International Civil Aviation Organization IVATF/2-WP/21 10/6/11 WORKING PAPER INTERNATIONAL VOLCANIC ASH TASK FORCE (IVATF) SECOND MEETING Montréal, 11 to 15 July 2011 Agenda Item 5: Report of the International Airways Volcano Watch Coordination Group 5.1: Volcanic ash-related provisions and guidance IVATF TASK TF-VAA01 PROGRESS REPORT IDENTIFICATION OF VOLCANIC ASH RELATED GUIDANCE THAT NEEDS TO BE UPDATEDD (Presented by the Rapporteur of the IAVW Coordination Group) SUMMARY This paper provides a progress report on the work conducted to identify volcanic ash-related guidance that needs to be updated. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 At the first meeting of International Volcano Ash Task Force (IVATF/1 held 27 July 2010), the task TF-VAA01 as assigned to the IAVW Coordination Group as follows: to 30 TF-VAA01 Identification of VA-related guidance which needs to be updatedd (e.g. contingency plans, training material, computer-based training, risk assessments, re- material) 1.2 This working paper provides a progress report on the work conducted by the IAVW Coordination Group to address this suspended ash procedures, competency standards, QMS, VA exercises, VAR-guidance deliverable. 2. DISCUSSION 2.1 During the early analysis of the task the IAVW Coordination Group had requested instructionn on whether regional guidance (e.g. volcanic ash contingency plans) and local guidance (e.g. volcanic ash advisory centre procedures on training, quality management systems, etc. ) were in or out of scope. The first quarterly conference call of the IVATF (October 2010) confirmed thatt regional and local guidance was out of scope and that only global guidance needed to be reviewed. (3 pages) IVATF.2.WP.021.5.en.docx
IVATF/2-WP/21-2 - 2.2 The next task of the IAVW Coordination Group was to identify what guidance exists in relation to volcanic ash. Fortunately, a paper describing all the detailed references had been produced by the ICAO Secretariat for the first meeting of the European and North Atlantic Volcanic Ash Task Force (EUR/NAT VATF) in Paris on 12 May 2010. This information paper is re-produced in full at the Appendix to this working paper. The paper provides details of the chapters concerned in the global provisions and guidance that make reference to volcanic ash. References in the attached paper are also made to regional guidance that applies within the ICAO EUR and NAT Regions. In line with the instruction in 2.1 above, no attempt has been made to identify guidance available in other ICAO Regions or any local guidance. 2.3 In addition to the attached paper, the IAVW Coordination Group has identified a number of other documents that make reference to volcanic ash. These include:- ICAO Manual on coordination between Air Traffic Services, Aeronautical Information Services and Aeronautical Meteorological Services (Doc 9377); ICAO Global ATM Operational Concept (Doc 9854); and ICAO Manual on Air Traffic Management System Requirements (Doc 9882) 2.4 Looking ahead, it is clear that there is scope for significant changes in the global provisions and guidance that pertain to volcanic ash. However, it is premature at this stage to anticipate what those changes will be. 2.5 With the above in mind, the IAVW Coordination Group now has a good understanding of the scope of documentation that will require updating and the task should be considered completed. 3. CONCLUSIONS 3.1 Given the above discussion, the IAVW Coordination Group recommends the following: Recommendation 2/wp21-1 That, IVATF task TF-VAA01 be considered complete and the associated IAVW Coordination Group team be dissolved. 3.2 The following draft Action is offered for consideration of the task force: Action agreed 2/wp21-1 Identification of volcanic ash-related guidance that needs to be updated That the IVATF agrees to adopt Recommendation 2/wp21-1 for endorsement.
- 3 - IVATF/2-WP/21 4. ACTION BY THE IVATF 4.1 The IVATF is invited to: a) note the contents of this paper; and b) decide on a draft Action Agreed for the consideration of the task force.
IVATF/2-WP/21 Appendix APPENDIX IVATF TASK TF-VAA01 PROGRESS REPORT IDENTIFICATION OF VA-RELATED GUIDANCE THAT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED Information paper IP/03 of the first meeting of the European and North Atlantic Volcanic Ash Task Force (EUR/NAT VATF/1 held 12 May 2010) is attached hereunder as an accompaniment to IVATF/2 working paper WP/21.
