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

operations.
c. Civil authorities coordinating organized relief air
operations.
3. TFRs may be recommended or requested for conditions under
paragraph A.3. by the above authorities, and State, county, or
city government agencies.
D. Degree of Restrictions. The number of TRFs should be kept to a
minimum.
1. Requests for TFRs for conditions under paragraph A.1. must
originate with the authorities in paragraph C.1., as resulting
restrictions prohibit all flight in the designated area except
for those in hazard relief activities. Such conditions
include:
a. Toxic gas leaks or spills, flammable agents, or fumes
which, if fanned by rotor or propeller wash, could endanger
persons or property on the surface, or if entered by an
aircraft could endanger persons or property in the air.
b. Imminent volcano eruptions which could endanger
aircraft.
c. A nuclear incident.
d. A hijacking.
2. Requests for a TFR for conditions under paragraph A.2. are
allowed for air rescue or air relief activities, such as:
a. Forest fires using aircraft releasing fire
retardants.
b. Aircraft relief activities following natural
disasters.
3. The restricted airspace needed can normally be limited to
within 2,000 feet above the surface and a 5-NM radius.
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