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Part B. The Establishment and Management of a Regional Safety Oversight System Chapter 3. The Establishment and Management of a Regional Safety Oversight Organization
3-5 a strengthening of the regional institutional framework for aviation safety and assistance in
the development of a harmonized regulatory framework for the region; b promotion of a comprehensive systems approach to the conduct of safety oversight
activities, focusing on the effective implementation of SARPs, an efficient oversight capability in Member States, and the effective implementation of the critical elements of safety
oversight;
c development of an information system to facilitate access to safety-related and safety- critical information within the region; and
d modernization of the civil aviation authorities of Member States to enable them to comply with international and national safety standards.
3.4.4 It is important to note that ICAO’s support of regional initiative relies on:
a well-defined and documented strategic objectives, requiring the active participation of civil aviation administrations in their preparation;
b the strong commitment of recipient governments or administrations to the concept of a regional safety oversight system; and
c a degree of assurance of the viability and sustainability of the system to be established.
3.5 THE ROLE OF ICAO 3.5.1
ICAO can provide assistance to States that are willing to enter into a cooperative agreement for the establishment and management of an RSOO on the basis of an agreement between ICAO and the
interested parties. 3.5.2
One type of assistance that could be provided is the management of the RSOO until such time that Member States develop the ability to manage it. This would entail the training of personnel by ICAO to
take over the management of the RSOO at a future date. 3.5.3
ICAO may also provide technical and logistic support as well as information and documents that the RSOO may need and, at the request of Member States, may also agree to monitor the effectiveness
of the RSOO. 3.5.4
ICAO may also provide advice or propose the most appropriate course of action for required activities that the regional safety oversight system is not able to implement, or act in any other capacity
deemed appropriate and necessary by Member States. 3.5.5
The USP of ICAO will coordinate assistance to States and foster regional and subregional cooperation and partnerships to strengthen safety oversight capabilities.
3.6 RELATIONSHIP WITH AVIATION-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 3.6.1
Having decided to establish a regional safety oversight system and in order to enhance their safety oversight capability, Member States may cooperate with other aviation-related international and
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regional organizations in all areas of international civil aviation, particularly in the safety, environmental and air traffic management fields, within their respective mandates, including, but not limited to, the following:
a regulations and legislation; b international events and meetings;
c assistance in locating financial resources; d training of technical and administrative personnel; and
e identification of areas of common interest. 3.6.2
In establishing a regional safety oversight system, Member States may engage in different levels of consultation and establish and maintain permanent relationships with other aviation-related
organizations through: a the exchange of letters and documents;
b mutual visits; c invitations to attend meetings; and
d consultations and coordination. 3.6.3
Air operators, aircraft maintenance organizations and service providers are responsible for the safe, regular and efficient conduct of aircraft operations, including compliance with any laws or regulations
that the State of Registry, the State of the Operator and the State where the aircraft is operating may promulgate. The establishment of an RSOO and the adoption of joint operating regulations and procedures
for the certification of commercial air operators, aircraft maintenance organizations, aeronautical personnel and aeronautical training centres should not increase the operational cost of the aviation industry as a
whole, even as they help industry to expand its businesses and achieve optimum utilization of aircraft and personnel, as well as the mutual recognition of the certificates and licences issued by Member States.