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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AJ60 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 
Abstract: This rulemaking would enable small unmanned aircraft to safely operate in limited portions of the national airspace system (NAS). This action is necessary because it addresses the novel legal or policy issues about the minimum safety parameters for operating recreational remote control model and toy aircraft in the NAS. The intended effect of this action is to develop requirements and standards to ensure that risks are adequately mitigated, such that safety is maintained for the entire aviation community. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 44701    PL 112-95   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  Pub. L. 112-95, sec. 332(b) requires issuance of final rule 18 months after integration plan is submitted to Congress. Integration plan due Feb. 14, 2013, thus final rule must be issued by 8/14/2014.  08/14/2014 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2013 
Additional Information: Total estimated costs are $168.7M PV. Total estimated benefits are 342.8M PV (based on May 4, 2012 reg eval draft).
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Stephen A Glowacki
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave, SW,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202-385-4898
Email: stephen.a.glowacki@faa.gov