[20030610]RS21413_国家交通安全委员会：重新授权和国会监督的背景和问题.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21413Updated June 10, 2003The National Transportation Safety Board:Background and Issues for Reauthorizationand Congressional OversightBartholomew EliasSpecialist in Aviation Safety, Security, and TechnologyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is a small, independent agencycharged with the task of investigating transportation accidents; conducting transportationsafety studies; issuing safety recommendations; aiding victims families in aviationdisasters; and promoting transportation safety. Funding authorization for NTSB expiredat the end of FY2002. In the 108th Congress, NTSB reauthorization bills (H.R. 1527/S.579) have been reported out of committee in both houses. The House passed H.R. 1527by voice vote on May 15, 2003. Issues for NTSB reauthorization include transfer offamily assistance responsibilities to law enforcement agencies when it is determined thata transportation disaster was the result of a criminal act; funding the NTSB Academy;clarifying NTSBs relief from federal contracting requirements for