CAR - 11 Civil Aviation Regulation Rulemaking Procedure

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Updated on 31/12/2023

Foreword

Oman Sultani Decree No. 76/2019 issuing the Civil Aviation Law of Oman (CAL) empowers Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for issuance and publication of Regulations. Article (1) point (3) & (4) define Competent Authority and Regulations respectively as below:

Article (1)

In this Law the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to them, unless the text otherwise requires:

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(3) Competent Authority: The Public Authority for Civil Aviation or any other body entrusted with exercising its powers or authorities.

(4) Regulations: The Rules, Circulars, Instructions, Directives, Requirements, Policies, Orders and Decisions issued by the Head of the Competent Authority or his/her delegate.

in addition, Article (7) point (c) empowers the CAA with required powers for issuance and publication of the Regulations and the national programmes:

Article (7)

The Competent Authority shall be responsible for the implementation of the provisions of this Law, and shall have the following powers and competencies:

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