2.6 National Groups/Committees 2.6.1 National Aviation Team (NAT) The National Aviation Team consists of all members of the Aviation Division, including the Assistant Director, Aviation; six Branch Chiefs; Program Managers and supporting staff. 2.6.2 Interagency Committee on Aviation Policy (ICAP) This committee is chaired by the General Services Administration (GSA) and includes all federal agencies that own or hire aircraft. GSA established the committee at the direction of the President’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). GSA publishes regulatory policy for aircraft management in , of Government Aircraft,” and , on “Management “Travel Government Aircraft.” , the Management and Use of Government Aircraft, provides the basic guidance “Improving for management of federal aviation programs and for travel on government aircraft.” 2.6.3 National Interagency Aviation Committee (NIAC) The National Interagency Aviation Committee () is established to serve as a body of resident aviation experts, assisting NWCG with realizing opportunities for enhanced safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in aviation related operations, procedures, programs and coordination. NIAC is chartered under the Equipment and Technology Branch of NWCG. Committee membership will reflect a mix of people who are knowledgeable in the subject area and who represent NWCG member agencies and organizations, including representation from Department of Interior (DOI) Office of Aviation Services (OAS). The WO Branch Chiefs, Aviation Operations and Pilot Standardization are designated by the WO Assistant Director, Aviation as Forest Service representatives to NIAC. NIAC Sub Committees include: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee Interagency Airspace Subcommittee Interagency Airtanker Base Operations Subcommittee Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) Interagency Aviation Training Subcommittee (IAT) Interagency Fire UAS Subcommittee (IFUASS) Interagency SEAT Board Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation (SASEB) Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee (IHOps) o Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging Animals Unit (ACETA) o Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit
2.6 National Groups/Committees 2.6.1 National Aviation Team (NAT) The National Aviation Team consists of all members of the Aviation Division, including the Assistant Director, Aviation; six Branch Chiefs; Program Managers and supporting staff. 2.6.2 Interagency Committee on Aviation Policy (ICAP) This committee is chaired by the General Services Administration (GSA) and includes all federal agencies that own or hire aircraft. GSA established the committee at the direction of the President’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). GSA publishes regulatory policy for aircraft management in , “Management of Government Aircraft,” and , “Travel on Government Aircraft.” , “Improving the Management and Use of Government Aircraft, provides the basic guidance for management of federal aviation programs and for travel on government aircraft.” 2.6.3 National Interagency Aviation Committee (NIAC) The National Interagency Aviation Committee () is established to serve as a body of resident aviation experts, assisting NWCG with realizing opportunities for enhanced safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in aviation related operations, procedures, programs and coordination. NIAC is chartered under the Equipment and Technology Branch of NWCG. Committee membership will reflect a mix of people who are knowledgeable in the subject area and who represent NWCG member agencies and organizations, including representation from Department of Interior (DOI) Office of Aviation Services (OAS). The WO Branch Chiefs, Aviation Operations and Pilot Standardization are designated by the WO Assistant Director, Aviation as Forest Service representatives to NIAC. NIAC Sub Committees include: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee Interagency Airspace Subcommittee Interagency Airtanker Base Operations Subcommittee Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) Interagency Aviation Training Subcommittee (IAT) Interagency Fire UAS Subcommittee (IFUASS) Interagency SEAT Board Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation (SASEB) Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee (IHOps) o Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging Animals Unit (ACETA) o Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit
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