Federal Register #FAA-2026-9935

FAA Proposal to Expand Electronic Submissions for Commercial Space Licensing

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to expand electronic submission options for commercial space licensing matters. - Government buyer: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation; no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Proposed change: Allow license and permit applications, waiver requests, alternative time-frame requests, and safety element approval applications to be submitted through additional electronic methods approved by the FAA Administrator. - Notable requirement: The proposal would support use of the FAA’s Licensing Electronic Application Portal (LEAP) without requiring applicants to obtain a waiver and would remove paper submission as an option for license and permit applications. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. No products, services for purchase, part numbers, or quantities are specified; this is a proposed regulatory change, not a procurement.

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend its commercial space launch and reentry licensing regulations. The proposal would allow license and permit applications, and requests for waivers, alternative time frames, and safety element approvals, to be submitted through additional electronic methods approved by the FAA Administrator. It is intended to enable use of the Licensing Electronic Application Portal (LEAP) without applicants needing to obtain a waiver. Comments are due November 4, 2026.

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