{"description":"Documents matching 'compliance rulemaking affecting aeronautics space'","count":453,"total_pages":23,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=compliance+rulemaking+affecting+aeronautics+space&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Space Modernization for the 21st Century","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or we) proposes to overhaul and modernize the Commission's space and earth station licensing process to help \"ensure that new space-based industries, space exploration capabilities, and cutting-edge defense systems are pioneered in America rather than by our adversaries.\" In particular, the NPRM proposes to develop a \"licensing assembly line\" designed so applications can be routed along different paths and segmented for review based on specific aspects of a request. This new process would set the stage for ongoing efficiency gains and would provide greater predictability and flexibility for applicants. In this way, we expect--like actual assembly lines--that the space review processes can be dramatically accelerated while improving the quality of the Commission's space licensing work.","document_number":"2025-22019","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/05/2025-22019/space-modernization-for-the-21st-century","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-05/pdf/2025-22019.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22019.pdf?1764855918","publication_date":"2025-12-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Administration has called for investments in <span class=\"match\">space</span> as a key priority to “assure America's continued <span class=\"match\">space</span> dominance.” \n 2. To achieve these goals and to be the nation of choice for <span class=\"match\">space</span> excellence, the United States must also have a modern, efficient <span class=\"match\">space</span> licensing system that enables innovation and exploration. That is why with the Notice of Proposed <span class=\"match\">Rulemaking</span> (NPRM) we are launching a proceeding to modernize the Commission's <span class=\"match\">space</span> and earth station licensing rules to meet the needs of the <span class=\"match\">space</span> economy for today and tomorrow. We expect that"},{"title":"Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act","type":"Rule","abstract":"The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is rescinding and repromulgating its regulations related to environmental quality to update the regulations to codify changes to NEPA. NASA has determined there is good cause to promulgate its revised NEPA implementing regulations in the form of an interim final rule in order to avoid confusion related to NASA's administrative process and provide NASA action proponents, non-Federal project sponsors of proposed actions, and the public with the procedural certainty required to efficiently prepare an environmental document under NEPA. Additionally, this interim final rule updates NASA's list of existing categorical exclusions.","document_number":"2026-13245","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13245/procedures-for-implementing-the-national-environmental-policy-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-01/pdf/2026-13245.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13245.pdf?1782823512","publication_date":"2026-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"goals have remained steadfast and focused on leading a new era of human <span class=\"match\">space</span> exploration, performing transformative <span class=\"match\">aeronautics</span> technology research, and continuing to study our planet and the solar system. The rapid pace of growth of NASA's commercial partners in the commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> launch and exploration industry is driving an expansion of economic activity in Low Earth Orbit, with sights set on establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon and Mars. This dynamic <span class=\"match\">space</span> exploration environment dictates that NASA implements NEPA regulations"},{"title":"Long-Term Cooling and Unattended Water Makeup of Spent Fuel Pools","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is discontinuing a rulemaking activity, \"Long-Term and Unattended Water Makeup of Spent Fuel Pools,\" and denying a petition for rulemaking. The petitioner requested that the NRC amend its regulations to require that nuclear power plant licensees ensure long-term cooling and unattended water makeup of spent fuel pools (SFPs). The purpose of this action is to inform members of the public that this rulemaking activity is being discontinued and to provide a brief discussion of the NRC's decision to discontinue the rulemaking and deny the aspects of the petition not previously addressed by the NRC.","document_number":"2025-07899","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/07/2025-07899/long-term-cooling-and-unattended-water-makeup-of-spent-fuel-pools","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-07/pdf/2025-07899.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-07899.pdf?1746535510","publication_date":"2025-05-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"the <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) Subcommittee to address operations, research, and mitigation of <span class=\"match\">space</span> weather issues. The first National <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Weather Strategy and Action Plan (NSW-SAP) in 2015 established the framework for a government-wide approach to <span class=\"match\">space</span> weather. In 2019, building on this coordinated effort and supported by Executive Order 13744, “Coordinating Efforts to Prepare the Nation for <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Weather Events,” the SWORM developed a revised NSW-SAP that improved and clarified ongoing and future <span class=\"match\">space</span> weather"},{"title":"Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification","type":"Rule","abstract":"FAA