Where it is determined to be necessary, or desirable, for the purpose of administering its ethics program, an agency shall by supplemental regulation, require employees or any category of employees to obtain prior approval before engaging in specific types of outside activities, including outside employment. Any requirement for prior approval of employment or activites contained in any agency regulation, instruction, or other issuance in effect prior to the effective date of this part shall constitute a requirement for prior approval for purposes of this section for one year after the effective date of this part of until issuance of an agency supplemental regulation, whichever occurs first. The BLM shall not intentionally compete with private industry. The BLM shall judiciously follow these procedures as specified by Departmental policy. The OMB Circular A-123 defines policies and procedures to prevent fraud, waste and abuse in Government.
Aviation is listed as a high risk activity.
Internal controls within the BLM aviation program will address aviation activities in this context. All flights supporting BLM missions, other than scheduled commercial air carrier flights or those exempted for under cover law enforcement use, will be approved by the appropriate authority, prior to use. Special-Use Plans shall be developed in accordance with procedures found in Manual 9420. To prevent loss from occurrences such as vandalism, sabotage, theft, terrorism, negligence, or natural causes, security measures will be listed within the State Aviation Plan. Aircrew member Aircrew members perform an active mission function during the flight and are not considered passengers.