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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1739]
Policy on the Definition of Aeronautical
Activities
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Proposed policy: request for
comments.
AGENCY:
This notice announces a
proposed update of the FAA’s Office of
Airports policy regarding the definition
of ‘‘aeronautical activity’’ to include
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS),
advanced air mobility (AAM), and
commercial space launch or re-entry
vehicle operations. Under Federal law,
an airport operator that has accepted
Federal grants or certain Federal land
conveyances is obligated to maintain the
airport for public aviation use. This
proposed update will add UAS, AAM,
and commercial space operations to the
existing definition of aeronautical
activity that is included in FAA Order
5190.6B, FAA Airport Compliance
Manual, Appendix Z, and subsequent
revisions. This revised definition does
not affect any international agreements
or policies regarding commercial space
operations. The FAA is seeking
comments on the proposed statement of
policy.
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Send your comments on or
before December 15, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments
identified by Docket Number FAA–
2023–1739 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Mail: Send comments to Docket
Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail
address above between 9:00 a.m. and 5
p.m. EST, Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays;
• Fax: Fax comments to Docket
Operations at 202–493–2251.
For more information, see the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
this document.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(c), the Department of
Transportation (DOT) solicits comments
from the public on its proposed Policy
on the Definition of Aeronautical
Activities. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Docket: To read background
documents or comments received, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for accessing the
docket. Or, go to the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12–140
of the West Building Ground Floor at
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
DATES:
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Availability of Documents: You can
get an electronic copy of this Policy and
all other documents in this docket using
the internet by:
(1) Searching the Federal
eRulemaking portal (https://
www.faa.gov/regulations/search);
(2) Visiting FAA’s Regulations and
Policies web page at (https://
www.faa.gov/regulations_policies) or
(3) Accessing the Government
Printing Office’s web page at (https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/).
You can also get a copy by sending a
request to the Federal Aviation
Administration, Office of Airport
Compliance and Management Analysis,
800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591, or by calling
(202) 267–3085. Make sure to identify
the docket number, notice number, or
amendment number of this proceeding.
Authority for the Policy: This notice is
published under the authority described
in Title 49 of the United States Code,
Subtitle VII, part B, chapter 471, section
47122(a).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin C. Willis, Director, Office of
Compliance and Management Analysis,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591, telephone (202) 267–3085;
facsimile: (202) 267–5257; email:
kevin.willis@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under Federal law, Airport owners/
operators (‘‘sponsors’’) that have
accepted grants under the Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) must
comply with certain Federal policies
included in each AIP grant agreement as
sponsor assurances. In addition,
sponsors who have acquired land from
the Federal government using certain
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conveyance instruments must abide by
similar obligations included in property
deeds. The Airport and Airway
Improvement Act of 1982 (AAIA) (Pub.
L. 97–248), as amended and recodified
at 49 U.S.C. 47107(a)(1), as
implemented by Sponsor Assurance 22,
Economic Nondiscrimination, requires
that ‘‘the airport will be made available
for public use on reasonable conditions
and without unjust discrimination to all
types, kinds and classes of aeronautical
activities, including commercial
aeronautical activities offering services
to the public at the airport.’’ The FAA
defines aeronautical activities as any
activity that involves, makes possible, is
required for the operation of an aircraft/
vehicle, or that contributes to or is
required for the safety of such
operations (FAA Order 5190.6B, Airport
Compliance Manual, Appendix Z,
(2009)). The order lists examples of
aeronautical activities.
The FAA’s definition has evolved
over time, primarily in response to
emerging technologies and increased
interest in locating certain activities at
public use airports not previously
contemplated or subject to FAA
oversight. This updated definition
serves to accommodate commercial
space transportation, UAS, and AAM
activities, as well as supports
Congressional interest in integrating
new technology into the array of
services and capabilities offered by
federally funded airports. As a result,
the FAA believes that commercial space
activities, UAS, and AAM operations
should be considered aeronautical
activities for the purposes of access to
a federally-obligated airport.
