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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2722
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice inviting public comments on renewing an information collection related to commercial space transportation licensing regulations. The information collected will help assess whether proposals for commercial space launches comply with safety and regulatory standards. Comments can be submitted by March 15, 2021, through various channels, including an electronic docket or mail. The process is part of the renewal of efforts to ensure that space launch activities meet legal and safety requirements under U.S. regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is asking people to share their thoughts about rules for sending rockets into space, to make sure everything is safe and follows the law. They're checking to see if the rules make sense and want ideas by March 15, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2722
    Reading Time:about 35 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a summary of its research programs focused on civil aircraft noise, aiming to inform future aircraft noise policies. The FAA is seeking public feedback on these research initiatives, which cover areas such as the effects of noise on communities, noise modeling, and noise reduction strategies. While the research indicates a decline in noise exposure over the years, it also highlights concerns about increasing operations and the impacts of modern navigation procedures. The public's comments will help shape potential updates to the FAA's noise policies.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is asking people to tell them what they think about its efforts to lessen noise from airplanes, with a focus on understanding how it affects communities and figuring out new ways to make it quieter. They're also looking for feedback on the millions of dollars they've spent to help schools and neighborhoods reduce noise, but they haven't clearly explained how well this spending is helping.