Regulations Division

The Regulations Division provides legal counsel regarding the drafting, form and legality of regulations, orders, exemptions, airspace actions, obstruction evaluation determinations, and space transportation licenses. In addition, it interprets the FAA's aviation and space regulations; develops and recommends agency policy and standards relating to legal aspects of the agency regulatory program; acts as liaison with the Office of the Secretary of Transportation on the legal aspects of the agency's regulatory program; and provides legal counsel for the Slot Management System.