# 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; disposition of comments. · Published 2015-08-06 · Effective 2015-02-17 · 80 FR 46791
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-19278
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; disposition of comments.
- **Citation:** 80 FR 46791
- **Publication date:** 2015-08-06
- **Effective date:** 2015-02-17
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2014-1000
## Abstract

On December 16, 2014, the FAA published a final rule with a request for comments that eliminated 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). This action addresses the public comment the FAA received.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/06/2015-19278/elimination-of-the-air-traffic-control-tower-operator-certificate-for-controllers-who-hold-a-federal)
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