U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

ORDER
JO 7400.2G
Effective Date:
April 10, 2008
 
     
Subject:  Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters


Chapter 9. Discretionary Review Process

Section 1. General

9-1-1. AUTHORITY

The Director of System Operations Airspace and AIM is delegated the authority to:

a. Grant or deny a petition for discretionary review;

b. Decide the procedural basis upon which a review will be made;

c. Affirm, revise, or reverse a determination issued in accordance with Part 77, section 77.19, 77.35, or 77.39c; and

d. Remand the case to OES for termination, re-study or other action as necessary.

9-1-2. OES RESPONSIBILITY

a. Any written communication that contains an objection to a determination issued under part 77, sections 77.19, 77.35, or 77.39, and which may be considered a petition under section 77.37, must be treated as a petition.

b. Any FAA office receiving a petition for discretionary review must immediately forward the document to the Airspace and Rules Group.

c. If a petition regarding a "Determination of No Hazard" is received toward the end of the 30-day petition-filing period, the receiving office shall notify the Airspace and Rules Group as soon as possible.

d. The OES shall assist, as requested, and provide information in a timely manner.

9-1-3. JURISDICTION

Upon receipt of a petition, jurisdiction of the case immediately transfers from the issuing office to the Airspace and Rules Group and any further coordination with the petitioner, the sponsor, and/or the respective representative(s) shall be conducted by the Airspace and Rules Group.

   
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