{"identifier":"/us/usc/t49/s44736","title":49,"num":"\u00a7\u202f44736.","heading":"Organization designation authorizations","text":"\u00a7\u202f44736.\nOrganization designation authorizations\n(a)\nDelegations of Functions.\u2014\n(1)\nIn general.\u2014\nExcept as provided in paragraph (3), when overseeing an ODA holder, the Administrator of the FAA shall\u2014\n(A) require, based on an application submitted by the ODA holder and approved by the Administrator (or the Administrator\u2019s designee), a procedures manual that addresses all procedures and limitations regarding the functions to be performed by the ODA holder; and\n(B) conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ODA holder\u2019s delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings.\n(2)\nDuties of oda holders.\u2014\nAn ODA holder shall\u2014\n(A) perform each specified function delegated to the ODA holder in accordance with the approved procedures manual for the delegation;\n(B) make the procedures manual available to each member of the appropriate ODA unit; and\n(C) cooperate fully with oversight activities conducted by the Administrator in connection with the delegation.\n(3)\nExisting oda holders.\u2014\nWith regard to an ODA holder operating under a procedures manual approved by the Administrator before the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, the Administrator shall conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ODA holder\u2019s delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings.\n(b)\nODA Office.\u2014\n(1)\nEstablishment.\u2014\nThe Administrator of the FAA shall identify, within the FAA Office of Aviation Safety, a centralized policy office to be known as the Organization Designation Authorization Office or the ODA Office.\n(2)\nPurpose.\u2014\nThe purpose of the ODA Office shall be to provide oversight and ensure the consistency of the FAA\u2019s audit functions under the ODA program across the FAA.\n(3)\nFunctions.\u2014\nThe ODA Office shall\u2014\n(A)\n(i) require, as appropriate, an ODA holder to establish a corrective action plan to regain authority for any retained limitations;\n(ii) require, as appropriate, an ODA holder to notify the ODA Office when all corrective actions have been accomplished; and\n(iii) when appropriate, make a reassessment to determine if subsequent performance in carrying out any retained limitation warrants continued retention and, if such reassessment determines performance meets objectives, lift such limitation immediately;\n(B) develop a more consistent approach to audit priorities, procedures, and training under the ODA program;\n(C) review, in a timely fashion, a random sample of limitations on delegated authorities under the ODA program to determine if the limitations are appropriate;\n(D) ensure national consistency in the interpretation and application of the requirements of the ODA program, including any limitations, and in the performance of the ODA program;\n(E) at the request of an ODA holder, review and, when appropriate, approve new limitations to ODA functions;\n(F) ensure the ODA holders procedures manual contains procedures and policies based on best practices established by the Administrator; and\n(G) convene a forum not less than every 2 years between ODA holders, unit members, and other organizational representatives and relevant experts, in order to\u2014\n(i) share best practices;\n(ii) instill professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibilities in unit members; and\n(iii) foster open and transparent communication between Administration safety specialists, ODA holders, and unit members.\n(c)\nDefinitions.\u2014\nIn this section, the following definitions apply:\n(1)\nFAA.\u2014\nThe term \u201cFAA\u201d means the Federal Aviation Administration.\n(2)\nODA holder.\u2014\nThe term \u201cODA holder\u201d means an entity authorized to perform functions pursuant to a delegation made by the Administrator of the FAA under section 44702(d).\n(3)\nODA unit.\u2014\nThe term \u201cODA unit\u201d means a group of 2 or more individuals who perform, under the supervision of an ODA holder, authorized functions under an ODA.\n(4)\nOrganization.\u2014\nThe term \u201corganization\u201d means a firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or governmental entity.\n(5)\nOrganization designation authorization; oda.\u2014\nThe term \u201cOrganization Designation Authorization\u201d or \u201cODA\u201d means an authorization by the FAA under section 44702(d) for an organization composed of 1 or more ODA units to perform approved functions on behalf of the FAA.\n(d)\nAudits.\u2014\n(1)\nIn general.\u2014\nThe Administrator shall perform a periodic audit of each ODA unit and its procedures.\n(2)\nDuration.\u2014\nAn audit required under paragraph (1) shall be performed with respect to an ODA holder once every 7 years (or more frequently as determined appropriate by the Administrator).\n(3)\nRecords.\u2014\nThe ODA holder shall maintain, for a period to be determined by the Administrator, a record of\u2014\n(A) each audit conducted under this subsection; and\n(B) any corrective actions resulting from each such audit.\n(e)\nFederal Aviation Safety Advisors.\u2014\n(1)\nIn general.\u2014\nIn the case of an ODA holder, the Administrator shall assign FAA aviation safety personnel with appropriate expertise to be advisors to the ODA unit members that are authorized to make findings of compliance on behalf of the Administrator. The advisors shall\u2014\n(A) communicate with assigned unit members on an ongoing basis to ensure that the assigned unit members are knowledgeable of relevant FAA policies and acceptable methods of compliance; and\n(B) monitor the performance of the assigned unit members to ensure consistency with such policies.\n(2)\nApplicability.\u2014\nParagraph (1) shall only apply to an ODA holder that is\u2014\n(A) a manufacturer that holds both a type and a production certificate for\u2014\n(i) transport category airplanes with a maximum takeoff gross weight greater than 150,000 pounds; or\n(ii) airplanes produced and delivered to operators operating under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, for air carrier service under such part 121; or\n(B) a manufacturer of engines for an airplane described in subparagraph (A).\n(f)\nCommunication With the FAA.\u2014\nNeither the Administrator nor an ODA holder may prohibit\u2014\n(1) an ODA unit member from communicating with, or seeking the advice of, the Administrator or FAA staff; or\n(2) the Administrator or FAA staff from communicating with an ODA unit member.\n(g)\nEthics Training Requirement for ODA Holders.\u2014\n(1)\nIn general.