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Paragraph 68

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At the beginning of Part 14, before article 138, insert—

“DCA to specify units of measurement

137A.
(1)

The DCA must specify the units of measurement to be used by any person participating in air and ground operations.

(2)

But the use of a unit of measurement which is not specified by the DCA in respect of an air or ground operation is not an offence under article 148.

DCA to publish and take into account requirements relevant to making a determination

137B.

Where, under this Order, the DCA is required to satisfy himself of certain matters before the granting, issuing or validating of a licence, certificate, approval, authorisation or permission (in this article “making a determination”), he must, before making any determination—

(a)

publish the requirements which he considers relevant to making the determination; and

(b)

take those requirements into account in making the determination.

DCA to ensure provision of meteorological service, aeronautical charts, search and rescue services etc

137C.
(1)

For the purposes of compliance with Annex 3 to the Chicago Convention, the DCA is the meteorological authority for Jersey.

(2)

The DCA must—

(a)

ensure the provision of a meteorological service to meet the needs of international air navigation, with due regard to regional air navigation agreements and for that purpose shall designate a person whom he considers appropriate to provide such service;

(b)

ensure the availability of aeronautical charts;

(c)

designate search and rescue services for Jersey and for the areas of the high seas that are the responsibility of Jersey under regional air navigation agreements;

(d)

provide an aeronautical information service, agree with one or more Contracting States for the provision of a joint service or delegate the provision of the service to a non-governmental agency.

(3)

The DCA must publish the details of the services provided or designated and the arrangements entered into under paragraph (2) in the Aeronautical Information Publication relating to Jersey.”.