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601.27 (1) A person who proposes to use equivalent marking and lighting on an obstacle to air navigation for which the person has responsibility or over which the person has control shall apply to the Minister for approval. (2) The Minister shall approve the equivalent marking and lighting if the applicant (a) submits a risk assessment that identifies the risks to air navigation associated with the obstacle and the methods for eliminating or reducing those risks; and (b) demonstrates that the equivalent marking and lighting provides a level of safety at least equivalent to the level provided by the requirements of Standard 621. (3) In determining whether the equivalent marking and lighting provides the level of safety required by paragraph (2)(b), the Minister shall consider the following factors: (a) the location of the obstacle; (b) the surrounding terrain, buildings, structures and objects; (c) the VFR air traffic volume; and (d) the proximity of the obstacle to an aerodrome. SOR/2011-285, s. 6