\u2014\nNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall review and ensure each ODA holder authorized by the Administrator under section 44702(d) has in effect a recurrent training program for all ODA unit members that covers\u2014\n(A) unit member professional obligations and responsibilities;\n(B) the ODA holder\u2019s code of ethics as required to be established under section 102(f) of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (\n49 U.S.C. 44701\n(C) procedures for reporting safety concerns, as described in the respective approved procedures manual for the delegation;\n(D) the prohibition against and reporting procedures for interference from a supervisor or other ODA member described in section 44742; and\n(E) any additional information the Administrator considers relevant to maintaining ethical and professional standards across all ODA holders and unit members.\n(2)\nFAA review.\u2014\n(A)\nReview of training program.\u2014\nThe Organization Designation Authorization Office of the Administration established under subsection (b) shall review each ODA holders\u2019 recurrent training program to ensure such program includes\u2014\n(i) all elements described in paragraph (1); and\n(ii) training to instill professionalism and clear understanding among ODA unit members about the purpose of and procedures associated with safety management systems, including the provisions of the third edition of the Safety Management Manual issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (Doc 9859) (or any successor edition).\n(B)\nChanges to program.\u2014\nSuch Office may require changes to the training program considered necessary to maintain ethical and professional standards across all ODA holders and unit members.\n(3)\nTraining.\u2014\nAs part of the recurrent training program required under paragraph (1), not later than 60 business days after being designated as an ODA unit member, and annually thereafter, each ODA unit member shall complete the ethics training required by the ODA holder of the respective ODA unit member in order to exercise the functions delegated under the ODA.\n(4)\nAccountability.\u2014\nThe Administrator shall establish such processes or requirements as are necessary to ensure compliance with paragraph (3).","url":"https://projectusc.org/usc/t49/s44736.html","content":[{"t":"sec","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736","children":[{"t":"num","text":"\u00a7\u202f44736."},{"t":"heading","text":"Organization designation authorizations"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(a)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Delegations of Functions.\u2014"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"heading","text":"In general.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"Except as provided in paragraph (3), when overseeing an ODA holder, the Administrator of the FAA shall\u2014"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a/1/A","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(A)"},{"t":"content","text":" require, based on an application submitted by the ODA holder and approved by the Administrator (or the Administrator\u2019s designee), a procedures manual that addresses all procedures and limitations regarding the functions to be performed by the ODA holder; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a/1/B","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(B)"},{"t":"content","text":" conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ODA holder\u2019s delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Duties of oda holders.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"An ODA holder shall\u2014"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a/2/A","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(A)"},{"t":"content","text":" perform each specified function delegated to the ODA holder in accordance with the approved procedures manual for the delegation;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a/2/B","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(B)"},{"t":"content","text":" make the procedures manual available to each member of the appropriate ODA unit; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a/2/C","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(C)"},{"t":"content","text":" cooperate fully with oversight activities conducted by the Administrator in connection with the delegation.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/a/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Existing oda holders.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"With regard to an ODA holder operating under a procedures manual approved by the Administrator before the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, the Administrator shall conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ODA holder\u2019s delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(b)"},{"t":"heading","text":"ODA Office.\u2014"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Establishment.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The Administrator of the FAA shall identify, within the FAA Office of Aviation Safety, a centralized policy office to be known as the Organization Designation Authorization Office or the ODA Office.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Purpose.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The purpose of the ODA Office shall be to provide oversight and ensure the consistency of the FAA\u2019s audit functions under the ODA program across the FAA.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Functions.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"The ODA Office shall\u2014"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/A","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(A)"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/A/i","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(i)"},{"t":"content","text":" require, as appropriate, an ODA holder to establish a corrective action plan to regain authority for any retained limitations;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/A/ii","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(ii)"},{"t":"content","text":" require, as appropriate, an ODA holder to notify the ODA Office when all corrective actions have been accomplished; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/A/iii","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(iii)"},{"t":"content","text":" when appropriate, make a reassessment to determine if subsequent performance in carrying out any retained limitation warrants continued retention and, if such reassessment determines performance meets objectives, lift such limitation