19Approval to use restricted airport in public interest

19 Approval to use restricted airport in public interest

(1) The operator of a large marginally compliant aircraft may apply to the Secretary for approval for the aircraft to operate at a restricted airport in a way that would otherwise contravene a notice under subsection 18(1). (2) The Secretary may, by written notice given to the applicant, approve the application only if the Secretary considers that the aircraft is to operate for a purpose that is in the public interest. (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), a purpose that is in the public interest includes any of the following: (a) humanitarian purposes; (b) the provision of essential services to a remote area; (c) a medical or emergency flight; (d) a scientific or research flight. (4) If the Secretary approves the application, the Secretary must include in the approval the following: (a) the purpose in the public interest for which the large marginally compliant aircraft may operate at the restricted airport; (b) the period, not exceeding one month, during which the large marginally compliant aircraft may operate for the public interest purpose at the restricted airport; (c) any conditions with which the applicant must comply.