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Home My WebLink AboutAnemometer Turbine Crane & Wind Turbine FAA Notification RichStromberg 09-28-2009 Rich Stromberg Alaska Energy Authority Rev. Sep. 28, 2009 •2 •Please bookmark this site! •File with the FAA at least 30 days in advance (for cranes). It’s the law! Ensures a safe operation. Liability •3 What is it? •Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 14 Part 77 •“CFR Title 14 Part 77 establishes standards and notification requirements for objects affecting navigable airspace.” •Title 14 Part 77 prescribes certain imaginary surfaces projected to help determine whether obstructions pose any danger to aircraft in the vicinity of the airport. •4 What does it do? •Evaluates the effect of the proposed structure or alteration on aircraft operating procedures •Determines the potential hazardous effect of the proposed structure or alteration on air navigation •Identifies mitigating measures to enhance safe air navigation •Charts new man-made objects •Part 77 allows the FAA to identify potential aeronautical hazards in advance thus preventing or minimizing the adverse impacts to the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace” •The notice required under section 77.13 (a) (1) through (4) must be submitted at least 30 days before the proposed construction is to begin.” •5 Persons failing to comply with the provisions of FAR Part 77 are subject to Civil Penalty under Section 902 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended and pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 46301(a). •6 Part 77 Notice Criteria •Any proposed construction or alteration more than 200 ft. above ground level (AGL) at its site. •Within 20,000 ft. of a public-use or military airport having at least one runway more than 3200 ft. in length and exceeding a 100:1 slope. •Within 10,000 ft. of a public-use or military airport having no runway more than 3200 ft. in length and exceeding a 50:1 slope. •Within 5,000 ft. of any public-use heliport and exceeding a 25:1 slope. Anything which exceeds the above is automatically considered an obstruction by the FAA, although it might not be considered a hazard, until the FAA determines so. Anytime the FAA or MDAD deems it necessary. •7 “e-file” online at https://oeaaa.faa.gov Mail any additional background information to the FAA Express Processing Center at: Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Airspace Branch - ASW-520 2601 Meacham Blvd Ft. Worth, TX 76137-0520 Any information forwarded to this office will be electronically uploaded to your case. Any information larger than 8.5” x 11” must be mailed to the above address. The FAA will forward it to the appropriate personnel. •8 Some sites available where one may obtain Lat/Long information, such as : •Google Earth •Topozone •Maporama •Maptech •Terraserver •Others •9 Disclaimer: These sites are neither endorsed nor promoted by the FAA or MDAD. These sites were provided for informational purposes only. •1 0 Here’s the Lat/Long Lat: 25 46 53.73 Long: 80 11 22.43 Allows for quicker response time. No potential mail delays. You instantly receive an aeronautical study number. This number should be referenced on any inquiries and all correspondence referencing your project. You can monitor status of your filing on a real-time basis by logging onto your registered account at : https://oeaaa.faa.gov Eliminates your need to call FAA personnel for status updates, allowing them to work on your case! The website is available for your convenience 24/7. •1 1 •1 2 It’s better to email than to call. (quicker response) Position Name E -Mail Telephone Technician: Chris Cody chris.cody@faa.gov (404) 305-7083 Specialist: Earl Newalu earl.newalu@faa.gov (404) 305-7082 Backup Technician: Angelique M. Lestrad angelique.m.lestrad@faa.gov (718)553-2611 No need to send an email after e-filing unless there are special requests. •1 3 First Time User: Click on New User Registration •1 4 •1 5 Check the box Click on the “Submit” Button •1 6 Click here •1 7 •1 8 123.456.78.912 Let’s add a case for a hypothetical new crane •1 9 We need to add a sponsor first! (where the FAA will send any written correspondence or contact you by phone) (usually the owner/operator of the structure being studied) Let’s do that now by clicking here. •2 0 Populate all the fields and click the “Submit” button. •2 1 Now we can add a new case. (Click here) •2 2 How will you identify the crane (invoice #, project #, etc..)