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Purpose. This order revises the Research, Engineering and Development (R,E&D) Advisory Committee charter, as required under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Act (P.L. 92-463, Title 5 U.S .C., Appendix II).

Objective and Scope of Activities . The objective of the committee is to provide advice to the Administrator regarding the needs, objectives, plans, approaches, content, and accomplishments with respect to the aviation research program. In this capacity, the committee will consider aviation research, aviation security, future technology, and the National Airspace System-present and future. The committee shall also assist in ensuring that such research is coordinated with similar research being conducted outside the FAA . In addition, the committee shall review and comment on the aviation research grants program and on the research and training to be carried out by air transportation centers of excellence .