JP 3-50 National Search and Rescue Manual Vol I - US Navy

APPENDIX F. TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), issued by the FAA under
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 91, restrict aircraft operation
over the site of disasters or other areas where rescue or relief
operations are being conducted. TFRs are implemented by NOTAMs and
issued only at the request of authorities responsible for disaster
relief activities. For additional information refer to applicable FAA
Advisory Circulars or FAR Part 91.
A. Objectives. TFRs are designated to:
1. Protect persons and property from a hazard when the presence
of low-flying aircraft might increase the danger.
2. Provide a safe environment for the operation of disaster
relief aircraft.
3. Prevent an unsafe congestion of sightseeing aircraft above an
incident or event which may generate a high degree of public
interest.
B. Authorization. The FAA has authority to implement TFRs.
1. When the conditions of paragraphs A.1. or A.2. are involved,
the TFR NOTAM may be implemented only through the area manager
at the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) having
jurisdiction over the area.
2. TRFs involving the conditions of paragraph A.3. may be
established only at the direction of the regional air traffic
division manager having oversight of the airspace.
3. In a hijacking, the TFR will be established through FAA
Washington Headquarters Office of Civil Aviation Security.
The FAA air traffic element receiving the request will
establish TFRs under paragraph A.1.
C. Disaster Control Authorities
1. TFRs may be recommended or requested for the conditions under
paragraph A.1. by major military command headquarters,
regional directors of the Office of Emergency Planning, Civil
Defense State directors, State governors, or similar
authority.
2. TFRs may be recommended or requested for the conditions under
paragraph A.2. by:
a. Military commanders serving as regional, subregional,
or SAR coordinators.
b. Military commanders coordinating disaster relief air