Policy Clarifying Definition of “Actively Engaged” for Purposes of Inspector Authorization; Correction

Final Rule Final · effective Published 2026-02-23 91 FR 8377 View on federalregister.gov ↗

Affects · Air traffic control · 14 CFR 65

Abstract

This action corrects the description of the appeals process for applicants or holders of an Inspection Authorization (IA) set forth in a prior Federal Register notice of policy. On August 4, 2011, the Federal Aviation Administration published a document in the Federal Register concerning a notice of policy to clarify the definition of "Actively Engaged" for the purposes of applying for or renewing an IA. That notification contained incorrect information regarding the appeals process for the denial of an IA application for initial issuance or renewal.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 8377] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-03483]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 65

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1060]

Policy Clarifying Definition of ``Actively Engaged'' for Purposes of Inspector Authorization; Correction

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

ACTION: Notice of policy; correction.

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SUMMARY: This action corrects the description of the appeals process for applicants or holders of an Inspection Authorization (IA) set forth in a prior Federal Register notice of policy. On August 4, 2011, the Federal Aviation Administration published a document in the Federal Register concerning a notice of policy to clarify the definition of ``Actively Engaged'' for the purposes of applying for or renewing an IA. That notification contained incorrect information regarding the appeals process for the denial of an IA application for initial issuance or renewal.

DATES: February 23, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Barron, Airmen Section, AFS-320, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (509) 389-1995; email: [email protected].

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