Common use of Cooperation in Quality Assurance and Standardization Activities Clause in Contracts

Cooperation in Quality Assurance and Standardization Activities. In order to promote continued understanding and compatibility in each other’s certification systems, FAA and EASA shall consult and share information on quality assurance and standardization-accreditation activities. For this purpose, FAA and EASA focal points shall meet and communicate on a regular basis to agree upon an annual schedule of joint activities including mutual attendance as an observer in each other’s future activities, and to discuss significant audit findings and reports as a result of these activities. The record of such meetings and recommendations, with appropriate supporting materials, shall be submitted to the Certification Oversight Board.