is amending rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft. The amendments enable enhancements in safety and performance and increase privileges under a number of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rules. These enhancements include increasing suitability for flight training, limited aerial work, and personal travel. This final rule expands what aircraft sport pilots may operate. This final rule also amends the special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft; amends the duration, eligible purposes, and operating limitations for experimental aircraft; and adds operating limitations applicable to experimental aircraft engaged in space support vehicle flights to codify statutory language.","document_number":"2025-13972","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/24/2025-13972/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-24/pdf/2025-13972.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13972.pdf?1753274717","publication_date":"2025-07-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"These requirements are in § 21.190(d)(11) and (6), respectively. \n 29. Findings of <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> by Trained <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> Staff (§ 22.190) \n Section 22.190 requires a light-sport category aircraft to have been found compliant with the provisions of the applicable FAA-accepted or approved consensus standards by individuals who have been trained on determining <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with those consensus standards. EASA asked if <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with proposed § 22.100(b)(1) includes <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with § 22.190 since the requirement applies more to manufacturers and staff competencies"},{"title":"Implementation of the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2015) (WRC-15), Other Allocation Issues, and Related Rule Updates","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) modifies the United States Table of Frequency Allocations (U.S. Table) in the Commission's rules to implement certain spectrum allocation decisions from the International Telecommunication Union's World Radiocommunication Conference's 2015 Final Acts, including those for amateur radio, satellite services, and for aural broadcast auxiliary and television broadcast auxiliary stations by revising the Commission's rules. These changes provide for increased domestic utilization of a range of spectrum in both satellite and terrestrial contexts.","document_number":"2026-00587","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/14/2026-00587/implementation-of-the-final-acts-of-the-world-radiocommunication-conference-geneva-2015-wrc-15-other","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-14/pdf/2026-00587.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00587.pdf?1768311924","publication_date":"2026-01-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"service and as provided by footnotes US13 and US55.\n \n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Research Service (<span class=\"match\">Space</span>-to-<span class=\"match\">Space</span>) in the 410-420 MHz Band \n \n Current use of the 410-420 MHz band is limited to the fixed, mobile, and <span class=\"match\">space</span> research (<span class=\"match\">space</span>-to-<span class=\"match\">space</span>) services on a primary basis for Federal use, with non-Federal use limited to MedRadio operations in the 413-419 MHz segment of the band. As proposed in the \n WRC-15 Notice, \n the Commission allocates the 410-420 MHz band to the <span class=\"match\">space</span> research service (<span class=\"match\">space</span>-to-<span class=\"match\">space</span>) on a secondary basis for non-Federal use. The Commission"},{"title":"Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act","type":"Rule","abstract":"The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is amending and updating its regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The amendments revise NASA's regulations to better align with the Agency's current and near future actions, adjust the level of NEPA review and documentation required for certain actions, and provide more concise descriptions of NASA actions. Additionally, consistent with NASA's requirement to review existing Categorical Exclusions (CatExs) at least every seven years to determine whether modifications, additions, or deletions are appropriate, this final rule incorporates updates to NASA's CatExs based on that review. With the exception of revisions to the legal authority citations, there are no textual changes between the proposed rule that published for public comment on May 3, 2023, and this final rule.","document_number":"2024-07006","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/11/2024-07006/procedures-for-implementing-the-national-environmental-policy-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-11/pdf/2024-07006.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-07006.pdf?1712753113","publication_date":"2024-04-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"alternative arrangements for <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with NEPA. \n (b) If the Responsible Official proposes emergency response and/or recovery actions that will continue beyond those needed to immediately protect life, property, and valuable resources, the Responsible Official shall consult with the SAO to determine the appropriate level of NEPA <span class=\"match\">compliance</span>. If continuation of the emergency actions will reasonably result in significant environmental impacts, the SAO shall consult with the CEQ about alternative arrangements for <span class=\"match\">compliance</span>. \n \n \n \n 14. Revise Appendix"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Space Force Launches and Supporting Activities at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Vandenberg, California","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to launches and supporting activities at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in Vandenberg, California from April, 2024 to April, 2029. