761—720.4 (328) Public-use airport. The site approval requirements of this rule apply to proposed public-use airports. The remaining requirements apply to existing public-use airports.
	 720.4(1) Application for site approval. The sponsor shall complete Iowa Department of Transportation Form 300025, “Airport Site Approval and New Registration Application,” and submit it to the office of aviation. This form is available from the Office of Aviation, Iowa Department of Transportation, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010; telephone (515)239-1691; or through the Internet at http://www.iawings.com.
	  a.   and  b.   Rescinded IAB 7/4/07, effective 8/8/07.
	 720.4(2) Site requirements. Before issuing a certificate of airport site approval, the department shall:
	  a.   	 Review the application and, if necessary, inspect the site. The sponsor shall ensure access to the site for the inspection at a reasonable time convenient for department personnel.
	  b.   	 Require a current airspace determination issued by the FAA which concludes that the proposed site will not adversely affect the safe and efficient use of airspace.
	 720.4(3) Certificate of site approval.
	  a.   	 After the application, inspection and FAA approval requirements have been met, the department shall issue a certificate of site approval for the airport if it complies with the minimum airport safety standards established by the department.
	  b.   	 The certificate of site approval shall locate the proposed airport by geographical coordinates; section, township and range; and distance and direction from an established nearby community.
	  c.   	 The certificate of site approval shall be valid for two years from the date of issuance.
	  d.   	 Aircraft operations shall not be permitted at the proposed site prior to airport registration.
	 720.4(4) Registration. When construction is complete, the sponsor shall notify the department. The department shall inspect the airport and, if the airport is in compliance with the minimum safety standards designated by the department, shall issue the airport registration certificate.
	 720.4(5) Registration renewal. Each airport shall apply annually for a registration renewal on a form provided by the department. The department shall issue a registration certificate to a public-use airport if the airport is in compliance with the minimum safety standards designated by the department.
	 720.4(6) Airport inspection. Each registered public-use airport is subject to inspection by the department at any reasonable time. If the inspection by the department reveals an unsafe condition or a failure to meet the minimum safety standards, the department shall record that fact and shall notify the airport sponsor in writing with necessary corrective actions. Failure to implement corrective actions may result in airport registration revocation or denial. An FAA inspection of an airport certified under 14 CFR Part 139 may be accepted in lieu of an inspection by the department.
	 720.4(7) Posting. The airport registration certificate shall be posted in a prominent place available to the public at the airport. If there are no buildings at the airport, the registration shall be displayed at the office of the airport manager or caretaker.
	 720.4(8) Revocation. Rescinded IAB 7/4/07, effective 8/8/07.