U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act Incorporation

Final Rule Published 2024-09-19 Effective 2024-11-18 89 FR 76714 View on federalregister.gov ↗

Abstract

This final rule incorporates various changes required by the United States Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015. This final rule provides regulatory clarity to applicants seeking licenses for space flight operations involving government astronauts by adding two new subparts to the human space flight regulations containing requirements for operators with government astronauts with and without safety-critical roles on board vehicles.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 182 (Thursday, September 19, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 76714-76730] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-20900]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Parts 401, 413, 415, 431, 435, 437, 440, 450, and 460

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1656; Amdt. Nos. 401-10, 413-13, 415-8, 431-8, 435-6, 437-4, 440-7, 450-3, 460-4] RIN 2120-AL19

U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act Incorporation

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule incorporates various changes required by the United States Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015. This final rule provides regulatory clarity to applicants seeking licenses for space flight operations involving government astronauts by adding two new subparts to the human space flight regulations containing requirements for operators with government astronauts with and without safety-critical roles on board vehicles.

DATES: Effective November 18, 2024. The compliance date for this final rule is November 18, 2024.

ADDRESSES: For information on where to obtain copies of rulemaking documents and other information related to this final rule, see ``How to Obtain Additional Information'' in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Huet, Space Policy Division, Space Regulations and Standards Branch, ASZ-210, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 306-9069; email [email protected].

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