Egypt Telecommunication Regulation Law – February 2003 3. Preparing and publishing a report listing Telecommunication Services, names of Operators, Services Providers and the general rules for issuing licenses and permits. 4. Specifying the general rules binding Operators and Telecommunication Service Providers. 5. Specifying the standards and regulations for uneconomically feasible Telecommunication Services which shall be provided to all regions suffering shortage thereof and setting up Operators and Providers obligations for such services in accordance with the provisions of this Law. 6. Setting up the rules guaranteeing Users protection that will ensure telecommunication confidentiality, providing the most advanced services at most suitable prices ensuring high quality of these services and setting a system for users complaints reception, investigation and follow up with service providers. 7. Supervising institutions qualifying for getting international certificates in telecommunication in coordination with the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI). 8. Setting up the required rules for granting Equipment permits. 9. Setting up a National Numbering Plan for telecommunication and supervising its execution. Article 6 – Competence of the TRA for health and environmental safety The NTRA shall have the competence for setting the technical rules for health and environmental safety that should be followed when installing, operating and using Telecommunication Networks and following up on its execution and operation in accordance with the standards set in agreement with the ministries and the concerned entities in the State. Such standards shall be issued by resolutions from the concerned ministers and the heads of the aforementioned entities. Article 7 – Right of the TRA to import Without prejudice to Article (44), the NTRA shall, in case of unavailability of appropriate local product and in accordance with its budget, have the right to import directly or indirectly, materials, equipment, spare parts, technical instruments, transport facilities and whatsoever is necessary for the execution of its activities. All of which shall be done in accordance with rules and terms of the NTRA internal regulations. Article 8 – Financing of the TRA The NTRA financial resources shall consist of the following: 1. Funds assigned for it in the general budget of the State. National Telecom. Reg.Authority 5