---
kind: "section"
citation: "32 C.F.R. § 245.20"
title: "32"
number: "245.20"
heading: "Purpose."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/32/245.20"
---

# §245.20. Purpose.


When ESCAT is implemented, a system of traffic priorities may be required to make optimum use of airspace, consistent with air defense requirements. The EATPL is a list of priorities that may be used for the movement of air traffic in a defined area. Priorities shall take precedence in the order listed and subdivisions within priorities are equal.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 552.

### Source

Source: 71 FR 61889, Oct. 20, 2006, unless otherwise noted.