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[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-30589]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-73928; File No. SR-NYSEARCA-2014-145]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending Rule 6.76A
by Revising the Order Allocation Methodology for Certain Orders of Five
Contracts or Fewer

December 23, 2014.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on December 22, 2014, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``NYSE
Arca'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 6.76A by revising the order
allocation methodology for certain orders of five contracts or fewer.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web
site at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at
the Commission's Public Reference Room.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such
statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend Rules 6.76A by revising the order
allocation methodology for certain orders of five (5) contracts or
fewer. As proposed, for all incoming orders of five contracts or fewer
the Lead Market Maker (``LMM'') would be allocated the full contract
size up to the size of the LMM's quote, provided the LMM is quoting at
the NBBO and there is no Customer interest at the same price ranked
ahead of the LMM.
    Rule 6.76A sets forth the priority for the allocation of incoming
orders against bids and offers in the Display Order Process at a
particular price in the NYSE Arca System (``System''). Specifically,
pursuant to Rule 6.76A(a)(1)(A), if there is an LMM quoting at the
NBBO, and there is no Customer interest ranked ahead of the LMM, nor is
the incoming order a Directed Order, the incoming order will be matched
against the quote of the LMM for either: (a) An amount equal to 40% of
the incoming order up to the LMM's disseminated quote size; or (b) the
LMM's share in the order of ranking, whichever is greater. Generally
speaking, this means an LMM receives a guaranteed 40% trade allocation
on any incoming order provided the LMM is quoting at the NBBO, and
there is no Customer interest ranked ahead of the LMM.
    The Exchange is proposing to revise the order allocation
methodology to provide that if the LMM is entitled to an allocation
pursuant to Rule 6.76A(a)(1)(A) and the entire contract size of the
incoming order is five (5) contracts or fewer, the LMM would be
allocated the full contract size up to the size of the LMM's quote. As
proposed, Rule 6.76A(1)(B) would state, ``If the LMM is entitled to an
allocation pursuant to (a)(1)(A) above, for all incoming orders of five
(5) contracts or fewer, the LMM will be allocated the full contract
size up to the size of the LMM's quote.'' This proposed change would
affect only those incoming orders of five contacts or fewer. The
Exchange notes that the proposed rule is only available if the LMM is
entitled to an allocation, which means that if there is Customer
interest at the same price ranked ahead of the LMM, such Customer
interest would continue to have priority, even for executions of five
contracts or fewer. In addition, an LMM must be quoting at the NBBO to
be entitled to trade with orders of five contracts or fewer.\3\ The
Exchange is not proposing any changes to the order

allocation methodology for executions greater than five contracts.
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    \3\ If the LMM is not quoting at the NBBO, or the LMM is quoting
at the NBBO but for less size than the incoming order of five
contracts or fewer, any remaining balance of the incoming order will
be matched against orders and quotes in the Display Order Process in
the order of their ranking.
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    The allocation of orders of five contracts or fewer to a specific
type of market maker (i.e. LMM) is consistent with similar methodology
for allocating small size orders on other options exchanges. For
example, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (``CBOE'') may allocate all
orders of five contracts or fewer to an LMM or Designated Primary
Market Maker (``DPM''),\4\ NYSE Amex Options allocates orders of five
contracts or fewer to the Primary Specialist,\5\ and the International
Securities Exchange (``ISE'') allocates all orders of five contracts or
fewer to the Primary Market Maker (``PMM'').\6\ The Exchange's proposal
would provide its LMMs the same guaranteed allocation of orders of five
contracts or fewer as these exchanges provide to their DPMs,
Specialist, or PMMs. Specifically, the Exchange, like NYSE Amex
Options, and the ISE, would condition this guaranteed allocation on
there being no Customer orders ranked ahead of the LMM, the LMM quoting
at the NBBO, and the trade allocation not exceeding the number of
contracts than the LMM is quoting.
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    \4\ See CBOE Rule 6.45B(a)(iii)(1).
    \5\ See NYSE MKT Rule 964NY(b)(2)(C)(iv).
    \6\ See ISE Rule 713 Supplementary Material .01(c).
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    The Exchange believes that the allocation of order of five
contracts or fewer will not result in a significant portion of the
Exchange's volume being executed by the LMM. Nevertheless, the Exchange
would monitor the sizes of all orders received, and, on a quarterly
basis, evaluate the percentage of volume constituted by orders of five
contracts or fewer that were allocated to an LMM. If the percentage of
the volume executed on the Exchange comprised of orders for five (5)
contracts or fewer executed by an LMM is over forty percent (40%), the
Exchange will reduce the size of the orders guaranteed to the LMM in
this provision. Conducting a quarterly review of Exchange volume and
analyzing the percentage of orders of five contracts or fewer is
consistent with review processes at other exchanges with comparable
allocation methodology for small size orders.\7\ The Exchange proposes
to include the evaluation process in new Commentary .02 to Rule 6.76A.
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    \7\ See NYSE MKT Rule 964NY Commentary .01, ISE Rule 713
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    The proposed allocation methodology described above is part of NYSE
Arca's careful balancing of the rewards and obligations that pertain to
each of the Exchange's classes of memberships. This balancing is part
of the overall market structure that is designed to encourage vigorous
price competition among Market Makers, as well as to maximize the
benefits of price competition resulting from the entry of Customer and
non-Customer orders, while encouraging participants to provide market
depth. The Exchange believes by offering LMMs a greater allocation on
executions of five contracts or fewer, similar to what their
counterparts on other exchanges receive, the proposed change, which
guarantees participation rights for LMMs only when quoting at the best
price, strikes the appropriate balance between the obligations of LMMs
to provide meaningful depth and liquidity, and the rewards they receive
for doing so. Furthermore, the Exchange believes that the revised trade
allocation process, which is competitive with those offered on other
exchanges,\8\ will help to ensure that NYSE Arca is able to continue to
attract quality LMMs willing to provide deep meaningful markets to the
investing public.
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    \8\ Supra nn. 4, 5, and 6.
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    The Exchange is also proposing minor non-substantive changes to the
numbering convention of Rule 6.76A to accommodate the rule change
described above.
    The Exchange will issue a notice announcing the implementation date
of the proposed rule change no later than 30 days after the effective
date of this filing.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that this proposed rule change is consistent
with section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \9\,
in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act
\10\ in particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and
manipulative acts and practices, promote just and equitable principles
of trade, remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and
open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest. In particular, and as described
above, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is part of the
balancing of NYSE Arca's overall market structure, which is designed to
encourage vigorous price competition between Market Makers. In
addition, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change furthers the
objectives of the Act because it is also designed to help ensure that
NYSE Arca is able to attract quality LMMs willing to provide deep
meaningful markets to the investing public. Increasing quote
competition should lead to narrower spreads and more liquid markets and
thus benefit investors. Narrower spreads and more liquid markets can
serve as a catalyst to attracting additional order flow to the
Exchange, enhancing price discovery and generally benefiting all
participants on the Exchange.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The Exchange further believes that the proposed rule change would
be not be unfairly discriminatory in allocating orders of five
contracts or fewer to the LMM. To help ensure that one class of Market
Maker is not unduly enriched by this proposal, the Exchange would
monitor the sizes of all orders received, and by using objective
criteria, if it determines that the proposed allocation process could
be seen as discriminatory because of an unfair share of trade
allocations going to the LMM, would reduce the eligible size for orders
included in this provision.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. In fact, the Exchange feels
that the proposed change will increase competition amongst Market
Makers seeking appointments as LMMs which should result in narrower
spreads and more liquid markets for investors. In addition, by offering
an allocation methodology similar to those offered at other exchanges,
NYSE Arca will be in a better position to compete with those exchanges
in attracting well capitalized Market Makers willing to make deep
liquid markets while acting as an LMM.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    The Exchange has filed the proposed rule change pursuant to section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \11\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\12\
Because the proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect the
protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any
significant burden on