EUR/NAT VATF/1 IP/03 30/04/2010 EUROPEAN AND NORTH ATLANTIC VOLCANIC ASH TASK FORCE (EUR/NAT VATF) FIRST MEETING (Paris, 12 May 2010) Agenda Item 3: Review of the current contingency plans for the EUR and NAT Regions RELEVANT ICAO DOCUMENTATION CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF AERONAUTICAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES RELATED TO VOLCANIC ASH (Presented by the Secretariat) SUMMARY This information paper outlines regional and global ICAO provisions, guidance and plans related to volcanic ash to assist the EUR/NAT Volcanic Ash Task Force (VATF) in its objective to prepare amendments to the regional guidance material. 1. Introduction 1.1 As outlined in WP/02 of this meeting, regional ICAO guidance material in the form of EUR Doc 019 and NAT Doc 006 Part 2 are expected to be reviewed by the EUR/NAT VATF, with amendments proposed thereto, as appropriate, based on the experiences gained from the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, Iceland, beginning 14 April 2010. 1.2 This information paper outlines other regional and global ICAO provisions and guidance related to volcanic ash to assist the EUR/NAT Volcanic Ash Task Force (VATF) in its objective to prepare amendments to the regional volcanic ash contingency plans. 1.3 The EUR/NAT VATF should note, however, that any changes that are considered necessary to provisions and guidance contained in global ICAO Annexes and/or Manuals, will be addressed by the International Volcanic Ash Task Force (IVATF), as appropriate. Consequently, such documentation is only referenced here for the information of the EUR/NAT VATF. 2. Regional provisions and guidance 2.1 In addition to ICAO EUR Doc 019 (Volcanic ash Contingency Plan EUR Region) and ICAO NAT Doc 006 Part 2 (North Atlantic Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan), as presented in WP/02, there are a number other EUR and NAT documents and plans concerning the provision of aeronautical meteorological services related to volcanic ash. These include: (6 pages)
2 EUR/NAT VATF/1 IP/03 a) Doc 7754 European Air Navigation Plan i) Volume I (Basic Air Navigation Plan) Part I (BORPC) and Part VI (Meteorology); and ii) Volume II (Facilities and Services Implementation Document (FASID) Part VI (Meteorology)); b) Doc 9634 North Atlantic Air Navigation Plan Basic Air Navigation Plan i) Part I (BORPC) and Part VI (Meteorology); c) Doc 9635 North Atlantic Air Navigation Plan Facilities and Services Implementation Document (FASID)) i) Part VI (Meteorology); d) EUR Doc 010 Harmonized access to AIS and MET Services relating to pre-flight planning (Second Edition, 2003); e) EUR Doc 014 EUR SIGMET and AIRMET Guide (First Edition, December 2009); f) EUR Doc 018 EUR OPMET Data Management Handbook (Third Edition, 2009). 3. Global provisions and guidance 3.1 References to the provision of aeronautical meteorological services related to volcanic ash are contained in a number of global ICAO Annexes and Manuals. These include: a) Annex 3 Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation; b) Annex 11 Air Traffic Services; and c) Annex 15 Aeronautical Information Service; d) Doc 4444 Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM); e) Doc 8126 Aeronautical Information Services Manual; f) Doc 8896 Manual of Aeronautical MET Practice; g) Doc 9691 Manual on Volcanic Ash, Radioactive Material and Toxic Chemical Clouds; and h) Doc 9766 Handbook on the International Airways Volcano Watch. 3.2 A more detailed outline of the appropriate sections of these and other relevant ICAO Annexes and Manuals concerning volcanic ash is provided at Appendix A to this working paper. 4. Action by the Meeting 4.1 The EUR/NAT VATF is invited to note the contents of this paper.
3 EUR/NAT VATF/1 IP/03 GLOBAL PROVISIONS AND GUIDANCE (Listed in numerical order) A.1. ICAO Annex 3 Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation APPENDIX A ICAO Annex 3 provides the necessary International Standards and Recommended Practices concerning meteorological (MET) service for international air navigation. The current edition (Sixteenth Edition, July 2007) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 3 World area forecast system and meteorological offices; b) Chapter 4 Meteorological observations and reports; c) Chapter 5 Aircraft observations and reports; d) Chapter 7 SIGMET and AIRMET information, aerodrome warnings and wind shear warnings and alerts; e) Appendix 1 Flight documentation model charts and forms; f) Appendix 2 Technical specifications related to world area forecast system and meteorological offices; g) Appendix 3 Technical specifications related to meteorological observations and reports; h) Appendix 4 Technical specifications related to aircraft observations and reports; i) Appendix 5 Technical specifications related to forecasts; j) Appendix 6 Technical specifications related to SIGMET and AIRMET information, aerodrome warnings and wind shear warnings and alerts; k) Appendix 9 Technical specifications related to information for air traffic services, search and rescue services and aeronautical information services; and l) Appendix 10 Technical specifications related to requirements for and use of communications. A.2. ICAO Annex 10 Aeronautical Telecommunications ICAO Annex 10 provides the necessary International Standards and Recommended Practices concerning Aeronautical Telecommunications. The current edition (Sixth Edition, October 2001) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 4 Aeronautical Fixed Service (AFS).
