[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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 25391]] 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] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M