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[FR Doc No: 94-12957]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Part 101-37
[FPMR Amendment G-107]
Government Aviation Administration and Coordination
AGENCY: Federal Supply Service, GSA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation implements the guidance and direction of OMB
Circular A-126, May 22, 1992, pertaining to aviation safety programs
within Federal agencies. This action is necessary to establish the
requirement for aviation safety programs within all Federal aviation
operations. Implementation of this regulation will improve safety
awareness and management in the use of Government aviation resources.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 27, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Godwin, Aircraft Management
Division (703-305-6399).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The General Services Administration (GSA)
has determined that this rule is not a significant rule for the
purposes of Executive Order 12866.
REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT: This final rule is not required to be
published in the Federal Register for notice and comment. Therefore,
the Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply.
List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 101-37
Aircraft, Air transportation, Aviation, Government property
management.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 41 CFR part 101-37 is
amended as follows:
PART 101-37--GOVERNMENT AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION
1. The authority citation for part 101-37 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 1344; Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390; 40 U.S.C.
486(c).
2. Subpart 101-37.12 is added to read as follows:
SUBPART 101-37.12--FEDERAL AGENCY AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
Sec. 101-37.1200 General.
(a) This subpart sets forth guidance to agencies for establishing
aviation safety programs in accordance with the direction given to GSA
in OMB Circular A-126, but the subpart is not binding on other
agencies.
(b) The aviation safety program objective is the safe
accomplishment of the agency mission, and is a direct result of
effective management which should include attention to detail
sufficient to preclude the occurrence of an accident. Each agency
should establish appropriate key management positions and define their
responsibilities and qualifications. Agencies should ensure these
positions are staffed with properly qualified personnel.
Sec. 101-37.1201 Applicability.
As prescribed in this subpart 101-37.12, the requirement to develop
and operate an aviation safety program which addresses all program
facets including, but not limited to, flight, ground, and weapons
environments, is applicable to all Federal aviation programs.
Sec. 101-37.1202 Agency aviation safety responsibilities.
Agencies operating aviation programs are responsibilities for
establishing and conducting a comprehensive aviation safety program.
Agencies should appoint qualified aviation safety managers at both the
national and operational program level.
Sec. 101-37.1203 Avaiation safety manager qualifications.
(a) Aviation safety manager positions may be full time or
additional duty, based on program mission requirements. In general, an
aviation safety manger should, regardless of management level:
(1) Be knowledgeable in agency aviation program activities within
his/her purview;
(2) Have experience as a pilot, crew member, or in aviation
operations management; and
(3) Be a graduate of a recognized aviation safety officer or
accident prevention course, or qualified within 1 year through
attendance at formal courses(s) of instruction.
(b) These standards should be used as a guide to ensure that
qualified personnel are selected as safety managers. However, they do
not supersede those job classifications prescribed by the Office of
Personnel Management or other appropriate authority.
Sec. 101-37.1204 Program responsibilities.
Agencies will ensure that policies, objectives, and standards are
established and clearly defined to support an effective aviation
accident prevention effort. The aviation safety manager should develop
and implement an agency aviation safety program which integrates agency
safety policy into aviation related activities.
Sec. 101-37.1205 Program elements.
As a recommendation, aviation safety program elements should
include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Aviation safety council;
(b) Inspections and evaluations;
(c) Hazard reporting;
(d) Aircraft accident and incident investigation;
(e) Education and training;
(f) Aviation protective equipment;
(g) Aviation qualification and certification; and
(h) Awards program.
Sec. 101-37.1206 Aviation safety council.
(a) Each agency should establish aviation safety councils at the
appropriate aircraft operations level. The purpose of the council is to
promote safety by exchanging ideas, reviewing, and discussing hazard
reports and accident and incident reports, and assessing the threat to
safe operation inherent in mission operations plans. The council should
function to recommend changes to agency policies, rules, regulations,
procedures, and operations based upon such discussions, reviews, and
assessments. The council should meet regularly and should consist, at a
minimum, of those individuals within the organization responsible for
the following areas:
(1) Operations/mission planning;
(2) Safety;
(3) Aircrew training;
(4) Maintenance; and
(5) Aircrew scheduling.
