0648-BL32 202310 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0648 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA 0600 Department of Commerce DOC Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Regulate Uncrewed Aircraft Systems as "Aircraft"

NOAA is proposing to add a definition of aircraft to its regulations that will include uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The purpose of this change is to codify NOAA’s interpretation that existing regulations applicable to aircraft operated within national marine sanctuaries apply to UAS. NOAA also proposes to continue to issue permits to condition UAS operations in ways that minimize and/or fully avoid wildlife disturbance. UAS permit special conditions would be based on comprehensive scientific literature review reports.

]]> Info./Admin./Other Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 15 CFR 922 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. No NPRM 07/00/2024 No None No No No Vicki Wedell 0648 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA 240 533-0650 vicki.wedell@noaa.gov 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM6), Silver Spring MD 20910