1. ICAO Safety Oversight Audit and Safety Oversight Status in Nepal
Presentation by CAA Nepal
April 2011
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2. ICAO Safety Oversight Audit
ICAO USOAP Audit was Conducted during 5-14 May 2009
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3. Major Findings
Primary aviation legislation : does not address all the scope of aviation activities as per Doc
Procedures for the amendment of operating regulation, not available.
Distinct separation of responsibilities between the regulator and service provider (for ANS, AGA and training school), not available.
A system to ensure provision of sufficient human resources for safety oversight, not available.
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4. Major Findings
Regulations should be promulgated that specify the entity responsible for MET services and the entity responsible for regulatory oversight.
No training policy and programme : training is conducted on the ad-hoc basis.
Nepal should establish arrangements in primary legislation that enable the appropriate management and safety oversight of Annex 3 matters.
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5. Major Findings
Regulations does not address all provisions of Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention.
Safety Program and implementation of safety management system not in place.
Regulation requiring the establishment of a runway safety programme not yet promulgated a
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6. Implementation of CAP
Amendment of Civil Aviation Act 1959 and Civil Aviation Authority Act 1996 is in progress to address State obligations with respect to the Chicago Convention;
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has reviewed Aircraft accident and incident investigation regulation and is in process of approval by the Council of Minister.
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7. Implementation of CAP
CAA Nepal has promulgated requirements for the implementation of SMS in ANS, Certified Aerodromes, Flight Operations, Approved Maintenance Organization, Approved Flight Training Institutions and Accident Investigations.
CAA Nepal has promulgated Runway Safety Programme.
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8. CAAN Initiatives CAAN has formed high level committees:
to revise the structure of the civil aviation system to establish separate regulatory and service provider functions;
to develop and establish Nepal’s Safety Programme;
to develop and establish training policy, plan and programme for regulatory as well as service providers' function for ANS and Aerodromes.
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9. CAAN Capacity Development
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10. CAAN Capacity Development
Objective:
to promote institutional development and management change within Nepal civil aviation sector and CAAN itself.
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11. CAAN Capacity Development
Full Split of Regulatory & Operational Functions – 2 Entities
CAAN
NAANSA
Full separation of regulatory and operational functions, to comply with ICAO recommendation
CAAN becomes a Regulator only
New Airports & Air Navigation Authority becomes Service Provider only – responsible for operations of both Airports & ATS/ANS
Combining both airport and air traffic and navigation services provision in one new entity offers efficiency in use of resources and cost – suitable for Nepal with relatively low level of airspace and airport activity currently
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12. CAAN Capacity Development
Areas
Requirements
Priority
Legal
Legislation for restructuring 2 Authorities
CAAN Act Amendments
Complete CARs to cover all ICAO Annexes
Repeal of Obsolete Legal Instruments
MOU for MOTCA/ CAAN and NAANSA
Legal instruments for assets transfer
1 & 2
Planning
National Civil Aviation Development Plan
Corporate and Business Plans for CAAN and NAANSA 2
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13. CAAN Capacity Development
Areas
Requirements
Priority
Restructuring Implementation
Restructuring Implementation Plan
Transition Plan
Personnel Development Plan
Office Accommodation Plan and Implementation
Equipment Procurement
Staff & Position Grading and Salaries Plan
Restructuring Financing Plan
Implementation Period
Implementation Start up 1
Human Resources
Design Staff Training Programme
Civil Aviation Academy Instructor Recruitment
Authority Staff Recruitment
Authority Staff Training Programme
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14. CAAN Capacity Development
Areas
Requirements
Priority
Operations
Airport Maintenance Management 1
Computerization
System Concept
System Design
Procure Hardware and Software
Network Installation
System Training
System Monitoring
Post Implementation Support
MIS Implementation
System Concept Plan
Functional & Detailed Specifications
Programming
Operational Testing
Implementation
Training
Post- Implementation Support
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15. TRAINAIR Plus Programme
Nepal is in the process of obtaining ICAO TRAINAIR Plus membership.
Nepal is developing Standardized Training Package on State Safety Programme.
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16. COSCAP's Support During ICAO Audit
ICAO USOAP Audit was a great challenge
COSCAP-SA's assistance for the audit preparation `and support during the audit period has brought `significant results.
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17. CAA Nepal: Constraints
Lack of adequate qualified technical personnel to in implementation of effective safety oversight system in all areas,
Retention of the trained, qualified and experienced technical personnel.
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18. CAAN Proposal
Technical Assistance Missions by COSCAP-SA Experts shall be focused on ICAO Audit Findings and implementation of State’s CAP submitted to ICAO.
COSCAP-SA Management shall work in close coordination with EU-South Asia Civil Aviation Programme for harmonization of Regulations and avoiding duplication activities.
COSCAP-SA shall assess the training needs in Member States and more focus be given on arranging accredited inspectors’ trainings.
COSCAP-SA Management shall effectively utilize the Home- based Experts in the States and in those areas where they have lack of Qualified Inspectors.
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19. Nepal would appreciate any help from COSCAP or Member States to assist us in developing Legislation, Regulations and Trainings.
Thank you.
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