The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the enforcement of the whistleblower provisions in the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21) (49 U.S.C. Β§ 42121), a law enacted in 2000 to improve air safety. According to the December 1, 2015, MOU, OSHA and the FAA concluded that administrative efficiencies and sound enforcement policies will be maximized by the agencies cooperating and exchanging information in a timely manner.
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