Expendable Launch Vehicle Policy Review and Approval
The FAA reviews a license application to determine whether it presents any issues affecting U.S. national security or foreign policy interests, or international obligations of the United States. A major element of the policy review is the interagency review of the proposal. An interagency review allows government agencies to examine the proposed operation from their unique perspectives. The FAA consults with the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and other federal agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that are authorized to address national security, foreign policy, or international obligation issues.
An applicant may submit data related to the policy review, safety review, and payload review together as a single package or separately.
Procedures for completing the Policy Review are described in 14 CFR Part 415.21 Part 415.27.
Related Documents
Statute
- 49 USC, Subtitle IX, Chapter 701, July 2007 (PDF) (Commercial Space Launch Activities)
Guidelines
- Financial Responsibility Requirements as Determined by the MPL Process (PDF) (1/12/2007)
Regulations
- 14 CFR Chapter III Part 440 (PDF) - Commercial Space Transportation Financial Responsibility Requirements for Licensed Launch Activities
- Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch; Final Rule (PDF), August 25, 2006
- Miscellaneous Changes to Commercial Space Transportation Regulations; Final Rule (PDF), August 31, 2006
- 14 CFR Chapter III (PDF) (FAA/AST Regulations)
- 14 CFR Parts 413 and 414 - Safety Approval Final Rule (PDF) August 15, 2006
- 14 CFR Parts 401, 411, 413, 415, and 417 (PDF) - Commercial Space Transportation Licensing Regulations; Final Rule (Effective 6/21/1999)
- 14 CFR Chapter III Parts 400-415 (PDF) - Commercial Space Transportation Licensing Regulations (4/4/1988)
Advisory Circulars
- Advisory Circular (PDF), Part 440 Insurance Conditions, AC 440-1 (11/3/1998)
