Section 7. Operational Policy/Procedures for the Gulf of Mexico 50 NM
Lateral Separation Initiative

Introduction and General Policies .
Accommodating Non-RNP 10 Aircraft .
Obtaining RNP 10 or RNP 4 Operational Authorization .
Authority for Operations with a Single Long-Range Navigation System .
Flight Plan Requirements .
Contingency Procedures

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Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures
Section 1. Preflight

Preflight Preparation
Follow IFR Procedures Even When Operating VFR
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) System .
Flight Plan - VFR Flights
Operational Information System (OIS) .
Flight Plan- Defense VFR (DVFR) Flights .
Composite Flight Plan (VFR/IFR Flights) .
Flight Plan (FAA Form 7233-1)- Domestic IFR Flights
International Flight Plan (FAA Form 7233-4)- IFR Flights (For Domestic or
International Flights)
5-1-10. IFR Operations to High Altitude Destinations
5-1-11. Flights Outside U.S. Territorial Airspace .
5-1-12. Change in Flight Plan .
5-1-13. Change in Proposed Departure Time
5-1-14. Closing VFR/DVFR Flight Plans .
5-1-15. Canceling IFR Flight Plan .
5-1-16. RNAV and RNP Operations .
5-1-17. Cold Temperature Operations

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Section 2. Departure Procedures

Pre"taxi Clearance Procedures .
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Automated Pre-Departure Clearance Procedures
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IFR Clearances Off Uncontrolled Airports
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Taxi Clearance
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Line Up and Wait (LUAW) .
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Abbreviated IFR Departure Clearance (Cleared.as Filed) Procedures .
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Departure Restrictions, Clearance Void Times, Hold for Release, and
Release Times .
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5-2-8. Departure Control
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5-2-9. Instrument Departure Procedures (DP) - Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP),
Standard Instrument Departures (SID), and Diverse Vector Areas (DVA) .
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Section 3. En Route Procedures

ARTCC Communications
Position Reporting
Additional Reports
Airways and Route Systems .

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