Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines(CAAP)

September 25, 2023 Dear R. Deslate, I refer to my letter of Sep 11, 2023 02:56:03 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for CAAP IRR for Building Helipads near Solar Panel installation at roof deck. Our response to your request is due on Oct 02, 2023 02:56:03 PM. Unfortunately, the office concerned will need more time to complete your request. I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Oct 30, 2023 02:56:03 PM. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster02272019100010-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUNBQVAtNzMxMzg3MDQ0NDY2DA, for request with ticket number #CAAP-731387044466. Thank you. Respectfully, CAAP FOI Receiving Officer

October 5, 2023 Dear R. Deslate, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Sep 11, 2023 02:56:03 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for CAAP IRR for Building Helipads near Solar Panel installation at roof deck. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. Per information from the Aerodrome Registration Certification & Inspection Divison (ARCID), please be informed that the Republic Act No. 9497 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, Civil Aviation Regulations governing Aerodromes (CAR-Aerodromes), Manual of Standards for Aerodromes (MOS-Aerodromes), and ICAO Doc 9261: Heliport Manual does not include specific provisions involving the building of helipads near solar panel installation at roof deck. However, there are provisions under the MOS-Aerodromes Chapter 15.12 – Obstacle Limitation Requirements which should be considered in building a helipad. You may view the MOS-Aerodromes here: https://caap.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MOS-for-Aerodromes-2nd-Edition-1-1.pdf In view of the above, in the absence of the regulations, a safety assessment should be conducted by the solar panel owner/installer in collaboration with the helipad operator to thoroughly assess risk associated or safety impact on solar installed near helipad building (e.g. glare to pilots during helicopter landing and take-off operations). For the process of safety assessment, you may refer to Advisory Circular – AC 139-AS/SA-01/07: Aeronautical Study (Safety Assessment). Should you have any queries regarding this matter, you may email us at [email protected]. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how we can improve your experience in using the eFOI portal. We would highly appreciate it if you could send your feedback by accomplishing the FOI Request Feedback Form that you can access through this link: https://forms.gle/tSDKU422jMd6wa4h8 Thank you for using the eFOI portal. Respectfully, CAAP FOI Receiving Officer