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PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER

This order describes the ATO's processes, roles and responsibilities, and timelines for collecting and reporting data in response to events in the NAS. Examples of events covered under this order are aviation accidents and incidents, events involving air traffic services, events involving systems used in the delivery of air traffic services, loss of major navigation aids, events that receive significant media interest, or any other events as determined by the Senior Vice President of Operations, the Vice President of the Office of Safety or designee, or service unit(s) Vice President(s). It is important that the ATO conduct an event review for each event to establish the facts, conditions, and circumstances; identify safety issues; and establish meaningful recommendations to prevent or reduce the possibility of recurrence.

Successful post-event management depends on the prompt collection and sometimes urgent relay of accurate information. This order establishes focal points for the collection of these critical data. Following the timelines in this order will ensure that the ATO speaks with one voice and responds appropriately to events in the NAS. The information flow described in this order will also help in appropriately releasing information to other government agencies, Congress, or the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).