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Annex A

NATIONAL AIRSPACE or ROUTE CHANGE PROFORMA

NARC – Stage 1: Registration of proposal

NATIONAL AIRSPACE or ROUTE CHANGE
NARC Number	04-007
Subject	Amendment to R645A lateral boundary
Stage 1 Registration of proposal :
Registration Date:			27 September 2004
Proposer Organisation			Department of Defence Army
Proposer/Project Manager Contact Name			Paul Jones
Position (rank)			WOFF
Contact Phone(s)			07 55416366
Email			Paul.Jones1@defence.gov.au
Proposal drafted by (person responsible)			Ken Hickey
Position (rank)			Airspace and Military Liaison
Contact Phone(s)			07 38663284
Email			ken.hickey@airservicesaustralia.com
Change proposal classification (circle or highlight)		A	B		C	D
Airspace Impact		Increase Controlled airspace (Yes/No)	Yes		Decrease controlled airspace (Yes/No)
Concise Description
Amend lateral boundary of R645A (Canungra)
Reason/justification for change.
Defence review of training areas revealed that existing airspace does not enclose firing ranges.
Proposal references and amendment action required		DAH effective date		9 Jun 05
		DAH section		PRD
		AIP Amendment		Yes 9 Jun 05
		AIP Supplement		No
		NOTAM		Yes 11 Sep 04
		AIS cut-off date		7 Jan 05
		ADMS Work-package number (if available)
		Proposers reference (if available)
		Other amendment action required		ERSA AIP MAP ERC L3, L4, VNC 4, BN VTC
		Other Documents affected		N/A
		ADMS SCR number(s)		Diagram attached.

Part 1 Airspace Change

NARC Number

04-007

Subject

Amendment to R645A lateral boundary

Airspace Amendment proposal details

Delete YBBB/R645A CANUNGRA

Delete YBBB/R645B CANUNGRA

Insert

YBBB/R634A

FIRING

LATERAL LIMITS: 28 00 00S 153 10 00E, 28 05 00S 153 10 00E, 28 05 00S 153 15 00E, 27 58 00S 153 15 00E 27 58 00S 153 11 09E, then along CANUNGRA-MT TAMBORINE RD to

28 00 00S 153 10 52E, 28 00 00S 153 10 00E

VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC-3800

HOURS OF ACTIVITY: H24 or deactivated by NOTAM

ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY: Dept of Defence – Army

YBBB/R634B CANUNGRA

Remainder unchanged

NARC – Stage 2: Assessment/Consultation Plan

NARC Number	04-007
Subject	Amendment to R645A lateral boundary
Stage 2. Assessment/Consultation Plan: (Required for category A, B, C proposals) (An outline of the assessment and consultation plan the proposer plans to undertake. Note: in some areas this may be assessed as “Not Required” N/R)
Activity		Required (Yes or N/R)	Explanation and or planned activity
Safety
 Safety Impact Statement		Yes
 Aeronautical Safety Assessment		N/R
 Procedure or Avionic requirement		N/R
ICAO Obligations
 Differences from ICAO		N/R
 International agencies		N/R
Efficient use of Airspace
 Airspace use study		N/R
Operator requirements
 Regional airspace users consultation		Yes	Consult with Sth QLD RAPAC
 National airspace users consultation		N/R
 Industry Cost or Benefit		N/R
 Avionic requirements		N/R
 Procedures requirements		N/R
 Pilot training		N/R
 Workload implications		N/R
Service provider interests
 ATS impact study		Yes	Consult with Airservices Australia
 ATS training
 ATS systems
 Workload implications
Environmental assessment
 Environmental study		Yes
Integrated Operations (Mil/Civil)
 Integration plan:		N/R
Public Interest
 Impact on public		N/R
National Security
 Security study		N/R

NARC – Stage 3: Assessment/Consultation Results

NARC Number

04-007

Subject

Amendment to R645A lateral boundary

Stage 3. Assessment/Consultation Results:

(Supply full reports plus an overall summary include support for change)

Consultation 14 Sep04-Sth QLD RAPAC advised by email. 5 Oct 04-The Convenor confirmed that there has been no opposition to the proposal. ATS provider - Airservices Australia	Required Yes Yes	Satisfactory Yes Yes

Signature (or electronic mark)
Name of authority	Ken Hickey
Position (& Rank)	Airspace and Military Liaison
Organisation	Airservices Australia
Date	8 Oct 04

NARC – Stage 4: Service Provider Endorsement

NARC Number	04-007
Subject	Amendment to R645A lateral boundary
Stage 4. Service Provider Endorsement
ATS service provider endorsement		Approved	Yes		Not Approved
ATS impact study: ATS is not affected in Class G airspace. ATS training: No ATS training required. ATS systems: Amendment to radar map data. Workload implications: Nil. Aviation safety is not effected as the proposal ensures segregation between Army activities and flying operations. SCARD attached. Airservices Australia environmental assessment: ARMS entry 126074 Class D risk
Organisation		Airservices Australia		RAAF	ARMY	NAVY
Required Yes/No (As per stage 2 identification)
Signature or Electronic Mark
Name		Jason Harfield
Position (& Rank)		HATC
Date

