scope:

This order applies to every level of the ATO and to all components of the National Airspace System (NAS) owned and/or operated by the ATO, including contracted services. SMS processes often require the involvement of, and coordination among, multiple organizations. SMS orders, guidance materials, and implementation plans developed within ATO Service Units further detail the processes and interactions between Service Units, Service Areas, Service Centers, and other organizations necessary to meet the requirements of this order.

Purpose of This Order. This order defines the policy, application, and supporting documents of the Safety Management System (SMS) in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). It identifies the strategic and tactical safety responsibilities of all of the ATO Service Units; discusses the requirements, safety standards, and guidance under which the ATO operates; and establishes the SMS policy that all ATO personnel must follow.