ignition, aerial application, collection services, and special Regional flights. Non-fire projects, other than those covered in the Planned Aircraft Uses portion of this document will require an approved Project Aviation Safety Plan (PASP) before proceeding. Ordering of aircraft, whether for fire or project work, will be through CWICC. Orders for aircraft for project work will be accompanied by an approved PASP. 3.0 Administration 3.1 General The administration section establishes management responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the administration of the aviation program in the Forest Service. 3.2 Reporting and Documentation Requirements The Forest Service is responsible for providing for the following; Responses to Department of Agriculture audits. Responses to Congressional inquiries. Meeting the requirement of the . Approving and documenting senior executive travel in agency and agency-procured aircraft as required by . Retaining contract management records for 6.5 years. Complying as applicable with existing records holds and freezes for all records. Responding to (FOIA) requests – All aviation records are subject to Freedom of Information Requests. Regional Supplement: AK/PNW Aviation guides, and reference materials will be posted on the Northwest Coordination website. Unit Aviation Plans shall be updated, submitted, and approved by June 1 each year and should use this three-tier plan format, if practical. The FS Assistant Fire Director, Aviation is responsible for annual updates to the AK/PNW Regional Aviation Safety and Management Plan. Forest Supplement: Okanogan-Wenatchee NF aviation plan, guides and reference materials are available in the Aviation Section of the CWICC web page. The Unit Aviation Plan shall be up-dated, submitted and signed by June 1 each year and shall use the three-tier plan format. The UAO is responsible for annual updates. 3.3 Aviation All Aviation Management must be approved by the appropriate line officer (). National Aviation Safety and Management Plan (NASMP)
if the flight is approved. Approval is based on a cost analysis showing a savings over commercial flights or other travel. These aircraft are operated and managed by the Regional Aviation Group. Contact the Central Washington Interagency Communication Center (CWICC), Aviation Desk, for assistance. 3.14 Dispatching General All flights (other than scheduled commercial air carrier flights) will be arranged by qualified aviation dispatchers and/or appropriate aviation manager and approved at the appropriate management level. Administrative Use Flight Requests Reference the Forest Service . Mission Flight Requests All flight requests for mission flights shall follow the . Non-Incident Related Flight Requests Follow local procedures. Forest Supplement: All Forest aircraft orders shall be processed by the CWICC Aircraft Desk. The Project aircraft users will provide the CWICC Aircraft Desk with the following: An approved/current Project Aviation Safety Plan Anticipated flight date Anticipated location and time for aircraft arrival Accounting charge code with override Flight orders should be placed at the earliest possible time frame. The CWICC Aircraft Desk will provide the ordering personnel with confirmation as soon as arrangements have been made. 3.15 Flight Use Reporting Forest Service Aviation Business System (ABS) and Aviation Management Information Systems (AMIS) Flight time, daily availability, and other authorized charges or deductions shall be recorded on a Flight Use Report in (). The data shall be entered and reviewed by the Government and the Contractor’s Representative. Working Capital Fund (WCF) aircraft use is entered into the or as applicable. For Administrative Use flight reporting reference the Forest Service . Office of Aviation Services (OAS) Aviation Management Systems (AMS)
9.2 Permanent Aviation Facilities These facilities (helibases, retardant bases, and airport facilities) are permanent installations (owned and leased) and are used on a continuous or seasonal basis for aviation operations. These include aviation facilities on Forest Service property and facilities on non-Forest Service land where Forest Service has primary responsibility for operations, maintenance, and oversight. Facility base reviews shall be conducted in accordance with the ; ; and Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations, Chapter 18. Regional Supplement: Construction and Maintenance: Facilities are constructed and maintained according to agency policy, and units are responsible for purchase/lease, construction, maintenance, and utilities related to aviation facilities. Forest Supplement: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest maintains several permanent or semi-permanent aviation facilities; either under agreement with private or public land owners or on Forest Service administered land. The use of civil airports located at East Wenatchee and Moses Lake are secured by lease agreements. Airport use at Yakima, Omak, Tonasket, and Chelan is through agreement with airport management. NCSB facilities are located on Forest Service administered land. 9.3 Temporary Aviation Facilities Temporary bases are sites that are used on a temporary or intermittent basis (helispots and remote airstrips). Sites not located on Forest Service land must be pre-approved and use shall be documented in an Agreement. Each site should be cataloged as to location, description, local hazards, use procedures, agreements, and contacts. Preseason inspection and maintenance should be completed as necessary to meet agency safety requirements. Regional Supplement: Permanent base design criteria will provide for operational safety as well as adequate work/rest environment for aircrew and personnel assigned. Forest Supplement: Alternate helibase facilities include the following: Tonasket Ranger District Tonasket/Airport HB (W01) Methow Valley Ranger District Fosters Field HB Valley HB (S52) Chelan Ranger District 25 Mile HB Chelan Airport (S10) Entiat Ranger District Tyee Ranch HB
ACTION PLAN AND TIMELINE Develop a draft action plan for the project. Action Steps What Will Be Done? Responsibilities Who is the Lead? Deadline By When? (mm/dd/yy) Resources Available (financial, human, political & other) Potential Barriers or organizations? Communications Plan is involved? methods? often?