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Welcome visitor! [ About ] The Interest Groups that are presented in the following table are accessible to you. The authorization is granted through a username and a password which are requested by the system when you click on a specific interest group. In order to become a member (i.e. obtain a username and a password) you should read the information supplied for each interest group and then follow the subscription instructions. The information is available by clicking on the information icon (i) located on the right side of each interest group name.

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Group   Description
Advisory Committee on the implementation of Open Telecommunications Network Provision (O.N.P.) i Since this interest group is not or seems not to be in use any longer, it will not be migrated to CIRCABC and has been closed. If you have any questions concerning this interest group or want it to be re-opened, just contact DIGIT-CIRCABC-MIGRATION@ec.europa.eu.
The ONP Committee was originally established in 1990 under the ONP Framework Directive 90/387/EC, but deals with all issues arising from the other ONP Directives (e.g. on leased lines, voice telephony and interconnection). The ONP Committee meetings are attended by representatives of the Member States and the EEA countries as well as the candidate countries, including the independent national regulatory authorities. The Committee exercises both advisory and regulatory functions. In practice, the Committee plays a key role in encouraging co-operation between Member States at a working level. It enables Member States to seek guidance and clarification from the Commission on particular issues which arise in implementing the Directives. The Committee is closely involved in the preparation of important elements of market regulation such as the Commission Recommendations on Interconnection, the annual Leased Line Report and the implementation of the Regulation on Local Loop Unbundling.
BEREC - Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications i Since this interest group is not in use any longer, it has been closed. If you have any questions concerning this interest group or want it to be re-opened, just contact DIGIT-CIRCABC-MIGRATION@ec.europa.eu.
* This is a private area for the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications group members*
Communication Committee i This interest group was migrated to the new CIRCABC site and is no more usable on the CIRCA platform. Please follow this link to access the new group.
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The Communications Committee (COCOM) has been established under the Framework Directive 2002/21/EC and assists the Commission in carrying out its executive powers under the regulatory framework for electronic communications and the Regulation 733/2002 on the .eu Top Level Domain. The committee exercises its function through advisory, regulatory and regulatory with scrutiny procedures in accordance with the Council Comitology Decision 1999/468/EC. The committee furthermore provides a platform for an exchange of information on market developments and regulatory activities
Communications Broadcast Issues Subgroup (CBISS) i This interest group is currently being migrated to the new CIRCABC site and is in read-only mode on the CIRCA platform to avoid data loss. If you experience any other difficulty, please contact your interest group leaders or DIGIT-CIRCABC-SUPPORT@ec.europa.eu
The Communications Broadcast Issues Subgroup operates as a sub-group of the Communications Committee (COCOM). The sub-group is to be a forum for examination of more complex broadcasting issues falling under the new regulatory framework for electronic communications, prior to discussion in COCOM. The output of the sub-group is intended to provision debate in COCOM and prepare the ground for consistent interpretation and “best practice” across Member States.
Digital Broadcasting Expert Group i Since this interest group is not or seems not to be in use any longer, it will not be migrated to CIRCABC and has been closed. If you have any questions concerning this interest group or want it to be re-opened, just contact DIGIT-CIRCABC-MIGRATION@ec.europa.eu.
The Digital Broadcasting Expert Group was established by the ONP Committee on 4th October 2000. Its aim is to share good practice regarding the transposition of the TV standards directive 95/47 and to advise on technical, market and regulatory issues related to digital broadcasting, including digital radio with a view to promoting best practice.
e-Inclusion/e-Accessibility+AAL Research & Innovation i This interest group was migrated to the new CIRCABC site and is no longer available on the CIRCA platform. Please follow this link to access the new group.
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e-Inclusion/e-Accessibility RTD Projects administered by EC / DG Information Society & Media. This includes a cross-theme section on Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) for the Ageing Society. Repository of specific information for and from those Projects for preparation of meetings: Concertation with running projects, Information Days related to Calls for Proposals, etc. Calendar for such meetings and for co-participation in conferences or other events. Archive from previous events and programmes. Complementary service to the presentation sites/factsheets provided on CORDIS.
e-Procurement Ad-Hoc Group i The sub-group was set-up to work on the Manchester Declaration, specificaly on the 'high impact services'. In collaboration with the the IST eGov unit, the eTEN programme will support and follow the ad-hoc group activity in 2006. The aim this year will be to refine the roadmap defined in the signpost document in Manchester, and to define possible pilots to be launch in 2007 within the CIP programme of DG INFSO. All activities will be coordinated with DG MARKT and the IDA group.
eCCTF - e-Communications Consultation Task Force-ARCHIVES-until 30/09/2011 i ***WARNING*** Dear users, we migrated on 3 October 2011 from CIRCA to CIRCABC eCCTF - e-Communications Consultation Task Force Group on CIRCABC. Until 15 April 2012, you will be able to access CIRCA Archives for e-communications consultations (eCCTF).
From 16 April 2012 such access will be definitely turned off. We would like to help users, if necessary, to transfer their current use of our site as smoothly as possible. If you are a non-government user, please send an email to Infso-B5-Circamigration@ec.europa.eu so that we can assist you in managing your transfer needs.

