been modified.

Approval 12/2

REN/ERM-EMC-225-1

EN 301 489-1 v 1.3.1

12_077r1

Harmonised EN for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of radio communications equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

Public Enquiry

5 Report from WG ERM-RM

The meeting considered document 12_005, the report of ERM RM.

DAB

The meeting considered document 12_019r1, a liaison statement on T-DAB. It was noted that this had been discussed in the RM group who had initiated liaison with JTC Broadcast. No information has been received up to now from JTC Broadcast. It was noted that at this stage the change of source coding was not supported by CEPT.

DSI phase III (CEPT-ERC PT FM37)

The meeting noted document 12_083, an ERO report on the 4^th consultation round of DSI Phase III. It was noted that RM had not been able to discuss the DSI phase III in depth.

2,45 GHz strategic plan

Issues related to the future use of the 2,45 GHz band were discussed under agenda item 13 Report from Task Group 11 (Radio LANs)

EC Spectrum Policy

This had been raised under agenda item 1.4 European Commission Activities. The draft Council and Parliament Decision had been discussed and a draft letter from the ETSI Director-General (document 12_005 annex 4) was presented to the meeting. This was modified following discussion at the meeting. The resulting text is attached as Annex I: Letter to EC regarding radio spectrum policy.

Action 12/8

ETSI Secretariat

To send a letter to the European Commission regarding the EC spectrum policy (Annex I: Letter to EC regarding radio spectrum policy).

EP TETRA and Adjacent Channel Power requirements

It was noted that EP TETRA is reconsidering the limit values for the requirements relating to Adjacent Channel Power and Adjacent Channel Selectivity. Concerns were expressed by ERM RM members on the implications of such a relaxation (5 to 10 dB) on the efficient use of the spectrum and the usage of the adjacent bands by other systems (e.g. : GSM, PMR…).

Action 12/9

To advise EP TETRA that Out of Band emissions are the responsibility of TC ERM, and requesting information on the planned changes to the TETRA standard in this area.

ERC Decision on the phasing out of CT1, CT1+, CT2

The meeting noted document 12_005 Annex 3 on a proposed ERC Decision on the withdrawal of frequencies for Cordless Telephones. ETSI has been asked to clarify to what extent Cordless Telephones are still supported by ETSI members. WG ERM RM has already agreed that CT2 should be treated differently from CT1 and CT1+.

After discussion, it was agreed that the appropriate text of annex 3 would have been:

From the Frequency point of view the current situation is :

The use of the band 914-915/959-960 MHz by CT1 is not harmonised in the view of the R&TTE Directive and this band has been designated as an harmonised band for GSM by the EU directive (87/372/EEC).

The phasing out of CT1 is consistent with this spectrum regulatory framework.

The use of the band 885-887/930-932 MHz by CT1+ is not harmonised in the view of the R&TTE Directive, and this band has been designated by the CEPT for GSM CEPT/ERC/DEC(97(02).

The phasing out of CT1+ is consistent with this spectrum regulatory framework.

The use of the band 864.1-868.1 MHz by CT2, does not conflict with ERC Decision or EC Directive. There is no ERC Decision regarding CT2 and is not harmonised in the view of the R&TTE Directive.

The band 862-870 MHz will be designated by CEPT for short range devices applications.

At this stage, no compatibility studies have been made to demonstrate if there is a conflict between CT2 and other SRDs. The compatibility studies initiated with wireless microphones and wireless audio systems have been completed and show no incompatibility between these devices. These studies now needs to be enlarged to other SRDs. If CT2 demonstrates limited interference potential, it should be allowed to operate on a longer term than the other CTs .

The meeting considered document 12_092, a comment from Nortel Networks on the report regarding the timing for the removal of frequencies for cordless telephones, and document 12_126 (Ascom) providing information on the differences between CT1/CT1+ and DECT. Concern was expressed that the timescales for re-allocation needed to take account of the nature of a consumer market.

It was proposed to consider a phased withdrawal of frequencies with the following key dates:

Date after which new equipment may not be placed on the market for the first time.

Date at which the removal of the frequencies is to be announced to users.

