Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) Open for Submissions

The following Notice of Proposed Rule Making(NPRM) documents are open for public submissions pursuant to Section 76 of the Act. Any person may make submissions on the proposed rules.

Consultation Process

Public consultation on proposed rules isconducted in accordance with Section 76of the Act. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG) is responsible for drafting ordinary civil aviation rules and undertaking public consultation on behalf ofthe Minister for Civil Aviation.

Each NPRM specifies the closing date forsubmissions.

How to Make a Submission

Electronic submissions sent via email arepreferred, as they assist with the compilation and review process. However,hardcopy submissions may also be submitted by post or delivered in person to the address provided in the relevant NPRM.

Persons making submissions on proposed rules should note that any information attached to their submissions will become part of the NPRM docket file and may be made available for public inspection at the CASA PNG Head Office, Morea-Tobo Road, 6 Mile, Port Moresby.

If any information contained in a submission is commercially sensitive or confidential, submitters should clearly identify such information and explain why it should not be disclosed to other interested parties. CASA PNG will take these concerns into account when considering any request for access to the information.

However, submitters should note that CASA PNG cannot guarantee confidentiality for any specific submission.

Proposed Rules for comments

The following NPRMs are currently open for public comment:

Incorporation by reference

The following Chapters of Volume IV of ICAO Annex 10 areproposed to be incorporated by reference into Rule Part 171 – Aeronautical Telecommunications Service Organisation – Certification and Operation:

Chapter 2 - General
Chapter 3 – Surveillance systems
Chapter 4 – Airborne collision avoidance system
Chapter 5 – Mode S extended squitter
Chapter 7 – Technical requirements for airborne surveillance applications

Volume IV of ICAO Annex 10 is available here and open for comments.

Close of Submissions

25^th September 2026 is the deadline for submission of comments. Submissions received will be reviewed and where necessary, CASA PNG may undertake further consultation with key stakeholders or individuals before the final proposed Rules are finalized to take effect.

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