GM1 Article 18(f) Tasks of the competent authorities

• ED Decision 2022/022/R found in: U-space (2021/664) (May 2024)

GM1 Article 18(f) Tasks of the competent authorities ED Decision 2022/022/R COORDINATION MECHANISM — ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (a) The competent authority is responsible for establishing the coordination mechanism, and in particular for nominating a U-space coordinator responsible for preparing, performing and completing the coordination process by providing recommendations to the competent authority throughout the life cycle phases of the U-space airspace (planning, execution, review; see [GM2 Article 18(f) to Regulation (EU) 2021/664](#_DxCrossRefBm1226740258)). (b) It is considered beneficial for the fair and just implementation of the U-space to ensure that the nomination and role of the U-space coordinator remains as impartial and independent as possible. (c) The phrase ‘other authorities and entities, including at local level’ of [Article 18](#_DxCrossRefBm1226739972)(f) should be understood to include a variety of public, civil society and private organisations and entities (e.g. ministries, environmental and defence organisations, municipalities, environmental associations, civil society organisations, airspace users, drone operators, etc.) in any given country, and thus, an exhaustive list of them is not practical. (d) The U-space coordinator should identify, involve, and consult with all these relevant ‘other authorities and entities, including at local level’. These authorities or entities may be affected by, or interested in, the deployment of a U-space airspace in some way and therefore should be considered accordingly. The term ‘local’ refers to public and administrative authorities, and to entities of various types at local and regional level, such as municipalities, metropoles, prefectures, regions, airports and ports in accordance with the multilevel governance models of a given Member State. In addition, relevant local civil society organisations, associations, and private entities should be involved and consulted.