Interpretations and Resolution of Conflicts between FAA and EASA Sample Clauses

The "Interpretations and Resolution of Conflicts between FAA and EASA" clause defines how discrepancies or conflicts between the regulations or requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are to be addressed within the agreement. Typically, this clause outlines a process for identifying conflicting provisions, determining which standard prevails, or establishing a method for mutual resolution, such as consultation or prioritization of one authority’s rules in specific contexts. Its core function is to provide a clear mechanism for resolving regulatory inconsistencies, thereby ensuring compliance and operational certainty for parties subject to both FAA and EASA oversight.
Interpretations and Resolution of Conflicts between FAA and EASA. (a) In the case of conflicting interpretations by FAA and EASA of the laws, airworthiness or environmental regulations/standards, requirements, or acceptable means of compliance pertaining to certifications, approvals, or acceptance under these Implementation Procedures, the interpretation of the Technical Agent whose law, regulation/standard, requirement, or acceptable means of compliance is being interpreted shall prevail. (b) The FAA and EASA agree to resolve issues through consultation or any other mutually agreed-upon means. Every effort should be made to resolve issues at the lowest possible level before elevating the issue to higher management. (c) To resolve conflicts the FAA and EASA shall use the following processes.
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Interpretations and Resolution of Conflicts between FAA and EASA. (a) In the case of conflicting interpretations by FAA and EASA of the laws, airworthiness or environmental regulations/standards, requirements, or acceptable means of compliance pertaining to certifications, approvals, or acceptance under these Implementation Procedures, the interpretation of the Technical Agent whose law, regulation/standard, requirement, or acceptable means of compliance is being interpreted shall prevail. (b) The FAA and EASA agree to resolve issues through consultation or any other mutually agreed-upon means. Every effort should be made to resolve issues at the lowest possible level before elevating the issue to higher management. (c) To resolve conflicts the FAA and EASA shall use the following processes. (1) For the FAA, when a project manager (PM) and project certification manager (PCM) cannot agree, the first certification decision point is the local office manager, who shall consult with the EASA Certification Manager. (1) For EASA, when a PCM and PM cannot agree, the first certification decision point is the EASA Certification Manager, who shall consult with the local FAA office manager. (2) If resolution cannot be reached, the issue shall be expeditiously raised to the Directorate Manager (or Division Manager where applicable), who shall consult with the EASA Head of Products or Head of Organisations, as applicable. (2) If resolution cannot be reached, the issue shall be expeditiously raised to the EASA Head of Products, or Head of Organisations where applicable, who shall consult with the FAA Directorate/Division Manager. (3) If resolution cannot be reached, the Directorate/Division Manager shall consult with the Aircraft Certification Service Director as appropriate.
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