49 CFR § 1562.1 - Scope and definitions.

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title: "49 CFR § 1562.1 - Scope and definitions."
title_number: 49
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section_number: "1562.1"
section_name: "Scope and definitions."
chapter_name: "TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY"
part_number: "1562"
part_name: "OPERATIONS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC, METROPOLITAN AREA"
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authority: "49 U.S.C. 114, 40114, Sec. 823, Pub. L. 108-176, 117 Stat. 2595."
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# 1562.1 Scope and definitions.

(a) *Scope.* This subpart applies to the following airports, and individuals who operate an aircraft to or from those airports, that are located within the airspace designated as the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone by the Federal Aviation Administration:

(1) College Park Airport (CGS);

(2) Potomac Airfield (VKX); and

(3) Washington Executive/Hyde Field (W32).

(b) *Definitions.* For purposes of this section:

*Airport security coordinator* means the official at a Maryland Three Airport who is responsible for ensuring that the airport's security procedures are implemented and followed.

*Maryland Three Airport* means any of the airports specified in paragraph (a) of this section.