N.J. Admin. Code § 16:54-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 16:54-5.1 - General requirements for all aeronautical facilities

(a) All aeronautical facilities and all operations at aeronautical facilities shall conform to the Federal Aviation Regulations of the United States, the laws of the State of New Jersey, the orders issued by the Commissioner, and the rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation.

(b) All licensed aeronautical facilities shall be maintained in a safe and hazard-free condition.

(c) Licensees shall provide safeguards acceptable to the Bureau to prevent inadvertent entry by unauthorized persons to the aeronautical operating area of the aeronautical facility. These safeguards shall be sufficient to prevent inadvertent entry at all times when flight operations are in progress or when aircraft are being operated or prepared for operations.

(d) Aircraft capable of meeting FAA certification specifications for landing or takeoff at an aeronautical facility of a specified size may not be prohibited from using any public use aeronautical facility of that size or greater. Use shall be restricted or prohibited when it violates FAA or Department rules or regulations. Use may be restricted or prohibited when it would conflict with the aeronautical facility's General Operating Rules prepared by the licensee in accordance with 16:54-5.2(a) and as approved by the Bureau. Licensees who enter into agreements with others, restricting or prohibiting certain aeronautical activities, aircraft operations, or certain types of aircraft at their aeronautical facility shall include all such provisions in their General Operating Rules. The Manager may make such limitations a condition of the license.

(e) Licensees shall provide the Bureau with the current name, home address, and telephone numbers of the facility manager or responsible official who may be contacted at any time in case of emergency.

(f) Facility inspections may be conducted at any aeronautical facility or proposed aeronautical facility in accordance with the following procedures:

1. Any duly authorized representative of the Bureau, upon presentation of Department credentials, will be permitted to enter and inspect the premises at any time during scheduled hours of operation.

2. Any authorized representative will be permitted to inspect all records and/or equipment related to the aeronautical facility during the inspection. The inspection may include:

i. An evaluation of compliance with industry standards;

ii. A review of the General Operating Rules in use or proposed; and/or

iii. A safety inspection of the physical facility.

(g) The Certificate of License shall be displayed on the premises at all times, and shall be presented for inspection upon demand of any police officer of this State, or any representative of the Bureau.

(h) Licensees shall not have had more than one suspension of a previously held aeronautical license within the past five years.

(i) Licensees who are not residents of New Jersey shall have an authorized agent registered with the State to act on their behalf. Licensees that are corporations shall be registered to do business in New Jersey.

(j) No buildings, structures, trees, or other permanent or semipermanent obstructions shall be built or located between the building restriction line and the runway.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:54-5.1

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1684(a), effective 8/15/2016