OAR 738-070-0160
Aeronautical Studies
(1)
The Director, or designee, conducts the aeronautical study of the effect of the proposal upon the operation of air navigation facilities and the safe and efficient utilization of the navigable airspace. This study may include the physical and electromagnetic radiation effect the proposal may have on the operation of an air navigation facility.(2)
To the extent considered necessary, the Director, or designee, may take any or all of the following actions:(a)
Solicit comments from all interested persons;(b)
Explore objections to the proposal and attempt to develop recommendations for adjustment of aviation requirements that would accommodate the proposed construction or alteration;(c)
Examine possible revisions of the proposal that would eliminate the exceeding of the standards in OAR 738-070-0100 (Obstruction Standards); and(d)
Convene a meeting with all interested persons for the purpose of gathering all facts relevant to the effect of the proposed construction or alteration on the safe and efficient utilization of the navigable airspace.(3)
The Director, or designee, issues a determination as to whether the proposed construction or alteration would be a hazard to air navigation and sends copies to all known interested persons. This determination is final unless a petition for review is granted under OAR 738-070-0170 (Administrative Appeal).(4)
If the sponsor revises his proposal to eliminate exceeding of obstruction standards, or withdraws it, the Director, or designee, terminates the study and notifies all known interested persons.(5)
The FAA Handbook, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters, may be used in arriving at the determination.
Source:
Rule 738-070-0160 — Aeronautical Studies, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=738-070-0160.