(b) Safety meetings for operations and maintenance personnel are
used to increase the education and awareness of agency personnel
regarding the hazards associated with aviation and to discuss mishap
prevention. Meetings should be scheduled and conducted on a regular
basis.
Sec. 101-37.1207 Inspections and evaluations.
The purpose of any inspection or evaluation is to prevent aviation
accidents and to foster aviation safety.
(a) Each agency should establish and maintain an inspection and
evaluation program for all aviation activities. All operational
elements of the aviation activity should be regularly inspected and
evaluated based on standardized criteria established by the agency. The
purpose of this program is to ensure that the agency mission is being
carried out in accordance with Federal and agency safety regulations
and directives.
(b) Records should be kept and will identify the function or work
area involved, date(s), hazard(s) identified, and recommended
corrective action(s). All agencies will ensure appropriate resolution
and close-out.
Sec. 101-37.1208 Hazard reporting.
Each agency safety program should include an aviation hazard
reporting and resolution tracking system. Hazards are identified as
conditions, practices, or procedures that constitute an immediate or
potential threat to the safe conduct of aviation operations and may be
reported by any person. Reports may be submitted on any event,
procedure, practice, or condition that adversely affects safety of
aviation operations. Prompt resolution of hazards, by safety threat
priority, should be the goal of the agency.
Sec. 101-37.1209 Aircraft accident and incident investigation and
reporting.
Each agency aviation safety program should have an aircraft
accident and incident investigation and reporting capability (see
subpart 101-37.11).
Sec. 101-37.1210 Education and training.
Each aviation operations program should develop and conduct
aviation safety training within applicable OPM guidelines.
Identification, development, and presentation of training needs that
are unique to respective programs should be accomplished as required.
Training frequency, duration, and currency requirements should be
developed for each safety discipline, and should consist of initial and
recurring training.
Sec. 101-37.1211 Aviation protective equipment.
Each agency should establish an aviation protective equipment
program. Such a program should ensure that all personnel flying aboard
agency aircraft are equipped with, or have at their disposal,
appropriate aviation life support equipment.
Sec. 101-37.1212 Aircrew qualification and certification.
Minimum standards for aircraft operations are established by OPM
Position Classification Series GS-2181. Agencies should periodically
review operational requirements to establish or revise aircrew
standards. Such standards should ensure that aircrew members meet the
minimum qualification and certification necessary for the continued
safe operation of aircraft.
Sec. 101-37.1213 Aircraft accident and incident database.
Each agency should establish an aircraft accident and incident data
collection system to support an effective aviation safety and accident
prevention program. The database should include:
(a) Owner and operator of the aircraft;
(b) Federal Aviation Administration registration number or assigned
tail number;
(c) Aircraft make, model, and serial number;
(d) Location of occurrence;
(e) Date of mishap (month/day/year);
(f) Type of mishap, accident, or incident (see Sec. 101-37.1101,
Definitions);
(g) Estimated damage to the aircraft;
(h) Type of injury; no injury, serious injury, or fatal injury (see
Sec. 101-37.1101, Definitions);
(i) Brief description of the circumstances; and
(j) Name of the investigator as it appears on the factual report
(see Sec. 101-37.1108).
Sec. 101-37.1214 Aviation safety awards program.
Each agency should establish an aviation safety awards program to
recognize individuals and organizations for exceptional acts or service
in support of the organizational aviation safety program. Such a
program should provide for awards in flight, ground, and weapons
safety, if applicable.
Dated: May 16, 1994.
Roger W. Johnson,
Administrator of General Services.
[FR Doc. 94-12957 Filed 5-26-94; 8:45 am]
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