Proposed Amendments for Airport Emergency Response - October 10, 2006

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No. H120/06For release October 10, 2006
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, today announced proposed regulatory amendments
requiring all certified Canadian airports to follow a clear and consistent set
of criteria when developing and evaluating emergency response plans. The
proposed amendments include provisions for ensuring a more formal approach to
airport emergency planning and for how the plans are tested.
"Travellers expect to feel safe when they use Canadian airports," said Minister
Cannon. "These amendments will ensure that our airports have the necessary tools
to successfully respond to an emergency situation."
While information on emergency response planning is currently included in the
airport operations manual of each certified airport in Canada, this measure will
ensure specific details on the plan's content are covered under the regulations.
Emergency response plans will require outlines of potential emergency scenarios
and how each type of emergency will be handled, and identify airport and
community organizations that are able to provide assistance during an emergency.
The plans must also allow for making aircraft crash charts available for each
type of aircraft that uses the airport.
The proposed regulatory changes were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on
October 7, 2006. A 30 day response period will follow, during which time
interested parties may comment on the amendment. After careful consideration of
all comments, Transport Canada will finalize the regulations and publish them in
the Canada Gazette, Part II.
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Contacts:

Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700

Lucie Vignola
Communications
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055

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