Code of Federal Regulations > Title 14 > Chapter I > Part 11 > Subpart A - Subpart A—Rulemaking Procedures

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Dec 14, 2025

DEFINITION OF TERMS

§ 11.3 - What is an advance notice of proposed rulemaking?

§ 11.5 - What is a notice of proposed rulemaking?

§ 11.7 - What is a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking?

§ 11.9 - What is a final rule?

§ 11.11 - What is a final rule with request for comments?

§ 11.13 - What is a direct final rule?

§ 11.15 - What is a petition for exemption?

§ 11.17 - What is a petition for rulemaking?

§ 11.19 - What is a special condition?

§ 11.1 - To what does this part apply?

GENERAL

§ 11.21 - What are the most common kinds of rulemaking actions for which FAA follows the Administrative Procedure Act?

§ 11.23 - Does FAA follow the same procedures in issuing all types of rules?

§ 11.25 - How does FAA issue rules?

§ 11.27 - Are there other ways FAA collects specific rulemaking recommendations before we issue an NPRM?

§ 11.29 - May FAA change its regulations without first issuing an ANPRM or NPRM?

§ 11.31 - How does FAA process direct final rules?

§ 11.33 - How can I track FAA's rulemaking activities?

§ 11.35 - Does FAA include sensitive security information and proprietary information in the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS)?

§ 11.37 - Where can I find information about an Airworthiness Directive, an airspace designation, or a petition handled in a region?

§ 11.38 - What public comment procedures does the FAA follow for Special Conditions?

§ 11.39 - How may I participate in FAA's rulemaking process?

§ 11.40 - Can I get more information about a rulemaking?

WRITTEN COMMENTS

§ 11.41 - Who may file comments?

§ 11.43 - What information must I put in my written comments?

§ 11.45 - Where and when do I file my comments?

§ 11.47 - May I ask for more time to file my comments?

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS

§ 11.51 - May I request that FAA hold a public meeting on a rulemaking action?

§ 11.53 - What takes place at a public meeting?

PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING AND FOR EXEMPTION

§ 11.61 - May I ask FAA to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation, or grant relief from the requirements of a current regulation?

§ 11.63 - How and to whom do I submit my petition for rulemaking or petition for exemption?

§ 11.71 - What information must I include in my petition for rulemaking?

§ 11.73 - How does FAA process petitions for rulemaking?

§ 11.75 - Does FAA invite public comment on petitions for rulemaking?

§ 11.77 - Is there any additional information I must include in my petition for designating airspace?

§ 11.81 - What information must I include in my petition for an exemption?

§ 11.83 - How can I operate under an exemption outside the United States?

§ 11.85 - Does FAA invite public comment on petitions for exemption?

§ 11.87 - Are there circumstances in which FAA may decide not to publish a summary of my petition for exemption?

§ 11.89 - How much time do I have to submit comments to FAA on a petition for exemption?

§ 11.91 - How does FAA inform me of its decision on my petition for exemption?

§ 11.101 - May I ask FAA to reconsider my petition for rulemaking or petition for exemption if it is denied?

§ 11.103 - What exemption relief may be available to federal, state, and local governments when operating aircraft that are not public aircraft?