Pursuant to paragraph 702.22(2)(a) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), and after taking into account that the authorization is in the public interest and is not likely to affect aviation safety, for the purposes of paragraph 602.15(2)(a) of the CARs, I hereby authorize N.A. Holdings Ltd., Box 806, Neepawa, MB ROJ 1H0 to operate at altitudes other than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) of the CARs, subject to the conditions that follow. Details of paragraph 702.22(2)(a), 602.1 5(2)(a) and subparagraph 602.14(2)(a)(i) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations are found in Appendix A to this exemption.
Purpose
The purpose of this authorization is to permit N.A. Holdings Ltd. to conduct aerial application of an insecticide (Malathion) near the Town of Neepawa, Manitoba, for the control of Pine Scale Beetles and other insect pests. The area of application of the pesticide will be that area as depicted on the map accompanying the application for this authorization.
Application
This authorization is subject to the description of events in the N.A. Holdings Ltd. aerial work zone plan and covering facsimile, dated July 7, 2004, and applies to C-FUIN, a Weatherly 620B aircraft when operated under Air Operator Certificate Number 8894.
Conditions
This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
- Flights shall be carried out under Day/VFR conditions;
- No flight operations shall be conducted on any Saturday, Sunday or holiday;
- No person, other than crew members essential to the operation shall be on board the aircraft at any time;
- Flights shall be operated at such altitudes, airspeeds and flight paths that will permit a landing without creating a hazard to persons or property on the surface of the earth in the event of an emergency;
- N.A. Holdings Ltd. shall ensure that flight paths are arranged and flown so that no person is directly under the area of application during any operations;
- The Operations and Maintenance Director of the Town of Neepawa shall be notified prior to, and with sufficient time, for any action as the Operations and Maintenance Director of the Town of Neepawa may require, to ensure the safety or health of persons or property in the area if any operations involve flight paths that are directly over any building or vehicle.
- The Operations and Maintenance Director of the Town of Neepawa shall be notified prior to, and with sufficient time, should the Operations and Maintenance Director of the Town of Neepawa deem it is necessary to ensure the safety or health of persons or property, to prevent any person from entering the aerial work zone while application operations are occurring;
- A copy of this authorization shall be carried on board the aircraft during aerial work operations;
- Local police and fire departments shall be notified of the nature and dates and times of the operations prior to commencement of operations;
- The Regional Superintendent, Operations, Prairie and Northern Region shall be notified in advance of any operations (in order of preference) by telephone at 204-983-1409, by fax at 204-983-1734 or by e-mail to grahamk@tc.gc.ca.
- N.A. Holdings Ltd. shall comply with paragraph 702.22(2)(b) of the CARs.
Validity
This authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:
- 23:59 CST on 10 August 2004;
- the date on which any condition set out in this authorization is breached or;
- the date on which this authorization is canceled in writing by the Minister where he is of the opinion that it is no longer in the public interest or is likely to affect aviation safety.
Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, this 8th day of July 2004, on behalf of the Minister of Transport.
A. Robinson
Superintendent Operations
Commercial and Business Aviation
Prairie and Northern Region
for Minister of Transport