Federal Register #2026-14577

FAA Requests Comments on Draft Guidance for Commercial Space Licenses and Permits

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is requesting public comments on a draft advisory circular (AC 413.5-1) related to commercial space licenses and permits. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on draft guidance for applicants seeking commercial space authorizations - Covers pre-application consultation, application submission, evaluation, compliance monitoring, and license modification - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a policy guidance document - No products or services are being procured - The notice is focused on improving regulatory guidance and compliance for commercial space activities

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting public comments on a draft advisory circular (AC) that provides guidance for prospective applicants seeking commercial space authorizations. The AC outlines the pre-application consultation process and lifecycle overview for licenses and permits under FAA commercial space regulations in accordance with Title 14 CFR Sec. 413.5. It covers early consultation, application submission, evaluation, compliance monitoring, and license modification requests. The FAA invites comments to improve the guidance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

View original listing