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Proposed RuleOpen for Comment2026-203872026-10-05

Digital Modernization for Licensing Electronic Application Submissions

Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration

Abstract

FAA proposes to amend its commercial space launch and reentry licensing regulations to allow for submission of license and permit applications and requests for waivers, alternative time frames, and safety element approvals through additional electronic methods.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates
Send comments on or before November 4, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureAirspaceAviation safetyConfidential business informationOrganization and functions (Government agencies)Space transportation and exploration

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-11-04 — 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 14 CFR Parts 401, 404, 413, and 414 [Docket No.: FAA-2026-9935; Notice No. 26-25] RIN 2120-AM39 AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: FAA proposes to amend its commercial space launch and reentry licensing regulations to allow for submission of license and permit applications and requests for waivers, alternative time frames, and safety element approvals through additional electronic methods. DATES: Send comments on or before November 4, 2026. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2026-9935 using any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, 5th Floor (W58-213), Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W58-213 of the West Building, 5th Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c) , DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its rulemaking process better. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any persona…

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Citation: 91 FR 63180