58Allocation of numbers

58  Allocation of numbers

 (1) If the ACMA approves an application made by a registered carriage service provider under section 53 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 not held by a carriage service provider; and

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

 (d) 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 with effect from or until a date specified in the decision.

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

 (a) the numbers that have been allocated; and

 (b) the date of allocation; and

 (c) if applicable—the date from and/or until which the allocation of the number is to have effect; 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 of the matters in subsection (5).