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PURPOSE. This order constitutes the charter for the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Aviation Rulemaking Committee that 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 Administrator has determined that a government/industry forum is needed to provide the FAA with advice on FAA ASAP policy and to prepare recommendations on whether rulemaking applicable to ASAP would or would not be appropriate. The ASAP Aviation Rulemaking Committee will serve as a forum for interaction among FAA, industry employee groups, airlines, and repair stations regarding ASAP goals, issues, and concerns. The committee will be assigned specific tasks by the Associate Administrator for Regulation and Certification.