The Ministry of Transport has extended its deadline to accept submissions on its discussion paper: ‘Clear heads: options to reduce the risks of alcohol and drug-related impairment in aviation, maritime and rail’.
The new deadline is 5pm, this Friday, May 8, 2015.
“We recognise that the release of coroner JP Ryan’s findings into the Carterton hot-air balloon crash has raised public interest in the issues discussed in ‘Clear heads’. We want to make sure that there is enough time to make submissions on any issues that the Coroner’s findings raise,” says Ministry of Transport aviation and maritime general manager Nick Brown.
The ministry is seeking initial feedback on options to reduce the risks of alcohol and drug-related impairment in aviation, maritime and rail, as announced by the associate transport minister, Craig Foss in March.
While this consultation is targeted to organisations in these sectors, the ministry says it also is happy to receive submissions from other interested parties.
The discussion paper provides useful information on the issue, and proposes 10 possible options that could help reduce these risks. At this stage, the ministry does not have a preferred option.
Submissions will help the ministry propose the most appropriate response to the recommendations found in the coroner’s report.
