U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
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.