Mode S EHS exemption in Amsterdam FIR on behalf of the State Secretary of Infrastructure and Environment

29 April 2011

Nr. IENM/IVW-2011/4023-108

The State Secretary of Infrastructure and Environment,

Having read the request from Las Vegas Sands Corp, Mr M. Barnard, by electronic form dated 21 of April 2011, L1011driver@hotmail.com;

In regard to article 49 of the Air Navigation Order (Luchtverkeersreglement);

Decrees:

Article 1

An exemption is granted to Las Vegas Sands Corp to perform flights in the Mode S Enhanced Surveillance designated Airspace in Amsterdam FIR with aircraft with nationality and registration marking N388LS, equipped with a Mode S ELS transponder without EHS capability.

Article 2

Exemptions applying to EHS-non capable aircraft carry no time limit. However, any new mandate that alters the exemption status will be subject to a minimum period of a 5 (five) year notice period.

A copy of this decree shall be carried on board of the aircraft during the flight.

The State Secretary of Infrastructure and Environment,

on his behalf:

The Inspector

A. Schurink-v.d. Klugt.

Objections

Anyone directly affected by this decision may lodge an objection within six weeks after the date on which the decision has been sent.

Pursuant to section 6:5 of the Algemene wet bestuursrecht, the notice of objection has to be signed and should include in any event the following information:

• name and address of the person lodging the objection,

• the date and a description of the decision, and

• the grounds for objection.

The notice of objection should be addressed to the following address:

Transport and Water Management Inspectorate (The Netherlands)

Supervision Services

Legal Affairs

P.O. Box 90653

2509 LR DEN HAAG

The Netherlands