Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface — AS/ACIF S038) Amendment 2003 (No. 1)
The AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY makes this Technical Standard under subsection 376 (1) of the Telecommunications Act 1997.
Dated 12 November 2003 R HORTON Chair A HORSLEY Deputy Chair
Australian Communications Authority
1 Name of Technical Standard
This Technical Standard is the Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface — AS/ACIF S038) Amendment 2003 (No. 1).
2 Commencement
This Technical Standard commences on gazettal.
3 Amendment of Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface — AS/ACIF S038) 2001
Schedule 1 amends the Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface — AS/ACIF S038) 2001.
Schedule 1 Amendments
(section 3)
[1] Subsection 1 (2), at the foot
insert
Note 1 The alternate citation mentioned in subsection (2) is the name by which the AS/ACIF Standard, adopted by this Technical Standard under section 6, is usually cited. The AS/ACIF Standard was published in 2001.
Note 2 The AS/ACIF Standard, as adopted by this Technical Standard, does not include any amendments made by Standards Australia and the Australian Communications Industry Forum after the commencement of this Technical Standard. If amendments are made, the terms of this Technical Standard will differ from those of the AS/ACIF Standard unless the AS/ACIF amendments are adopted by the ACA.
[2] Section 4, after definition of Act
insert
AS/ACIF Standard means the Australian Standard/Australian Communications Industry Forum Standard: Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface (AS/ACIF S038:2001), published by the Australian Communications Industry Forum and Standards Australia International Limited in July 2001.
[3] Section 6
substitute
6 Standard for customer equipment
The customer equipment to which this Technical Standard applies must comply with the AS/ACIF Standard.
Overview
The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface – AS/ACIF S038) Amendment 2003 (No. 1) was enacted by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) under subsection 376(1) of the Telecommunications Act 1997. This legislative instrument addresses the need to update the technical requirements for Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Primary Rate Access Interface to ensure that the telecommunications infrastructure in Australia remains compatible and efficient, particularly in the context of evolving technological standards. The primary policy objective is to align the technical specifications for ISDN equipment with the latest industry standards, ensuring that customer equipment meets the necessary requirements for effective and reliable telecommunications services.
Scope and Application
The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface — AS/ACIF S038) Amendment 2003 (No. 1) applies to customer equipment used for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface. The Technical Standard, made by the Australian Communications Authority under the Telecommunications Act 1997, sets out the requirements for such equipment. This applies to entities and individuals involved in the telecommunications industry, specifically those using customer equipment for ISDN services within Australia. The amendment to the 2001 standard comes into effect upon gazettement, and it amends the existing technical requirements to align with any relevant updates or changes in the AS/ACIF Standard. Notably, this Technical Standard does not include amendments made by Standards Australia and the Australian Communications Industry Forum after its commencement, unless explicitly adopted by the ACA. The scope and application of this Act are national, impacting all telecommunications providers and customers across Australia.
Key Provisions
The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface — AS/ACIF S038) Amendment 2003 (No. 1) introduces amendments to the existing technical standard for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface, originally established under the Telecommunications Act 1997. This amendment specifically addresses the technical requirements for customer equipment interfacing with the ISDN Primary Rate Access, updating the previously established standards to reflect any new technological or operational requirements that have emerged since the initial 2001 standard. The amendments are detailed in Schedule 1, which modifies the definitions, scope, and specific requirements outlined in the original technical standard.
The amended standard imposes specific obligations on parties and entities involved in the provision and use of ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface. Most notably, it mandates that any customer equipment used must comply with the Australian Standard/Australian Communications Industry Forum Standard: Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface (AS/ACIF S038:2001). This requirement ensures that all equipment meets the necessary technical specifications to interface effectively with the telecommunications network. Additionally, the standard stipulates that any amendments to the AS/ACIF Standard made by Standards Australia and the Australian Communications Industry Forum after the commencement of this Technical Standard will not automatically apply. Instead, these amendments will only take effect if the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) formally adopts them.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this amended technical standard may have legal implications. While the specific legislative instrument does not detail offences or penalties within its text, violations of technical standards under the Telecommunications Act 1997 generally attract civil and administrative penalties. These can include fines and other corrective actions that the ACA may impose to ensure compliance. The exact penalties can vary based on the severity and nature of the non-compliance, and the ACA has the authority to determine appropriate enforcement actions within the framework of the Act.