51Allocation of numbers

51  Allocation of numbers

 (1) If the ACMA approves an application made by a registered carriage service provider under section 48 that identifies the number or numbers that the registered carriage service provider wishes to be allocated, the ACMA must allocate those numbers to the registered carriage service provider.

 (2) If the ACMA approves an application that does not identify the number or numbers that the registered carriage service provider wishes to be allocated, the ACMA may select the number or numbers to allocate from the numbers that:

 (a) are numbers of the type to which the application relates; and

 (b) are listed under section 47 as numbers that are able to be allocated; and

 (c) are not already held by a carriage service provider; and

 (d) in the case of geographic numbers—are specified for use in relation to the standard zone unit to which the application relates; and

 (e) in the case of special services numbers or access codes—are specified for use with the type of service to which the application relates.

 (3) An allocation under subsection (1) or (2) may be made subject to conditions.

 (4) The ACMA may decide to allocate a number from a specified day or until a specified day.

 (5) The ACMA must notify the registered carriage service provider, in writing, of:

 (a) the numbers that have been allocated; and

 (b) the date of allocation; and

 (c) if applicable—the date the allocation will end; and

 (d) any conditions to which the allocation is subject.

 (6) If the ACMA is not the designated authority, the ACMA must notify the designated authority, in writing, of the matters mentioned in subsection (5).