14 CFR 5.5
§ 5.5 General requirements.
United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective
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(a) SMS components. An SMS under this part must be appropriate to the size, scope, and complexity of the person's organization and include, at a minimum, all of the following components:
(1) Safety policy that meets the requirements of subpart B of this part.
(2) Safety risk management that meets the requirements of subpart C of this part.
(3) Safety assurance that meets the requirements of subpart D of this part.
(4) Safety promotion that meets the requirements of subpart E of this part.
(b) Continuing requirements. Any person required to develop and implement an SMS under this part must maintain the SMS in accordance with this part.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.