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Lake Mead Commercial Air Tour Voluntary Agreement
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A 30-day public review period on the proposed Agreement begins on March 20, 2024. Public comments can be submitted through the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website from March 20 through April 19, 2024. The plan and information on how to provide public comments can be found by clicking on the "Document List" link on the left side of this page, or by clicking this link:
https://parkplanning.nps.gov/LakeMeadAirToursDraftVA
The National Parks Air Tour Management Act (NPATMA) allows the FAA and NPS to enter into voluntary agreements with commercial air tour operators. A voluntary agreement manages commercial air tour operations over a national park by establishing conditions for the conduct of the air tour flights. Implementation of a voluntary agreement helps protect park resources and the visitor experience without compromising aviation safety or the air traffic control system.
Commercial air tours have occurred over Lake Mead National Recreation Area for many years without operating parameters. The proposed Voluntary Agreement would establish operating parameters to ensure protection of national park resources and values and visitor experience without compromising aviation safety.