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... 51 Advisory Circular -- Instructions from the FAA on how to comply with federal aviation laws and regulations. After-action review -- A review, usually internal, conducted after response and recovery from an incident are complete, for the purpose of evaluating performance and fine-tuning plans and procedures for future incidents.
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... 52 Common operating picture -- A common operating picture is an online graphic representation of an event, scene, location, or situation that can enhance coordination and collaboration and increase efficiency among all stakeholders during emergency responses and recovery operations as well as day-to-day operations. Geographic information systems, sensors, cameras, and wireless devices can be integrated into it.
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... 53 General aviation airport -- An airport that does not meet the criteria for classification as a commercial service airport may be included in the NPIAS as a general aviation airport if it accounts for enough activity (having usually at least 10 locally-based aircraft) and is at least 20 miles from the nearest NPIAS airport.
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... 54 National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) -- A national airport plan prepared by the FAA in accordance with Section 47103 of Title 49 of the United States Code; NPIAS includes primary and commercial service airports and selected general aviation airports as well as all general aviation airports designated as reliever airports by the FAA.
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... 55 incident. Tabletop exercises are typically aimed at facilitating understanding of concepts, identifying strengths and shortfalls, and generating positive changes in attitude.

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