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SAFETY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATION GROUP
(SMCG)
Terms of
Reference:
1.
To review the navigation and safety performance in the NAT Region.
2.
To categorise, for the purpose of mathematical analysis, gross
navigation errors and altitude deviations of 300ft or more
occurring in NAT MNPS airspace.
3.
in coordination with the Central Monitoring Agency and the NAT
Operations Managers, establish a mechanism for the sharing of data
on all ATM occurrences in the NAT Region ;
4.
establish common procedures for analysis of occurrences;
5.
on request of the NAT IMG or one of its sub-groups, provide advice
in the area of safety assessment of new systems, procedures
and applications ;
6. To recommend
methods of improving the observed standard of navigation and
safety performance in the NAT Region.
7. To review
current methods of monitoring and to recommend improvements to the
process.
8. To address
other related issues as necessary.
9. To report to
the NAT SPG.
Composition:
The Safety Management Coordination
Group is composed of representatives from Canada,
Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Portugal, the United Kingdom
(Central Monitoring Agency (CMA)), the United States, IATA, IFALPA
and IFATCA.
Rapporteur/secretary:
The United Kingdom (Central
Monitoring Agency (CMA)) representative.
Working Methods:
The Safety Management Coordination
Group meets in conjunction with the Mathematicians
Working Group on an annual basis around 2 months before the NAT
SPG. The report from the meeting will normally be presented to the
NAT SPG by the Rapporteur.
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