Date after which existing equipment may no longer be used (or may be used on a non-interference, non-protected basis).

A discussion took place in a side meeting, but it was not able to achieve a consensus position.

Action 12/10

TG13 Chairman

Draft a response to CEPT/ERC RR for approval in ERM RM by correspondence.

ERC Decision on the 28 GHz band

It was noted that a consultation had taken place between TC SES, TM4 and ERM RM on the ERC Decision without consensus being reached. It was reported that the ERC Decision had now been approved by ERC and published under number ERC/DEC/(00)09.

ERC-ETSI MoU

It was noted that a draft version of the MoU had been briefly discussed by ERM RM, and had been circulated to the OCG with a request to provide comments to this meeting.

The draft MoU was discussed in an ad-hoc group, which considered documents 12_051, 12_052, 12_053 and 12_091, regarding the MoU. The output of the ad-hoc group is contained in document 12_127. After discussion in plenary session a revised version was produced (document 12_127r1)

Decision 12/11

ERM endorsed the draft ERC-ETSI Memorandum of Understanding (document 12_127r1).

Action 12/11

Secretary

To send the revised ETSI/ERC MoU for information to the OCG before the ETSI/ERC Officials meeting.

It was noted that there was a need for ETSI members to have access to working documents of ERC.

Action 12/12

ERM RM

To circulate appropriate ERC working documents to ETSI members via its server.

ETSI representation in CEPT-ERC SRD Maintenance Group

It was noted that the CEPT/ERC FM had requested that the SRD Maintenance Group (formerly FM26) should be treated as a working group of ERC, which would be attended by a single ETSI representative, rather than a project team, to which attendance would be open to ETSI Full Members.

Following difficult discussions at the last meeting of ERM RM in Milan, a compromise had been reached (document 12_005 annex 2). Concerns were expressed at the meeting that the agreed compromise was not in line with the existing ERC/ETSI MoU, although it was noted that the RM position had been reached on the basis that the MoU with ERC was under negotiation.

It was agreed that RM should appoint a liaison officer to the CEPT/ERC FM SRDMG, who should use the same rules of engagement as liaison officers to other working groups of CEPT/ERC. It is expected that the Liaison Officer may need to be accompanied by technical experts to give him technical assistance during SRDMG meetings.

Decision 12/12

Mr Bolt Soerensen was appointed as the liaison officer to CEPT/ERC FM Short-Range Devices Maintenance group, to represent the ETSI view and to report to ERM RM.

Action 12/13

Chairman

To send a letter to the ERC relating to the Short-Range Devices Maintenance Group (Annex J: Letter to ERC regarding Short-Range Devices Maintenance Group)

Future of ERC-TG1

It was reported that WG ERM RM had noted the final decision of ERC to close TG1 and to create one single group called PT1. ERM RM had decided to ask the existing Liaison Officer to TG1 to act as Liaison Officer to PT1.

Need of a Recommendation dedicated to out of band emissions

The meeting noted 12_005 annex 6, a Liaison Statement from WG ERM RM to all Technical Bodies involved in radio systems standards, including TC ERM.

Receiver Parameters

This item was considered under item 1.4 European Commission Activities

4W RFID in the TETRA 900 MHz band

It was noted that the proposal for 4W RFIDs in the 900 MHz band (allocated to TETRA) had been formally rejected by CEPT-ERC WG FM. No further work is going on in this area in ERM RM.

Tracing of Lost & Stolen Items (TLSI)

It was noted that CEPT-ERC PT FM39 was closed during the last WG FM meeting. It was reported that ERC are not pursuing action in this field, although standardisation activity is underway in ISO.

System Reference Document related to PLT

It was noted that RM had discussed at its Milan meeting a system reference document related to PLT. The meeting considered the liaison statement sent by ERM RM to EP PLT (document 12_005 annex 5). It was noted that the allocation of a radio frequency "chimney" in the HF band would be a lengthy process (taking many years) that would be unlikely to deliver the bandwidth requested by EP PLT.

It was noted that EMC limits are being developed in a joint working group with CENELEC that is also looking at limits for DSL and CATV systems. It was reported that the joint working group considered that PLT should meet the limits of EN 300 386 and EN 55022.

