Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 39 - Transportation, Department of
Rule 39.04.01 - RULES GOVERNING AERONAUTICS AND AVIATION
Section 39.04.01.010 - DEFINITIONS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Adjusted Service Area Population. The adjusted service area population is the subject airports service area population reduced by the population within the service area of a nearby 'more developed' airport(s) that overlaps the subject airports service area. The adjusted service area population is used to determine the match rate for Community airport grants. (3-31-22)
02. Aerial Search and Rescue Volunteer. One who volunteers services for humanitarian relief. When accepted in support of SAR missions, SAR volunteer shall become quasi-state employee and be protected by state workman's compensation insurance. (3-31-22)
03. Aerial Search and Rescue Volunteer Aircraft. A civil aircraft voluntarily made available to be used in aerial search and rescue operations. (3-31-22)
04. Aerial Search and Rescue Volunteer Pilot/Observer. A pilot/observer qualified in accordance with the Idaho Transportation Department Aerial Search and Rescue Manual. (3-31-22)
05. AFRCC. Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, the single agency through which federal SAR missions will be prosecuted and federal assistance requested for SAR in the inland region. It is a coordinating agency only. (3-31-22)
06. Aircraft Parking Area. A designated site constructed on an airport with or without aircraft tiedown chains or ropes for the purpose of parking unattended aircraft. (3-31-22)
07. Airman/Airmen. Any individual who engages, as the person in command or as pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, in the navigation of aircraft while underway. For the purpose of this regulation, search shall be conducted for airmen and passenger(s) of lost aircraft. (3-31-22)
08. Airport. Any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and take-off of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended for use, for airport buildings or other airport facilities or rights-of-way, together with all airport buildings and facilities located thereon. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "airport" refers to a publicly owned and managed facility that is open for public use without operational restrictions on its use. For the purposes of Subchapter B of this rule, this is limited to airports that are owned, leased or permitted by the owner of the land and are under the control of, and operated by the Idaho Transportation Department's Division of Aeronautics. (3-31-22)
09. Airport Service Area Population. The airport service area population is the number of people within the service area boundary based upon the most recent approved census data. An airport's service area is the geographic locale within a thirty (30) minute average drive time from the airport. (3-31-22)
10. Camping Area. Any site designated for camping and identified by the placement of picnic tables, fire pits, barbecue stoves or appropriate signing. (3-31-22)
11. Civil Aircraft. Aircraft other than public aircraft. (3-31-22)
12. Department. Idaho Transportation Department. (3-31-22)
13. Director. Director of the Idaho Transportation Department. (3-31-22)
14. District Aerial Search and Rescue Coordinator. A designated representative of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. (3-31-22)
15. Division. The Division of Aeronautics of the Idaho Transportation Department, including its officers and employees. (3-31-22)
16. Fueling. Any procedure which involves the addition or removal of fuel from aircraft fuel tanks or the transfer of fuel from or into tanks, barrels, or bladders. (3-31-22)
17. Guyed Tower. A tower that is supported in whole or in part by guy wires and ground anchors or other means of support besides the superstructure of the tower itself, towers used for military purposes excepted. (3-31-22)
18. Hazardous Material. Any material or substance as defined by Sections 49-109(3), 39-4403(7) and (14), 39-4407, or 39-6203(9), Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
19. Height. The distance measured from the original grade at the base of the tower to the highest point of the tower. (3-31-22)
20. Loading Area. A site designated on an airport for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers and cargo and facilitating the access of designated vehicles. (3-31-22)
21. Marking. Shall include illuminating, painting, lighting, or designating in a manner to be approved by the department. (3-31-22)
22. National Search and Rescue Manual. That manual for guidance of U.S. Federal Forces, military or civil, participating in search and rescue (SAR) operations. (3-31-22)
23. National Search and Rescue (SAR) Plan. Aerospace Rescue and recovery Service Operations Plan Number 9506, entitled, "Inland Search and Rescue." It coordinates the SAR efforts among the states and federal agencies. (3-31-22)
24. Office of Emergency Management (OEM). State agency in charge of preparing for and/or providing assistance during and after natural or man-made disasters. (3-31-22)
25. Runway. An airport surface designed specifically for the takeoff and landing of aircraft. (3-31-22)
26. Search and Rescue. (SAR) (3-31-22)
27. SAR Agreements. SAR agreements involving federal, state, local, and private agencies, and/or individual(s). (3-31-22)
28. Search Districts. Those six (6) areas throughout the State which are designated as aerial search and rescue districts by the Idaho aerial search and rescue plan. These areas are the same as the states six (6) highway districts. (3-31-22)
29. State Aerial Search and Rescue Coordinator. Director, Idaho Transportation Department, or his duly appointed representative, responsible for directing, coordinating and supervising all phases of aerial search and rescue operations. (3-31-22)
30. State Aerial Search and Rescue Plan. Those plans, policies, and procedures set forth in the Department Aerial Search and Rescue Manual. (3-31-22)
31. Temporary or Permanent Guyed Tower. A guyed tower erected and standing for any period of time whatsoever. (3-31-22)
32. Vehicle. Any motorized vehicle excluding aircraft and including, but not limited to, highway automobile, truck, bus, van, trailer, motorcycle, ATV, recreational vehicle, or snowmobile. (3-31-22)
