Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park

On December 31, 1996, the FAA published a final rule that codifies the provisions of Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 50-2, Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP); modifies the dimensions of the GCNP Special Flight Rules Area; establishes new and modifies existing flight-free zones; establishes new and modifies existing flight corridors; establishes reporting requirements for commercial sightseeing companies operating in the Special Flight Rules Area; prohibits commercial sightseeing operations during certain time periods; and limits the number of aircraft that can be used for commercial sightseeing operations in the GCNP Special Flight Rules Area. This action delays the effective date for 14 CFR Sections 93.301, 93.305, and 93.307 of the final rule and reinstates portions of and amends the expiration date of SFAR No. 50-2. This action does not affect or delay the implementation of the curfew, aircraft restrictions, reporting requirements or the other portions of the rule.