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The Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service establishes safety standards and provides independent oversight of the Air Traffic Organization  – the provider of air traffic services in the United States.  We accomplish this safety oversight in a variety of ways including:
  • Developing and amending regulations and guidance for regulatory oversight and credentialing functions;
  • Participating in the development and harmonization of air traffic control international standards;
  • Providing regulatory oversight of the Air Traffic Organization Safety Management System;
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Many of these tasks are carried out through:
  • Auditing;
  • Surveillance;
  • Investigations;
  • Inspections; and
  • Cooperation with other FAA safety services
Address:
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591

Telephone: (202) 267-5205

Updated: 11:00 am ET May 4, 2006