14 C.F.R. Subpart G—Environmental Review
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
An applicant shall provide the FAA with information for the FAA to analyze the environmental impacts associated with a proposed launch. The information provided by an applicant must be sufficient to enable the FAA to comply with the requirements of the National Environment Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, 40 CFR parts 1500–1508, and the FAA's Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, FAA Order 1050.1D. An applicant shall submit environmental information concerning: (a) A proposed launch site not covered by existing environmental documentation; (b) A proposed launch vehicle with characteristics falling measurably outside the parameters of existing environmental documentation; (c) A proposed launch from an established launch site involving a vehicle with characteristics falling measurably outside the parameters of any existing environmental impact statement that applies to that site; (d) A proposed payload that may have significant environmental impacts in the event of a mishap; and (e) Other factors as determined by the FAA.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 415—LAUNCH LICENSE
Subpart G—Environmental Review
§ 415.101 General.
§ 415.103 Environmental information.
Appendix A to Part 415—FAA/USSPACECOM Launch Notification Form
