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Executive Order 13015

White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security

This executive order establishes a 25-member White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security, chaired by the Vice President, to advise the President and develop a strategy for improving aviation safety and security. The Commission is supported by the Department of Transportation and has a 6-month lifespan unless extended by the President.

Federal Register Open PDF 61 FR 43937

Impact dates

  1. Commission terminates unless extended by President

  2. Commission established; 6-month lifespan begins

Key directives

  • Establish Commission of not more than 25 members with aviation safety/security expertise
  • Vice President shall serve as Chair
  • Commission shall advise President on aviation safety and security including air traffic control
  • Commission shall develop and recommend strategy to improve aviation safety and security domestically and internationally
  • Department of Transportation shall provide administrative and financial support
  • Secretary of Transportation shall perform Federal Advisory Committee Act functions except reporting to Congress
  • Commission shall exist for 6 months from date of order unless extended

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Commission established with up to 25 members
  • Vice President designated as Chair
  • Department of Transportation assigned administrative and financial support

Near term (90d)

  • Commission to develop recommendations for aviation safety and security strategy
  • Potential hearings and expert consultations
  • Information gathering from executive departments and agencies

Long term

  • Commission terminates after 6 months unless extended
  • Potential lasting policy changes if recommendations adopted

Risks & tensions

  • 6-month lifespan is tight for developing comprehensive strategy on complex safety/security issues
  • No explicit mandate for implementing recommendations—advisory only
  • Dependency on DOT for resources may create tension if priorities diverge
  • Vague on deliverable format or specific reporting deadline to President
Executive Order 13015: White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security · Executive Orders