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  • 2024-30209 — Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Unmanned Aircraft Systems
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 271
    Reading Time:about 43 minutes

    In an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on potential regulations concerning information and communications technology and services (ICTS) used in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These technologies, if linked to foreign adversaries like China or Russia, may pose risks to U.S. national security and critical infrastructure. BIS is asking for feedback on possible definitions of UAS, risks involved, and ways to mitigate those risks, with an aim to protect U.S. interests while minimizing economic impact. The public has until March 4, 2025, to submit their comments.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts on new rules for flying robots (drones) that could be made by countries the U.S. is worried about, like China and Russia, to help keep everyone safe. They want to know how to keep these drones from causing problems or being used in a way that could hurt people.

  • 2024-30937 — Federal Acquisition Regulation: Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems From Covered Foreign Entities
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106364
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued an interim rule affecting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This rule, effective since November 12, 2024, prohibits the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign entities. They are extending the deadline for public comments on this rule from January 13, 2025, to January 27, 2025, to allow more time for feedback. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking portal at regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    There is a new rule that says the U.S. government can't buy or use drones from some countries, and people have more time to say what they think about this rule until the end of January.

  • 2025-06697 — Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; ElectraFly
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16586
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced a notice summarizing a petition from ElectraFly. This petition seeks permission to use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to safely conduct avalanche mitigation in remote, mountainous areas. ElectraFly wants to utilize drones with precise explosive delivery systems to trigger avalanches without risking human safety. The public can submit comments on this petition until May 8, 2025, through various methods including an online portal and mail.

    Simple Explanation

    ElectraFly is asking for permission to use drones to safely make avalanches happen on purpose by dropping special, safe bombs, so people don't have to be in danger. The government wants to know what people think about this idea, and they can share their thoughts using the internet or mail by May 8, 2025.

  • 2024-31234 — Accepted Means of Compliance for Small Unmanned Aircraft Category 2 and Category 3 Operations Over Human Beings; Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (VT MAAP)
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106307
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted a compliance method proposed by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (VT MAAP) for small unmanned aircraft (sUA) operations, specifically Category 2 and 3, over people. This acceptance means that the document "Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People", version 2.1, provides a way, but not the only way, to meet FAA safety regulations. Any future changes to this document will need further FAA approval. The decision was officially issued on December 20, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has said that a plan from VT MAAP about flying small drones over people is okay to use, but it's not the only plan you can use to follow FAA rules.