New Clause 8 - Duty to report on the transfer of powers from the CAA to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Civil Aviation Bill
9:45 am
‘After section 61 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16) insert—
“61ADuty to report on the transfer of powers from the CAA to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
(1)The Secretary of State shall make a report on the transfer of responsibilities, in respect of air safety, from the CAA to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
(2)The Secretary of State shall report under subsection (1) within twelve months of the passing of this Act.
(3)The Secretary of State shall produce four more reports, at twelve month intervals, following the publication of the report produced pursuant to subsection (2).
(4)A report produced under this section shall set out—
(a)the matters in respect of air safety for which EASA has responsibility at that time,
(b)which, if any, of EASA’s responsibilities have been transferred to the CAA during the previous twelve month period,
(c)details of the number of staff employed by EASA and the CAA responsible for certificates of airworthiness, and their relevant qualifications, and
(d)any other matters which the Secretary of State thinks relevant.
(5)The Secretary of State shall publish each report produced under this section in such manner as he thinks fit.”.’.