{"description":"Documents matching 'space transportation exploration'","count":1697,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=space+transportation+exploration&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 <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>. That is why with the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (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":"Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Authorizing Changes to the Falcon Launch Program at Vandenberg Space Force Base","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with DAF's authorization of the redevelopment of Space Launch Complex (SLC)-6 to support Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy operations, including launch and landing at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB); DAF's authorization of an increase in Falcon 9 launches and landings at VSFB and downrange landings in the Pacific Ocean; and the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) issuance or modification of a vehicle operator license to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy operations at VSFB and approval of related airspace closures. The FAA and United States Coast Guard (USCG) are cooperating agencies for this EIS. The Unique Identification Number for this EIS is EISX-007-USF-1728547807.","document_number":"2024-29446","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/13/2024-29446/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-authorizing-changes-to-the-falcon","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-13/pdf/2024-29446.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29446.pdf?1734011155","publication_date":"2024-12-13","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":"Department of the Air Force","name":"Air Force Department","id":13,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/air-force-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/13","parent_id":103,"slug":"air-force-department"}],"excerpts":"“Commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> launch cooperation,” authorizing the Secretary of Defense to maximize the use of the capacity of the <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> infrastructure of the DOD by the private sector in the U.S.; maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> infrastructure of the DOD; reduce the cost of services provided by the DOD related to <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> infrastructure and launch support facilities and <span class=\"match\">space</span> recovery support facilities; encourage commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> activities by enabling investment by covered entities in the <span class=\"match\">space</span> transportation"},{"title":"Notice of Request for Information: Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space Launch and Re-Entry Activities","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is seeking public input regarding the potential use of submerged lands and existing offshore facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for space launch-related activities, including the siting and operation of offshore space launch platforms and potential identification of re- entry sites on the OCS. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to inform BOEM's understanding of technical, environmental, operational, legal, regulatory, and interagency considerations associated with such activities. BOEM is not proposing a specific project, lease, easement, right-of-way, or authorization through this RFI. BOEM invites written responses from industry, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, Tribal governments, state and local governments, Federal agencies, and members of the public. Information received will inform analysis regarding the extent to which internal evaluation, interagency coordination, and bureau consideration of whether additional guidance, policy development, or future actions may be appropriate.","document_number":"2026-13788","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/08/2026-13788/notice-of-request-for-information-potential-use-of-the-outer-continental-shelf-for-offshore-space","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-08/pdf/2026-13788.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13788.pdf?1783428316","publication_date":"2026-07-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Ocean Energy Management","name":"Ocean Energy Management Bureau","id":575,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/ocean-energy-management-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/575","parent_id":253,"slug":"ocean-energy-management-bureau"}],"excerpts":" leadership in <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>, economic competitiveness, and commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> markets, have increased interest in commercial offshore <span class=\"match\">space</span> launch, re-entry, and recovery concepts. On December 18, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14369 entitled, \n Ensuring American <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Superiority, \n which directs Federal departments and agencies to pursue <span class=\"match\">space</span> policy priorities that include expanding human reach and American presence in <span class=\"match\">space</span>, enhancing cost-effective launch architectures, and growing a vibrant commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> economy, including"},{"title":"Ensuring American Space Superiority","type":"Presidential Document","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-23845","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/23/2025-23845/ensuring-american-space-superiority","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-23/pdf/2025-23845.