competition; and (iii) become operative prior to 30 days from the date
on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may
designate, if consistent with the protection of investors and the
public interest, it has become effective pursuant to section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \13\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\14\
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSEARCA-2014-145 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEARCA-2014-145. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of NYSE Arca. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEARCA-2014-145 and should
be submitted on or before January 21, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
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    \15\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 61 (Monday, March 31, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 17965]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07116]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0984; FRL-9904-74-Region 9]

Revisions to the Arizona State Implementation Plan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing under
the Clean Air Act to approve a revision to the Arizona Statutes portion
of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns
particulate matter (PM) emissions from dust generating operations that
do not already have a permit within the Phoenix Planning area. We are
proposing to approve a state statute that requires the Arizona
Department of Environmental Quality to develop and adopt a general
permit that specifies episodic best management practices that are to be
implemented by certain dust-generating activities.

DATES: Any comments on this proposal must arrive by April 30, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, identified by docket number EPA-R09-OAR-
2012-0984, by one of the following methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-
line instructions.
    2. Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    3. Mail or deliver: Andrew Steckel (Air-4), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA
94105-3901.
    Instructions: All comments will be included in the public docket
without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information provided, unless the comment
includes Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Information that you
consider CBI or otherwise protected should be clearly identified as
such and should not be submitted through www.regulations.gov or email.
www.regulations.gov is an ``anonymous access'' system, and EPA will not
know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the
body of your comment. If you send email directly to EPA, your email
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the
public comment. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical
difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be
able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of
special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects
or viruses. Docket: Generally, documents in the docket for this action
are available electronically at www.regulations.gov and in hard copy at
EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105-
3901. While all documents in the docket are listed at
www.regulations.gov, some information may be publicly available only at
the hard copy location (e.g., copyrighted material, large maps), and
some may not be publicly available in either location (e.g., CBI). To
inspect the hard copy materials, please schedule an appointment during
normal business hours with the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Vineyard, EPA Region IX,
(415) 947-4125<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposal addresses the following state
statute: A.R.S. section 49-457.05 (only A, B, D, and I), (``dust action
general permit; best management practices; applicability;
definitions''). In the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal
Register, we are approving this state statute in a direct final action
without prior proposal because we believe this SIP revision is not
controversial. If we receive adverse comments, however, we will publish
a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule and address the comments
in subsequent action based on this proposed rule.
    We do not plan to open a second comment period, so anyone
interested in commenting should do so at this time. If we do not
receive adverse comments, no further activity is planned. For further
information, please see the direct final action.

    Dated: December 16, 2013.
Jared Blumenfeld,
Regional Administrator,Region IX.
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[Notices]
[Pages 22552-22555]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0364]

Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned
Aircraft

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice implementing the exception for limited recreational
operations of unmanned aircraft.

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SUMMARY: This action provides notice of the statutory exception for
limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. It also describes
the agency's incremental implementation approach for the exception and
how individuals can operate recreational unmanned aircraft (commonly
referred to as drones) today under the exception.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning this notice,
contact Danielle Corbett, Aviation Safety Inspector, Unmanned Aircraft
Systems Integration Office, 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 7225,
Washington, DC 20024, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Operators of small unmanned aircraft (also referred to as drones)
for recreational purposes must follow the rules in 14 CFR part 107 for
FAA certification and operating authority unless they follow the
conditions of the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of
Unmanned Aircraft, discussed in this notice. The FAA refers to
individuals operating under that statutory exception as ``recreational
flyers.''
    On October 5, 2018, the President signed the FAA Reauthorization
Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254). Section 349 of that Act repealed the
Special Rule for Model Aircraft (section 336 of Pub. L. 112-95; Feb.
14, 2012) and replaced it

with new conditions to operate recreational small unmanned aircraft
without requirements for FAA certification or operating authority. The
Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft
established by section 349 is codified at 49 U.S.C. 44809.
    With the repeal of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, the
regulations at 14 CFR part 101, subpart E, which implemented the
Special Rule, are no longer valid, and the FAA intends to remove that
subpart in the near future.
    Section 44809(a) provides eight conditions that must be satisfied
to use the exception for recreational small unmanned aircraft (those
weighing less than 55 pounds). Some of those conditions (specifically
the aeronautical knowledge and safety test as well as recognition of
community-based organizations and coordination of their safety
guidance) cannot be implemented immediately. Accordingly, the FAA is
incrementally implementing section 44809 to facilitate recreational
unmanned aircraft operations. The next section sets forth the eight
statutory conditions, explains how the agency is implementing each of
them, and provides guidance to recreational flyers.
    Recreational flyers must adhere to all of the statutory conditions
to operate under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operation of
Unmanned Aircraft. Otherwise, the recreational operations must be
conducted under 14 CFR part 107.
    Although 49 U.S.C. 44809(c) permits operations of some unmanned
aircraft weighing more than 55 pounds under additional conditions and
as approved by the FAA, the FAA intends to publish guidance concerning
operations of these larger unmanned aircraft in the near future.

