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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AL19 Publication ID: Spring 2020 
Title: U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act Incorporation 
Abstract: This action would codify current statutory requirements mandated by the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015 (CSLCA), and provide greater clarity to affected industry and the public. Specifically, this rulemaking would update definitions relating to commercial space launch and reentry vehicles and occupants, as well as to implement clarifications to financial responsibility requirements. In addition, CSLCA would enable commercial space applicants to retain experimental permits despite issuance of a license.This rulemaking would update FAA regulations to be consistent with current statutory requirements under CSLCA. In doing so, this rulemaking would provide increased clarity for industry and other stakeholders, such as applicants seeking licenses for space flight operations involving government astronauts, currently required to adhere to the statute, resulting in a possible cost savings that will be clarified as the rule develops. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 400   
Legal Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901 to 50923   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2021 
Additional Information: This action is deregulatory.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  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: No 
Agency Contact:
Joshua Easterson
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202 267-5150
Email: joshua.easterson@faa.gov