# National Air Tour Safety Standards
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2007-02-13 · Effective 2007-03-15 · 72 FR 6884
## Document
- **Document number:** 07-580
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 72 FR 6884
- **Publication date:** 2007-02-13
- **Effective date:** 2007-03-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-1998-4521
## Abstract

This final rule sets safety and oversight rules for a broad variety of sightseeing and commercial air tour flights. The rule responds to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations, Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, and Department of Transportation Inspector General Reports that recommend better oversight of the sightseeing and commercial air tour industry. The intended effect of this final rule is to standardize requirements for air tour operators and consolidate air tour safety standards within part 136.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/02/13/07-580/national-air-tour-safety-standards)
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