Federal Register #FAA202610991

FAA Requests Public Input on Rule Change for Firefighter Transport via Restricted Category Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public input regarding a proposed rule change for wildfire suppression operations. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Purpose: - Proposed amendment to regulations allowing transportation of firefighters on restricted category aircraft for ground wildfire suppression - Applies to both civil and public aircraft operations when aircraft are owned by civilian operators - Request Details: - Solicitation is for information and feedback, not for products or services - No OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or quantities specified - Focus is on gathering data about current firefighter transportation resources, operational challenges, and cost-benefit analysis - Unique Requirements: - Seeks stakeholder input to inform future rulemaking - Addresses statutory mandate for regulatory change - No procurement of goods or services at this stage; this is an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM)

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a future amendment to its regulations to allow firefighters to be transported to and from wildfire sites aboard certain restricted category aircraft for ground wildfire suppression. This amendment would apply to civil aircraft operations and public aircraft operations when the restricted category aircraft is owned by a civilian operator. The FAA is seeking public comments on the availability of firefighter transportation resources, challenges affecting their transport, and cost-benefit considerations. This action responds to a statutory mandate and aims to gather information to assess the economic impact and develop appropriate regulatory proposals.

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