However, some types of commercial
space, UAS, or AAM operations may
affect the safety of existing airport
facilities, airport operations, or the
efficiency of the airspace. Consistent
with and in support of the airport
sponsor’s obligation not to introduce or
permit unsafe conditions at the airport,
and to mitigate such conditions if they
arise, the FAA uses its planning
approval, safety review, and/or risk
assessment processes to make a
determination on (1) whether a
particular activity can be safely
accommodated at the airport and, if so,
(2) the terms and conditions to mitigate
risk to an acceptable level for that
activity at the airport. In that regard,
Congress has made the FAA the final
arbiter regarding aviation safety (49
U.S.C. 40101 and 47101.)
II. The Proposed Policy
The updated definition of
aeronautical activity in FAA Order
5190.6B, FAA Airport Compliance
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Manual, Appendix Z will be the
following:
Any activity that involves, makes
possible, or is required for the operation
of an aircraft, launch or reentry vehicle,
or that contributes to or is required for
the safety of such operations. It includes
but is not limited to: general and
corporate aviation, air taxi and charter
operations, scheduled and
nonscheduled air carrier operations,
pilot training, aircraft rental and
sightseeing, aerial photography, aerial
application of agricultural agents, aerial
advertising and surveying, aircraft sales
and services, aircraft storage, sale of
aviation fuel products, repair and
maintenance of aircraft, repair and
maintenance of launch or reentry
vehicles, construction of amateur-built/
recreational aircraft, sale of aircraft, sale
of launch or reentry vehicle parts,
parachute or ultralight activities, certain
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS),
advanced air mobility (AAM)
operations, commercial space vehicle
operations, and any other activities that
because of their direct relationship to
the operation of aircraft, UAS, or
commercial space launch and re-entry
vehicles can appropriately be regarded
as aeronautical activities.
Activities such as aircraft and parts
manufacturing and storage, aerospace
design, research and development, flight
simulation/training/management
facilities, and/or engine testing facilities
that are not associated with the final
assembly of an aircraft or commercial
space vehicle are not considered
aeronautical activities for the purposes
of airport access. Model rocket, model
aircraft, and recreational UAS
operations are not aeronautical activities
for the purposes of airport access.
Issued in Washington, DC, on November 7,
2023.
Kevin C. Willis,
Director, Office of Airport Compliance and
Management Analysis.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1739]
Policy on the Definition of Aeronautical Activities
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Proposed policy: request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a proposed update of the FAA's Office of
Airports policy regarding the definition of ``aeronautical activity''
to include unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility
(AAM), and commercial space launch or re-entry vehicle operations.
Under Federal law, an airport operator that has accepted Federal grants
or certain Federal land conveyances is obligated to maintain the
airport for public aviation use. This proposed update will add UAS,
AAM, and commercial space operations to the existing definition of
aeronautical activity that is included in FAA Order 5190.6B, FAA
Airport Compliance Manual, Appendix Z, and subsequent revisions. This
revised definition does not affect any international agreements or
policies regarding commercial space operations. The FAA is seeking
comments on the proposed statement of policy.
DATES: Send your comments on or before December 15, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA-2023-
1739 using any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140,
West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail address above between 9:00
a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays;
Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
For more information, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
this document.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), the Department of
Transportation (DOT) solicits comments from the public on its proposed
Policy on the Definition of Aeronautical Activities. DOT posts these
comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket. Or, go to the Docket Management Facility in Room
W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
Availability of Documents: You can get an electronic copy of this
Policy and all other documents in this docket using the internet by:
(1) Searching the Federal eRulemaking portal (https://www.faa.gov/regulations/search);
(2) Visiting FAA's Regulations and Policies web page at (https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies) or
(3) Accessing the Government Printing Office's web page at (https://www.gpoaccess.gov/).
You can also get a copy by sending a request to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of Airport Compliance and Management
Analysis, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, or by
calling (202) 267-3085. Make sure to identify the docket number, notice
number, or amendment number of this proceeding.
