diff --git a/monitoring/uss_qualifier/scenarios/astm/utm/off_nominal_planning/down_uss.py b/monitoring/uss_qualifier/scenarios/astm/utm/off_nominal_planning/down_uss.py
index 945c6f3800..4f2a905fa7 100644
--- a/monitoring/uss_qualifier/scenarios/astm/utm/off_nominal_planning/down_uss.py
+++ b/monitoring/uss_qualifier/scenarios/astm/utm/off_nominal_planning/down_uss.py
@@ -299,6 +299,9 @@ def _plan_flight_conflict_planned(self):
         self.end_test_step()
 
     def _clear_op_intents(self, area):
+        if area is None:
+            return
+
         with self.check(
             "Successful operational intents cleanup", [self.dss.participant_id]
         ) as check: