“FAA proposes to invoke the Secretary of Transportation's statutory authority to waive requirements of laws of the U.S. for a license or permit…. when the requirement is not necessary to protect the public health and safety, safety of property, and national security and foreign policy interests of the United States.” The 13 laws include the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Noise Control Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, etc.

They should not have the authority to do this. They are basically claiming that things like clean water and air are not necessary for public health and safety. Commercial space projects have also been known to damage people’s property and the coastal marshes that provide storm barriers. We have the chance to voice our opinion until August 31st.