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FAA Requests Public Comment on Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship Contingency Landings

This opportunity is a public comment request from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) for SpaceX Starship contingency operations in the Pacific Ocean. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Cooperating agencies: NASA, U.S. Coast Guard - OEMs and Vendors: - Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is the only OEM/vendor mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The request is for public input on an environmental assessment related to SpaceX Starship reentry and contingency landing operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Assessment covers proposed modifications to SpaceX's vehicle operator license for new and expanded Pacific Ocean contingency landing areas - Includes evaluation of environmental impacts from expanded landing zones (Northern Pacific, Hawaii, Southeast Pacific) and associated airspace closures - Public comment is specifically requested on the Draft EA - No contract, procurement, or purchase is involved 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 Pacific Ocean areas, including a newly designated Northern Pacific Contingency Landing Area and expansions of previously evaluated areas near Hawaii and the Southeast Pacific. 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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