Information Bulletin 13-01 Issuance of the 2013 comprehensive national level aviation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), dated 1-2-13 between the Department of Interior (DOI) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

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The Information Bulletin 13-01 Issuance of the 2013 comprehensive national level aviation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), dated 1-2-13 between the Department of Interior (DOI) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). () is a public-domain DOI Office of Aviation Services aviation safety document, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

Publisher: DOI Office of Aviation Services
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Key points

The 2013 MOU between the DOI and USCG replaces all previous agreements regarding air support operations.
The MOU allows the USCG to support DOI missions at the discretion of local USCG commanders.
DOI employees involved in aviation operations must adhere to specific DOI and Bureau aviation requirements.
The MOU is effective immediately and will remain in effect until amended or revised by either organization.
Clarifications regarding terminology specify that 'DOI Pilots and crew members' refers only to 'Flight Crewmembers'.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 2013 MOU between DOI and USCG entail?

The MOU authorizes the USCG to support DOI missions and allows for coordination of flights at the operational level.

Who is responsible for approving aviation missions under the MOU?

The local Coast Guard commander and DOI manager are authorized to approve missions in support of DOI.

What are the flight following requirements for DOI employees?

DOI flight following requirements include one-hour check-ins, with some Bureau policies potentially requiring more frequent check-ins.

What is the effective date of the MOU?

The MOU is effective immediately as of its issuance date, 1-2-13.

What is the distinction between Flight Crewmembers and Air Crewmembers?

Flight Crewmembers are pilots or navigators with FAA certification, while Air Crewmembers are essential personnel required for mission success but do not include pilots.

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United States Department of the Interior

Office of Aviation Services

Information Bulletin

Number: 13 - 01 Distribution: All DOI Bureau Aviation Employee s Subject: Issuance of the 2013 comprehensive national level aviation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), dated 1 - 2 - 13 between the Department of Interior (DOI) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

Information: This Information Bulletin (IB) identifies and clarifies DOI Bureau responsibilities in the implementation and use of this MOU. All previous OAS/USCG negotiated MOU’s and Agreements regarding air support operations are rescinded and are replaced with this 2013 MOU.

The MOU authorizes the USCG to support the full range of DOI missions, at the discretion of the local USCG commander and allows for the coordination of flights at the operational level (e.g., individual National Park or Wildlife Refuge, etc.) at the discretion of individual Bureaus. Other DOI operational level organizations are also authorized to contact the nearest Coast Guard Air Station to request aviation support. The local Coast Guard commander and DOI manager are authorized to approve missions in support of DOI.

All DOI employees participating in aviation operations shall meet specific DOI and respective Bureau aviation requirements and policies. For example, DOI flight following requirements of one hour check- ins must be followed; bureau policy may require more frequent check-ins. Contact Bureau Aviation Managers (unit, state, region, national as identified by your respective bureau) for specific DOI and Bureau requirements prior to use.

Clarification of MOU Terminology under “Responsibilities”: 4. a . “DOI Pilots and crew members” refers to “Flight Crewmembers” only and does not include “Air Crewmembers”.

350 DM 1, Office of Aviation Services (former Aviation Mgmt) Definitions, Appendix 2 7. Air Crewmember - Essential for the Mission . Crewmembers, other than flight crewmembers, required to be on board the aircraft to ensure the successful outcome of the mission. (Example: loadmaster accompanying bulk fuel.)

27. Flight Crewmember - A pilot, flight engineer, or flight navigator assigned to duty in an aircraft during flight time that holds a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman's Certificate and flight physical.

4. c. “Each individual employee…shall comply with flight and duty restrictions” is specific to Flight Crewmembers, and does not refer to Air Crewmembers or passengers.

The MOU is effective immediately and remains in effect until either organization amends or revises the MOU. The OAS points of contact are Gary Kunz, Western Region Director, at (208) 334 - 9300; Frank Crump, Eastern Region Director at (770)458 - 7474; and Har ry Kieling, Alaska Region Director at (907) 271 - 5626.