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processes for integrating the ATS provider's fatigue risk management system (the FRMS) into the safety management system.
Note 1: Guidelines for the preparation of a safety management system are published by CASA in Advisory Circular AC 172-01, as existing from time to time.
Note 2: For subparagraph (i), Chapter 4 provides for an ATS provider to have and implement a fatigue risk management system for the management of fatigue in its provision of air traffic services.

6.1.2                   Safety Case Preparation

6.1.2.1              A safety case must be based on a recognised methodology for safety risk assessment.

6.1.2.2              The safety risk assessment in a safety case must:

(a)         identify all potential safety hazards associated with the operation of each service, in normal and abnormal modes of operation; and

(b)         assess the safety risk of each hazard; and

(c)          identify the means of mitigation of unacceptable safety risks.
Note Guidelines for the preparation of safety cases are published by CASA in Advisory Circular AC 172-2.

6.1.2.3              An existing air traffic service or facility that has a demonstrated history of safe operation for at least 2 years before the date of initial certification does not need to be covered by a baseline safety case.

6.1.2.4              A safety case must be prepared to support a new service or a proposed change to an existing service:

(a)         the effect of which would be that the service would no longer be in accordance with the certificate issued to the ATS provider under regulation 172.275 of CASR; or

(b)         that requires prior notification to CASA because of a requirement to do so in the ATS provider's safety management system.
Note An internal safety assessment for a change that does not constitute a variation to a service provider's approval is undertaken in accordance with a service provider's safety management system.

Chapter 7:   Contingency Plans

Section 7.1:   General

7.1.1                   Introduction

7.1.1.1              This Chapter sets out the standards for contingency plans in the provision of air traffic services.

7.1.1.2              A contingency plan must describe in detail the actions that operational staff are to follow to maintain safety in the event of the failure or non-availability of staff, facilities or equipment which affects the provision of air traffic services. The plan must also cover procedures for the safe and orderly transition back to full service provision.

7.1.2                   Minimum Contents

7.1.2.1              A contingency plan must include to the extent of the particular services authorised on the provider's certificate, but is not limited to, arrangements for the following:

(a)         airspace management:

(i)            transfer of responsibility;

(ii)          redesignation;

(iii)        emergency traffic;

(b)         air traffic flow management;

(c)          air traffic separation;

(d)         alternatives for the continuing provision of the services (e.g. alternative operating positions or ATS