Exclusion of Tethered Launches From Licensing Requirements
other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2015-06-04 · Effective 2015-08-03 · 80 FR 31831
Document
Document number
2015-13557
Federal Register citation
80 FR 31831
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2015-06-04
Effective date
2015-08-03
FAA docket
Docket No.: FAA-2012-0045
Abstract
The FAA is amending its commercial space transportation regulations to exclude specified tethered launches from its licensing and permitting requirements. This action maintains safety by providing launch vehicle operators with clear and simple criteria for a safe tethered launch, while relieving operators and the FAA from the administrative burden of filing and processing license and permit applications or waiver requests. The intent of this final rule is to enhance the safety of tethered launches and improve regulatory effectiveness.