The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for providing a safe and efficient air traffic system that meets the needs of a wide range of stakeholders. Within the FAA, the Office of the Chief Counsel (AGC) furnishes legal services to the FAA Administrator and all agency organizations worldwide. AGC's principal legal practice areas include: legislation, international affairs, enforcement, regulations, procurement, airports and environmental law, personnel and labor law, litigation, and general law applicable to the executive branch such as Ethics, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act compliance. Additionally, AGC houses both the FAA's Dispute Resolution Specialist responsible for implementing the provisions of the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act within the agency; and the Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA), which serves as the Administrator's adjudicatory body in acquisition-related matters. AGC attorneys represent the agency before a variety of forums, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the FAA's Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA), and the United States federal courts. AGC also works closely with the Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation on issues that are common to modal administrations or that are of national significance to the aviation industry.
Federal Aviation Administration Fiscal Year 2007 Business Plan: Chief Counsel
2007
12 pages
Report
No indication
English
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