{"description":"Documents matching 'small unmanned aircraft interim final'","count":214,"total_pages":11,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=small+unmanned+aircraft+interim+final&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action would implement section 2209, of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, by establishing a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction. The proposal also establishes requirements for applicants to demonstrate the unmanned aircraft flight restriction is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national security, or homeland security. Lastly, the proposal identifies the types of operations that are allowed in the unmanned aircraft flight restriction UAFR.","document_number":"2026-08943","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08943/designation-restrict-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-close-proximity-to-a-fixed-site-facility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08943.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08943.pdf?1777985132","publication_date":"2026-05-06","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":"operations, as well as how UAS and model aircraft can be operated legally, and the options available for legal enforcement actions against unauthorized or unsafe UAS operators.\n \n \n On December 16, 2015, the Administrator and Secretary jointly published an interim final rule in the \n Federal Register \n titled, “Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft” (Registration Rule).\n 14 \n This interim final rule provided a web-based aircraft registration process for small unmanned aircraft in 14 CFR part 48. The Registration Rule"},{"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":"\n Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People; Delay of Effective Date; Correction \n final rule, 86 FR 11623 (Feb. 26, 2021); \n Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People; Delay; Withdrawal; Correction \n final rule, 86 FR 3630 (Mar. 10, 2021).\n \n \n 4. External Marking Requirement for Small Unmanned Aircraft \n \n The External Marking Requirement for Small Unmanned Aircraft interim final rule (External Marking Rule, 2019) was published on February 13, 2019.\n 14 \n \n The External Marking Rule requires small UA owners to display"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems From Covered Foreign Entities","type":"Rule","abstract":"DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a prohibition on the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity.","document_number":"2024-26061","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/12/2024-26061/federal-acquisition-regulation-prohibition-on-unmanned-aircraft-systems-from-covered-foreign","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-12/pdf/2024-26061.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-26061.pdf?1731073563","publication_date":"2024-11-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"},{"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":"3901 note prec.).\n \n \n FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system \n means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act—covered foreign entity.\n \n \n Unmanned aircraft \n means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (49 U.S.C. 44801(11)).\n \n \n Unmanned aircraft system \n means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator"},{"title":"Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this interim final rule (\"IFR\"), the Department of Justice (\"DOJ\") and the Department of Homeland Security (\"DHS\") (collectively, \"the Departments\") codify the framework for implementing the SAFER SKIES Act, which authorizes State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement or correctional (\"SLTT\") agencies to conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system (\"C-UAS\") operations. This framework governs training and certification (including a two-tiered structure for detection and warning operations and for mitigation operations), authorized technologies, spectrum coordination, airspace approval, real-time air traffic control notification, mitigation reporting, privacy protections, and compliance requirements for SLTT agencies in relation to the exercise of C-UAS authority.","document_number":"2026-13609","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/06/2026-13609/counter-uas-authority-for-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-law-enforcement-and-correctional","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-06/pdf/2026-13609.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13609.pdf?1782936911","publication_date":"2026-07-06","agencies":[{"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":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"124n(b)(1)(C), (D), and (F), the determination must be supported by a contemporaneous indicator that the specific unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft at issue poses a current, articulable risk if unabated. For detection and warning actions under 6 U.S.C. 124n(b)(1)(A) and (B), a credible threat determination may also be supported by a reasonable basis to anticipate that one or more unmanned aircraft systems or \n \n unmanned aircraft poses an articulable risk. Activity protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States"},{"title":"Spectrum Rules and Policies for the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) enables Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) operators to access dedicated spectrum for control-related communications. Specifically, this document adopts service rules under new rule part 88 that provide operators the ability to obtain direct frequency assignments in a portion of the 5030-5091 MHz band for non-networked operation. Under these rules, one or more dynamic frequency management systems (DFMSs) will manage and coordinate access to the spectrum and enable its safe and efficient use, by providing requesting operators with temporary frequency assignments to support UAS control link communications with a level of reliability suitable for operations in controlled airspace and other safety-critical circumstances. To address concerns regarding the impact of these aeronautical operations on adjacent services, this document locates these operations, for now, in the central part of the band, with substantial separation from the bands adjacent to the 5030- 5091 MHz band.","document_number":"2024-29967","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/08/2024-29967/spectrum-rules-and-policies-for-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-08/pdf/2024-29967.