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NoticeOpen for Comment2026-150892026-07-27

Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period on the Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory

Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration

Abstract

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), DOT Order 5610.1D, DOT's Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, and FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, the FAA is announcing the extension of the comment period on the Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory (Draft Tiered EA).

Action & Dates

Action
Public comment period.
Dates
The public comment period for the Draft Tiered EA will close on August 3, 2026.

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-08-03 — Open for comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA-2026-6968] AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Public comment period. SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), DOT Order 5610.1D, DOT's Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, and FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, the FAA is announcing the extension of the comment period on the Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory (Draft Tiered EA). DATES: The public comment period for the Draft Tiered EA will close on August 3, 2026. ADDRESSES: The Draft Tiered EA is available for public review at https://www.faa.gov/​space/​stakeholder_​engagement/​spacex_​starship . Public comments can be submitted electronically to www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2026-6968, or by postal mail to Ms. Amy Hanson, ( printed page 47031) c/o ICF, 1902 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190. The Unique ID for this document is EAXX-021-12-000-1781778641. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information visit: https://www.faa.gov/​space/​stakeholder_​engagement/​spacex_​starship . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA is the lead federal agency, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administra

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Citation: 91 FR 47030

Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period on the Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory — Federal Register 2026-15089 | Open Gov by Base