FAA and CAA sign memorandum of cooperation promoting compliance with international dangerous goods regulations.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-20 September 2000-US FAA: FAA and CAA sign memorandum of cooperation promoting compliance with international dangerous goods regulations (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:19092000 WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United Kingdom's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today signed a memorandum of cooperation designed to promote compliance with international standards for the safe transportation of dangerous goods by air.

"Improper shipments of hazardous materials by air is a global problem that requires international cooperation," said FAA Administrator Jane F. Garvey. "Building on the already strong alliance in many other safety areas between the United States and...