1. (a) When a provision of this chapter requires approval or authorization of either the department or the airport manager, but the provision does not set out a specific procedure for requesting that approval or authorization, the person seeking the approval or authorization shall

   1. (1) contact the department or the airport manager, as applicable, and describe the action or matter for which approval or authorization is sought;
   2. (2) provide such additional information as the department or the airport manager considers necessary to evaluate and act on the request;
   3. (3) pay any fee established under 17 AAC 45.127 for the type of matter or action; and
   4. (4) if the department or the manager requests, provide the information required under (1) and (2) of this subsection in writing.
2. (b) The department will or the airport manager shall, as applicable, decide a request for approval or authorization of a matter or action under this section as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances. The department will or the manager shall issue the decision in writing if the applicable provision of this chapter calls for the department's or manager's approval or authorization in writing.
3. (c) A person whose request is denied under (b) of this section may protest the department's or airport manager's decision in accordance with 17 AAC 45.910.

(Eff. 3/28/2002, Register 161)

Authority: AS 02.15.020, AS 02.15.090, AS 02.15.220, AS 02.15.060, AS 02.15.200, AS 02.15.230