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals incidental to the specified activities. NMFS is proposing regulations to govern that take, and requests comments on the proposed regulations. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision. Missile launches conducted at VSFB, which comprise a smaller portion of the activities, are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA).","document_number":"2024-01366","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/29/2024-01366/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-us","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-29/pdf/2024-01366.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-01366.pdf?1706276712","publication_date":"2024-01-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"maximum number of launches in one year analyzed in the 2019 <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> (84 FR 14314; April 10, 2019), with a small increase. For this <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span>, USSF anticipates that the total number of launches would increase from the 500 analyzed for the 2019 <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> to 550 over the effective period of this rule. Similarly, the estimated number of launches that may cause a sonic boom that affect haulouts at NCI are proposed to increase from 88 to 104 over the effective period of this <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span>. \n A large percentage of this anticipated increase is expected"},{"title":"Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) addresses the risks of foreign adversary control of Commission-granted licenses and authorizations by adopting rules requiring a broad range of holders of such licenses, authorizations, or approvals to attest whether they are owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary, and, if so, to disclose additional information about such foreign adversary control. Among other things, the Commission defines categories of licenses and authorizations that are subject to the rules, and establishes a streamlined process by which license and authorization holders should file their foreign adversary control attestations and disclosures.","document_number":"2026-06992","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/10/2026-06992/protecting-our-communications-networks-by-promoting-transparency-regarding-foreign-adversary-control","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-10/pdf/2026-06992.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06992.pdf?1775738718","publication_date":"2026-04-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Adversary Control in <span class=\"match\">space</span> and earth station networks. Further, we determine that any burdens or overlaps in reporting posed by these attestation and disclosure requirements are minimal and outweighed by the necessity and benefit of disclosure and transparency in protecting U.S. satellite networks from foreign adversaries. The Commission's \n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Modernization for the 21st Century Notice of Proposed <span class=\"match\">Rulemaking</span> \n (\n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Modernization Notice \n ) (90 FR 56338, Dec. 5, 2025) adopted in October 2025 proposes to modernize and revise the <span class=\"match\">space</span> and earth station"},{"title":"Implementing Regulation for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Environmental Effects of the Department of Veterans Affairs Actions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this interim final rule to amend its agency procedures for implementing the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Since VA last updated its NEPA regulations in 1989, Congress amended NEPA through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, the Council on Environmental Quality rescinded its NEPA regulations, and substantial changes have occurred in VA's delivery of care and benefits to veterans. The revisions to VA's NEPA regulations improve the efficiency and quality of VA's NEPA process and align the NEPA process with decision-making across VA by more clearly focusing on the planning stages of VA actions, improving consistency in NEPA implementation throughout VA, updating the VA categorical exclusion list to reflect current VA activities, and complying with NEPA, as revised.","document_number":"2026-11973","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11973/implementing-regulation-for-national-environmental-policy-act-nepa-environmental-effects-of-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-15/pdf/2026-11973.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11973.pdf?1781268314","publication_date":"2026-06-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","name":"Veterans Affairs Department","id":520,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/veterans-affairs-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/520","parent_id":null,"slug":"veterans-affairs-department"}],"excerpts":"Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Homeland Security, National <span class=\"match\">Aeronautics</span> and <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Administration, and Navy. VA also provides the professional opinion of VA staff with experience conducting this activity to support CATEX 13. Application of CATEX 13 does not require documentation of the CATEX for each proposed action. \n \n 38 CFR 26.32(a)(5)(i) CATEX 16: Interment ceremony services \n .