Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00121:reg:24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00121
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 24
Character Range: 19731–21377

24  Launch management plan
 (1) The application must include a launch management plan for managing the launch.
 (2) The plan must include the applicant's arrangements and procedures for conducting the launch, including the following:
 (a) arrangements to ensure the safety of associated ground operations;
 (b) procedures for identifying and responding to adverse weather conditions for launch;
 (c) procedures for launch countdown;
 (d) procedures to recover from any anomalies or failures during the launch.
 (3) The plan must include the following:
 (a) arrangements for reporting to the Minister on the launch;
 (b) arrangements to ensure that personnel who have duties or functions in connection with the launch are properly prepared;
 (c) a statement identifying all hazardous ground operations associated with the launch and a description of the procedures to manage those operations;
 (d) communications arrangements for the launch, including the following:
 (i) launch area communications;
 (ii) communications from drop zones to the launch area;
 (iii) telemetry communications (including the radio frequencies to be used);
 (iv) emergency communications;
 (e) the system to be used for:
 (i) making and keeping records in relation to the operation of the high power rocket; and
 (ii) maintaining documentation (such as manuals and procedures) relating to the operation of the high power rocket;
 (f) arrangements for maintaining the high power rocket, including the system for recording scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
 (4) The plan must include a timeline for the launch and flight that identifies all safety‑critical events.