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OPERATIONAL NOTES
Visitor and Resource Protection
Memorandum: "Implementation of Aviation Management Reference Manual 60"
To: Regional Directors
From: Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection /s/ Karen Taylor- Goodrich
Subject: Implementation of Aviation Management Reference Manual 60
Effective Date: November 4, 2003
Sunset date: November 4, 2007
Director's Order 60, which authorizes this office to develop policy for the use of aviation resources within the National Park Service (NPS), has been signed by the Director and can be found on the WASO Office of Policy website at www.nps.gov/policy. Subsequently, the Aviation Management Reference Manual (RM 60), which sets standards and establishes operational policy for using aviation resources, is effective immediately.
Attached is a copy of the Reference Manual. It is also posted on the NPS, Fire and Aviation website at www.nps.gov/fire/aviation/index.htm. The use of aviation resources in the Service requires significant and specialized training for employees, supervisors and managers when performing aviation related functions.
The standards and procedures outlined in RM 60 enhance efficiency and minimize the risks associated with aviation operations. Adherence to the policy is mandatory for all Service personnel.
As with any policy, there may be some questions or clarifications associated with initial implementation. It is recommended that some initial training for managers and supervisors related to the implementation of this policy be provided as soon as feasible in an appropriate forum. Assistance from the National Aviation Management Office is available upon request.
Please ensure wide distribution of this policy to all personnel within your areas of responsibility. If you have further questions concerning RM 60, contact your Regional Aviation Manager or the WASO National Aviation Manager at 202/513-7134.
Submission standards for the Morning Report can be found on the left side of the front page of InsideNPS. All reports should be submitted via email to Bill Halainen at Delaware Water Gap NRA, with a copy to your regional office and a copy to Dennis Burnett in Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO.
Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.