[NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Government Action Alert June 25

[Scott McHarg]

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Subject: Government Action Alert June 25
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         Dear
Scott,

On Monday, June 23rd, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
released an Interpretive
Rule
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in which it presented FAA's interpretation of the "Special Rule for Model
Aircraft" established by Congress in the FAA modernization and Reform Act
of 2012. The Academy has reviewed the rule and is extremely disappointed
and troubled by the approach the FAA has chosen to take in regards to this
issue

In its Press Release
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the FAA stated it was, "issuing the notice to provide clear guidance to
model operators on the "do's and don'ts" of flying safely in accordance
with the Act and to answer many of the questions it has received regarding
the scope and application of the rules." It also stated, "(this) guidance
comes after recent incidents involving the reckless use of unmanned model
aircraft near airports and involving large crowds of people." It's
important to note that very few of these cases have been factually
documented and not a single incident was shown to involve a member of the
AMA or to be connected in any way to modeling operations conducted under
the auspices of the special rule.

In AMA's response
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to the rule it was pointed out that, "The FAA interpretive rule effectively
negates Congress' intentions, and is contrary to the law. Section 336(a) of
the Public Law states that, 'the Federal Aviation Administration may not
promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft...', this
interpretive rule specifically addresses model aircraft, effectively
establishes rules that model aircraft were not previously subject to and is
in direct violation of the congressional mandate in the 2012 FAA
reauthorization bill."

AMA has voiced its opposition to FAA's action and will pursue all available
recourse to dissuade enactment of this rule. It's important that every AMA
member becomes involved in the effort.

The first step is to respond to the public comment period established in
the notice. Look for a follow-up email from AMA with information on how to
respond to the FAA notice. This is your opportunity to express your views
and to comment on various aspects of the Interpretive Rule. It's important
for the Administration to know that this rule significantly impacts the
entire aeromodeling community and that this community is resolute and
committed to protecting the hobby. In this case silence IS NOT golden.

Please alert your friends, family members and fellow modelers regarding
this issue.

Thank you,

AMA Government Relations

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