scope:

The NAS comprises documents, personnel, procedure, systems and services used to provide Air Traffic Control (ATC) and navigation services. This order applies to all programs, demonstration, test or prototype activities or any other efforts on the part of ATO-P which may impact components of the NAS now or in the future. The ATO-P Safety Management Office (SMO), reporting to the ATO-P Senior Vice President (SVP), will provide guidance and support to alI ATO-P offices and organizations so that they may comply with and support the SMS program.

SMS focuses on the safe provision of ATC and navigation services. SMS does not, however, address occupational safety, e.g. the Occupational. Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), physical security, or information security, because the FAA has robust programs in place for those areas. Nevertheless, when an SRM panel identifies OSHA or security issues, the panel shouId report them to management for forwarding to the proper office.

Purpose of This Order. This order provides requirements for implementing Safety Management System (SMS) within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and Operations Planning Services (ATO-P).