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23845.pdf?1766420110","publication_date":"2025-12-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT","name":"Executive Office of the President","id":538,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/executive-office-of-the-president","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/538","parent_id":null,"slug":"executive-office-of-the-president"}],"excerpts":"characterize, and counter threats to United States <span class=\"match\">space</span> interests from very low-Earth orbit and through cislunar <span class=\"match\">space</span>, including any placement of nuclear weapons in <span class=\"match\">space</span>; \n (iii) creating a responsive and adaptive national security <span class=\"match\">space</span> architecture by accelerating acquisition reform, integrating commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> capabilities, and enabling new market entrants; and \n (iv) strengthening ally and partner contributions to United States and collective <span class=\"match\">space</span> security, including through increased <span class=\"match\">space</span> security spending, operational cooperation, basing"},{"title":"Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) implements certain provisions of the Launch Communications Act (LCA) enacted September 26, 2024, governing the authorization and facilitation of commercial space operations in the 2025-2110 MHz, 2200- 2290 MHz, and 2360-2395 MHz bands (collectively, the LCA bands). To meet this statutory mandate, the Commission builds upon its action in the September 2023 Second Report and Order which, among other things, reallocated the 2025-2110 MHz and 2200-2290 MHz bands for non-Federal Space Operation on a secondary basis and adopted, for these two bands, space launch licensing framework. Specifically, the Commission reallocates the 2360-2395 MHz band on a secondary basis for Space Operation. Next, the Commission incorporates the 2360-2395 MHz band into its existing part 26 space launch regulatory framework that includes, for example, space launch licensing and frequency coordination rules. In order to protect critical Federal and non- Federal flight testing operations, we incorporate into our certain technical rules from our current. Finally, the Commission confirms that the specific licensing, registration, frequency coordination, and frequency coordinator selection procedures, to be refined by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau or WTB) on delegated authority, will apply to the LCA bands.","document_number":"2025-02961","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/07/2025-02961/allocation-of-spectrum-for-non-federal-space-launch-operations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-07/pdf/2025-02961.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-02961.pdf?1741268710","publication_date":"2025-03-07","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":"in passenger <span class=\"match\">space</span> transport.\n \n 64. The Commission believes that the following business entities are the principle entities currently comprising the commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> launch operator industry in the United States: Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrup Grumman, <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">Exploration</span> Technologies (<span class=\"match\">Space</span> X), The Boeing Company, and Virgin Galactic. In May 2020, <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">Exploration</span> Technologies with NASA astronauts in a commercially built and operated spacecraft launched from American soil to the International <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Station for"},{"title":"Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry","type":"Presidential Document","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-15822","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/19/2025-15822/enabling-competition-in-the-commercial-space-industry","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-19/pdf/2025-15822.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15822.pdf?1755521136","publication_date":"2025-08-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT","name":"Executive Office of the President","id":538,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/executive-office-of-the-president","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/538","parent_id":null,"slug":"executive-office-of-the-president"}],"excerpts":"during my first term to ensure that new <span class=\"match\">space</span>-based industries, <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">exploration</span> capabilities, and cutting-edge defense systems are pioneered in America rather than by our adversaries. Ensuring that United States operators can efficiently launch, conduct missions in <span class=\"match\">space</span>, and reenter United States airspace is critical to economic growth, national security, and accomplishing Federal <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">exploration</span> objectives. \n \n Sec. 2. Policy. \n It is the policy of the United States to enhance American greatness in <span class=\"match\">space</span> by enabling a competitive launch marketplace"},{"title":"Marine Mammals; Incidental Take of Polar Bears in the Southern Beaufort Sea; Seismic Exploration Activities by SAExploration, Inc.","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, received a request under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 from SAExploration, Inc., to issue regulations facilitating the authorization of incidental, unintentional take of small numbers of polar bears during seismic exploration activities on the North Slope of Alaska. Take may result from three-dimensional seismic survey programs and associated activities occurring for a period of 5 years beginning July 1, 2026. If this rule is finalized, we may issue letters of authorization, upon request, for specific activities in accordance with the final rule for a period of up to 5 years. We intend that any final action resulting from this proposed rule will be as accurate and effective as possible. Therefore, we request comments on these proposed regulations and the accompanying draft environmental assessment from the public, Tribes, and local, State, and Federal agencies.","document_number":"2026-09885","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/18/2026-09885/marine-mammals-incidental-take-of-polar-bears-in-the-southern-beaufort-sea-seismic-exploration","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-18/pdf/2026-09885.