\n \n Other agencies with memorial services including the Army, the National <span class=\"match\">Aeronautics</span> and <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Administration, and the Navy have found that ceremonies for memorial"},{"title":"Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to protect the Nation's communications networks against foreign adversary threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The proposed certification and information collection requirements would fill gaps in the Commission's existing rules and give the Commission, and the public, a new and comprehensive view of threats from foreign adversaries in the communications sector. Specifically, the Commission proposes to apply new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather than only certain specific licenses, as the Commission currently does. Furthermore, the Commission proposes to go beyond foreign ownership to also cover all regulated entities controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.","document_number":"2025-11360","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/20/2025-11360/protecting-our-communications-networks-by-promoting-transparency-regarding-foreign-adversary-control","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-20/pdf/2025-11360.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11360.pdf?1750250720","publication_date":"2025-06-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"interests in the controlling U.S. parent of a broadcast, common carrier, <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> en route, and <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> fixed radio station licensee if the Commission finds that proposed aggregate foreign ownership would serve the public interest. Section 310(b) of the Communications Act imposes certain restrictions on who may hold various types of radio licenses and requires the Commission to review foreign investment in broadcast, common carrier, <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> en route, and <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> fixed radio station licensees. Section 310(b)(3) prohibits foreign individuals"},{"title":"Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposal would advance the United States' leadership in next-generation aviation by replacing the longstanding prohibition on civil supersonic flight over land with a modern, performance-based regulatory framework. Consistent with national policy set forth by the Executive Order of June 6, 2025, Leading the World in Supersonic Flight, this action would enable the safe, efficient, and commercially viable operation of civil supersonic aircraft in the United States. Current regulations prohibit flight operations of civil aircraft at a true flight Mach number greater than 1 in the U.S., except under the conditions and limitations of an operation-specific authorization from the Administrator, to protect the public from sonic boom. FAA has determined the general ban on civil supersonic flight is outdated and no longer appropriate due to advancements in technology, flight techniques that prevent sonic booms from reaching the surface, and increased interest in civil supersonic flight. FAA proposes to repeal this outdated and unnecessary prohibition and establish a corresponding interim noise-based certification standard to allow supersonic flights without an operation-specific special authorization clearing the way for next-generation supersonic flight. This rule removes regulatory barriers, provides clear pathways for testing and early commercial operations, and positions the United States to serve as the leader in setting global standards for supersonic flight. These actions will ensure that the United States leads the world in the safe, lawful, and rapid development and deployment of next-generation supersonic aviation.","document_number":"2026-13440","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13440/enabling-supersonic-overland-flight","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-02/pdf/2026-13440.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13440.pdf?1782909924","publication_date":"2026-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"regarding methods of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> to meet the standard. The method of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> is how the noise would be assessed (\n e.g., \n measured) at the surface to ensure that sonic boom overpressure does not exceed the limit in this standard. This proposal would require FAA to approve the method of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span>, rather than mandating a method of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> as FAA does for subsonic aircraft. This method can vary from those contained in part 36.\n \n \n FAA expects to consider the following information when approving a proposed method of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span>: (1) whether data"},{"title":"Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Section 40002 of that law re-institutes the Federal Communications Commission's general auction authority and specifically directs the Commission to complete a system of competitive bidding for not less than 100 megahertz in the 3.98-4.2 gigahertz band (Upper C- band). To ensure safe, efficient, and reliable aviation operations in the presence of wireless signals in the Upper C-band, the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing new regulations that would require all radio altimeters to meet specific minimum performance requirements. These new radio altimeters must withstand interference from wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands and continue to provide accurate altitude readings to both pilots and integrated aircraft safety systems. The minimum interference tolerance requirements proposed in this rule reflect the best achievable interference rejection using current technology without compromising radio altimeter system performance. These regulations would require all aircraft equipped with radio altimeters operating under part 121 and those aircraft with radio altimeters operating under part 129 with 30 or more passenger seats or a payload capacity of more than 7,500 pounds to comply with the minimum performance requirements by the date the Federal Communications Commission authorizes wireless services in the Upper C-band. All other aircraft equipped with radio altimeters would be required to comply with the same minimum performance requirements two years later. This proposed rule is a companion to the Federal Communications Commission's NPRM to expand the ecosystem for next-generation wireless services in the 3.7-4.2 gigahertz band by making as much as 180, and at least 100, megahertz of the Upper C-band available for terrestrial wireless flexible use via a system of competitive bidding.","document_number":"2026-00051","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/07/2026-00051/requirements-for-interference-tolerant-radio-altimeter-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-07/pdf/2026-00051.