International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Program

Proposed Rule (NPRM) Closed · awaiting Final Published 2024-08-16 Comment closes 2024-09-16 89 FR 66645 View on federalregister.gov ↗

Affects · Operators · 14 CFR 129

Abstract

On September 28, 2022, the FAA published a Policy Statement in the Federal Register that described policy changes to the FAA's International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program as well as clarification or restatement of prior policy to "enhance engagement with civil aviation authorities (CAAs) through pre- and post-IASA assessment and to promote greater transparency." After receiving inquiries and questions about the changes described in that policy statement, the FAA is, elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, suspending implementation of the September 28, 2022, Policy Statement while the agency reassesses the policy, and invites public comments on proposed changes to the FAA IASA program policy contained herein. The policy statement of March 8, 2013, remains active.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 159 (Friday, August 16, 2024)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 66645-66647] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-18327]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 129

International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Program

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Request for comments on proposed changes to the IASA Program.

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SUMMARY: On September 28, 2022, the FAA published a Policy Statement in the Federal Register that described policy changes to the FAA's International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program as well as clarification or restatement of prior policy to ``enhance engagement with civil aviation authorities (CAAs) through pre- and post-IASA assessment and to promote greater transparency.'' After receiving inquiries and questions about the changes described in that policy statement, the FAA is, elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, suspending implementation of the September 28, 2022, Policy Statement while the agency reassesses the policy, and invites public comments on proposed changes to the FAA IASA program policy contained herein. The policy statement of March 8, 2013, remains active.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments by September 16, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by docket number FAA-2024- 2058 using any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rolandos Lazaris, Division Manager, International Program Division (AFS-50), Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; (202) 267-3719.

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