# Voluntary Licensing of Amateur Rocket Operations
> **Rule** · Direct final rule; request for comments. · Published 2012-08-22 · Effective 2012-10-09 · 77 FR 50584
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-20671
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Direct final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 77 FR 50584
- **Publication date:** 2012-08-22
- **Effective date:** 2012-10-09
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2012-0318
## Abstract

The FAA is amending the scope of its regulations to allow launch operators that conduct certain amateur rocket launches an opportunity to voluntarily apply for a commercial space transportation license or experimental permit.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/22/2012-20671/voluntary-licensing-of-amateur-rocket-operations)
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