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09885.pdf?1778849122","publication_date":"2026-05-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","id":197,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/fish-and-wildlife-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/197","parent_id":253,"slug":"fish-and-wildlife-service"}],"excerpts":"proposed rule provides exceptions from the MMPA's taking prohibitions for entities engaged in specified seismic <span class=\"match\">exploration</span> activities in the specified geographic region. By providing certainty regarding compliance with the MMPA, this proposed rule will have a positive effect on the seismic <span class=\"match\">exploration</span> activities. Although the proposed rule requires an applicant to take a number of actions, these actions have been undertaken by seismic <span class=\"match\">exploration</span> activities for many years as part of similar past regulations. Therefore, this proposed rule is not expected"},{"title":"U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act Incorporation","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule incorporates various changes required by the United States Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015. This final rule provides regulatory clarity to applicants seeking licenses for space flight operations involving government astronauts by adding two new subparts to the human space flight regulations containing requirements for operators with government astronauts with and without safety-critical roles on board vehicles.","document_number":"2024-20900","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/19/2024-20900/us-commercial-space-launch-competitiveness-act-incorporation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-19/pdf/2024-20900.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-20900.pdf?1726663520","publication_date":"2024-09-19","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":"agencies), <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> and <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>. \n \n Confidential business information, <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> and <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>. \n \n Aviation safety, Environmental protection, Investigations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> and <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>. \n \n Launch and reentry safety, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Rockets, <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> and <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>. \n \n \n Launch and reentry safety, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Rockets, <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> and <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>.\n \n \n \n Aircraft"},{"title":"Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; Federal Earth Stations Communicating With Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; and Federal Space Station Use of the 399.9-400.05 MHz Band","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts a new secondary allocation in the 2025-2110 MHz band for non-Federal space operations, removes the restriction on use of the 2200-2290 MHz secondary non-Federal space operation allocation to four specific sub-channels to make the entire 2200-2290 MHz band available, adds a non-Federal secondary mobile allocation to the 2200- 2290 MHz band, and adopts licensing and technical rules for space launch operations. Additionally, the Commission amends the allocation for the 399.9-400.05 MHz band to permit the deployment of Federal space stations.","document_number":"2024-16638","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/05/2024-16638/allocation-of-spectrum-for-non-federal-space-launch-operations-federal-earth-stations-communicating","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-05/pdf/2024-16638.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-16638.pdf?1722602712","publication_date":"2024-08-05","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":"operations. Adopting a secondary non-Federal <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Operation allocation for the 2025-2110 MHz band will allow the Commission to develop effective rules for the <span class=\"match\">space</span> launch industry, no longer requiring the lengthy experimental rules process. Hence, the Commission is implementing this secondary non-Federal <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Operation (Earth-to-<span class=\"match\">space</span>) allocation to the 2025-2110 MHz band in the U.S. Table. This allocation will be limited to <span class=\"match\">space</span> launch telecommand transmissions and will require commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> launch providers to coordinate with non-Federal"},{"title":"Office of Commercial Space Transportation; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Open a Public Scoping Period, and Hold Public Scoping Meetings","type":"Notice","abstract":"This Notice provides information to Federal, State, and local agencies; Native American tribes; and other interested persons regarding the FAA's intent to prepare an EIS to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of issuing a commercial launch Vehicle Operator License to SpaceX for the Starship-Super Heavy launch vehicle at Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida. SpaceX proposes to construct launch, landing, and other associated infrastructure at and in proximity to LC-39A. The proposal would also include Starship-Super Heavy launches at LC-39A; recoverable Super Heavy booster and Starship landings at LC-39A or on a droneship; and expendable Super Heavy booster and Starship landings in the ocean. The FAA will prepare the EIS in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, as part of its licensing process. Additional information is available online at: https://www.faa.gov/space/stakeholder_engagement/spacex_starship_ksc.","document_number":"2024-10149","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/10/2024-10149/office-of-commercial-space-transportation-notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-10/pdf/2024-10149.