Information Bulletin 14-02 Issuance of the aviation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), dated January 7, 2014 between the Department of Interior (DOI) Office of Aviation Services (OAS) and the State of California-California Highway Patrol (CHP).

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The Information Bulletin 14-02 Issuance of the aviation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), dated January 7, 2014 between the Department of Interior (DOI) Office of Aviation Services (OAS) and the State of California-California Highway Patrol (CHP). () 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 MOU between the DOI Office of Aviation Services and the California Highway Patrol was issued on January 7, 2014.
This MOU replaces all previous CHP negotiated MOUs and agreements regarding air support operations.
The MOU allows DOI and CHP to request and provide aircraft support for law enforcement, search and rescue, medical evacuation, and related emergency activities.
All DOI employees involved in aviation operations must adhere to specific DOI and Bureau aviation requirements, including flight following protocols.
The MOU is effective immediately and can be terminated by either organization with a 90-day written notice.

Frequently asked questions

What does the MOU between DOI and CHP cover?

The MOU establishes a framework for requesting and providing aircraft support for law enforcement, search and rescue, medical evacuation, and other emergency activities.

What happens to previous agreements regarding air support operations?

All previous CHP negotiated MOUs and agreements regarding air support operations are rescinded and replaced with the 2014 MOU.

What are the requirements for DOI employees participating in aviation operations?

DOI employees must meet specific DOI and Bureau aviation requirements, including following flight following protocols, which may require check-ins more frequent than one hour.

How long is the MOU effective?

The MOU is effective immediately and remains in effect until either organization terminates it with a 90-day written notice.

Who can I contact for more information about the MOU?

The point of contact for the MOU is Gary Kunz, Western Region Director, at (208) 334-9300.

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United States Department of the Interior

Office of Aviation Services

Information Bulletin

Number: 14 - 02 Distribution: All DOI Bureau Aviation Employees Subject: Issuance of the aviation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), dated January 7, 2014 between the Department of Interior (DOI) Office of Aviation Services (OAS) and the State of California - California Highway Patrol (CHP) .

Information: This Information Bulletin (IB) identifies and clarifies DOI Bureau responsibilities in th e implementation and use of this MOU. All previous CHP negotiated MOU’s and Agreements regarding air support operations are rescinded and are replaced with this 201 4 MOU.

The MOU establishes a framework under which DOI and CHP may request and provide aircraft support when conducting joint operati o ns. “The scope of the aviation support provided by CHP shall be limited to law enforcement, search and rescue, medical evacuation, and other emergency activities or training required to support these activities.” A ll 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 . In addition, reference in MOU for DOI passengers under 2 . DOI (a - d) , a ddresses DOI Aviation Life Support Equipment requirements for all DOI passengers and non - qualified crewmembers , the requirement for aviation safety plans, and the issuance of an annual letter of approval by OAS to be carried aboard aircraft.

Contact Bureau Aviation Managers (unit, state, region, national as identified by your respective bureau) for specific DOI and Bureau requirements prior to use.

The MOU is effective immediately and remains in effect until either organization terminate s with 90 day written notice . The OAS point of contact is Gary Kunz, Western Region Director , at (208) 334 - 9300 1/10/2014