Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
CAA
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in co-ordination with the Department of Conservation, investigate the most effective way of reducing the risk to aviation safety posed by spur-winged plover either by:
• changing their protection status under the Wildlife Act 1953, or
• amending the guidelines relating to permits giving authority to disturb or kill protected birds at aerodromes,
and to determine a timetable for the implementation of the changes or amendments.
• changing their protection status under the Wildlife Act 1953, or
• amending the guidelines relating to permits giving authority to disturb or kill protected birds at aerodromes,
and to determine a timetable for the implementation of the changes or amendments.
Reply Text
I accept the spirit of the recommendation but not as it is worded. I will meet with the Department of Conservation, to investigate the most effective way of reducing the risk to aviation safety posed by spur-winged plover and to determine a timetable for the implementation of the agreed actions. This will be completed by 1 February 2001.
I come to this decision because the CAA may wish to explore methods other than those proposed in the above recommendation for reducing the risk to aviation safety posed by the spur-winged plover. Any amendment to the protective status of birds and/or amendments to the permits issued to airport operators are subject to consultation and any timetable for implementation of changes or amendments cannot be agreed in advance of the consultation process.
I come to this decision because the CAA may wish to explore methods other than those proposed in the above recommendation for reducing the risk to aviation safety posed by the spur-winged plover. Any amendment to the protective status of birds and/or amendments to the permits issued to airport operators are subject to consultation and any timetable for implementation of changes or amendments cannot be agreed in advance of the consultation process.
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