Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00978:clause:1_19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00978
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 19
Character Range: 30755–31981

19  Approval to use restricted airport in public interest
 (1) The operator of a large marginally compliant aircraft may apply to the Secretary for approval for the aircraft to operate at a restricted airport in a way that would otherwise contravene a notice under subsection 18(1).
 (2) The Secretary may, by written notice given to the applicant, approve the application only if the Secretary considers that the aircraft is to operate for a purpose that is in the public interest.
 (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), a purpose that is in the public interest includes any of the following:
 (a) humanitarian purposes;
 (b) the provision of essential services to a remote area;
 (c) a medical or emergency flight;
 (d) a scientific or research flight.
 (4) If the Secretary approves the application, the Secretary must include in the approval the following:
 (a) the purpose in the public interest for which the large marginally compliant aircraft may operate at the restricted airport;
 (b) the period, not exceeding one month, during which the large marginally compliant aircraft may operate for the public interest purpose at the restricted airport;
 (c) any conditions with which the applicant must comply.