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00051.pdf?1767647706","publication_date":"2026-01-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"proposing two <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> dates for RA retrofits. FAA considered several factors in proposing a staggered <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> schedule, including the role the operations play in the economy, expected level of safety, and the expected availability of RA units. The initial RA performance deadline would apply to all aircraft equipped with an RA operating under part 121 and aircraft equipped with an RA operating under part 129 with 30 or more passenger seats or a payload capacity of more than 7,500 pounds. FAA would require an earlier <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> date for part"},{"title":"25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule increases the recording time of cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) from the currently mandated 2 hours to 25 hours for all affected future manufactured aircraft. This action provides accident investigators, aircraft operators, and civil aviation authorities with substantially more CVR data to help determine the probable causes of incidents and accidents and prevent future incidents and accidents. The action will also align the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) regulations more closely with existing international requirements.","document_number":"2026-02110","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/02/2026-02110/25-hour-cockpit-voice-recorder-cvr-requirement-new-aircraft-production","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-02/pdf/2026-02110.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02110.pdf?1769780739","publication_date":"2026-02-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"in support of a change to the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> timeframe for certain operations and the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> timeline found in the Act, FAA is adopting a three-tiered <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> timeframe for covered aircraft and aircraft not defined as covered aircraft by the Act. Operators of covered aircraft must adhere to the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> timeframe established by the Act. Operators not covered by the Act will have an extended timeframe to obtain FAA certification. Section IV.C details the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> path FAA has adopted. Aside from the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> date and applicability changes"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes to update and reissue a Privacy Act System of Records (hereafter referred to as \"Notice\") titled, \"Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration DOT/FAA 847 Aviation Records on Individuals.\" This Notice covers records the FAA maintains for airman certification and training, safety inspections performed by the FAA, and actions under the FAA's compliance and enforcement program that are initiated against individuals who violate FAA statutes and regulations.","document_number":"2024-12595","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/10/2024-12595/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-10/pdf/2024-12595.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-12595.pdf?1717764322","publication_date":"2024-06-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"only those record sources of airmen certification and training, safety inspections, and <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> and enforcement records. The record sources being removed from this Notice include those pertaining to medical records and drug and alcohol testing records and test results, and those pertaining to aviation accident/incident records. This Notice adds the Office of Commercial <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Transportation personnel and Office of Airports personnel as new sources of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> and enforcement action records. Additionally, the Notice adds individuals providing feedback"},{"title":"Requirements To File Notice for Meteorological Towers and Other Wind Energy Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The FAA is proposing to amend requirements applicable to meteorological towers and permanent wind energy systems. This rule would require any person that owns (sponsor) any proposed, altered, or existing meteorological tower to file notice with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if the highest point of the structure is at least 50 feet above ground level (AGL) up to and including 200 feet AGL at its site. The FAA is also proposing marking requirements for meteorological towers constructed or altered after the effective date of a final rule if the highest point of the structure is at least 50 feet AGL up to and including 200 feet AGL at its site. Additionally, the FAA proposes making certain pertinent information about any meteorological tower with the highest point of the structure at least 50 feet AGL up to and including 200 feet AGL at its site available on the FAA's official database. The FAA expects these changes to lower the collision risk for aircraft during low-altitude operations. Moreover, these requirements would partially address two statutory mandates and two National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations.","document_number":"2024-26741","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/18/2024-26741/requirements-to-file-notice-for-meteorological-towers-and-other-wind-energy-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-18/pdf/2024-26741.