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29967.pdf?1736257516","publication_date":"2025-01-08","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":"definitions for unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aircraft, as well as other terms, including non-networked access operations, and control and non-payload communications. Noting consistency with FAA definitions, the Commission proposed to define an unmanned aircraft system as “an unmanned aircraft (UA) and its associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the UA) that are required for the safe and efficient operation of the UA in the airspace of the United States,” and an unmanned aircraft as “an aircraft operated"},{"title":"International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of State (the Department) amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) items that no longer warrant inclusion, add to the USML items that warrant inclusion, and clarify certain entries. With these amendments, the Department also updates the interim final rule it published on January 17, 2025. In addition, the Department is adding a new license exemption for certain activities related to unmanned underwater vehicles described in the exemption.","document_number":"2025-16382","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/27/2025-16382/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-us-munitions-list-targeted-revisions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-27/pdf/2025-16382.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16382.pdf?1756212314","publication_date":"2025-08-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Final rule; interim final rule adopted with changes. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The Department of State (the Department) amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) items that no longer warrant inclusion, add to the USML items that warrant inclusion, and clarify certain entries. With these amendments, the Department also updates the interim final rule it published on January 17, 2025. In addition, the Department is adding a new license exemption for certain activities related to unmanned underwater"},{"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":"significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities” (5 U.S.C. 603). This interim final rule modifies existing policies and procedural requirements for NASA compliance with NEPA. The interim final rule does not regulate small entities. Rather, the rule applies to NASA proposed action proponents, and non-Federal project sponsors which may seek to undertake an activity over which NASA has approval authority and sets forth the procedural process for compliance with NEPA. The interim final rule makes no substantive changes to requirements"},{"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":"this determination with a reasoned explanation. \n \n FAA used the definition of small entities in the RFA for this analysis. The RFA defines small entities as small businesses, small governmental jurisdictions, or small organizations. In 5 U.S.C. 601(3), the RFA defines “small business” to have the same meaning as \n \n “small business concern” under section 3 of the Small Business Act. The Small Business Act authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to define “small business” by issuing regulations. SBA (2023) has established size standards"},{"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":"configuration\n \n \n I. Executive Summary \n A. Purpose of the Regulatory Action \n This final rule establishes requirements for aircraft, other than unmanned aircraft, that hold special airworthiness certificates, airmen that operate and maintain those aircraft, and supporting rules. This rule expands eligibility for certification of light-sport category aircraft while retaining a distinction in level of certification rigor between experimental and small, type-certificated aircraft. This rule also expands privileges for sport pilots and light-sport repairmen"},{"title":"Department Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Regulatory Agenda of the Department of Transportation (Department) is a semiannual summary of current, projected, and completed rulemakings, as well as reviews of existing regulations. The Regulatory Agenda provides the public with information about the Department's planned regulatory activity for the next 12 months. This information enables the public to participate in the Department's regulatory process more effectively. The public is encouraged to submit comments on any aspect of this Regulatory Agenda.","document_number":"2025-18337","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18337/department-regulatory-and-deregulatory-agenda-semiannual-summary","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-22/pdf/2025-18337.