[JYO] President’s signature spurs action on airspace restrictions

President’s signature spurs action on airspace restrictions
AOPA interprets procedures for requesting relief

The Aviation Security legislation signed by President Bush yesterday allows 
operators of aircraft affected by the enhanced Class B (ECB) airspace 
restrictions imposed after September 11 to seek relief from the Secretary of 
Transportation. Relief will automatically be granted 30 days after the 
request unless an official “notice” is published in the Federal Register 
before the 30th day reimposing the restriction and explaining the reasons for 
the restriction. Unfortunately, this provision does not apply to Temporary 
Flight Restriction airspace, including New York, Washington, DC, and Boston. 
Independent efforts are continuing for these areas. “While the FAA is working 
diligently to remove the restrictions, we are pleased Congress responded by 
establishing this process for public accountability,” said AOPA President 
Phil Boyer. Affected operations such as airborne news reporting, banner 
towing, airborne traffic spotting, VFR instruction in aircraft over certain 
weights, blimp and airship operations and Part 91 sightseeing operations will 
all benefit from submitting their request immediately. Requests for relief 
from the ECB restrictions should explain the type of operation, the reason 
the relief is needed, and the length of time it is needed (including 
indefinitely). In your request, state "Per Section 146 of the Aviation and 
Transportation Security Act, I am requesting relief from the restrictions 
imposed within enhanced Class B airspace." 

Send the request to: Secretary Norman Y. Mineta
Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20590
E-Mail: <A HREF="mailto:dot.comments@xxxxxxxxxxx";>dot.comments@xxxxxxxxxxx</A>
Phone: 202-366-1111
FAX: 202-366-7202

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