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-10149.pdf?1715258715","publication_date":"2024-05-10","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":"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":"of <span class=\"match\">space</span>, supports the goals of the National Aeronautics and <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Act, and advances the National <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Policy that Federal agencies shall ensure that United States (U.S.) Government <span class=\"match\">space</span> technology and infrastructure is made available for commercial use on a reimbursable, noninterference, and equitable basis. The need for Starship-Super Heavy at KSC aligns with NASA's Commercial <span class=\"match\">Space</span> Launch Act, as amended, which is to support the U.S. goal of encouraging activities by the private sector to strengthen and expand U.S. <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> infrastructure"},{"title":"Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of the Air Force is the lead agency for this notice. The Federal Aviation Administration is a cooperating agency and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and U.S. Coast Guard were invited to be cooperating agencies for this action. The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with (1) the execution of a real property agreement between the United States Space Force (USSF) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), which would enable SpaceX to develop a launch site to support Starship-Super Heavy operations, including launch and landing at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), and (2) the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) issuance of a vehicle operator license at the selected launch site and approval of related airspace closures.","document_number":"2024-03554","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/21/2024-03554/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-spacex-starship-super-heavy","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-21/pdf/2024-03554.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-03554.pdf?1708436732","publication_date":"2024-02-21","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":"Department of the Air Force","name":"Air Force Department","id":13,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/air-force-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/13","parent_id":103,"slug":"air-force-department"}],"excerpts":"2276(a), “Commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> launch cooperation,” that the Secretary of Defense is permitted to take action to maximize the use of the capacity of the <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> infrastructure of the Department of Defense (DOD) by the private sector in the U.S.; maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> infrastructure of the DOD; reduce the cost of services provided by the DOD related to <span class=\"match\">space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> infrastructure at launch support facilities and <span class=\"match\">space</span> recovery support facilities; encourage commercial <span class=\"match\">space</span> activities by enabling"},{"title":"Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.","document_number":"2025-22033","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/05/2025-22033/hazardous-materials-notice-of-actions-on-special-permits","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-05/pdf/2025-22033.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22033.pdf?1764855920","publication_date":"2025-12-05","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":"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"}],"excerpts":"Sandery Polymers Corp \n 172.300, 172.400, 173.240 \n To authorize the one-time, one-way <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> in commerce of antimony trioxide in non-UN Standard packagings that are not marked or labeled. \n \n \n 22120-N \n Tesla, Inc \n 173.185(f), 173.185(f)(1), 173.185(f)(2), 173.185(f)(3) \n To authorize the <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> in commerce of damaged, defective or recalled lithium-ion batteries in packagings that do not meet the requirements of the HMR. \n \n \n 22121-N \n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">Exploration</span> Technologies Corp \n 173.56(e)(3), 173.56(e)(4) \n To authorize SpaceX to use a contract"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Narwhal, LLC Oil and Gas Exploration Activities in West Harrison Bay, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from Narwhal, LLC (Narwhal) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to oil and gas exploration activities in west Harrison Bay, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, one-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. 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.","document_number":"2025-08672","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/16/2025-08672/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-16/pdf/2025-08672.