It was noted that the role of ETSI RM is to present the co-ordinated spectrum demands of ETSI. Concerns were expressed by some delegates that the response sent by RM to PLT did not give adequate information on the role of ERM RM in this respect. It was agreed that any relaxation of limits in comparison to those contained in relevant EMC standards would have to be agreed with ERC and ITU-R.

Other system reference documents

It was noted that a systems references document related to transponders in the LF & HF range, and another related to RFID systems based on ISO 14223, 11784, 11875 had been sent to CEPT/ERC. A systems reference document related to 2,45 GHz RLANs providing 4W eirp using directional antennas was under approval by correspondence.

Concerns were expressed that it was difficult to see which System Reference Documents were active and at what stage they were.

Action 12/14

ERM RM

To provide a list of active Systems Reference Documents, including their status, to ERM#13.

Usage of the 32 GHz band

The was noted that the frequency band 31.8-33.4 GHz had been newly allocated to the Fixed Service – for High Density Applications - by WRC 2000. Although CEPT-ERC WG FM stated that it was too early to make any decision yet on the usage of this new band, WG ERM RM had initiated an internal consultation between TM4, BRAN and ERM RM on the possible usage of this frequency band. Some WG ERM RM members already mentioned that there will be a need for the future 3G mobile network infrastructures.

Review of Actions

Action 11/11	RM	To consider a draft liaison statement (document 11_098), in communication with EP TETRA, requesting an allocation to SRD RFIDs in UHF and, if appropriate, to forward it to ERC FM to initiate co-ordination.	Withdrawn
Action 11/12	RM	To send the draft Systems Reference Document to ERC, noting that the document is draft and that co-ordination within ETSI was continuing.	Completed
Action 11/13	RM	To consider a draft Systems Reference Document (document 11_099), to co-ordinate with concerned ETSI members and, if appropriate, to forward a final ETSI position to ERC.	Completed
Action 11/34	RM	To liaise with relevant ETSI bodies (Broadcast, SES, TM4) and to reply to the ERC liaison statement on DAB.	Completed
Action 11/35	Secretary	To send a liaison statement, annex K, to FM39 regarding the tracing of stolen goods.	Completed
Action 11/36	RM group	Undertake consultation within ETSI and respond to ERC on the proposed withdrawal of frequencies for cordless telephones (CT1, CT1+ and CT2).	Ongoing
Action 11/37	RM	To respond to the FM draft decision on sharing in the 28 GHz band, in consultation with SES and TM4.	Withdrawn
Action 11/38	Mr Fenn	To communicate the activities of the RM group to the next meeting of EP BRAN.	Completed
Action 11/39	Chairman	To invite all ETSI Technical Body Chairmen to attend or to send a representative to ERM RM.	Completed

5.1 Approval of deliverables for Publication

RTR/ERM-RM-003 (TR 101 788) Proforma for an ETSI System Reference Document was not presented for approval. It was noted that the document was expected to be presented to ERM#13.

6 Report from WG ERM-RP01 (Maritime radio)

The meeting noted document 12_006, the report of RP01.

The meeting noted document 12_060, recent Commission Decisions in relation to the application of article 3.3e of the R&TTE Directive to Marine and inland-waterway equipment. The meeting noted that no transition period had been allowed in these Decisions, which therefore were of compulsory application from their date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Spurious Emissions

It was noted that RP01 have started a programme to examine the spurious emissions requirements in all of its standards in the light of the recent ITU-R Recommendation SM.329-8.

ETSI and IEC standards under the Marine Equipment Directive

It was noted that the GMDSS specifications of RP01 and of IEC TC80 were in need of revision in the light of developments in the IMO and ITU. A meeting had been planned with IEC in December to co-ordinate work programmes.

Interface between the Marine Equipment & R&TTE Directives

RP01 had noted difficulties caused by the fact that ETSI standards for the same equipment are cited in the Marine Equipment Directive and also in the Official Journal of the EC in respect of the R&TTE Directive. Difficulties have been experienced because the mechanism for maintaining the citations is different. This issue will be discussed in detail at the forthcoming RP01 meeting.

Radars

It was reported that RP01 were consider