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In preliminary planning, four change areas were identified that support an efficient program. By grouping the study's findings and observations into these four change areas, separate although coordinated activities may be initiated with each effort focusing on improvements to different processes within the safety system. These improvements will be the result of the addition of new rules when needed, and the modification or deletion of existing regulations that are no longer necessary. Activities can be initiated for each of the change areas in parallel. The four change areas were identified as Safety Information Management, Human Factors Integration, In-Service Changes, and Aircraft Certification (AIR) ∧ Flight Standards (AFS) Integration. Although all change areas identify significant change objectives, FAA and industry agree that the Safety Information Management area provides the strongest opportunity for improvements to safety. Hence, this change area is divided into four areas of special emphasis. These four areas are Critical Design Information, Continued Operational Safety Information/Precursor Awareness, Lessons Learned from Aircraft Accidents and Major Incidents, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Operator Safety Information Transfer.

PURPOSE. This order constitutes the charter for the Certification Process Study (CPS) Response Aviation Rulemaking Committee that is designated and established pursuant to the Administrator's authority under 49 USC 106(p)(5).