4Overview

#### 4 Overview (1) This Act sets the \*maximum movement limit for \*aircraft movements at Sydney Airport (otherwise than during \*curfew periods). It also provides for the \*Slot Management Scheme, under which slots for \*gate movements at Sydney Airport are allocated. The Scheme is required to be consistent with the maximum movement limit. (2) Part 2 sets the \*maximum movement limit for \*aircraft movements at Sydney Airport, and provides for monitoring of compliance with that limit. It also provides for \*recovery periods to assist in managing certain disruptions to operations at Sydney Airport. (3) Part 3 explains key concepts relating to \*gate movements, and sets out civil penalties for slot misuse. It also deals with gate movements that are exempted from the \*maximum movement limit. (4) Part 4 deals with the making and contents of the \*Slot Management Scheme. It also deals with the power of the Minister to give directions in relation to slots, and the \*Slot Manager’s power to make \*declared exemptions. (5) Part 5 applies the framework established by the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to compliance with, and enforcement of, this Act. (6) Parts 6 and 7 deal, respectively, with the appointment etc. of the \*Slot Manager and the \*Compliance Committee. (6A) Part 7A deals with information management. (7) Part 8 deals with miscellaneous matters. (8) Schedule 1 contains definitions (see also section 3).