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18337.pdf?1758285919","publication_date":"2025-09-22","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":"for marking small, unmanned aircraft that is more appropriate for these aircraft. This action responds to public comments received regarding the proposed registration process in the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft notice of proposed rulemaking, the request for information regarding unmanned aircraft system registration, and the recommendations from the Unmanned Aircraft System Registration Task Force. \n Timetable: \n \n \n \n Action \n Date \n FR Cite \n \n \n Interim Final Rule \n 12/16/15 \n 80 FR 78593 \n \n \n Interim Final Rule Effective"},{"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":"initial RA performance deadline. Proposed § 91.220(a) would impose the same RA system performance requirement by the final RA performance deadline (two years after the initial compliance deadline) for all other aircraft equipped with RA operating under 14 CFR part 91, including GA, rotorcraft, other commercial aircraft, and public aircraft. Proposed § 129.16(b) would also impose the final RA performance deadline for all other aircraft equipped with RA operating under part 129.\n \n \n FAA is proposing in § 91.220(b) to specify the minimum RA interference"},{"title":"Unleashing American Drone Dominance","type":"Notice","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on additional means by which the Commission can continue to fulfill its public interest mandate and achieve American drone dominance. The Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology seek input on an array of reforms the Commission might take to unleash American drone dominance, including: alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens; ensuring that American drone manufacturers and users have sufficient spectrum for drone testing and operations; facilitating and encouraging American firms' investment in drone capabilities, infrastructure development, and innovative and advanced capabilities; ensuring regulatory clarity and technical access for United States- based manufacturers and trusted suppliers; coordinating more effectively with other federal agencies; streamlining the Commission's experimental licensing rules; and establishing additional dedicated drone innovation zones or testbeds in partnership with other entities.","document_number":"2026-07381","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/16/2026-07381/unleashing-american-drone-dominance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-16/pdf/2026-07381.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07381.pdf?1776257115","publication_date":"2026-04-16","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":"tape, modernizing obsolete regulations, and securing our supply chain from foreign adversaries. The production, deployment, and export of \n American \n unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and anti-drone defense systems (Counter-UAS) have become core elements of our economic and military superiority. In addition, emerging technologies like electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are expected to enable new capabilities for transporting cargo and people, including in hard to reach areas and in emergencies. By this Public Notice,"},{"title":"Spectrum Rules and Policies for the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (\"FCC\" or \"Commission\") seeks comment on rules to promote access by unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operators to licensed spectrum to support UAS operations. First, this document seeks comment on service rules for the 5030-5091 MHz band that will provide UAS operators with access to licensed spectrum with the reliability necessary to support safety-critical UAS command-and-control communications links. Second, due to the increasing interest in operating UAS using existing terrestrial flexible-use spectrum networks, this document seeks comment on whether the Commission's current rules are adequate to ensure co- existence of terrestrial mobile operations and UAS use or whether changes to these rules are necessary. Third, to further promote the safe integration of unmanned aircraft operations in controlled airspace and facilitate flight coordination, this document proposes a process for UAS operators to obtain a license in the aeronautical very high frequency (VHF) band to communicate with air traffic control and other aircraft. Together, these measures will help to promote the growth and safety of UAS operations.","document_number":"2023-00961","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/07/2023-00961/spectrum-rules-and-policies-for-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-07/pdf/2023-00961.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-00961.pdf?1675691115","publication_date":"2023-02-07","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":"MHz band pursuant to a frequency assignment from a DFMS and consistent with subpart B of this part.\n \n \n Unmanned aircraft (UA). \n An aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.\n \n \n Unmanned aircraft station. \n A mobile station authorized under this part and located on board a UA.\n \n \n Unmanned aircraft system (UAS). \n A UA and its associated elements (including an unmanned aircraft station, communication links, and the components not on board the UA that control the UA) that are required"},{"title":"Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule provides the statutorily prescribed 2025 adjustment to civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for violations of certain DOT regulations.","document_number":"2024-30608","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/30/2024-30608/revisions-to-civil-penalty-amounts-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-30/pdf/2024-30608.