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08672.pdf?1747313111","publication_date":"2025-05-16","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":"conducting oil and gas <span class=\"match\">exploration</span> activities in and around west Harrison Bay, Alaska, provided the previously mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated. A draft of the proposed IHA can be found at: \n https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/incidental-take-authorizations-oil-and-gas. \n \n Request for Public Comments \n We request comment on our analyses, the proposed authorization, and any other aspect of this notice of proposed IHA for the proposed oil and gas <span class=\"match\">exploration</span> activities. We also"},{"title":"Falsification, Reproduction, Alteration, Omission, or Incorrect Statements","type":"Rule","abstract":"FAA is amending, restructuring, and consolidating the falsification regulations presently located throughout title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Regarding 14 CFR chapter I, this rule eliminates inconsistencies among the various falsification regulations and associated sanctions; consolidates all existing falsification regulations into one part under 14 CFR chapter I to standardize the existing falsification regulations; and ensures that falsification-related conduct not addressed by pertinent current regulations is covered. This rule also creates a falsification prohibition applicable to the regulations governing commercial space transportation.","document_number":"2025-16902","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/03/2025-16902/falsification-reproduction-alteration-omission-or-incorrect-statements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-03/pdf/2025-16902.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16902.pdf?1756817119","publication_date":"2025-09-03","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":"recordkeeping requirements, Schools, Students, Teachers. \n \n Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. \n \n Fraud, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Rockets, Safety, <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> and <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>. \n \n Confidential business information, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Rockets, Safety, <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> and <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>. \n \n The Amendment \n For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR parts 3, 21, 43, 60, 61, 63, 65, 67, 89, 107, 111, 120, 121, 139, 142, 145"},{"title":"Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modification to Special Permits","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.","document_number":"2026-00856","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/16/2026-00856/hazardous-materials-notice-of-applications-for-modification-to-special-permits","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-16/pdf/2026-00856.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00856.pdf?1768484717","publication_date":"2026-01-16","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":"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"}],"excerpts":"Federal hazardous materials <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)). \n \n \n Issued in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2026. \n Donald P. Burger, \n Chief, General Approvals and Permits Branch. \n \n \n Special Permits Data \n \n Application No. \n Applicant \n Regulation(s) affected \n Nature of the special permits thereof \n \n \n 14867-M \n GTM Manufacturing, LLC \n 173.302(a)(1), 173.304(a) \n To modify the special permit to extend the service life of cylinders beyond 15 years. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4). \n \n \n 21213-M \n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">Exploration</span> Technologies Corp \n 172"},{"title":"Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.","document_number":"2026-00870","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/16/2026-00870/hazardous-materials-notice-of-applications-for-new-special-permits","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-16/pdf/2026-00870.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00870.pdf?1768484719","publication_date":"2026-01-16","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":"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"}],"excerpts":"of applications for special permit is published in accordance with part 107 of the Federal hazardous materials <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)). \n \n Issued in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2026. \n Donald P. Burger, \n Chief, General Approvals and Permits Branch. \n \n \n Special Permits Data \n \n Application No. \n Applicant \n Regulation(s) affected \n Nature of the Special Permits thereof \n \n \n 22148-N \n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">Exploration</span> Technologies Corp \n 180.205(a), 180.209(a) \n To authorize acoustic emission testing of DOT-specification pressure"},{"title":"National Environmental Policy Act; Berkeley Space Center at NASA Research Park","type":"Notice","abstract":"Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) procedures for implementing NEPA, NASA, in cooperation with the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed development of the Berkeley Space Center at NASA Research Park. The EIS will be a joint EIS/ environmental impact report (EIR) that fulfills the requirements of both NEPA and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This notice opens a 30-day public scoping period during which the public and other interested parties are encouraged to submit comments as provided for under ADDRESSES to inform the scope of environmental issues which should be considered in the EIS/EIR, including alternatives to the proposed action. The public scoping period is for a period of 30 days from publication of this notice.","document_number":"2024-13756","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/26/2024-13756/national-environmental-policy-act-berkeley-space-center-at-nasa-research-park","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-26/pdf/2024-13756.