II. Statutory Conditions and Additional Guidance

    The eight statutory conditions are as follows:
    1. The aircraft is flown strictly for recreational purposes.
    Your unmanned aircraft must be flown for only a recreational
purpose throughout the duration of the operation. You may not combine
recreational and commercial purposes in a single operation. If you are
using the unmanned aircraft for a commercial or business purpose, the
operation must be conducted under 14 CFR part 107 or other applicable
FAA regulations.
    2. The aircraft is operated in accordance with or within the
programming of a community-based organization's set of safety
guidelines that are developed in coordination with the FAA.
    The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 requires the FAA and community-
based aeromodelling organizations (CBOs) to coordinate the development
of safety guidelines for recreational small unmanned aircraft
operations. 49 U.S.C. 44809(a)(2). CBOs are defined in section 44809(h)
and must be recognized by the FAA in accordance with section 44809(i).
Section 44809(i) requires the FAA to publish guidance establishing the
criteria and process for recognizing CBOs. The FAA is developing the
criteria and intends to collaborate with stakeholders through a public
process.
    Until the FAA establishes the criteria and process and begins
recognizing CBOs, it cannot coordinate the development of safety
guidelines. Accordingly, no recognized CBOs or coordinated safety
guidelines currently exist, as contemplated by section 44809(a)(2).
Additionally, the FAA acknowledges that aeromodelling organizations
have developed safety guidelines that are helpful to recreational
flyers. The FAA has determined that it is in the public interest to
reasonably interpret this condition to allow recreational unmanned
aircraft operations under the exception while the FAA implements all
statutory conditions. The alternative would be to prohibit these
operations or to require all operators of recreational unmanned
aircraft to obtain a remote pilot certificate under 14 CFR part 107 and
comply with the part 107 operating rules. Accordingly, to facilitate
continued recreational unmanned aircraft operations during the
implementation process, the FAA finds that operations conducted in
accordance with existing safety guidelines of an aeromodelling
organization satisfy this condition, provided those guidelines do not
conflict with the other statutory conditions of section 44809(a).
    Alternatively, during this interim period, the FAA directs
recreational flyers to existing basic safety guidelines, which are
based on industry best practices, on its website (faa.gov/uas):

 Fly only for recreational purposes
 Keep your unmanned aircraft within your visual line-of-sight
or within the visual line of sight of a visual observer who is co-
located and in direct communication with you
 Do not fly above 400 feet in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace
 Do not fly in controlled airspace without an FAA authorization
 Follow all FAA airspace restrictions, including special
security instructions and temporary flight restrictions
 Never fly near other aircraft
 Always give way to all other aircraft
 Never fly over groups of people, public events, or stadiums
full of people
 Never fly near emergency response activities
 Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol

    You also should be able to explain to an FAA inspector or law
enforcement official which safety guidelines you are following if you
are flying under the exception for limited recreational unmanned
aircraft operations.
    The FAA will provide notice when it has issued final guidance and
has started recognizing CBOs.
    3. The aircraft is flown within the visual line of sight of the
person operating the aircraft or a visual observer co-located and in
direct communication with the operator.
    Either the person manipulating the controls of the recreational
unmanned aircraft or a visual observer, who is near the operator and
able to communicate verbally, must have eyes on the aircraft at all
times to ensure the unmanned aircraft is not a collision hazard to
other aircraft or people on the ground. Using a visual observer
generally is optional, but a visual observer is required for first-
person view (FPV) operations, which allow a view from an onboard camera
but limit the operator's ability to scan the surrounding airspace.
    4. The aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere
with and gives way to any manned aircraft.
    When flying an unmanned aircraft, you are responsible for knowing
the aircraft's altitude and its position in relation to other aircraft.
You also are responsible for maintaining a safe distance from other
aircraft by giving way to all other aircraft in all circumstances.
    5. In Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral
boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an
airport, the operator obtains prior authorization from the
Administrator or designee before operating and complies with all
airspace restrictions and prohibitions.
    Classes B, C, D, and E are collectively referred to as controlled
airspace. The FAA has created different classes of airspace to reflect
whether aircraft receive air traffic control services and to note
levels of complexity, traffic density, equipment, and operating
requirements that exist for aircraft flying through different parts of
controlled airspace. Generally, these classes of controlled airspace
are found near airports.

    Manned aircraft operations receive air traffic control services in
controlled airspace and are authorized in controlled airspace as part
of these services. Small unmanned aircraft operations do not receive
air traffic services, but they must be authorized in the airspace
because FAA air traffic control is responsible for managing the safety
and efficiency of controlled airspace. For operations under part 107,
the FAA has an online system, Low Altitude Authorization and
Notification Capability (LAANC), to provide this real-time, automated
authorization. Part 107 operators also can request airspace
authorization through FAA's DroneZone portal, but this manual process
can take longer.
    The FAA currently is upgrading LAANC to enable recreational flyers
to obtain automated authorization to controlled airspace. The FAA is
committed to quickly implementing LAANC for recreational flyers. The
FAA also is exploring upgrades to DroneZone to enable access for
recreational flyers.

Authorization To Operate Recreational Unmanned Aircraft at Certain
Fixed Sites in Controlled Airspace