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30608.pdf?1735307119","publication_date":"2024-12-30","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":"Office of the Secretary"},{"raw_name":"Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation","name":"Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation","id":609,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/great-lakes-st-lawrence-seaway-development-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/609","parent_id":492,"slug":"great-lakes-st-lawrence-seaway-development-corporation"},{"raw_name":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"},{"raw_name":"Federal Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"},{"raw_name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","id":181,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/181","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration"},{"raw_name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","id":345,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/345","parent_id":492,"slug":"national-highway-traffic-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"presentation of a nonconforming aircraft for issuance of an initial airworthiness certificate by a production certificate holder \n 49 U.S.C. 44704(d)(3)(B) \n 1,181,581 \n 1,212,278 \n \n \n Knowing failure by an applicant for or holder of a type certificate to submit safety critical information or include certain such information in an airplane flight manual or flight crew operating manual contrary to 49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(1)-(3) \n 49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(4)(A) \n 1,181,582 \n 1,212,278 \n \n \n Operation of an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system equipped or armed"},{"title":"Department Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department of Transportation. The Agenda provides the public information about the Department of Transportation's planned regulatory activity for the next 12 months. This information enables the public to participate in DOT's regulatory process. The public is encouraged to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda.","document_number":"2024-16457","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/16/2024-16457/department-regulatory-and-deregulatory-agenda-semiannual-summary","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-16/pdf/2024-16457.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-16457.pdf?1723725920","publication_date":"2024-08-16","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":"marking small unmanned aircraft that is more appropriate for these aircraft. This action responds to public comments received regarding the proposed registration process in the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft notice of proposed rulemaking, the request for information regarding unmanned aircraft system registration, and the recommendations from the Unmanned Aircraft System Registration Task Force.\n \n \n Timetable: \n \n \n \n \n Action \n Date \n FR Cite \n \n \n Interim Final Rule \n 12/16/15 \n 80 FR 78593 \n \n \n Interim Final Rule Effective"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, 52, and 53.","document_number":"2026-12559","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12559/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-1-2-4-33","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12559.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12559.pdf?1782132314","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"},{"raw_name":"Office of Federal Procurement Policy","name":"Federal Procurement Policy Office","id":184,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-procurement-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/184","parent_id":280,"slug":"federal-procurement-policy-office"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"},{"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":"optics, laser, radio, or any other electronic, electric, electromagnetic, or acoustically coupled means.\n \n \n Unmanned aircraft \n means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (49 U.S.C. 44801(11)).\n \n \n Unmanned aircraft system \n means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system (49 U.S.C"},{"title":"Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Spring 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"Pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA; 5 U.S.C 601- 612) the Federal Communications Commission is required to publish a regulatory flexibility agenda twice-yearly in the Federal Register describing any regulatory proceedings under development or review which are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 5 U.S.C. 602. In addition, Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review (Sep. 30, 1993), requires each agency to publish, twice yearly, a regulatory agenda (Agenda) of regulations under development or review during the next year which will be included in the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda). 58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993). The Agenda required by Executive Order 12866 must include all regulations the agency expects to develop or review during the next 12 months, regardless of whether they may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. E.O. 12866 provides that agencies may combine this agenda with the regulatory flexibility agenda required under the RFA. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking proceedings and meet its obligations under the RFA and E.O. 12866, the Commission has prepared Agenda entries providing a brief description and summary of each regulatory activity that is currently planned for the 12 months, subject to revision, including the objectives and legal basis for each, and the name and telephone number of an agency official who is knowledgeable about items in the agenda. The Commission's Agenda entries published in the Federal Register are only those entries for rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities pursuant to the RFA. The Commission's complete list of regulatory and deregulatory actions for the Unified Agenda will be published on the internet in a searchable format at www.reginfo.gov.","document_number":"2025-18318","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18318/unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-spring-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-22/pdf/2025-18318.