Instrument number CASA 63/20
I, ANTHONY ALFRED STANTON, Branch Manager, General, Recreational & Sport Aviation, Stakeholder Engagement Division, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under paragraphs 152 (1) (a) and (b) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and regulation 11.056 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
[Signed A.A. Stanton]
Anthony A. Stanton
Branch Manager, General, Recreational & Sport Aviation
Stakeholder Engagement Division
23 November 2020
CASA 63/20 — Making of Parachute Descents (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Amendment Authorisation 2020
1 Name
This instrument is CASA 63/20 — Making of Parachute Descents (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Amendment Authorisation 2020.
2 Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
3 Amendment of instrument CASA 36/19
Schedule 1 amends instrument CASA 36/19 — Making of Parachute Descents (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Authorisation 2019.
Schedule 1 Amendments
[1] Section 3, definition of APF Operational Regulations
substitute
APF Operational Regulations means the document titled Australian Parachute Federation Operational Regulations, version 01-2020, issued by the APF on 1 April 2020, as approved in writing by CASA and as existing at the time this instrument commences.
[2] Section 3, definition of APF Regulatory Schedules
substitute
APF Regulatory Schedules means the document issued by the APF titled Australian Parachute Federation Regulatory Schedules, as existing in the version approved in writing from time to time by CASA.
[3] Section 3, after the definition of APF Regulatory Schedules
insert
Note At the time this instrument commences, the APF Operational Regulations and the APF Regulatory Schedules are freely available to view or download at https://www.apf.com.au/apf-members/latest-regulations/latest-regulations.
Overview
The Civil Aviation (Making of Parachute Descents) Amendment Instrument 2020 (F2020N00136) was enacted to address the need for updated regulatory frameworks governing parachute descents in Australia. This notifiable instrument, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), amends the authorisation for the Australian Parachute Federation (APF) to conduct parachute descents. The primary objective of this amendment is to ensure that the operational and regulatory schedules of the APF remain current and compliant with CASA's safety standards. This amendment responds to the evolving nature of aviation safety regulations and the necessity to align the APF's documents with the latest safety requirements, thereby maintaining a high standard of safety in recreational and sport aviation activities. The instrument updates the definitions and references of the APF Operational Regulations and APF Regulatory Schedules, ensuring they are reflective of the most recent approvals and versions.
Scope and Application
CASA 63/20 — Making of Parachute Descents (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Amendment Authorisation 2020 is an instrument made under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 by Anthony Alfred Stanton, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This amendment authorisation applies specifically to the Australian Parachute Federation Ltd (APF) and pertains to the operational regulations and regulatory schedules governing parachute descents. The authorisation modifies the definitions of APF Operational Regulations and APF Regulatory Schedules, ensuring they refer to the latest versions approved by CASA and accessible to the public through the APF's website. The instrument comes into effect after its registration, and it amends the previous authorisation CASA 36/19 to reflect the updated documents as of the commencement date. The scope of this legislation is confined to the operational and regulatory frameworks of the APF, impacting entities and individuals involved in parachute descent activities in Australia.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of CASA 63/20 — Making of Parachute Descents (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Amendment Authorisation 2020 (hereinafter "the instrument") are contained in sections 1 through 3. Section 1 provides the name of the instrument, section 2 specifies the commencement date, and section 3 details the amendments to instrument CASA 36/19. These amendments are primarily concerned with updating definitions related to the Australian Parachute Federation (APF) Operational Regulations and Regulatory Schedules to reflect the most current versions approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) (section 3).
The obligations imposed by this instrument on the parties it governs primarily involve adherence to the updated definitions of the APF Operational Regulations and APF Regulatory Schedules. These definitions are essential for ensuring that all parachute descent activities conducted by the APF comply with the regulatory requirements set forth by CASA. The APF is required to ensure that these documents are freely accessible to relevant stakeholders, as indicated in the note added to section 3.
Breach of the provisions contained in this instrument could lead to enforcement actions by CASA. While specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed within the instrument itself, the overarching regulations under which this instrument is made do provide for penalties. For example, under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, a person who contravenes a regulation can be liable to a fine or imprisonment, or both, as stipulated in section 152(1)(a) and (b). Similarly, the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 provide for offences and penalties related to non-compliance with safety regulations, with potential fines and imprisonment as outlined in regulation 11.056. These potential penalties underscore the importance of adherence to the updated regulatory requirements set forth in the instrument.