Compliance With Parts 119, 121, and 135 by Alaskan Hunt and Fish Guides Who Transport Persons by Air for Compensation or Hire

Operators transporting persons or property by air from one location to another for compensation or hire must comply with the regulatory requirements for air carriers and commercial operators. The FAA has not enforced these regulatory requirements consistently throughout the country. In particular, it has not enforced them adequately against Alaskan guides, and many Alaskan guides conducting such operations are not properly certificated under applicable regulations. The FAA expects to provide those guides who do not currently hold the necessary certification a fair opportunity to achieve compliance with the applicable regulations. During 1998, the FAA intends to offer certification clinics for these guides in three Alaskan cities in order to expedite the necessary certification process for the influx of these new operators. This notice is published to emphasize these regulatory requirements.