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-26741.pdf?1731678327","publication_date":"2024-11-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"affirmatively require that if the FAA requests additional information during any part of the <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> study process, pre- or post- determination, the sponsor must provide that information within 30 days. The FAA needs this information to conduct complete <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> studies and issue accurate determinations. \n The FAA proposes to revise § 77.27 to clarify when the FAA would conduct an <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> study. Specifically, the FAA will conduct an <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> study when: (1) notice required under § 77.9 has been received, or (2) the FAA determines"},{"title":"Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is proposing to amend and update its regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The proposed amendments would update NASA's regulations to better align with the Agency's current and near future actions, adjust the level of NEPA review and documentation required for certain actions, and provide more concise descriptions of NASA actions. Additionally, consistent with NASA's requirement to review existing Categorical Exclusions (CatExs) at least every seven years to determine whether modifications, additions, or deletions are appropriate, this proposed rule incorporates updates to NASA's CatExs based on that review.","document_number":"2023-09038","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/03/2023-09038/procedures-for-implementing-the-national-environmental-policy-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-03/pdf/2023-09038.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-09038.pdf?1683031518","publication_date":"2023-05-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice of proposed <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span>. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n The National <span class=\"match\">Aeronautics</span> and <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Administration (NASA) is proposing to amend and update its regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The proposed amendments would update NASA's regulations to better align with the Agency's current and near future actions, adjust the level of NEPA review and documentation required for certain \n \n actions, and provide more concise descriptions of NASA actions. Additionally, consistent with NASA's requirement to"},{"title":"Modernizing and Expanding Access to the 70/80/90 GHz Bands; Report and Order","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) continues to play a leading role in fostering innovation in the provisioning of broadband, including through novel technological solutions as well as fifth-generation wireless technology (5G). Meeting the non-stop growth in demand for wireless broadband connectivity is more important than ever due to the outsized impact the internet has on its work, education, health care, and personal connections. Recognizing this reality, and to help close the digital divide, the Report and Order adopts new rules and updates preexisting ones. The Commission also updates its rules to permit the use of smaller and lower-cost antennas to facilitate the provision of backhaul service and mandates a channelization plan . Finally, the Commission adopts changes to the link registration process in certain bands requiring certification of construction of registered links to promote more efficient use of this spectrum and improve the accuracy of the link registration database.","document_number":"2024-05390","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/29/2024-05390/modernizing-and-expanding-access-to-the-708090-ghz-bands-report-and-order","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-29/pdf/2024-05390.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-05390.pdf?1714135517","publication_date":"2024-04-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"outweighs the benefit to consumers of allowing service to <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> endpoints-in-motion in the 90 GHz band. As proposed in the \n 70/80/90 GHz NPRM, \n the Commission therefore authorizes endpoint-in-motion service only in the 70 and 80 GHz bands. At this juncture, the new service covers: (1) in the <span class=\"match\">aeronautical</span> <span class=\"match\">space</span>, ground-to-air and air-to-ground transmissions between ground stations and aircraft, and air-to-air transmission between aircraft in flight; and (2) in the maritime <span class=\"match\">space</span>, ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship, shore-to-aerostat, aerostat-to-ship"},{"title":"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action proposes performance-based regulations to enable the design and operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at low altitudes beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and for third-party services, including UAS Traffic Management (UTM), that support these operations. