New Official USDOT SUAS Regulation Timeline. NPRM publication is now due by July 21, 2011

The official timeline has been officially extended.

NPRM publication is now due on July 21, 2011

The FAA has been granted extension for rulemaking process.

"Popular Title: Small Unmanned Aircraft

RIN 2120-AJ60

Stage:

NPRM

Previous Stage:

None

Abstract:

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.......

To OMB 02/03/2011 04/05/2011

OMB Clearance 03/07/2011 07/05/2011

Publication Date 03/10/2011 07/21/2011

End of Comment Period 07/14/2011 08/22/2011

This rulemaking would enable small unmanned aircraft to safely operate in

To OST 01/24/2011 03/03/2011

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis

Federal Register

Citation for NPRM: None"

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Duane Brocious January 3, 2011 at 9:16pm

Yes they do and have been officially under the FAA's authority since 1981.
T3

Rory Paul January 3, 2011 at 9:12pm

So in the eyes of the FAA toys and remote controlled aircraft constitute small unmanned aircraft?
Duane Brocious January 3, 2011 at 8:51pm

Need t mention that the proposed rules have to be submitted to the Office of the Secretary of Transportaion (OST) by March 3, 2011 for approval and/or comments from the Secretary.

This means that the rules need to be completed by March 2nd and if approved there will be no signidicant changes until the NPRM is published, the rest of the timeline is governmental approval (OBM) for budegets and economic impact etc. None of the content can change after OST approval until after the commnet period where it will be reviewed for possible modifications.

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