Order 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 1, Section 5 - Code7700

11/3/11 8900.1 CHG 184must immediately contact the operator and advise that the GNE will be investigated. Theinspector must ensure that the operator takes timely corrective action. After this notification,inspectors must determine the effectiveness of the operator’s actions as follows:1) If it is determined that an operator’s actions will prevent the occurrence of similarerrors, the operator should be permitted to continue NAT/MNPS operations with closesurveillance of the operator’s navigational performance. If similar errors occur in subsequentoperations more frequently than permitted by the standard, stronger action must be taken.2) If an operator fails to take action to improve navigation performance, action mustbe initiated to suspend NAT/MNPS authorization (OpSpec B039 is rescinded).3) If it is determined that an operator’s actions to improve navigational performanceare inadequate or otherwise unsatisfactory, the operator must be notified that the correctiveaction is unacceptable. When an operator does not implement a satisfactory solution in a timelymanner, the action must be initiated to suspend NAT/MNPS authorization and it could includeenforcement action.NOTE: It is FAA policy that one of the agency’s NextGen oceanic specialistsparticipate in the investigation of GNEs. These specialists, at their option, mayalso participate in the evaluation of the actions proposed by the operator topreclude the occurrence of similar errors. AFS-400 must be notified as soon aspossible when an inspector and/or a NextGen oceanic specialist determine thatactions should be taken to suspend NAT/MNPS authorization.4UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADEDCheck with FSIMS to verify current version before using