immediately;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/B","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(B)"},{"t":"content","text":" develop a more consistent approach to audit priorities, procedures, and training under the ODA program;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/C","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(C)"},{"t":"content","text":" review, in a timely fashion, a random sample of limitations on delegated authorities under the ODA program to determine if the limitations are appropriate;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/D","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(D)"},{"t":"content","text":" ensure national consistency in the interpretation and application of the requirements of the ODA program, including any limitations, and in the performance of the ODA program;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/E","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(E)"},{"t":"content","text":" at the request of an ODA holder, review and, when appropriate, approve new limitations to ODA functions;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/F","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(F)"},{"t":"content","text":" ensure the ODA holders procedures manual contains procedures and policies based on best practices established by the Administrator; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/G","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(G)"},{"t":"chapeau","text":" convene a forum not less than every 2 years between ODA holders, unit members, and other organizational representatives and relevant experts, in order to\u2014"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/G/i","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(i)"},{"t":"content","text":" share best practices;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/G/ii","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(ii)"},{"t":"content","text":" instill professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibilities in unit members; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/b/3/G/iii","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(iii)"},{"t":"content","text":" foster open and transparent communication between Administration safety specialists, ODA holders, and unit members.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/c","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(c)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Definitions.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"In this section, the following definitions apply:"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/c/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"heading","text":"FAA.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The term \u201cFAA\u201d means the Federal Aviation Administration.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/c/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"heading","text":"ODA holder.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The term \u201cODA holder\u201d means an entity authorized to perform functions pursuant to a delegation made by the Administrator of the FAA under section 44702(d).","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/c/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"heading","text":"ODA unit.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The term \u201cODA unit\u201d means a group of 2 or more individuals who perform, under the supervision of an ODA holder, authorized functions under an ODA.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/c/4","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(4)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Organization.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The term \u201corganization\u201d means a firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or governmental entity.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/c/5","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(5)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Organization designation authorization; oda.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The term \u201cOrganization Designation Authorization\u201d or \u201cODA\u201d means an authorization by the FAA under section 44702(d) for an organization composed of 1 or more ODA units to perform approved functions on behalf of the FAA.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/d","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(d)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Audits.\u2014"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/d/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"heading","text":"In general.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The Administrator shall perform a periodic audit of each ODA unit and its procedures.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/d/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Duration.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"An audit required under paragraph (1) shall be performed with respect to an ODA holder once every 7 years (or more frequently as determined appropriate by the Administrator).","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/d/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Records.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"The ODA holder shall maintain, for a period to be determined by the Administrator, a record of\u2014"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/d/3/A","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(A)"},{"t":"content","text":" each audit conducted under this subsection; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/d/3/B","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(B)"},{"t":"content","text":" any corrective actions resulting from each such audit.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(e)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Federal Aviation Safety Advisors.\u2014"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"heading","text":"In general.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"In the case of an ODA holder, the Administrator shall assign FAA aviation safety personnel with appropriate expertise to be advisors to the ODA unit members that are authorized to make findings of compliance on behalf of the Administrator. The advisors shall\u2014"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e/1/A","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(A)"},{"t":"content","text":" communicate with assigned unit members on an ongoing basis to ensure that the assigned unit members are knowledgeable of relevant FAA policies and acceptable methods of compliance; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e/1/B","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(B)"},{"t":"content","text":" monitor the performance of the assigned unit members to ensure consistency with such policies.