    Until LAANC is available for recreational operations, the FAA is
granting temporary airspace authorizations to operate at certain fixed
sites (commonly referred to as flying fields) that are established by
an agreement with the FAA. For fixed sites that are located in
controlled airspace two or more miles from an airport, operations are
authorized up to the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) facility map
(UASFM) altitudes. The FAA is reviewing fixed sites located within two
miles of an airport and will make individualized determinations of what
airspace authorization is appropriate. Aeromodelling organizations that
sponsor fixed sites, regardless of their location within controlled
airspace, can obtain additional information about requesting airspace
authorization from the person identified in the For Further Information
Contact section of this document.
    During this interim period, you may fly in controlled airspace only
at authorized fixed sites. The list of authorized fixed sites is
available on the FAA's website at www.faa.gov/uas and will be depicted
on the maps on the FAA's UAS Data Delivery System, which is available
at https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com. Agreements establishing fixed
sites may contain additional operating limitations. If you fly at a
fixed site in controlled airspace, you must adhere to the operating
limitations of the agreement, which is available from the fixed site
sponsor.
    As a reminder, existing FAA rules provide that you may not operate
in any designated restricted or prohibited airspace. This includes
airspace restricted for national security reasons or to safeguard
emergency operations, including law enforcement activities. The easiest
way to determine whether any restrictions or special requirements are
in effect as well as the authorized altitudes where you want to fly is
to use the maps on the FAA's UAS Data Delivery System, which is
available at https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com, and to check for the
latest FAA Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). This information may also be
available from third-party applications.
    The FAA will provide notice when LAANC is available for use by
recreational flyers.
    Please do not contact FAA Air Traffic facilities for airspace
authorization because these facilities will no longer accept requests
to operate recreational unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace.
    6. In Class G airspace, the aircraft is flown from the surface to
not more than 400 feet above ground level and complies with all
airspace restrictions and prohibitions.
    Class G airspace is uncontrolled airspace in which the FAA does not
provide air traffic services.
    You may operate recreational unmanned aircraft in this airspace up
to an altitude of 400 feet above ground level (AGL).
    Additionally, you may not operate in any designated restricted or
prohibited airspace. This includes airspace restricted for national
security reasons or to safeguard emergency operations, including law
enforcement activities. The easiest way to determine whether any
restrictions or special requirements are in effect where you want to
fly is to use the maps on the FAA's UAS Data Delivery System, which is
available at https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com, and to check for the
latest FAA NOTAMs.
    7. The operator has passed an aeronautical knowledge and safety
test and maintains proof of test passage to be made available to the
Administrator or a designee of the Administrator or law enforcement
upon request.
    Section 44809(g) requires the FAA to develop, in consultation with
stakeholders, an aeronautical knowledge and safety test that can be
administered electronically. This test is intended to demonstrate a
recreational flyer's knowledge of aeronautical safety knowledge and
rules for operating unmanned aircraft.
    The FAA currently is developing an aeronautical knowledge and
safety test and plans to engage stakeholders on its development through
a public process.
    The FAA acknowledges that satisfying this statutory condition is
impossible until the FAA establishes the aeronautical knowledge and
safety test. For the reasons discussed earlier in this document, the
FAA has determined this condition will apply only after the FAA
develops and makes available the knowledge and safety test.
Accordingly, during this interim period, recreational flyers who adhere
to the other seven conditions under section 44809(a), may use the
exception for limited recreational unmanned aircraft operations.
    The FAA will provide additional guidance and notice when the
aeronautical knowledge and safety test is available and the date on
which adherence to this condition is required.
    8. The aircraft is registered and marked and proof of registration
is made available to the Administrator or a designee of the
Administrator or law enforcement upon request.
    Registration and marking requirements for small unmanned aircraft,
including recreational unmanned aircraft, can be found at 14 CFR part
48, and online registration can be completed at faa.gov/uas/getting_started/registration/. Each unmanned aircraft used for limited
recreational operations must display the registration number on an
external surface of the aircraft. Recreational flyers also must
maintain proof of registration and make it available to FAA inspectors
or law enforcement officials upon request.
    The FAA remains committed to facilitating safe operation of
recreational unmanned aircraft to the maximum extent authorized by
Congress, while effectively addressing national security and public
safety concerns. The FAA is devoting resources to fully implement this
new framework as expeditiously as possible.
    This interim implementation guidance provides information to
recreational flyers on how to comply with the statutory conditions for
the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft,
codified at 49 U.S.C. 44809. Accordingly, the FAA has determined this
interim implementation guidance does not independently generate costs
for recreational flyers.
    The FAA has updated FAA Advisory Circular 91-57B to reflect the
interim guidance provided in this notice. The FAA will continue to
provide updated

direction and guidance as implementation proceeds. The FAA intends to
follow up with regulatory amendments to formalize the exception for
limited recreational unmanned aircraft operations.
    The guidance provided in this notice is not legally binding in its
own right and will not be relied upon by the Department or the FAA as a
separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other
administrative penalty. Regardless of whether you rely on the guidance
in this document, you are independently required to comply with all
existing laws applicable to the operation of unmanned aircraft systems.
Conforming your actions with the guidance in this notice does not
excuse or mitigate noncompliance with other applicable legal
requirements.
    Nevertheless, if your operation fails to satisfy the eight
statutory conditions, as described in this notice, or if you are not
operating under part 107 or other FAA authority, your operation may
violate other FAA regulations and subject you to enforcement action.
Additionally, if you operate your recreational unmanned aircraft
carelessly or recklessly, the FAA may exercise existing authority to
take enforcement action against you for endangering the national
airspace system.
    Please continue to check faa.gov/uas on a regular basis for the
most current direction and guidance.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2019.
Robert C. Carty,
Deputy Executive Director, Flight Standards Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-10169 Filed 5-16-19; 8:45 am]
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have completed the requirements in the month in which they were due.
    (ii) Qualification requirements. To complete the requirements of
Sec.  61.55(b)(1) or (2) within the period specified in paragraph
2.(b)(1)(i) of this SFAR, the person--
    (A) Must review and become familiar with the following information
for the specific type of aircraft for which second-in-command
privileges are sought--
    (1) Operational procedures applicable to the powerplant, equipment,
and systems;
    (2) Performance specifications and limitations;
    (3) Normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures;
    (4) Flight manual; and
    (5) Placards and markings; and
    (B) Prior to serving as second-in-command, must have logged at
least three takeoffs and landings to a full stop as the sole
manipulator of the flight controls within the 180 days preceding the
date of the flight.
    (2) Flight review requirements of Sec.  61.56. A person who has not
completed a flight review within the previous 24 calendar months in
accordance with Sec.  61.56 may continue to act as pilot in command of
an aircraft, provided the following requirements are met--
    (i) Airmen requirements. The person was current to act as pilot in
command of an aircraft in March 2020 and, to maintain currency, is
required to complete a flight review under Sec.  61.56 between March 1,
2020 and September 30, 2020.
    (ii) Qualification requirements. To act as pilot in command of an
aircraft during the period specified in paragraph 2.(b)(2)(iii) of this
SFAR, the person must have--
    (A) Within the 12 calendar months preceding the month in which the
flight review is due, logged at least 10 hours of flight time as pilot
in command in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated; and
    (B) Since January 1, 2020 and preceding the date of flight,
completed online Wings courses for pilots from the FAA Safety Team
website, available at www.faasafety.gov. The online training courses
must total at least 3 Wings credits.
    (iii) Grace period. The person may act as pilot in command of an
aircraft for a duration of three calendar months from the month in
which the flight review was due. Before acting as pilot in command of
an aircraft in the fourth month after the month in which the flight
review was due, the person must satisfactorily complete a flight review
in accordance with Sec.  61.56.
    (3) Instrument experience requirements of Sec.  61.57. A person who
has not performed and logged the tasks required by Sec.  61.57(c)(1)
within the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the flight may
continue to act as pilot in command under IFR or in weather

conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR, provided the
following requirements are met--
    (i) Qualification requirements. The person has--
    (A) Within the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the flight,
performed and logged at least three instrument approaches in actual
weather conditions, or under simulated conditions using a view-limiting
device; and
    (B) Within the 9 calendar months preceding the month of the flight,
performed and logged the tasks required by Sec.  61.57(c)(1).
    (ii) Grace period. Between April 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020, a
person who meets the qualification requirements of paragraph
2.(b)(3)(i) of this SFAR may act as pilot in command under IFR or in
weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR.
    (iii) Instrument currency after September 30, 2020. Before acting
as pilot in command under IFR or in weather conditions less than the
minimums prescribed for VFR after September 30, 2020, the person must
comply with Sec.  61.57(c).
    (4) Pilot in command proficiency check requirements of Sec.  61.58.
(i) Airmen requirements. Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec.
61.58(i), a pilot who is required to take a pilot in command
proficiency check under Sec.  61.58(a)(1) or (2) between March 1, 2020
and September 30, 2020 for purposes of maintaining pilot in command
privileges may complete the check in the month before or three months
after the month in which it is required, provided the pilot meets the
requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(4)(ii) of this SFAR. A pilot who
completes the proficiency check within the period prescribed by this
paragraph 2.(b)(4)(i) will be considered to have completed the check in
the month in which it was required.
    (ii) Qualification requirements. To complete the pilot in command
proficiency check required by Sec.  61.58(a)(1) or (2) within the
period specified in paragraph 2.(b)(4)(i) of this SFAR, the person--
    (A) Must meet the flight experience requirements of Sec.  61.57
that are applicable to the operation to be conducted; and
    (B) Within the 3 calendar months preceding the month of the flight,
must have reviewed the following information for the specific type of
aircraft for which pilot in command privileges are sought--
    (1) Operational procedures applicable to the powerplant, equipment,
and systems;
    (2) Performance specifications and limitations;
    (3) Normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures;
    (4) Flight manual; and
    (5) Placards and markings.
    (5) Flight Crewmember Requirements of Part 91, Subpart K, of this
Chapter.
    (i) Testing and checking Requirements. Notwithstanding the period
specified in Sec.  91.1071(a) of this chapter, a crewmember who is
required to take a test or a flight check under Sec.  91.1065(a), Sec.
91.1065(b), Sec.  91.1067, Sec.  91.1069(a), or Sec.  91.1069(b) of
this chapter between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes
of maintaining qualification may complete the test or check in the
month before or three months after the month it is required, provided
the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met. A
crewmember who completes a test or check in accordance with this
paragraph will be considered to have completed the test or check in the
month in which it was required.
    (ii) Recurrent training requirements. Notwithstanding the period
specified in Sec.  91.1073(b) of this chapter, a crewmember who is
required to complete recurrent training under Sec. Sec.  91.1099 or
91.1107(c) of this chapter between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020
for purposes of maintaining qualification may complete that training in
the month before or three months after the month in which it is
required, provided the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this
SFAR are met. A crewmember who completes recurrent training in
accordance with this paragraph 2.(b)(5(ii) will be considered to have
completed the training in the month in which it was required.
    (iii) Instrument experience.
    (A) Precision instrument approaches. A pilot who has not
satisfactorily demonstrated the type of precision instrument approach
procedure to be used within the previous six months in accordance with
Sec.  91.1069(c) of this chapter may continue to use that type of
approach procedure, provided the following requirements are met--
    (1) Airmen requirements. The person was current under Sec.
91.1069(c) of this chapter to use that type of precision instrument
approach procedure in March 2020, and is required to demonstrate that
type of precision instrument approach procedure between March 1, 2020
and September 30, 2020.
    (2) Grace period. The person satisfactorily demonstrates that type
of precision instrument approach procedure within three months after
the month in which it was required.
    (3) Safety mitigations. The management specification holder
satisfies paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR.
    (B) Non-precision instrument approaches. A pilot who has not
satisfactorily demonstrated either the type of non-precision instrument
approach procedure to be used, or any other two different types of non-
precision approach procedures, within the previous six months in
accordance with Sec.  91.1069(c) of this chapter may continue to use
that type of non-precision instrument approach procedure, provided the
following requirements are met--
    (1) Airmen requirements. The person was current under Sec.
91.1069(c) of this chapter to use that type of non-precision instrument
approach procedure in March 2020, and is required to demonstrate that
type of non-precision instrument approach procedure, or any other two
different types of non-precision instrument approach procedures,
between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020.
    (2) Grace period. The person satisfactorily demonstrates that type
of non-precision instrument approach procedure within three months
after the month in which it was required.
    (3) Safety mitigations. The management specification holder
satisfies paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR.
    (iv) Check pilot (simulator) and flight instructor (simulator)
requirements. Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec. Sec.
91.1089(g) and 91.1091(g) of this chapter, a check pilot (simulator) or
flight instructor (simulator) who is required to complete the flight
segments or line-observation program under Sec.  91.1089(f) or Sec.
91.1091(f) of this chapter between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020
for purposes of maintaining qualification may complete the flight
segments or line-observation program requirements in the month before
or three months after the month they are required, provided the
requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met. A check
pilot (simulator) or flight instructor (simulator) who completes the
flight segments or line-observation program requirements in accordance
with this paragraph 2.(b)(5)(iv) will be considered to have completed
the requirements in the month in which they were due.
    (v) Check pilot and flight instructor observation check
requirements. Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec. Sec.
91.1093(b) and 91.1095(b) of this chapter, a check pilot or flight
instructor who is required to complete an observation check under Sec.
91.1093(a)(2)

