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Great Seal Sample Request for Approval to Participate in the ITU-R
As a Private Operating Agency/Scientific or Industrial Organization
Released by the Office of Telecommunications and Informational Policy
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State
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Mr. John T. Gilsenan,
Director Radiocommunications
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
2201 C Street, NW Room 2529
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520

Dear Mr. Gilsenan:

______________________ (Name of company) wishes to take part in the work of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) as a _________________ (Private Operating Agency/ Scientific or Industrial Organization) and requests approval in accordance with the provisions of the International Telecommunication Union's Convention. We would like to participate initially in the work of ITU-R Study Groups _______________.

Documents and other correspondence may be addressed to:

(Name)
(Company)
(Address)
(Phone)
(Fax)

Our organization is prepared to contribute to the expenses of the ITU-R in the amount of _______ unit(s) per year. Bills may be sent to (if different from above) Mr./Ms. _________ at _____________________. We understand that we will have the right to denounce our participation by notifying the Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union, and that such denunciation shall take effect at the end of one year from the date when notification is received by the Secretary General.

We look forward to your advice and approval of our application.

(Sincerely,)

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