24Launch management plan

24 Launch management plan

(1) The application must include a launch management plan for managing the launch. (2) The plan must include the applicant’s arrangements and procedures for conducting the launch, including the following: (a) arrangements to ensure the safety of associated ground operations; (b) procedures for identifying and responding to adverse weather conditions for launch; (c) procedures for launch countdown; (d) procedures to recover from any anomalies or failures during the launch. (3) The plan must include the following: (a) arrangements for reporting to the Minister on the launch; (b) arrangements to ensure that personnel who have duties or functions in connection with the launch are properly prepared; (c) a statement identifying all hazardous ground operations associated with the launch and a description of the procedures to manage those operations; (d) communications arrangements for the launch, including the following: (i) launch area communications; (ii) communications from drop zones to the launch area; (iii) telemetry communications (including the radio frequencies to be used); (iv) emergency communications; (e) the system to be used for: (i) making and keeping records in relation to the operation of the high power rocket; and (ii) maintaining documentation (such as manuals and procedures) relating to the operation of the high power rocket; (f) arrangements for maintaining the high power rocket, including the system for recording scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. (4) The plan must include a timeline for the launch and flight that identifies all safety‑critical events.