1. Aerodrome Policy Review Preliminary Issue & Consultation Assessment
(PICA) #
Meeting/Teleconference with CARAC Members
February 5th, 2014 1

2. Purpose of Briefing To provide an overview on:
The Aerodrome Policy Review (36 months)
Phase One (12 months)
To discuss the Preliminary Issue and Consultation Assessment Form
Focus
Consultation
Next Steps

3. Background Aeronautics Act
Provides the authority to address immediate safety concerns or risks (e.g., Ministerial Orders, Interim Orders)
Provides regulation making authority respecting the location, inspection, certification, registration, licensing, and operation of aerodromes, noise emanating from aerodromes and aircraft and the prohibition of the use of airspace or aerodromes.
The Canadian Aviation Regulations identify types of aerodromes
Non-certified/non-registered aerodromes (CAR 301)
Registered aerodromes (CAR 301)
Certified aerodromes (airports) (CAR 302)

4. Aerodrome Policy Review
Determine whether the Aeronautics Act, the Regulations and policies provide an adequate framework to proactively respond to existing and emerging trends and issues.
The review identified three areas requiring action:
Risk-Based Approach to Regulations: Regulatory framework must reflect level of risk, provide a choice of tools, and not impose undue costs to industry.
Effective Consultations: Aerodrome development requires proponents to consult local land use authorities and affected communities to identify and mitigate concerns.
Responsive Complaint Process: Transport Canada needs a balanced and evidence-based approach to engagement and to deal with complaints.
Notes to be developed.

5. Issues for Consideration
Requirements to Consult
What aerodromes should be included (i.e., size and scope of operations; proximity to built up areas)?
What “affected communities” should be consulted (i.e., the potential users of the aerodrome (air operators), local government or community group, NAV CANADA)?
What would consultation entail (i.e., radio or newspaper ad, representation to local government or community group)?
Engaging Transport Canada
What is the issue?
What evidence is provided?
Safety risk or public interest?
Notes to be developed.

6. Next Steps
The Notice of Proposed Amendment will be posted for 30 days in late February
Canada Gazette, Part I expected June 2014
Canada Gazette, Part II expected Fall 2014
Transport Canada engagement process (complaint process) targeted to be implemented in Fall 2014
Launch of Phase Two (Fall 2014)

7. Timelines Dec. 2013 Apr. 2014 Aug. 2014 Dec. 2014 Apr. 2015 Aug 2015
2016
Aug.
2016
Dec.
2016
Actions
New Regulations (Proponents to Consult)
Refine Policies and Implement Complaint Process
Review of legislative/regulatory requirements