scope:

Scope.

This document defines roles and responsibilities for Terminal, En Route and Oceanic, SOS, FSS, Mission Support, Technical Operations, and the ATCSCC relative to operational contingency planning for ATC facilities described in paragraph 1.A. Purpose of This Order.

Purpose of This Order.

Operational contingency plans (OCP) are pre-planned actions and procedures to respond to events that affect the capability of facilities to provide operational air traffic control (ATC) services. OCPs guide response until services can be fully restored or provided under continuity plans.

This order establishes the ATC requirements and responsibilities for the development and implementation of OCPs for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ATC facilities, including FAA Contract Towers (FCT), Flight Service Stations (FSS) (FAA and contract), hereafter known as "ATC facilities."