EN
20.4.2022
6.2.
Official Journal of the European Union
L 118/63
Initial Confidence Each Technical Agent has demonstrated to the other Technical Agent the effectiveness of its respective system for the regulatory oversight of activities covered under this Annex through initial confidence building activities.
The Technical Agents have also demonstrated to each other the effectiveness of their quality audits and standardisation activities, including audits of Aviation Authorities, as referred to in paragraph 6.3.1.
6.3.
Continued Confidence
6.3.1.
The Technical Agents and Aviation Authorities shall continue to demonstrate to each other effective oversight as detailed in paragraph 6.1.1 of this Annex according to the relevant provisions of the TIP-L developed by the JACB.
(a) In particular, Technical Agents shall: (i)
have the right to participate, as an observer, in each other's quality audits and standardisation inspections;
(ii) make available to the other Technical Agent the reports from quality audits and standardisation inspections applicable to this Annex, as specified in the TIP-L; and (iii) assist each other in the resolution of audit and inspection findings impacting the implementation of this Annex, where relevant.
(b) In particular, the FAA and the Aviation Authorities shall: (i)
allow quality audits and standardisation inspections as detailed in paragraph 6.3.1(a)(i) above;
(ii) share relevant safety information and known limitations that may affect an Aviation Authority's or Technical Agent's capability to fully meet applicable international safety standards or any safety requirements established under the Agreement; (iii) subject to applicable laws and regulations on personal data protection, make available the relevant pilot licensing records and inspection reports including completed enforcement actions; and (iv) provide language interpretation assistance at the Aviation Authority's office during the review of records and documentation that are recorded in its national language, where necessary.
(c) The Technical Agents shall notify each other at the earliest opportunity in the event that a Technical Agent or an Aviation Authority is not able to meet a requirement in paragraph 6.3.
If either Technical Agent believes that technical competency is no longer adequate, the Technical Agents shall consult each other and propose an action plan, including any necessary corrective activities, in order to address deficiencies.
(d) In the event that a Technical Agent or an Aviation Authority does not correct deficiencies within the timeframe specified in the action plan, either Technical Agent may refer the matter to the JACB.
(e) When a Party intends to suspend acceptance of findings or approvals made by a Technical Agent or an Aviation Authority, the Party shall promptly notify the other Party in accordance with Article 18.A of the Agreement.
7.
FEES Fees applied shall comply with Article 14 of the Agreement and with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.