Official Gazette-Issue 41- Addendum - 23/7/2002 Article 16: Licensing the Use of Radio Frequencies 1) Whenever possible, and where the provision of a Telecommunications Service necessitates the use of Radio Frequency Spectrum, the TRA shall issue a single License covering both the provision of the Telecommunications Services and the use of the required Radio Frequency Spectrum. 2) An application for a License to use Radio Frequencies shall include information related to the financial, legal and technical qualifications of the applicant, as required by the TRA for establishing and operating a station using Radio Frequencies. The TRA may request updated information during the processing period of the application. It may also request additional information during the period of the License or upon an application for License renewal. 3) In determining the Allocation plan for Radio Frequencies, the TRA shall comply with the general policy set out by the Council of Ministers, consistent with the requirements of the sectors using such Radio Frequencies, and the recommendations of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) or any other specialized international organization of which Lebanon is a member. In exercising its powers, the TRA shall also take into consideration the adopted Allocation plans for Radio Frequencies. Article 17: Collection of fees for the use of Radio Frequencies Fees for the use of Radio Frequencies shall be determined by a decree issued by the Council of Ministers upon the proposal of the Minister and at the recommendation of the TRA. These fees shall be collected directly by the Ministry. Part IV Licensing of Telecommunications Services Providers and Related Obligations Article 18: Principle of Equality and Competition In order to ensure equal opportunity and competition, Licenses shall be awarded for the provision of Public and Private Telecommunications Services, including Basic Telephony Services, to Service Providers meeting the conditions and requirements set out by the TRA. The provision of Telecommunication Services shall not be subject to discrimination or to restrictions. In addition, such 13