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 directs the development of this proposed rule. This proposed rule is necessary to support the integration of UAS into the national airspace system (NAS). This proposed rule is intended to provide a predictable and clear pathway for safe, routine, and scalable UAS operations that include package delivery, agriculture, aerial surveying, civic interest, operations training, demonstration, recreation, and flight testing. TSA proposes to make complementary changes to its regulations to ensure it can continue to impose security measures on these operations under its current regulatory structure for civil aviation.","document_number":"2025-14992","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-14992/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-07/pdf/2025-14992.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14992.pdf?1754484350","publication_date":"2025-08-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"manufacturer's DOC as an attestation that <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> to the applicable requirements has been shown. If additional information is required, the proposed record retention requirements of § 108.760 require manufacturers to make available any supporting information used to demonstrate <span class=\"match\">compliance</span>, which may include information supporting <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with the requirements of subparts G and H, upon request by FAA. This would include a manufacturer's technical data substantiating <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> for FAA review.\n \n D. Means of <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> (§§ 108.705 and 108.710) \n Proposed"},{"title":"Mitigation Methods for Launch Vehicle Upper Stages on the Creation of Orbital Debris","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"To limit the growth of orbital debris, the FAA proposes to require that upper stages of commercial launch vehicles and other components resulting from launch or reentry be removed from orbit within 25 years after launch, either through atmospheric disposal or maneuver to an acceptable disposal orbit. Any artificial object left in orbit around the Earth which no longer serves a useful purpose can become a debris hazard in space. Orbital debris is all such human- generated debris in Earth orbit that is greater than 5 millimeters (mm) in any dimension. Collisions between and with orbital debris are a growing concern because prior to the establishment of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) practices allowed these objects to accumulate in Earth orbit. Additionally, an increasing number of launch operators are launching assets into space at greater rates. If left unchecked, this accumulation can clutter useful orbits and present a hazard to operations on-orbit. This proposed rule would reduce the amount of additional debris created, as well as limit potential collisions with functional spacecraft and other debris already on-orbit.","document_number":"2023-20531","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/26/2023-20531/mitigation-methods-for-launch-vehicle-upper-stages-on-the-creation-of-orbital-debris","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-09-26/pdf/2023-20531.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-20531.pdf?1695645926","publication_date":"2023-09-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"classes of <span class=\"match\">space</span> operations.\n \n \n \n 46 \n  The White House. (June 18, 2018). \n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Policy Directive-3, National <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Traffic Management Policy. trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/<span class=\"match\">space</span>-policy-directive-3-national-<span class=\"match\">space</span>-traffic-management-policy/ \n .\n \n \n \n \n 47 \n  United States Government. (November 2019) \n U.S. Government Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices, November 2019 Update. orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/library/usg_orbital_debris_mitigation_standard_practices_november_2019.pdf.3 \n .\n \n \n \n For this proposed <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span>, the"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Review of DOE's Analytic Methods for Setting Energy Conservation Standards","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\" or the \"Department\") requests comment regarding the assumptions, models, and methodologies that DOE uses in setting energy conservation standards for covered products and equipment. Relatedly, DOE also requests comments on the report summarizing the work conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (\"NASEM\") Committee on Review of Methods for Setting Building and Equipment Performance Standards. DOE also welcomes the submission of data, peer-reviewed studies, and other relevant information related to how DOE might implement NASEM report recommendations and to DOE's analytical methodology for evaluating energy conservation standards in general.","document_number":"2026-13673","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13673/energy-conservation-program-review-of-does-analytic-methods-for-setting-energy-conservation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-07/pdf/2026-13673.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13673.pdf?1783341912","publication_date":"2026-07-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"variety of comments regarding, among other things, its analytical methodologies. These comments were addressed in a notice of proposed <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> (“NOPR”) regarding that Process Rule that DOE published in the \n Federal Register \n on February 13, 2019. 84 FR 3910, 3936-3938. The Department decided that conducting an additional peer review of the analytical methods used in its energy conservation standards <span class=\"match\">rulemakings</span> would be beneficial in evaluating these comments and determining what improvements, if any, could be made to its analytical methodologies"}]}