Mineta Says New Office Is For Overwatch Of Air Traffic
Organization
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta today
announced the establishment of an office to provide independent
safety oversight of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). The
office's primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety of
changes to air traffic standards and procedures. The creation of
the new Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service, based within the
regulation and certification organization of the FAA, follows a
recommendation of the 1997 National Civil Aviation Review
Commission (NCARC) chaired by Secretary Mineta.