or Sec.  91.1095(a)(2) of this chapter between March 1, 2020 and
September 30, 2020 for purposes of maintaining qualification may
complete the observation check in the month before or three months
after the month it is required, provided the requirements of paragraph
2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met. A check pilot or flight instructor
who completes an observation check in accordance with this paragraph
2.(b)(5)(v) will be considered to have completed the check in the month
it which it was due.
    (vi) Safety mitigations. The management specification holder must
provide an acceptable plan to the responsible Flight Standards office
that contains the following information--
    (A) A safety analysis and corresponding risk mitigations to be
implemented by the management specification holder; and
    (B) The method the management specification holder will use to
ensure that each crewmember complying with paragraph 2.(b)(5) of this
SFAR remains adequately tested and currently proficient for each
aircraft, duty position, and type of operation in which the person
serves.
    (6) Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Special Training, Experience, and
Operating Requirements of Part 91, Subpart N, of this Chapter.
    (i) Recurrent training. Notwithstanding the period specified in
Sec.  91.1705(e) of this chapter, a person who is required to complete
recurrent training under Sec.  91.1703(e) of this chapter between March
1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes of complying with Sec.
91.1705(a) and (b) may complete the recurrent training in the month
before or three months after the month the recurrent training is
required, provided the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(6)(iii) of this
SFAR are met. A person who completes the recurrent training in
accordance with this paragraph 2.(b)(6)(i) will be considered to have
completed the training in the month it was required.
    (ii) Flight review. A person who has not completed a flight review
in accordance with Sec. Sec.  61.56 and 91.1715(c) of this chapter in a
Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane or an MU-2B Simulator approved for
landings with an approved course conducted under part 142 of this
chapter may continue to act as pilot in command of a Mitsubishi MU-2B
series airplane, providing the following requirements are met--
    (A) Airmen requirements. The person was--
    (1) Current to act as pilot in command of a Mitsubishi MU-2B series
airplane in March 2020 and, to maintain currency, is required to
complete a flight review in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane between
March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020; and
    (2) The requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(6)(iii) of this SFAR are
met.
    (B) Grace period. The person may act as pilot in command of a
Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane for a duration for three calendar
months from the month in which the flight review was due. Before acting
as pilot in command of an aircraft in the fourth month after the month
in which the flight review was due, the person must satisfactorily
complete a flight review in accordance with Sec. Sec.  61.56 and
91.1715(c) of this chapter in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane or an
MU-2B Simulator approved for landings with an approved course conducted
under part 142 of this chapter.
    (iii) Qualification requirements. To complete the recurrent
training or flight review during the grace period provided under
paragraph 2.(b)(6) of this SFAR, the person must--
    (A) Within the 12 calendar months preceding the month the recurrent
training or flight review is due, logged at least 10 hours of flight
time in an MU-2B series airplane that includes at least 3 hours of
flight time in the 3 calendar months preceding the month in which the
recurrent training or flight review is due;
    (B) Since January 1, 2020, completed online Wings courses for
pilots from FAA Safety Team website, available at www.faasafety.gov.
The online training courses must total at least 3 Wings credits; and
    (C) Prior to manipulating the controls of an MU-2B series airplane,
completed three hours of self-study, since January 1, 2020 and
preceding the date of the flight, on the following subjects--
    (1) The ground training curriculum required by Sec.  91.1705(h)(1)
of this chapter;
    (2) The Special Emphasis Items listed in the approved MU-2B
training program that the pilot last completed;
    (3) The limitations, procedures, aircraft performance, and MU-2B
Cockpit Checklist procedures applicable to the MU-2B model to be flown,
which are contained in the flight training curriculum required by Sec.
91.1705(h)(2) of this chapter; and
    (4) The current general operating and flight rules of part 91 of
this chapter.
    (7) Aeronautical Knowledge Recency Requirements of Sec.  107.65 of
this Chapter. A person who has not satisfied the aeronautical knowledge
recency requirements of Sec.  107.65(a) or (b) of this chapter within
the previous 24 calendar months may operate a small unmanned aircraft
system under part 107 of this chapter, provided that person meets the
following requirements--
    (i) Airmen requirements. The person was current to exercise the
privileges of a remote pilot certificate in March 2020 and, to maintain
aeronautical currency, is required to meet the aeronautical recency
requirements in Sec.  107.65(a) or (b) of this chapter between April 1,
2020 and September 30, 2020.
    (ii) Qualification requirements. The person must have completed an
FAA-developed initial or recurrent online training course, available at
www.faasafety.gov, covering the areas of knowledge specified in Sec.
107.74(a) or (b) of this chapter. Each person is eligible to take an
online training course specified in this paragraph 2.(b)(7)(ii) one
time for the purpose of obtaining the six calendar month grace period
specified in paragraph 2.(b)(7)(iii) of this SFAR;
    (iii) Grace period. The person may operate a small unmanned
aircraft system under part 107 of this chapter for a duration of six
calendar months from the month in which the person completed the online
training course specified in paragraph 2.(b)(7)(ii) of this SFAR.
Before operating a small unmanned aircraft system under part 107 in the
seventh month after the month in which the person completed the online
training course, the person must satisfy Sec.  107.65 of this chapter.
    (8) Flight Crewmember Requirements of Part 125 of this Chapter.
    (i) Recent experience requirements. A person who has not satisfied
the recent experience requirements of Sec.  125.285(a) of this chapter
may be used by a certificate holder (or holder of an A125 letter of
deviation authority), and may serve as a required pilot flight
crewmember, in operations conducted under part 125 of this chapter,
provided the following requirements are met--
    (A) Grace period. The person has made at least three takeoffs and
landings, within the preceding 150 days, in the type of airplane in
which that person is to serve.
    (B) Safety Mitigations. The certificate holder complies with
paragraph 2.(b)(8)(iii) of this SFAR.
    (ii) Testing and checking requirements. Notwithstanding the period
specified in Sec.  125.293(a) of this chapter, a crewmember who is
required to take a test or check under Sec.  125.287(a), Sec.
125.287(b), Sec.  125.289, or Sec.  125.291(a) of this chapter between
March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes of maintaining
qualifications may complete the test or check in the month before or
three months after the month it is required,

