Federal Register #FAA-2026-6968

FAA Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship Pacific Ocean Reentry Contingency Operations

This opportunity is a public notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) for SpaceX Starship reentry contingency operations in the Pacific Ocean. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comment on an environmental assessment - Notable Requirements: - The Draft EA evaluates SpaceX's proposal to modify its vehicle operator license for contingency landings in new and expanded Pacific Ocean areas - Includes assessment of environmental impacts for new and expanded contingency landing areas: Northern Pacific, Hawaii, Central Pacific, and Southeast Pacific - Evaluates potential impacts of FAA approval of associated airspace closures - Public input is requested on the Draft EA - No procurement or contract opportunity is present in this notice

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of and requests public comment on the Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) for SpaceX Starship reentry contingency operations in the Pacific Ocean and additional Starship landing trajectory. The assessment evaluates SpaceX's proposal to modify its vehicle operator license to authorize contingency landings in new and expanded areas within the Pacific Ocean, including a newly designated Northern Pacific Contingency Landing Area and expansions of previously evaluated areas. The Draft EA also assesses potential environmental impacts related to FAA approval of associated airspace closures. Public comments are accepted electronically or by mail until July 27, 2026.

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