4 EUR/NAT VATF/1 IP/03 A.3. ICAO Annex 11 Air Traffic Services ICAO Annex 11 provides the necessary International Standards and Recommended Practices concerning Air Traffic Services. The current edition (Thirteenth Edition, July 2001) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 2 General; b) Chapter 4 Flight information service; and c) Chapter 7 Air traffic services requirements for information. A.4. ICAO Annex 15 Aeronautical Information Services ICAO Annex 15 provides the necessary International Standards and Recommended Practices concerning Aeronautical Information Services. The current edition (Twelfth Edition, July 2004) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 5 NOTAM; b) Appendix 1 Contents of Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP); and c) Appendix 3 ASHTAM Format. A.5. ICAO Doc 4444 Air Traffic Services (PANS-ATM) ICAO Doc 4444 provides the necessary international procedures concerning Air Traffic management. The current edition (Fifteenth Edition, 2007) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 4 General provisions for air traffic services; b) Chapter 9 Flight information service and alerting service; c) Chapter 11 Air traffic services messages; d) Chapter 15 Procedures related to emergencies, communication failure and contingencies; and e) Appendix 1 Instructions for air-reporting by voice communications. A.6. ICAO Doc 8126 Aeronautical Information Services Manual ICAO Doc 8126 provides the necessary international guidelines concerning Aeronautical Information Services. The current edition (Sixth Edition, 2003) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 5 - Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP); and b) Chapter 6 NOTAM (including Appendices).
5 EUR/NAT VATF/1 IP/03 A.7. ICAO Doc 8896 Manual of Aeronautical MET Practice ICAO Doc 8896 provides the necessary international guidelines concerning Aeronautical MET Practice. The current edition (Eighth Edition, 2008) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 1 Meteorological Service for International Aviation; b) Chapter 2 Meteorological Observations and Reports; c) Chapter 3 Forecasts; d) Chapter 4 SIGMET Information, Tropical Cyclone and Volcanic Ash Advisory Information, AIRMET Information, Aerodrome Warnings and Wind Shear Warnings and Alerts; e) Chapter 7 Aircraft Observations and Reports; f) Appendix 1 Information on the world area forecast system (WAFS); g) Appendix 5 Notifying WAFCs of Significant Discrepancies h) Appendix 8 Commonly used abbreviations in meteorological messages; and i) Appendix 9 Guidelines for access to aeronautical meteorological information. A.8. ICAO Doc 9161 - Manual on Air Navigation Services Economics ICAO Doc 9161 provides the necessary international guidelines concerning Air Navigation Services Economics. The current edition (Fourth Edition, 2007) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 6 Cost basis for air navigation services charges; and b) Appendix 3 Guidance for determining the costs of aeronautical meteorological services A.9. ICAO Doc 9328 Manual of Runway Visual Range Observing and Reporting Practices ICAO Doc 9328 provides the necessary international guidelines concerning runway visual range observing and reporting practices. The current edition (Third Edition, 2005) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 4 Weather phenomena reducing visibility. A.10. ICAO Doc 9691 - Manual on Volcanic Ash, Radioactive Material and Toxic Chemical Clouds 5. ICAO Doc 9691 provides the necessary international guidelines concerning volcanic ash, radioactive material and toxic chemical clouds. The current edition (Second Edition, 2007) references volcanic ash throughout.
6 EUR/NAT VATF/1 IP/03 A.11. ICAO Doc 9733 Manual on Coordination between Air Traffic Services, Aeronautical Information Services and Aeronautical Meteorological Services ICAO Doc 9733 provides the necessary international guidelines concerning coordination between Air Traffic Services, Aeronautical Information Services and Aeronautical Meteorological Services. The current edition (Fourth Edition, 2008) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 1 Introduction; b) Chapter 2 Air Traffic and Meteorological Services Organizations; c) Chapter 3 - Meteorological Information for ATS and Search and Rescue Services Units; d) Chapter 4 Meteorological information received by ATS units from sources other than the associated meteorological offices and stations; e) Chapter 5 Coordination between ATS units and meteorological offices and stations; f) Chapter 6 Coordination between aeronautical information services and aeronautical meteorological services; g) Appendix 1 Standard radiotelephony phraseologies to be used in VOLMET broadcasts h) Appendix 2 Sample letter of agreement between the ATS and meteorological authorities; i) Appendix 3 Information on the meteorological authority and meteorological services to be included in the AIP; j) Appendix 4 Procedures used in France to provide meteorological service to ATS units; and k) Appendix 5 Procedures used in the United States to provide meteorological service to ATS units. A.12. ICAO Doc 9766 Handbook on the International Airways Volcano Watch ICAO Doc 9766 provides the necessary international guidelines concerning the International Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW). The current edition (Second Edition, 2004) references volcanic ash throughout. A.13. ICAO Doc 9873 Manual on Automatic Meteorological Observing Systems at Aerodromes ICAO Doc 9873 provides the necessary international guidelines concerning automatic meteorological observing systems at aerodromes. The current edition (First Edition, 2006) references volcanic ash in the following context: a) Chapter 6 Present weather. END