The Office of the Regional Counsel, ASW-7, provides legal advice to each of the regional lines of business in a wide variety of areas. The Legal Division works with the Flight Standards, Security, Medical, Airports, and Certification Divisions, initiating legal enforcement actions against pilots, mechanics, air carriers, airports, and other certificated entities and individuals who commit violations of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The Counsel's office litigates the cases that are appealed to the National Transportation Safety Board or the Department of Transportation.

The Legal Division provides legal advice to all divisions regarding personnel actions, and represents the agency in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board.

The Office of the Regional Counsel has significant responsibilities regarding environmental law/airports & procurement/contracting, where it reviews agency actions and gives advice on a broad range of issues. These areas may also result in litigation that involves attorneys from this office.

The Legal Division reviews responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and provides advice on both FOIA and the Privacy Act. The Office of the Regional Counsel is also responsible for implementing the agency's internal ethics program.

The office serves as counsel for the FAA's Rotorcraft Directorate, assisting in the development and drafting of airworthiness directives. It also provides advice and guidance to other Federal agencies on aviation-related matters.

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