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Executive Order 13015: White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security

President: Bill Clinton

Created a Vice President-led commission to recommend a national strategy for aviation safety, security and air-traffic control.

Status: Revoked. Is Executive Order 13015 still in effect? No. Executive Order 13015 was revoked. See Federal Register record.

What does Executive Order 13015 do?

EO 13015 formed a commission of up to 25 public- and private-sector experts, chaired by the Vice President, after major aviation accidents and security concerns. It was asked to recommend a domestic and international safety and security strategy and was initially limited to six months. The commission delivered its final report on February 12, 1997, including security, accident-reduction and air-traffic recommendations. EO 13062 then revoked the charter because its work was complete.

Administration position: The commission made recommendations; it did not itself regulate airlines, screen passengers or operate air-traffic control.
SignedAugust 22, 1996
ChairVice President
Maximum members25

Before and after

Before the order

Aviation safety and security reviews were dispersed across agencies and industry.

After the order

A consolidated report informed later FAA, security and legislative initiatives.

Who had to do what

Agency / officeActionTiming / position
CommissionDevelop and recommend a national strategyCompleted
Transportation DepartmentProvide administrative and financial supportDuring commission life
Federal agenciesSupply lawful informationDuring commission life

What happened next

EO 13015 established the commission.

The commission delivered its final report.

EO 13062 revoked the completed charter.