Authority for the Policy: This notice is published under the
authority described in Title 49 of the United States Code, Subtitle
VII, part B, chapter 471, section 47122(a).
For Further Information Contact: Kevin C. Willis, Director, Office of
Compliance and Management Analysis, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267-
3085; facsimile: (202) 267-5257; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under Federal law, Airport owners/operators (``sponsors'') that
have accepted grants under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) must
comply with certain Federal policies included in each AIP grant
agreement as sponsor assurances. In addition, sponsors who have
acquired land from the Federal government using certain
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conveyance instruments must abide by similar obligations included in
property deeds. The Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (AAIA)
(Pub. L. 97-248), as amended and recodified at 49 U.S.C. 47107(a)(1),
as implemented by Sponsor Assurance 22, Economic Nondiscrimination,
requires that ``the airport will be made available for public use on
reasonable conditions and without unjust discrimination to all types,
kinds and classes of aeronautical activities, including commercial
aeronautical activities offering services to the public at the
airport.'' The FAA defines aeronautical activities as any activity that
involves, makes possible, is required for the operation of an aircraft/
vehicle, or that contributes to or is required for the safety of such
operations (FAA Order 5190.6B, Airport Compliance Manual, Appendix Z,
(2009)). The order lists examples of aeronautical activities.
The FAA's definition has evolved over time, primarily in response
to emerging technologies and increased interest in locating certain
activities at public use airports not previously contemplated or
subject to FAA oversight. This updated definition serves to accommodate
commercial space transportation, UAS, and AAM activities, as well as
supports Congressional interest in integrating new technology into the
array of services and capabilities offered by federally funded
airports. As a result, the FAA believes that commercial space
activities, UAS, and AAM operations should be considered aeronautical
activities for the purposes of access to a federally-obligated airport.
However, some types of commercial space, UAS, or AAM operations may
affect the safety of existing airport facilities, airport operations,
or the efficiency of the airspace. Consistent with and in support of
the airport sponsor's obligation not to introduce or permit unsafe
conditions at the airport, and to mitigate such conditions if they
arise, the FAA uses its planning approval, safety review, and/or risk
assessment processes to make a determination on (1) whether a
particular activity can be safely accommodated at the airport and, if
so, (2) the terms and conditions to mitigate risk to an acceptable
level for that activity at the airport. In that regard, Congress has
made the FAA the final arbiter regarding aviation safety (49 U.S.C.
40101 and 47101.)
II. The Proposed Policy
The updated definition of aeronautical activity in FAA Order
5190.6B, FAA Airport Compliance Manual, Appendix Z will be the
following:
Any activity that involves, makes possible, or is required for the
operation of an aircraft, launch or reentry vehicle, or that
contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations. It
includes but is not limited to: general and corporate aviation, air
taxi and charter operations, scheduled and nonscheduled air carrier
operations, pilot training, aircraft rental and sightseeing, aerial
photography, aerial application of agricultural agents, aerial
advertising and surveying, aircraft sales and services, aircraft
storage, sale of aviation fuel products, repair and maintenance of
aircraft, repair and maintenance of launch or reentry vehicles,
construction of amateur-built/recreational aircraft, sale of aircraft,
sale of launch or reentry vehicle parts, parachute or ultralight
activities, certain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air
mobility (AAM) operations, commercial space vehicle operations, and any
other activities that because of their direct relationship to the
operation of aircraft, UAS, or commercial space launch and re-entry
vehicles can appropriately be regarded as aeronautical activities.
Activities such as aircraft and parts manufacturing and storage,
aerospace design, research and development, flight simulation/training/
management facilities, and/or engine testing facilities that are not
associated with the final assembly of an aircraft or commercial space
vehicle are not considered aeronautical activities for the purposes of
airport access. Model rocket, model aircraft, and recreational UAS
operations are not aeronautical activities for the purposes of airport
access.
Issued in Washington, DC, on November 7, 2023.
Kevin C. Willis,
Director, Office of Airport Compliance and Management Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2023-25198 Filed 11-14-23; 8:45 am]
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