provided the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(8)(iii) of this SFAR are
met. A crewmember who completes the test or check in accordance with
this paragraph 2.(b)(8)(ii) will be considered to have completed the
test or check in the month in which it was required.
    (iii) Safety mitigations. The certificate holder (or holder of an
A125 letter of deviation authority) must provide an acceptable plan to
its assigned principal operations inspector that contains the following
information--
    (A) A safety analysis and corresponding risk mitigations to be
implemented by the certificate holder (or holder of an A125 letter of
deviation authority); and
    (B) The method the certificate holder (or holder of an A125 letter
of deviation authority) will use to ensure that each crewmember
complying with paragraph 2.(b)(8) of this SFAR remains adequately
tested and currently proficient for each aircraft, duty position, and
type of operation in which the person serves.
    (9) Robinson R-22/R-44 Special Training and Experience Requirements
of SFAR No. 73 of this Part. A person who has not completed a flight
review in a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate,
within the preceding 24 calendar months in accordance with paragraph
2(c) of SFAR No. 73 and Sec.  61.56, may continue to act as pilot in
command of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate,
providing the following requirements are met--
    (i) Airmen requirements. The person was current to act as pilot in
command of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate, in
March 2020 and, to maintain currency, is required to complete a flight
review in a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate,
between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020.
    (ii) Qualification requirements. The person must--
    (A) Satisfy the qualification requirements specified in paragraph
2.(b)(2)(ii) of this SFAR, except
    (1) The 10 hours of flight time as pilot in command must be
obtained in a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate to
the privileges sought;
    (2) At least 3 hours of flight time must be obtained within the 3
calendar months preceding the month in which the flight review is due;
and
    (3) The courses required by paragraph 2.(b)(9)(ii)(C) and (D) of
this SFAR may count towards the 3 Wings credits.
    (B) Complete three hours of self-study, since January 1, 2020 and
preceding the date of flight, on the following subjects--
    (1) The awareness training subject areas specified in paragraph
2.(a)(3)(i) through (v) of SFAR No. 73 of this part;
    (2) The current general operating and flight rules of part 91 of
this chapter;
    (3) Robinson R-22 or R-44 Maneuvers Guide, as applicable to the
model(s) in which the airmen holds pilot in command privileges;
    (C) Complete Course ALC-103: Helicopter Weight and Balance,
Performance at www.faasafety.gov; and
    (D) Complete Course ALC-104: Helicopter--General and Flight
Aerodynamics at www.faasafety.gov.
    (iii) Grace period. A person may act as a pilot in command of a
Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate, for a duration
of three calendar months from the month in which the flight review was
due. Before acting as pilot in command of an aircraft in the fourth
month after the month in which the flight review was due, the person
must satisfactorily complete a flight review in a Robinson model R-22
or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate to the privileges sought, in
accordance with paragraph 2(c) of SFAR No. 73 of this part and Sec.
61.56.
    3. Duration and renewal requirements.
    (a) This Part.
    (1) Extension of medical certificate duration requirements. The
expiration date of a first-, second-, or third- class medical
certificate that expires between March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020
is extended three calendar months from the duration established in
Sec.  61.23(d) of this part. A certificate extended under this
paragraph 3.(a)(1) is considered valid under Sec.  61.2(a)(5). Unless
otherwise prohibited by a foreign country, a person may operate outside
of the United States under this paragraph 3.(a)(1) if the person--
    (i) Has access to this SFAR when outside the United States; and
    (ii) Presents a copy of this SFAR for inspection upon request by a
foreign Civil Aviation Authority in accordance with the Convention on
International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention), and its Annexes.
    (2) Extension of knowledge test duration requirements in Sec.
61.39. An applicant for a certificate or rating issued under part 61 of
this chapter may satisfy the eligibility requirement in Sec.
61.39(a)(1) by passing the required knowledge test:
    (i) Within the 27-calendar month period preceding the month the
applicant completes the practical test, if a knowledge test is
required, provided the knowledge test was passed between March 1, 2018
and September 30, 2018; or
    (ii) Within the 63-calendar month period preceding the month the
applicant completes the practical test for those applicants who
complete the airline transport pilot certification training program in
Sec.  61.156 and pass the knowledge test for an airline transport pilot
certificate with a multiengine class rating, provided the knowledge
test was passed between March 1, 2015 and September 30, 2015.
    (3) Extension of renewal requirements for flight instructor
certification. The holder of a flight instructor certificate that
expires between March 31, 2020 and May 31, 2020 may renew his or her
flight instructor certificate by submitting a completed and signed
application to the FAA and satisfactorily completing one of the renewal
requirements specified in Sec.  61.197(a)(2)(i) through (iv) before
June 30, 2020.
    (b) Part 63 of this Chapter.
    (1) Extension of medical certificate duration requirements. For a
person acting as a flight engineer of an aircraft, the expiration date
of a second-class (or higher) medical certificate that expires between
March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020 is extended 3 calendar months
from the original expiration date. Unless otherwise prohibited by a
foreign country, a person may operate outside of the United States
under this paragraph 3.(b)(1) if the person:
    (i) Has access to this SFAR when outside the United States; and
    (ii) Presents a copy of this SFAR for inspection upon request by a
foreign Civil Aviation Authority in accordance with the Convention on
International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention), and its Annexes.
    (2) Extension of written test duration requirements in Sec.  63.35
of this chapter. An applicant for a flight engineer certificate or
rating may satisfy the knowledge requirement in Sec.  63.35(d) of this
chapter by passing the required written test within the 27-calendar
month period preceding the month the applicant completes the practical
test, provided the written test was passed between March 1, 2018 and
September 30, 2018.
    (c) Part 65 of this Chapter.
    (1) Extension of knowledge test duration requirements in Sec.
65.55 of this chapter. An applicant for an aircraft dispatcher
certificate may satisfy the knowledge requirement in Sec.  65.55(b) of
this chapter by presenting satisfactory evidence that the applicant
passed the knowledge test within the 27-calendar month period preceding
the month the applicant completes the practical test, provided the
knowledge test was passed between March 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018.

