Committee on Radio Astronomy Frequencies

The Committee on Radio Astronomy Frequencies (CRAF) is a committee of the European Science Foundation (ESF).

European Union Treaties

Consolidated Version of the Treaty establishing the European Community

Consolidated Version of the Treaty on European Union - "Maastricht Treaty"

Treaty of Nice - Amending the Treaty on European Union, the Treaties establishing the European Communities and certain related acts

European Commission documents relevant for compatibility discussions:

EC Decision:

Decision No 710/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 1997 on a coordinated authorization approach in the field of satellite personal-communication services in the Community.

European Commission Directives:

Commission Directive 94/46/EC of 13 October 1994 amending Directive 88/301/EEC and Directive 90/388/EEC in particular with regard to satellite communications.

Directive 97/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 April 1997 on a common framework for general authorizations and individual licences in the field of telecommunications services.

Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility

Directive 1999/5/EC ("R&TTE Directive"): of the European Parliament and the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and mutual recognition of their conformity.

Implementation of Directives

New Approach Standardization in the Internal Market

Guide to the Implementation of Directives Based on New Approach and Global Approach

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