Documents pertaining to medical clearances for individuals diagnosed with ADHD
Dear Civil Aviation Safety Authority,
I am writing to you to request documents pertaining to medical clearances for individuals diagnosed with ADHD, who are taking stimulant medication. In particular any guidelines, clinical studies referenced, internal memos, and forms used by DAMEs (form 420 in particular)
I also request the number of class 1 and 2 certificates issued to those with a diagnosis of ADHD and broken down by if the applicant is taking stimulant medication to manage the condition.
I also request the number of class 1 and 2 certificates denied to those with a diagnosis of ADHD and broken down by if the applicant is taking stimulant medication to manage the condition.
Yours faithfully,
JM
OFFICIAL
Ref: F22/15421
Dear JM
I acknowledge receipt of your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
CASA received your request on 2 July 2022 and the 30 day statutory period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date. You should therefore expect a decision from us by 1 August 2022. However, the period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult third parties or for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.
You will be notified of any charges in relation to your request as soon as possible, before we process any requested documents or impose a final charge.
When we have made a decision about your FOI request, we will send you a letter explaining our decision and your review and appeal rights.
We will contact you using the email address you provided. Please advise if you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact.
Kind regards
Melissa Kiewiet
Freedom of Information Officer
Legal Advisory and Drafting
Legal, International and Regulatory Affairs Division
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
p: 02 6217 1804
GPO Box 2005 CANBERRA ACT 2606
www.casa.gov.au
OFFICIAL
Dear JM
I am in the process of locating documents within scope of your access request. To assist with searches can you please provide a date range for the documents sought?
Kind regards
Melissa Kiewiet
Freedom of Information Officer
Legal Advisory and Drafting
Legal, International and Regulatory Affairs Division
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
p: 02 6217 1804
GPO Box 2005 CANBERRA ACT 2606
www.casa.gov.au
Dear Melissa,
The date range would be from the last 5 years to this present day if possible.
Yours sincerely,
JM
OFFICIAL
Dear JM
Please refer to the attached letter addressed to you.
Kind regards
Melissa Kiewiet
Freedom of Information Officer
Legal Advisory and Drafting
Legal, International and Regulatory Affairs Division
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
p: 02 6217 1804
GPO Box 2005 CANBERRA ACT 2606
www.casa.gov.au