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Purpose.

This order has two purposes. First, regarding Category (CAT) I instrument approaches using a Runway Visual Range (RVR) minimum of 1800, this order implements new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy and harmonizes the operational policies between the FAA and the European Joint Aviation Authority (JAA). Second, regarding CAT II approach operations, this order informs agency personnel of special authorization requirements for approval to runways which do not meet the performance or equipment requirements of a U.S. Standard or International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standard (e.g., touchdown zone (TDZ) lighting, centerline (CL) lighting, CAT II approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights (ALSF-2), far field monitors, dual Localizer (LOC) and glide slope transmitters, or CAT II LOC certification).