TO: Certification Bodies recognized by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
RE: Publication of RSS-251, Issue 2 and RSS-220, Issue 1, Amendment
Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published the following standards:
- Radio Standards Specification RSS-251, Issue 2, Vehicular Radar and Airport Fixed or Mobile Radar in the 76-81 GHz Frequency Band which establishes the certification requirements for licence-exempt radio apparatus operating in the 76-81 GHz band.
- Radio Standards Specification RSS-220, Issue 1, Amendment 1, Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology which sets out the transition period for the certification, manufacture, importation, distribution, lease, offer for sale or selling of vehicular radar devices using ultra-wideband technology in the 22-29 GHz band.
General information
The Radio Equipment Standards list will be amended accordingly.
Certification Bodies have one year from the date of publication to amend their recognized scope of accreditation to reflect the new release of this standard in accordance with ISED procedures for conformity assessment bodies.
Submitting comments
Comments and suggestions for improving these standards may be submitted online, using the Standard Change Request form.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site Web site.
Yan Losier
Manager, Regulatory Standards
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada