[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 11, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25390-25391]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-11874]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Advisory Circular (AC) No. 00-59, Integrating Helicopter and 
Tiltrotor Assets into Disaster Relief Planning

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability of an advisory circular.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of an AC that provides 
general guidance on integrating helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft into 
disaster relief planning efforts. This document is advisory in nature 
and is intended to provide a planning tool to assist State and local 
emergency planners. These guidelines are based on accepted planning 
concepts and ``lessons learned'' through the study of disaster case 
histories where helicopters were used.
    During the last four decades, helicopters have proven their value 
to communities when disasters strike. And yet, all too often, people 
simply assume that these aircraft will arrive when needed. However, 
without careful planning, helicopters and tiltrotors may not appear, or 
if they do, they may not be used to their best advantage. This AC 
identifies issues that need to be addressed, provides general guidance 
on how they may be addressed, and lists various contacts and references 
that may be helpful during the planning and execution of disaster 
relief plans.


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ADDRESSES: You can find this document on the Internet at either of the 
following addresses: http://www.faa.gov/and/andhome.htm (click on 
Advisory Circulars). http.//www.faa.gov/and/circulars.htm (look for AC 
00-59).
    To obtain a paper copy of this document, write to U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Subsequent Distribution Office, SVC-121.23, Ardmore 
East Business Center, 3341 Q 75th Avenue, Landover MD 20785 or FAX your 
order to (301) 386-5394. The Help Line telephone number is (301) 322-
4961. In ordering the AC, please provide your name and full mailing 
address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Technical questions should be 
addressed to Robert D. Smith, General Aviation and Vertical Flight 
Program Office (AND-710), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20591, telephone (202) 493-4691.

    Issued in Washington DC on May 5, 1999.
Steve Fisher,
Manager, General Aviation and Vertical Flight Program Office.
[FR Doc. 99-11874 Filed 5-10-99; 8:45 am]
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