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Applicability.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"Paragraph (1) shall only apply to an ODA holder that is\u2014"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e/2/A","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(A)"},{"t":"chapeau","text":" a manufacturer that holds both a type and a production certificate for\u2014"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e/2/A/i","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(i)"},{"t":"content","text":" transport category airplanes with a maximum takeoff gross weight greater than 150,000 pounds; or","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e/2/A/ii","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(ii)"},{"t":"content","text":" airplanes produced and delivered to operators operating under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, for air carrier service under such part 121; or","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/e/2/B","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(B)"},{"t":"content","text":" a manufacturer of engines for an airplane described in subparagraph (A).","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/f","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(f)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Communication With the FAA.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"Neither the Administrator nor an ODA holder may prohibit\u2014"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/f/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"content","text":" an ODA unit member from communicating with, or seeking the advice of, the Administrator or FAA staff; or","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/f/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"content","text":" the Administrator or FAA staff from communicating with an ODA unit member.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(g)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Ethics Training Requirement for ODA Holders.\u2014"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"heading","text":"In general.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall review and ensure each ODA holder authorized by the Administrator under section 44702(d) has in effect a recurrent training program for all ODA unit members that covers\u2014"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/1/A","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(A)"},{"t":"content","text":" unit member professional obligations and responsibilities;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/1/B","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(B)"},{"t":"content","text":" the ODA holder\u2019s code of ethics as required to be established under section 102(f) of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (","children":[{"t":"ref","text":"49 U.S.C. 44701","href":"/us/usc/t49/s44701","tail":" note);"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/1/C","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(C)"},{"t":"content","text":" procedures for reporting safety concerns, as described in the respective approved procedures manual for the delegation;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/1/D","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(D)"},{"t":"content","text":" the prohibition against and reporting procedures for interference from a supervisor or other ODA member described in section 44742; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/1/E","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(E)"},{"t":"content","text":" any additional information the Administrator considers relevant to maintaining ethical and professional standards across all ODA holders and unit members.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"heading","text":"FAA review.\u2014"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/2/A","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(A)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Review of training program.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"The Organization Designation Authorization Office of the Administration established under subsection (b) shall review each ODA holders\u2019 recurrent training program to ensure such program includes\u2014"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/2/A/i","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(i)"},{"t":"content","text":" all elements described in paragraph (1); and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"clause","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/2/A/ii","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(ii)"},{"t":"content","text":" training to instill professionalism and clear understanding among ODA unit members about the purpose of and procedures associated with safety management systems, including the provisions of the third edition of the Safety Management Manual issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (Doc 9859) (or any successor edition).","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subpara","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/2/B","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(B)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Changes to program.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"Such Office may require changes to the training program considered necessary to maintain ethical and professional standards across all ODA holders and unit members.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Training.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"As part of the recurrent training program required under paragraph (1), not later than 60 business days after being designated as an ODA unit member, and annually thereafter, each ODA unit member shall complete the ethics training required by the ODA holder of the respective ODA unit member in order to exercise the functions delegated under the ODA.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t49/s44736/g/4","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(4)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Accountability.\u2014"},{"t":"content","text":"The Administrator shall establish such processes or requirements as are necessary to ensure compliance with paragraph (3).","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"text","text":"\n"},{"t":"text","text":"\n"}]}]}