# Voluntary Licensing of Amateur Rocket Operations; Withdrawal
> **Rule** · Direct Final rule, withdrawal. · Published 2012-11-09 · Effective 2012-11-08 · 77 FR 67269
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-27503
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Direct Final rule, withdrawal.
- **Citation:** 77 FR 67269
- **Publication date:** 2012-11-09
- **Effective date:** 2012-11-08
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0318
## Abstract

The FAA is withdrawing a previously published direct final rule that would have allowed launch operators that conduct certain amateur rocket launches to voluntarily apply for a commercial space transportation license or experimental permit. The FAA is withdrawing this action because of the adverse comments it received.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/09/2012-27503/voluntary-licensing-of-amateur-rocket-operations-withdrawal)
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