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FAA Regulatory Notice: Proposed Rule on Unmanned Aircraft Restrictions Near Fixed Site Facilities

This opportunity involves a regulatory notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding unmanned aircraft operations: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - No products or services are being requested; this is not a procurement - The notice concerns a proposed rule to allow fixed site facility operators to request restrictions on unmanned aircraft flights near their sites - Criteria for restrictions include aviation safety, protection of people and property, national security, and homeland security - The FAA is seeking stakeholder input, especially on economic impacts and compliance costs for commercial UAS operators - No part numbers, quantities, or procurement requirements are included - This is a regulatory action, not a solicitation or contract award

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a process for operators and proprietors of fixed site facilities to request unmanned aircraft flight restrictions (UAFR). The criteria for UAFR include aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national security, and homeland security. The rule specifies the types of operations permitted within UAFRs. This notice extends the comment period for the proposed rule to allow additional time for stakeholders to analyze and submit comments.

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