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PURPOSE. This order constitutes the charter for the Aviation Safety and Health Program (ASHP) Aviation Rulemaking Committee, which is designated and established pursuant to the Administrator's authority under Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) 106 (p) (5).

OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES. The objectives and scope of the Rulemaking Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the FAA concerning the identification and extent of hazards to employees in air carrier operations and to determine how best to resolve the issues through FAA protocols without compromising aviation safety. The Rulemaking Committee will:

a. Assist in development of the core elements and scope of the data collection covered by th ASHPP agreement.

b. Review the analyzed data results obtained from the ASHPP.

c. Only undertake tasks assigned by the FAA.

d. Act solely in an advisory capacity.

e. Make its recommendations to the FAA Chair, including any recommendations for rulemaking, as appropriate.