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The implementation of the new regulatory Package involves the management of the new notification procedure provided for in Article 7 of the Directive for electronic communication services. Under the terms of this article, national regulation authorities are required to notify the Commission when they seek to define a new market and for each designation of an operator who occupies a dominant position.
Expert Group on Emergency Access i This interest group was migrated to the new CIRCABC site and is no more usable on the CIRCA platform. Please follow this link to access the new group.
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The Expert Group on Emergency Access has been established by the Communications Committee (COCOM). It gathers experts from relevant public bodies such as Ministries for Internal/Home Affairs, emergency response organisations and Ministries or regulatory bodies responsible for electronic telecommunications. Its goal is to assist in: (1) the Development of common European requirements for reaching and communicating with emergency response centre, and in the (2) the Development of a common European emergency access interface, allowing emergency response centres to effectively use, treat and transfer the information provided to them via new technologies.
Expert Group on Radio Frequency Identification i Since this interest group is not or seems not to be in use any longer, it will not be migrated to CIRCABC and has been closed. If you have any questions concerning this interest group or want it to be re-opened, just contact DIGIT-CIRCABC-MIGRATION@ec.europa.eu.
The RFID Expert Group has been established under the Communication COM/2007/96 of 15 March 2007 on "Radio Frequency Identification in Europe: steps towards a policy framework". The Group provides an open platform allowing a dialogue between consumer organisations, market actors, and national and European authorities, including data protection authorities, to fully understand and take co-ordinated action on the concerns that have been raised in relation to the privacy and security issues in RFID applications. It will also support the Commission in its efforts to promote awareness campaigns at Member State and citizen level about the opportunities and challenges of RFID.
FP7 Workshops - ICT for Transport i This CIRCA library supports the Commission's consultation process to define the contents of the Strategic Objective "ICT for Transport" for the 7th Framework Programme, in particular for its first work programme for the years 2007-2008.
Licensing committee i Since this interest group is not or seems not to be in use any longer, it will not be migrated to CIRCABC and has been closed. If you have any questions concerning this interest group or want it to be re-opened, just contact DIGIT-CIRCABC-MIGRATION@ec.europa.eu.
The Licensing Committee was established in 1997 under the Licensing Directive 97/13/EC, but is referred to also by the S-PCS Decision as well as the UMTS Decision. The Committee meetings are attended by representatives of the Member States, the candidate countries and the EEA countries, including the independent national regulatory authorities. The Licensing Committee exercises both advisory and regulatory functions. The Committee is involved principally in the harmonisation of conditions for licensing and in the establishment of a one-stop shopping procedure as well as in discussing the need for harmonisation of spectrum. It is consulted (as an advisory committee) on the mandates which the Commission submits to CEPT/ECTRA and CEPT/ERC, and gives a formal opinion as a regulatory committee on final proposals for decisions on harmonised conditions to be applied in Member States.
Networked Audiovisual Systems (NAVS) Concertation and Clustering i The purpose of this group is to assure coherence of the work of the set of IST R&D projects addressing the Networked Audiovisual Systems (NAVS) technology area. It is the vehicle for information exchange between project participants insofar the Concertation and Clustering activities is concered. It contains all related information such as Concertation and Cluster meeting documentation, shared deliverables, documents related to events etc. This is a restricted area for the participating projects only.
Public Sector Information Group i This interest group was migrated to the new CIRCABC site and is no longer available on the CIRCA platform. Please follow this link to access the new group.
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The PSI Group serve as a co-ordination platform and a sounding board for activities related to public sector information and the implementation of the PSI Directive.
Safer Internet Management Committee i This interest group was migrated to the new CIRCABC site and is no more usable on the CIRCA platform. Please follow this link to access the new group.
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Safer Internet programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies
Single European Electronic Market (SEEM) i Since this interest group is not or seems not to be in use any longer, it will not be migrated to CIRCABC and has been closed. If you have any questions concerning this interest group or want it to be re-opened, just contact DIGIT-CIRCABC-MIGRATION@ec.europa.eu.
The SEEM discussion group has been established in October 2002, following a workshop on the Single European Electronic Market organised by DG Information Society/ Electronic Commerce Unit. Aim of the discussion group is to further develop ideas on the SEEM and exchange information in view of the preparation and possible submission of project proposals for the 6th R & D Framework Programme/ IST Programme. The discussion group is composed of representatives from the European Commission, industry and research institutes, and is open to anyone interested in the subject.
Trans-European Telecommunications Networks Financial and Guidelines Committee. i The Trans-European Telecommunications Networks Financial and Guidelines Committee advises the Commission on issues relating to eTEN (ex TEN-Telecom) program, including decisions on the annual work program, projects selected for funding and decisions relating to the general management of the program.
Working Group on Authorisations and Rights of Use i This interest group was migrated to the new CIRCABC site and is no more usable on the CIRCA platform. Please follow this link to access the new group.
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The Working Group on Authorisations and Rights of Use operates as a sub-group of the Communications Committee (COCOM). The Group is set up for the examination and discussion of the authorisation conditions applied by different Member States to specific frequency bands and for the preparation of any implementing measures as well as identifying best practices in that regard. The Group may also be tasked by the COCOM with examining wider issues related to the authorisation of pan-European and cross-border services or other issues requiring a co-ordinated approach to authorisation.