Chapter 30. High Intensity Light Operations

Section 1. General

30-1-1. PURPOSE

This chapter prescribes policy and guidelines for determining the potential effect of high intensity light activities ­on users of the NAS.

30-1-2. POLICY

Consideration must be given to commercial, general aviation requirements as well as to the public right ­of “freedom of transit" through the airspace. Accordingly, while a sincere effort must be made to negotiate ­equitable solutions to conflicts over the use of the NAS for non-aviation purposes, aviation must receive primary ­emphasis.

30-1-3. AUTHORITY

The provisions of 49 U.S.C. Sub Title VII, grants the Administrator the authority for aviation safety. That ­authority has been delegated to air traffic and Flight Standards with the associated responsibilities to evaluate ­activities that can potentially affect aviation safety in the NAS.

30-1-4. DEFINITIONS

The terms used in this chapter are defined below:

  1. High Intensity Light (HIL). A lighting system other than laser light designed to penetrate the navigable ­airspace.
  2. HIL Manufacturer. A term that refers to persons who manufactures high intensity light emitting products. ­This includes those who are engaged in the business of design, assembly, or presentation of a HIL activity.
  3. HIL Operator. A knowledgeable person present during HIL operation who is responsible for ensuring ­compliance with applicable safety standards; monitoring the safe operation of a HIL operation; and can effect ­termination of the HIL promulgation in the event an unsafe condition becomes apparent.