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18318.pdf?1758285917","publication_date":"2025-09-22","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":"\n NPRM \n 08/23/10 \n 75 FR 51735 \n \n \n Interim Final Rule \n 02/15/11 \n 76 FR 8659 \n \n \n Public Notice \n 03/02/11 \n 76 R 11462 \n \n \n R&O \n 05/02/11 \n 76 FR 24393 \n \n \n FNPRM \n 05/02/11 \n 76 FR 24437 \n \n \n NPRM \n 05/02/11 \n 76 FR 24442 \n \n \n R&O (Correction) \n 05/27/11 \n 76 FR 30841 \n \n \n Order \n 07/25/11 \n 76 FR 44326 \n \n \n 2nd R&O \n 08/05/11 \n 76 FR 47469 \n \n \n Order (Interim Final Rule) \n 08/05/11 \n 76 FR 47476 \n \n \n Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date \n 09/26/11 \n 76 FR 59269 \n \n \n Final Rule; Petition for Reconsideration; Public"},{"title":"Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Ground and Flight Risk (DFARS Case 2020-D027)","type":"Rule","abstract":"DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise the requirements related to the assumption of risk associated with aircraft under DoD contracts. Revisions are required due to numerous changes in aircraft contract situations and the emergence of contracts for small, unmanned aircraft.","document_number":"2023-05673","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/22/2023-05673/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-ground-and-flight-risk-dfars-case-2020-d027","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-03-22/pdf/2023-05673.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-05673.pdf?1679402717","publication_date":"2023-03-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Defense Acquisition Regulations System","name":"Defense Acquisition Regulations System","id":97,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-acquisition-regulations-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/97","parent_id":103,"slug":"defense-acquisition-regulations-system"}],"excerpts":"clause: \n Public Aircraft and State Aircraft Operations—Liability (Mar 2023) \n \n \n (a) \n Definitions. \n As used in this clause—\n \n \n Civil aircraft \n means an aircraft other than a public aircraft or state aircraft.\n \n \n Public aircraft \n means an aircraft that meets the definition in 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(41) and the qualifications in 49 U.S.C. 40125. Specifically, a public aircraft means any of the following:\n \n (1) An aircraft used only for the Government, except as provided in paragraphs (5) and (7) of this definition. \n (2) An aircraft owned by the"},{"title":"Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule adopts permanent amendments and a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for a period of ten years to: facilitate the certification of powered-lift pilots, clarify operating rules applicable to operations involving a powered-lift, and finalize other amendments which are necessary to integrate powered-lift into the National Airspace System (NAS). In this final action, the FAA finalizes its alternate framework to stand-up initial groups of powered-lift pilots and flight instructors. Most notably, the FAA adopts alternate frameworks to facilitate the certification of pilots seeking qualifications in a powered-lift with single functioning flight controls and a single pilot station. In response to commenters, the FAA provides clarification for certain operating rules and adopts a performance-based approach to certain operating rules to enable powered-lift operations. In addition to finalizing provisions for powered-lift, this action also makes changes to practical tests in aircraft that require type ratings, including airplanes and helicopters, training center rotorcraft instructor eligibility, training and testing requirements, and training center use of rotorcraft in flight training.","document_number":"2024-24886","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/21/2024-24886/integration-of-powered-lift-pilot-certification-and-operations-miscellaneous-amendments-related-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-21/pdf/2024-24886.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24886.pdf?1732110316","publication_date":"2024-11-21","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":"revolutionary new aircraft. The AAM Coordination and Leadership Act defines AAM as “a transportation system that transports people and property by air between two points in the United States using aircraft with advanced technologies, including electric aircraft or electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, in both controlled and uncontrolled airspace.” The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 updated the definition to mean “a transportation system that is comprised of urban air mobility and regional air mobility using manned or unmanned aircraft.” \n 1 \n"},{"title":"Federal Management Regulation; Aligning the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) With the Administration's Deregulatory Priorities","type":"Rule","abstract":"GSA is issuing a final rule to streamline and update multiple parts of the FMR to ensure adherence to statutory requirements and improve the effectiveness of the management of aviation, Federal advisory committees, mail, motor vehicles, personal property, real property, and transportation.","document_number":"2025-22915","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/16/2025-22915/federal-management-regulation-aligning-the-federal-management-regulation-fmr-with-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-16/pdf/2025-22915.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22915.pdf?1765806319","publication_date":"2025-12-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"}],"excerpts":"including:\n \n (1) Bailed aircraft: aircraft owned by one agency, operated by another under agreement; \n (2) Borrowed aircraft: aircraft owned by a non-executive agency, used by an executive agency without compensation; \n (3) Forfeited aircraft: aircraft seized by the Government through a legal process; \n (4) Loaned aircraft: aircraft owned by an executive agency, in a non-executive agency's custody without compensation; and \n (5) Owned aircraft: aircraft title held by an executive agency. \n \n Note 1 to the definition of “Federal aircraft”: \n Bailed or loaned"}]}