    (2) Extension of testing period in Sec.  65.71 of this chapter. A
person may show eligibility for a mechanic certificate or rating under
Sec.  65.71 of this chapter by passing all the prescribed tests of part
65, subpart D, of this chapter within a period of 27 months, provided
the testing period began between March 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018.
    (3) Renewal of inspection authorizations in Sec.  65.93 of this
chapter.
    (i) Grace period for meeting renewal requirements. Notwithstanding
the requirement in Sec.  65.93(c) of this chapter, an inspection
authorization holder who did not complete one of the activities in
Sec.  65.93(a)(1) through (5) of this chapter by March 31, 2020 of the
first year may still be eligible for renewal of an inspection
authorization for a 2-year period in March 2021. To be eligible for
renewal, the inspection authorization holder must show completion of
one of the five activities in Sec.  65.93(a)(1) through (5) of this
chapter by June 30, 2020, and completion of the one of the five
activities in Sec.  65.93(a)(1) through (5) of this chapter during the
second year of the 2-year period. A person who completes one of the
five activities by June 30, 2020 will be considered to have completed
the activity by March 31, 2020 of the first year for purposes of
determining eligibility under Sec.  65.93 of this chapter.
    (ii) Inspection authorization privileges after June 2020. If the
inspection authorization holder does not complete one of the five
activities in Sec.  65.93(a)(1) through (5) of this chapter by June 30,
2020, the inspection authorization holder may not exercise inspection
authorization privileges after June 30, 2020. The inspection
authorization holder may resume exercising inspection authorization
privileges only after passing an oral test from an FAA inspector in
accordance with Sec.  65.93(c) of this chapter.
    (4) Military riggers or former military riggers: Special
certification rule of Sec.  65.117 of this chapter. A person may
satisfy the requirements of Sec.  65.117(a) and (b) of this chapter for
a senior parachute rigger certificate by presenting satisfactory
documentary evidence that the person was honorably discharged or
released from any status covered by Sec.  65.117(a) of this chapter
between March 2019 and June 2019, and has served as a parachute rigger
for an Armed Force within the 15 months before the date of application.
    (d) Relief for U.S. Military and Civilian Personnel Who are
Assigned Outside the United States in Support of U.S. Armed Forces
Operations. Notwithstanding the six calendar month period specified in
paragraph 2 of SFAR No. 100-2 of this part, a person may exercise the
relief specified in paragraph 1 of SFAR No. 100-2 for a duration of
nine calendar months after returning to the United States, provided the
person--
    (i) Is eligible in accordance with paragraph 2 of SFAR No. 100-2 of
this part;
    (ii) Complies with the documentation requirements specified in
paragraph 3 of SFAR No. 100-2 of this part; and
    (iii) Returned to the United States from deployment between October
2019 and March 2020.
    (e) Part 141 of this Chapter.
    (1) Pilot school certificate requirements of Sec.  141.5 of this
chapter.
    (i) Provisional pilot school. Notwithstanding the period specified
in Sec.  141.5 of this chapter, a provisional pilot school may apply
for, and the FAA may issue, a pilot school certificate with the
appropriate ratings if the following requirements are met--
    (A) The provisional pilot school must satisfy the requirements of
Sec.  141.5(a) through (e) of this chapter before December 31, 2020;
    (B) The provisional pilot school certificate must expire between
April 2020 and June 2020; and
    (C) The provisional pilot school meets the requirements of
paragraph 3.(e)(1)(ii) of this SFAR.
    (ii) Safety mitigations.
    (A) The provisional pilot school must notify its responsible Flight
Standards office that it is applying for a pilot school certificate in
accordance with this SFAR.
    (B) Each provisional pilot school must include in its notification
an acceptable plan that explains the method to meet the requirements of
Sec.  141.5(d) and (e) of this chapter, including--
    (1) Ensuring each instructor used for ground or flight training is
current and proficient; and
    (2) Evaluating students to determine if they are assigned to the
proper stage of the training course and if additional training is
necessary.
    (2) Renewal of certificates and ratings in Sec.  141.27 of this
Chapter.
    (i) Pilot school. A pilot school may apply for renewal of its pilot
school certificate and ratings after the expiration of its pilot
schools certificate, provided the school applies for renewal before
December 31, 2020 and the following requirements are met--
    (A) The pilot school must meet Sec.  141.27(a)(2) of this chapter
before December 31, 2020;
    (B) The pilot school certificate must expire between April 2020 and
June 2020; and
    (C) The pilot school meets the requirements of paragraph
3.(e)(2)(ii) of this SFAR.
    (ii) Safety mitigations.
    (A) Each pilot school must submit to the responsible Flight
Standards office notification that it will renew its pilot school
certificate in accordance with this SFAR.
    (B) Each pilot school must include in its notification an
acceptable plan that explains the method to regain currency,
including--
    (1) Ensuring each instructor used for ground or flight training is
current and proficient; and
    (2) Evaluating students to determine if they are assigned to the
proper stage of the training course and if additional training is
necessary.
    4. Other relief for special flight permits issued under Sec.
21.197(c) of this chapter. In addition to the purposes specified in
Sec.  21.197(c) of this chapter, notwithstanding Sec. Sec.  119.5(l)
and 91.1015(a) of this chapter, a special flight permit with a
continuing authorization may be issued under Sec.  21.197(c) of this
chapter for aircraft that may not meet applicable airworthiness
requirements, but are capable of safe flight for the purpose of flying
the aircraft to a point of storage, provided the following requirements
are met--
    (a) The air carrier or operator must hold a special flight permit
with continuing authorization to conduct a ferry flight program issued
under Sec.  21.197(c) of this chapter; and
    (b) The certificate holder or management specification holder must
notify the responsible Flight Standards office each time the special
flight permit is used for the purpose of flying the aircraft to a point
of storage.
    5. Expiration date. This SFAR is effective until March 31, 2021.
The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend the SFAR as necessary.
    6. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520) requires the FAA
to get approval from OMB for our information collection activities. The
OMB control number assigned to the FAA's information collection
associated with this SFAR is 2120-0788.

PART 63--CERTIFICATION: FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS OTHER THAN PILOTS

0
5. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707,
44709-44711, 45102-45103, 45301-45302.

0
6. Remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 118 from part
63 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-1 to part 63 to read as follows:

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-1--Relief for Certain
Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus
Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

    For the text of SFAR No. 118-1, see part 61 of this chapter.

PART 65--CERTIFICATION: FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS OTHER THAN PILOTS

0
7. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707,
44709-44711, 45102-45103, 45301-45302.

0
8. Remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 118 from part
65 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-1 to part 65 to read as follows:

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-1 --Relief for Certain
Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus
Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

    For the text of SFAR No. 118-1, see part 61 of this chapter.

PART 91--GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES

0
9. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:

    Authority : 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707,
44709-44711, 44729, 44903, 45102-45103, 45301-45302; Sec. 2307 Pub.
L. 114-190, 130 Stat. 615 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note).

0
10. Remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 118 from part
91 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-1 part 91 to read as follows:

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-1--Relief for Certain
Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus
Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

    For the text of SFAR No. 118-1, see part 61 of this chapter.

PART 107--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

0
11. The authority citation for part 107 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40101 note, 40103(b), 44701(a)(5);
Sec. 333 of Pub. L. 112-95, 126 Stat. 75.

0
12. Remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 118 from part
107 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-1 to part 107 to read as
follows:

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-1--Relief for Certain
Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus
Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

    For the text of SFAR No. 118-1, see part 61 of this chapter.

PART 125--CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONS: AIRPLANES HAVING A SEATING
CAPACITY OF 20 OR MORE PASSENGERS OR A MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF
6,000 POUNDS OR MORE; AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH
AIRCRAFT

0
13. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as follows:

    Authority : 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44705,
44710-44711, 44713, 44716-44717, 44722.

0
14. Remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 118 from part
125 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-1 to part 125 to read as
follows:

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-1--Relief for Certain
Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus
Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

    For the text of SFAR No. 118-1, see part 61 of this chapter.

PART 141--PILOT SCHOOLS

0
15. The authority citation for part 141 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707,
44709, 44711, 45102-45103, 45301-45302.

0
16. Remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 118 from part
141 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-1 to part 141 to read as
follows:

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-1--Relief for Certain
Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus
Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

    For the text of SFAR No. 118-1, see part 61 of this chapter.

    Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a),
and 44703 in Washington, DC, on June 24, 2020.
Steve Dickson,
Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0001]

General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices
Advisory Committee; Notice of Postponement of Meeting

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The meeting of the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel
of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee scheduled for August 26,
2010, is postponed. The meeting was announced in the Federal Register
of June 24, 2010 (75 FR 36102). The meeting is postponed so that FDA
can review and consider additional information that was submitted. A
future meeting date will be announced in the Federal Register at a
later date.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret McCabe-Janicki, Center for
Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903
New Hampshire Ave., rm. 1535, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-
7029 or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 1-800-741-8138 (301-
443-0572 in the Washington, DC area), code<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please call the
Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting.

    Dated: August 3, 2010.
Jill Hartzler Warner,
Acting Associate Commissioner for Special Medical Programs.
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