# Elimination of the Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certificate for Controllers Who Hold a Federal Aviation Administration Credential With a Tower Rating
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2014-12-16 · Effective 2015-02-17 · 79 FR 74607
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-29386
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 74607
- **Publication date:** 2014-12-16
- **Effective date:** 2015-02-17
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2014-1000
## Abstract

This rulemaking eliminates the requirement for an air traffic control tower operator to hold a control tower operator certificate if the individual also holds a Federal Aviation Administration Credential with a tower rating (FAA Credential). The requirement to hold both the control tower operator certificate and the FAA Credential is redundant since the underlying requirements for the FAA Credential encompass those of the control tower operator certificate. This action will reduce the FAA's burden of administering redundant programs for those individuals who hold an FAA Credential.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/16/2014-29386/elimination-of-the-air-traffic-control-tower-operator-certificate-for-controllers-who-hold-a-federal)
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