CASA 99/21 — Parachute Descents (CASA 36/19) (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Amendment Instrument 2021

Overview

CASA 99/21 — Parachute Descents (CASA 36/19) (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Amendment Instrument 2021 was enacted to amend the making of parachute descents authorisation for the Australian Parachute Federation Ltd. The instrument was made by Andreas Marcelja, Acting Executive Manager, Stakeholder Engagement, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), under the authority conferred by the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The policy objective of the instrument is to update the authorisation by reflecting the latest operational regulations and regulatory schedules of the Australian Parachute Federation, ensuring alignment with CASA's safety standards and regulatory requirements. The instrument aims to maintain the safety and integrity of parachute descents conducted under the authorisation by incorporating the most recent regulatory documents approved by CASA.

Scope and Application

CASA 99/21 — Parachute Descents (CASA 36/19) (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Amendment Instrument 2021 amends the 2019 authorisation for parachute descents, refining its application and terms. The Act applies to the Australian Parachute Federation Ltd, governing their operational and regulatory schedules in the conduct of parachute descents. This amendment impacts all parachute descents organised by the Australian Parachute Federation Ltd, ensuring compliance with the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The amendments specify the effective dates for certain provisions and redefine the APF Operational Regulations and APF Regulatory Schedules, ensuring these documents are the 01-2021 versions approved by CASA and existing as of 1 April 2021. The instrument is a Commonwealth regulation, extending its reach across Australia, with the authority to make subordinate instruments under the Civil Aviation Act 1988. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in this particular instrument.

Key Provisions

CASA 99/21, the Parachute Descents (CASA 36/19) (Australian Parachute Federation Ltd) Amendment Instrument 2021, primarily amends instrument CASA 36/19, which concerns the authorisation for making parachute descents under the Australian Parachute Federation Ltd (paragraph 2). The key amendments include the alteration of dates (section 2, paragraph (b)), the substitution of definitions for "APF Operational Regulations" and "APF Regulatory Schedules" (section 3), and the introduction of specific references to the approved documents issued by the APF on 1 April 2021 (Schedule 1). The obligations under this Act for the Australian Parachute Federation Ltd (APF) and other entities governed by it involve ensuring compliance with the new definitions and dates stipulated in the amended instrument. Specifically, the APF must adhere to the newly defined "APF Operational Regulations" and "APF Regulatory Schedules" as per the specified version and approval date. Additionally, the new effective dates set by the instrument must be observed to maintain authorised activities related to parachute descents. The Act does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, non-compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, under which this instrument is made, can result in significant penalties. These penalties can include fines, suspension or revocation of authorisations, and other enforcement actions as deemed necessary by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The specific penalties can vary widely depending on the nature and severity of the breach, but they are governed by the overarching regulations rather than this particular instrument.