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To: JDN who wrote (27508)	2/7/1999 8:21:00 AM
From: John Mansfield	Respond to of 31646

JDN, they definitely did a renovation job on the website recently; it looks better; more specific information about 'Real Time IT'; and also email addresses of TAVA officers for further questions. John

To: JDN who wrote (27508)	2/7/1999 8:47:00 AM
From: John Mansfield	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 31646

'Interesting information from recent GAO testimony. 13 of the expected 33 mission critical systems complete. There could be a reasonable explanation (sic). I wonder what it is? ---------- GAO/T/RCED-99-68 August 1998, we reported that FAA was unlikely to complete critical testing activities in time because, among other reasons, its projections were based on very optimistic schedules and because the agency's testing process is complex. We also reported that unresolved risks---including those associated with data exchanges, international coordination, reliance on the telecommunications infrastructure, and business continuity and contingency planning---threatened aviation operations. More recently, our reviews of DOT's Year 2000 progress reports demonstrate the need for continued attention to FAA's progress. DOT recently reported that FAA expected to complete implementing 14 repairs on 33 of its 155 mission-critical systems by December 31, 1998. However, it later reported that only 14 of these systems were completed by that date. While there could be a reasonable explanation for FAA's not reaching its goals, this type of information would be valuable to congressional committees to allow further questioning and to aid in congressional decision-making. This type of information is called for in the draft legislation. Focusing solely on FAA, however, provides an incomplete picture of the nationwide network of aviation operations, commonly called the National Airspace System (NAS). In addition to FAA's air traffic control system, major NAS components include airports and domestic airlines, which both depend on computer technologies and are likely to be affected by the Year 2000 problem. FAA has some insight into the Year 2000 status of these industries because it regulates certain airline and airport systems. The agency has also hosted a number of outreach meetings aimed at sharing Year 2000 information with members of the aviation community. At the request of this Committee and its Subcommittee on Aviation, we are reviewing the status of airports' preparations for the Year 2000 and will issue a report soon. We have found that nearly a third of the more than 330 airports that responded to our survey did not report that they would meet the June 1999 date recommended by FAA to complete preparations for the Year 2000 and did not have contingency plans for Year 2000 induced failures. Therefore, it would be appropriate to expand the reauthorization language to require FAA to report on the Year 2000 status of all critical NAS components---including airports and airlines. --------- -s ____________ from c.s.y2k