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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 · Sec. 202

Sec. 202. SAFETY OVERSIGHT AND CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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## SEC. 202 SAFETY OVERSIGHT AND CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE **[**[49 U.S.C. 44701 note](/us/usc/t49/s44701)**]** ###
(a)Establishment Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee. ###
(b)Duties The Advisory Committee shall provide advice to the Secretary on policy-level issues facing the aviation community that are related to FAA safety oversight and certification programs and activities, including, at a minimum, the following: ####
(1)Aircraft and flight standards certification processes, including efforts to streamline those processes. ####
(2)Implementation and oversight of safety management systems. ####
(3)Risk-based oversight efforts. ####
(4)Utilization of delegation and designation authorities, including organization designation authorization. ####
(5)Regulatory interpretation standardization efforts. ####
(6)Training programs. ####
(7)Expediting the rulemaking process and giving priority to rules related to safety. ####
(8)Enhancing global competitiveness of United States manufactured and United States certificated aerospace and aviation products and services throughout the world. ###
(c)Functions In carrying out its duties under subsection (b), the Advisory Committee shall: ####
(1)Foster industry collaboration in an open and transparent manner. ####
(2)Consult with, and ensure participation by— #####
(A)the private sector, including representatives of— ######
(i)general aviation; ######
(ii)commercial aviation; ######
(iii)aviation labor; ######
(iv)aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul; ######
(v)aviation, aerospace, and avionics manufacturing; ######
(vi)unmanned aircraft systems operators and manufacturers; and ######
(vii)the commercial space transportation industry; #####
(B)members of the public; and #####
(C)other interested parties. ####
(3)Recommend consensus national goals, strategic objectives, and priorities for the most efficient, streamlined, and cost-effective certification and safety oversight processes in order to maintain the safety of the aviation system and, at the same time, allow the FAA to meet future needs and ensure that aviation stakeholders remain competitive in the global marketplace. ####
(4)Provide policy guidance recommendations for the FAA’s certification and safety oversight efforts. ####
(5)On a regular basis, review and provide recommendations on the FAA’s certification and safety oversight efforts. ####
(6)Periodically review and evaluate registration, certification, and related fees. ####
(7)Provide appropriate legislative, regulatory, and guidance recommendations for the air transportation system and the aviation safety regulatory environment. **[**Paragraphs
(8)and
(9)of section 202(c) were repealed by section 129(b) of division V of Public Law 116-260. **]** ####
(10)Provide a venue for tracking progress toward national goals and sustaining joint commitments. ####
(11)Recommend recruiting, hiring, training, and continuing education objectives for FAA aviation safety engineers and aviation safety inspectors. ####
(12)Provide advice and recommendations to the FAA on how to prioritize safety rulemaking projects. ####
(13)Improve the development of FAA regulations by providing information, advice, and recommendations related to aviation issues. ####
(14)Facilitate the validation and acceptance of United States manufactured and United States certificated products and services throughout the world. ###
(d)Membership ####
(1)In general The Advisory Committee shall be composed of the following members: #####
(A)The Administrator (or the Administrator’s designee). #####
(B)At least 11 individuals, appointed by the Secretary, each of whom represents at least 1 of the following interests: ######
(i)Transport aircraft and engine manufacturers. ######
(ii)General aviation aircraft and engine manufacturers. ######
(iii)Avionics and equipment manufacturers. ######
(iv)Aviation labor organizations, including collective bargaining representatives of FAA aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers. ######
(v)General aviation operators. ######
(vi)Air carriers. ######
(vii)Business aviation operators. ######
(viii)Unmanned aircraft systems manufacturers and operators. ######
(ix)Aviation safety management experts. ######
(x)Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul. ######
(xi)Airport owners and operators. ####
(2)Nonvoting members #####
(A)In general In addition to the members appointed under paragraph (1), the Advisory Committee shall be composed of nonvoting members appointed by the Secretary from among individuals representing FAA safety oversight program offices. #####
(B)Duties The nonvoting members may— ######
(i)take part in deliberations of the Advisory Committee; and ######
(ii)provide input with respect to any final reports or recommendations of the Advisory Committee. #####
(C)Limitation The nonvoting members may not represent any stakeholder interest other than that of an FAA safety oversight program office. ####
(3)Terms Each voting member and nonvoting member of the Advisory Committee appointed by the Secretary shall be appointed for a term of 2 years. ####
(4)Committee characteristics The Advisory Committee shall have the following characteristics: #####
(A)Each voting member under paragraph (1)(B) shall be an executive officer of the organization who has decisionmaking authority within the member’s organization and can represent and enter into commitments on behalf of such organization. #####
(B)The ability to obtain necessary information from experts in the aviation and aerospace communities. #####
(C)A membership size that enables the Advisory Committee to have substantive discussions and reach consensus on issues in a timely manner. #####
(D)Appropriate expertise, including expertise in certification and risked-based safety oversight processes, operations, policy, technology, labor relations, training, and finance. ####
(5)Limitation on statutory construction Public Law 104-65 (2 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) may not be construed to prohibit or otherwise limit the appointment of any individual as a member of the Advisory Committee. ###
(e)Chairperson ####
(1)In general The Chairperson of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the Secretary from among those members of the Advisory Committee that are voting members under subsection (d)(1)(B). ####
(2)Term Each member appointed under paragraph
(1)shall serve a term of 2 years as Chairperson. ###
(f)Meetings ####
(1)Frequency The Advisory Committee shall meet at least twice each year at the call of the Chairperson. ####
(2)Public attendance The meetings of the Advisory Committee shall be open and accessible to the public. ###
(g)Special Committees ####
(1)Establishment The Advisory Committee may establish special committees composed of private sector representatives, members of the public, labor representatives, and other relevant parties in complying with consultation and participation requirements under this section. ####
(2)Rulemaking advice A special committee established by the Advisory Committee may— #####
(A)provide rulemaking advice and recommendations to the Advisory Committee with respect to aviation-related issues; #####
(B)provide the FAA additional opportunities to obtain firsthand information and insight from those parties that are most affected by existing and proposed regulations; and #####
(C)assist in expediting the development, revision, or elimination of rules without circumventing public rulemaking processes and procedures. ####
(3)Applicable law Public Law 92-463 shall not apply to a special committee established by the Advisory Committee. ###
(h)Sunset The Advisory Committee shall terminate on October 1, 2028. ###
(i)Termination of Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee The Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee established by the FAA shall terminate on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the Advisory Committee. ## Subtitle B Aircraft Certification Reform
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  • Pub. L. 104-65
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Sec. 202
SAFETY OVERSIGHT AND CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
U.S.C.§ 44701
Pub. L.Public Law 116-260
U.S.C.§ 1601
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104-65
Pub. L.Pub. L. 92-463
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