PART 5. LANDING AREA LICENSES AND APPROVALS

R 259.251 Approval of sites.
Rule 251. (1) Upon receipt of an application for a new public use airport, the commission shall cause the proposed airport site to be inspected, and shall examine both of the following:
(a) Plans and specifications as to all local conditions affecting the establishment and construction.
(b) Detailed requirements of state, local, and federal laws.
(2) If the proposed or completed facility meets the minimum requirements for issuance of an airport license, and upon consideration of the public benefits and impacts on the surrounding area, then the commission shall license the site.
(3) All applications for a license shall include any proposal describing any planned development of services and facilities intended to serve the flying and non-flying public.
(4) Before annual renewal of any public use license, the commission shall determine that all applicable standards continue to be met by that facility, either through inspection or certification by the facility's owner or manager.

History: 1954 ACS 52, Eff. Nov. 15, 1967; 1979 AC; rescinded 1998 MR 6, Eff. June 29, 1998; 2000 MR 21, Eff. Jan. 3, 2001.

259.252 Location of facilities.
Rule 252. (1) Any facility, public or private, intended for the use of aircraft shall not be established, without prior commission approval, within 5 miles of a public use facility licensed by the commission.
(2) A facility shall not be licensed or approved which requires aircraft to be airborne under a bridge or power line during the approach to or take-off from a landing area, or requires an aircraft to fly in a manner that may endanger persons or property.
(3) The commission may refuse issuance of license or approval when the location of a proposed landing area is at or near an existing airport or is in proximity to a licensed landfill, a game refuge, fishery, or other refuge designated by the Department of Natural Resources or which would result in a finding of interference to air navigation under the Tall Structure Act (Act 259 of 1959, MCL 259.481 et seq.).

History: 1954 ACS 52, Eff. Nov. 15, 1967; 1979 AC; rescinded 1998 MR 6, Eff. June 29, 1998; 2000 MR 21, Eff. Jan. 3, 2001.

R 259.253 Airport name change.
Rule 253. The official name of an airport, as designated in a license issued by the commission, shall not be changed unless written request is made by resolution of the governing body of the airport authorizing the name change.

History: 1954 ACS 52, Eff. Nov. 15, 1967; 1979 AC; rescinded 1998 MR 6, Eff. June 29, 1998; 2000 MR 21, Eff. Jan. 3, 2001.

R 259.254 Temporary field permits.
Rule 254. (1) If the owner of an aircraft uses, or proposes to use, an area or areas of land for temporary commercial operations, then the owner shall apply to the commission for a temporary field permit on forms furnished by the commission.
(2) The commission shall receive the application at least 14 days before the date of requested issuance, accompanied by a $50.00 fee.
(3) The commission shall inspect the area or areas, and if the area meets the minimum requirements of a licensed public use aeronautical facility, then the commission may issue a temporary field permit for a period not to exceed 120 days.
(4) This rule shall not apply to facilities intended for the exclusive use of ultralights, balloons, or seaplanes.

History: 1954 ACS 52, Eff. Nov. 15, 1967; 1979 AC; rescinded 1998 MR 6, Eff. June 29, 1998; 2000 MR 21, Eff. Jan. 1, 2001.

R 259.255 Rescinded.

History: 1954 ACS 52, Eff. Nov. 15, 1967; 1979 AC; rescinded 1998 MR 6, Eff. June 29, 1998.