2009/812/EC: Commission Decision of 26 October 2009 granting a derogation requested by France pursuant to Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices (notified under document C(2009) 8041)

France is hereby authorised to derogate from its obligations under Commission Decision 2006/771/EC, subject to the conditions laid down in this Decision.

Until 30 June 2012, France is hereby authorised to limit the power of wideband data transmission systems and radio determination applications in the 2454-2483,5 MHz sub-band in metropolitan France to 10 mW e.i.r.p. where the devices in question are used outside buildings, including places assimilated thereto such as an aircraft, in which the shielding will typically provide the necessary attenuation to facilitate sharing with other services.

By 31 December 2010, France shall submit a report to the Commission on the implementation of this Decision.

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.