? How does your company identify this specific crane? Project # 111AAA Crane submittals can ignore the section on frequencies! •2 3 Use a point closest to the airport (runways) Crane submittals can ignore the section on frequencies! Click “Save” when finished. Crawler crane, tower crane, etc.. Description of location (street address, intersection, or distance & direction to a known landmark. Tower crane 1234 SW 1 ST Enter Additional Points (lat/long) here. •2 4 Let’s verify the map. •2 5 If everything looks the way it should, then click here. •2 6 You can now submit the case data. •2 7 Click on “I Confirm” •2 8 Case data has been submitted. Now click here. •2 9 Click here to add an attachment. Notice that we now have an Aeronautical Study Number (ASN) •3 0 Click here to upload a PDF. Click here to create a fax cover sheet if you want to fax over information about your case. •3 1 •3 2 Draft •The FAA has not yet received case data. Applicant needs to complete map verification. Accepted •Applicant has completed e-filing requirements. Case is pending FAA review and verification. Add •Additional information (could be site elevation, additional lat/longs, etc ) is required from the applicant. Applicant is allowed 30 days to respond or case will be terminated. •3 3 Work in Progress •The FAA has verified the submitted case data and released it for study within the FAA. Determined •The determination is completed and available in PDF format on the web. Circularized •The case has been placed on public notice for 30 days to allow for public comment. Terminated •The case has been terminated. The applicant will be notified by email. •3 4 1) Access the https://oeaaa.faa.gov web site 2) Access through your registered account •3 5 Click here and search by entering your case (ASN) number. DNE •Does Not Exceed EBO •Exceeds, But O.K. DNH •Determination of No Hazard DOH •Determination of Hazard NPH •Notice of Presumed Hazard This is not a final determination. FAA requires further coordination with the applicant. •3 6 ALL cranes must have a steady-burning red obstruction light according to AC 70/7460-1k or most recent update. This can be found at https://oeaaa.faa.gov. Light Tower cranes in 3 places. •3 7 •3 8 Light Tower Crane HERE Light Tower Crane HERE Light Tower Crane HERE •3 9 123.456.78.912 Our case is accepted. Air traffic will request a NOTAM at least 5 days in advance of this crane being erected. *********************************************************************** As a condition to this determination you must complete the following prior to crane being erected. Call and speak with Earl Newalu @ 404-305-5592 (do not leave a message) or E-mail me at Earl.Newalu@faa.gov. If you e-mail please request a return receipt to your e-mail. Only when you receive notification that your e-mail has been received does the 5 day notification timeframe begin. This must be completed at least 5 days prior to crane being erected. This will notify FAA facilities that a NOTAM is forthcoming. A NOTAM must be in place prior to this crane being erected. •4 0 As a condition to this determination you must complete the following when the crane is finished, lowered and removed from the site. Call the Specialist Mr. Robert Alexander at 718-553- 4546 and leave a message. or E-mail at robert.p.alexander@faa.gov This will allow FAA facilities to resume normal operations. •4 1 **Lower at Night** As a condition to this determination, the temporary structure should be lowered to the ground when not in use. **Notify Airport Manager** It is required that the manager of Miami International at 305-876-7077 be notified at least 3 business days prior to the temporary structure being erected and again when the structure is removed from the site. **Notify ATCT Manager** It is required that the manager of Miami International ATCT at 305-869-5411 be notified at least 2 hours prior to the temporary structure being erected and again when the structure is removed from the site. •4 2 •4 3 •4 4 Questions and Answers •4 5 Position Name E-Mail Telephone Technician: Chris Cody chris.cody@faa.gov (404) 305-7083 Specialist: Earl Newalu earl.newalu@faa.gov (404) 305-7082 Backup Technician: Angelique M. Lestrad angelique.m.lestrad@faa.gov (718)553-2611