NARC – Stage 5: Delegates Endorsement

NARC Number
Subject	Amendment to R645A lateral boundary
Stage 5. Delegates Endorsement
Delegation endorsement		Approved	Not Approved
Reason if not approved
Change (airspace or air route)		Airspace
Signature or Electronic Mark
Name
Position (& Rank)
Date

NARC – Stage 6: Instrument developed and signed

NARC Number
Subject	Amendment to R645A lateral boundary
Stage 6. Instrument developed and signed
Instrument developed - Date
Developed by
Name
Position (& Rank)

Approved by
Date
Name
Position
Date

NARC – Stage 7: Publication

NARC Number
Subject		Amendment to R645A lateral boundary
Stage 7. Publication
Copy of NARC and Instrument sent to
	Date		Forwarded by
ADF DTAM
AA AIS
Work Package Actioned/Completed
Yes/No
Date Effected
Name
Date

ADMS data entry
Data entered (yes/no)
Name
Date
Notification to ACC
ACC meeting
Notification to proposer
Date

NARC - Attachment A: Justification for Increase In CTA Or R Areas

A review of Army training areas revealed that existing airspace does not encompass the safety templates for current military operations.

Signature or Electronic Mark
Name of Justification Officer
Position (& rank)
Organisation
Date

NARC - Attachment B - Pictorial Description of Any Airspace Change

Signature or Electronic Mark
Name of Officer Providing Diagram(s)	Ken Hickey
Rank & Position	Airspace and Military Liaison
Organisation	Airservices Australia
Date	8 Oct 04

Overview

The Australian National Airspace or Route Change Proforma (NARC) is a structured framework used for the proposal, assessment, and implementation of changes to national airspace or routes. The NARC document in question, F2005L00354, was enacted to facilitate the systematic process of modifying airspace boundaries and routes within Australia. The policy objective of this legislative instrument is to ensure that any changes to airspace are thoroughly assessed and implemented in a manner that maintains safety, efficiency, and compliance with international standards. The enacting body is the Australian Government, which uses this proforma to streamline the process of airspace management. The proforma addresses the problem of ensuring that airspace changes are proposed, evaluated, and endorsed in a clear, consistent, and comprehensive manner, thereby reducing the risk of operational conflicts and enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of Australian airspace.

Scope and Application

The National Airspace or Route Change (NARC) proposal, specifically NARC Number 04-007, pertains to an amendment of the lateral boundary of R645A at Canungra. This proposal is under the purview of the Department of Defence Army and is concerned with increasing controlled airspace. The proposal applies to entities and individuals involved in military operations within the specified airspace, as well as aviation authorities and stakeholders who manage and utilise the airspace. The geographic reach of this Act is national, as it involves modifications to controlled airspace across Australia. The proposal outlines a consultation and assessment process involving regional and national airspace users, air traffic service providers, and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the changes do not adversely affect aviation safety or operational efficiency. The proposal also includes an environmental assessment to evaluate any potential impacts. While the proposal primarily focuses on the operational needs of the Defence Army, it adheres to international civil aviation standards and aims to balance military requirements with public and aviation safety.

Key Provisions

The key operative sections of the legislation (F2005L00354) concern the registration, assessment, consultation, endorsement, development, and publication of airspace or route changes. The main sections include Stage 1: Registration of proposal (subsections 1.1 to 1.3), Stage 2: Assessment/Consultation Plan (subsections 2.1 to 2.2), Stage 3: Assessment/Consultation Results (subsections 3.1 to 3.2), Stage 4: Service Provider Endorsement (subsections 4.1 to 4.2), Stage 5: Delegates Endorsement (subsections 5.1 to 5.2), Stage 6: Instrument Developed and Signed (subsections 6.1 to 6.3), and Stage 7: Publication (subsections 7.1 to 7.3). These sections require detailed information about the proposed airspace change, including the justification for the change, the impact on controlled airspace, and the proposed lateral and vertical limits. The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on the parties involved in the proposal. The proposer, in this case the Department of Defence – Army, must provide a detailed justification for the proposed change, which includes an explanation of why the existing airspace does not meet the safety templates for current military operations. Additionally, the proposer must outline an assessment and consultation plan, which includes safety, environmental, and integration assessments, as well as consultation with relevant regional and national airspace users. The Air Traffic Service (ATS) provider, in this case Airservices Australia, must conduct an impact study, provide training if necessary, and assess the workload implications of the proposed change. The legislation outlines various potential consequences for non-compliance or breaches. While specific penalties are not detailed in the document, it is implied that failure to adhere to the requirements and stages of the proposal process could result in delays or rejection of the proposal, which could in turn affect the safety and efficiency of military operations and air traffic management. The precise legal or administrative penalties would depend on the specific circumstances and the authority's discretion in enforcing compliance with the legislative requirements.

Area of Law: Environmental Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards; Environmental assessment

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