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-13756.pdf?1719319515","publication_date":"2024-06-26","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":"would accommodate up to approximately 96 students at a time. Build Alternative 1 would accommodate more students because it would include more <span class=\"match\">space</span> for research and office uses.\n \n \n • \n Parking <span class=\"match\">Spaces</span>: \n Build Alternative 1 would include approximately 3,290 parking <span class=\"match\">spaces</span>, whereas Build Alternative 2 would include approximately 2,009 parking <span class=\"match\">spaces</span>.\n \n The future sub-tenant users for the proposed research <span class=\"match\">space</span> are not yet known and because the project would be constructed over a period of years, the exact configuration of certain project elements"},{"title":"Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.","document_number":"2026-03067","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/17/2026-03067/hazardous-materials-notice-of-actions-on-special-permits","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-17/pdf/2026-03067.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03067.pdf?1770990325","publication_date":"2026-02-17","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":"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"}],"excerpts":"Call2Recycle, Inc \n 172.447 \n To modify the special permit to provide an additional relief from the labeling requirements in Parts 172 of the HMR. \n \n \n 21213-M \n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">Exploration</span> Technologies Corp \n 172.300, 172.400, 173.302(a), 172.402(f), 173.1, 177.840 \n To modify the special permit to authorize a single tank propulsion system, lithium-ion battery packs, and additional <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> locations. \n \n \n 21408-M \n GFS Chemicals, Inc \n 173.158(f)(3) \n To modify the special permit to authorize the manufacture of plastic bottles with a smaller opening"},{"title":"Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.","document_number":"2026-05279","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/18/2026-05279/hazardous-materials-notice-of-actions-on-special-permits","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-18/pdf/2026-05279.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05279.pdf?1773751514","publication_date":"2026-03-18","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":"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"}],"excerpts":"TI per aircraft, or the separation distance cannot be met. \n \n \n 22077-N \n <span class=\"match\">Space</span> <span class=\"match\">Exploration</span> Technologies Corp \n 172.101(k)(8), 172.300, 172.400, 176.63(b), 176.116(a)(1), 176.116(e)(1), 176.138(b) \n To authorize the <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> in commerce of SpaceX Starship spacecraft and associated support equipment containing non-DOT specification packagings of hazardous materials. \n \n \n 22094-N \n BAE Systems Controls Inc \n 172.101(j), 173.185(a) \n To authorize the <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> in commerce of low production lithium ion batteries that have not completed"},{"title":"Marine Mammals; Incidental Take of Polar Bears and Pacific Walruses in the Beaufort Sea and North Slope of Alaska","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, received a request under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 from the Alaska Oil and Gas Association to issue regulations facilitating the authorization of incidental, unintentional take of small numbers of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) and Pacific walruses (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) during year-round oil and gas industry activities in the Beaufort Sea (Alaska and the Outer Continental Shelf) and adjacent northern coast of Alaska. Take may result from oil and gas exploration, development, production, and transportation activities occurring for a period of 5 years. Oil and gas industry operations include similar types of activities covered by the previous 5-year Beaufort Sea incidental take regulations effective from August 5, 2021, through August 5, 2026. If this rule is finalized, we may issue letters of authorization, upon request, for specific proposed activities in accordance with this proposed regulation. We are proposing that this rule, if finalized, will be for 5 years. We intend that any final action resulting from this proposed rule will be as accurate and effective as possible. Therefore, we request comments or suggestions on these proposed regulations and the accompanying draft environmental assessment from the public, Tribes, and local, State, and Federal agencies.","document_number":"2026-04558","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04558/marine-mammals-incidental-take-of-polar-bears-and-pacific-walruses-in-the-beaufort-sea-and-north","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-09/pdf/2026-04558.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04558.pdf?1772804713","publication_date":"2026-03-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","id":197,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/fish-and-wildlife-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/197","parent_id":253,"slug":"fish-and-wildlife-service"}],"excerpts":"take of small numbers of polar bears and walruses during oil and gas <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>, development, production, and <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> activities in the Beaufort Sea and adjacent northern coast of Alaska for a period of 5 years (2026-2031) (hereafter referred to as the “Request”). The FWS deemed AOGA's Request as adequate and complete on January 12, 2026. \n The AOGA requests regulations that will be applicable to the oil and gas <span class=\"match\">exploration</span>, development, production, and <span class=\"match\">transportation</span> activities of multiple companies specified in the Request. This includes"}]}