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LAW ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR SUSPECTED
UNAUTHORIZED UAS OPERATIONS
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There is evidetace of a considerable increase in the unauthorized use of small, inexpensive
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by individuals and organizations, including companies.
The FAA retains the responsibility for enforcing Federal Aviation Regulations, including
those applicable to the use of UAS. The agency recognizes though that State and local Law
Enforcement Agencies (LEA) are often in the best position to deter, detect, immediately
investigate,' and,; as appropriate,z pursue enforcement actions to stop unauthorized or unsafe
OAS operations. The information provided below is intended to supportthe partnership
between the FAA and LEAs in addressing these activities.
Discussion
The general public, a wide variety of organizations, including private sector (e.g., commercial
companies), non -governmental (e.g., volunteer organizations), and governmental entities (e.g.,
local agencies) continue to demonstrate significant interest in UAS. The benefits offered by
this type of aircraft are substantial and the FAA is committed to integrating UAS into the
National Airspace System (NAS). This introduction, however, must address important safety
and security considerations. The increasing number of cases of unauthorized use of UAS is a
serious concern for the FAA and, in terms of safety and security challenges, many of its
interagency partners.
This document is intended to assist I,EAs in understanding the legal framework that serves as
the basis for FAA legal enforcement action against UAS operators for unauthorized and/or
unsafe UAS operations (Section 1) and to provide guidance regarding the role of'LEAs in
deterring, detecting, and investigating unauthorized and/or unsafe UAS operations (Section 2).
SECTION 1.
Basic Legal Mandates
The FAA's safety mandate under 49 U.S.C. § 40103 requires it to regulate aircraft operations.
conducted in the NAS, 3 which include UAS operations, to protect persons and property on the
At least in terms of initial contact with the suspected offender.
Applying any laws falling within the enforcement authority of the LEA in question,
The NAS is"the common network of U.S. airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services„ airports or landing areas ..,.
Included are system components shared, jointly with the military." See FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (Apr. 3, 2014), available at
http;//www faa,gov/air traffic/publications/media/peg 4-03»14.pdf.
ground, and to prevent collisions between aircraft, and other aircraft or objeets, In addition, 49
U.S.C. § 44701(a) requires the agency to promote safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce
by prescribing, among other things, regulations and minimum standards for other practices,
methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce and
national security.4
A UAS is an Aircraft that Must Comply with Safety Requirements
A UAS is an "aircraft" as defined in the FAA's authorizing statutes and is therefore subject to
regulation by the FAA. 49 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(6) defines an "aircraft" as "any contrivance
invented, used, or designed to navigate or fly in the air." The FAA's regulations (14 CFA, §
1,1) similarly define an "aircraft" as "a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in
the air." Because an unmanned aircraft is a contrivance/device that is invented, used, and
designed to fly in the air, it meets the definition of "airoraft." The FAA has promulgated
regulations that apply to the operation of all aircraft, whether manned or unmanned, and
irrespective of the altitude at which the aircraft is operating. For example, 14 C.F.R. § 91.13
prohibits any person from operating an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to
endanger the life or property of another.
Model Aircraft Operations
An important distinction to be aware of is whether the UAS is being operated for hobby or
recreational purposes or for some other purpose. This distinction is important because there are
specific requirements in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95,
(the Act) that pertain to "Model Aircraft" operations, which are conducted solely for hobby or
recreational purposes. While flying model aircraft for hobby or recreational purposes does not
require FAA approval, all model aircraft operators must operate safely and in accordance with
the law. The FAA provides guidance and information to individual UAS operators about how
they can operate safely under current regulations and laws. Guidance may be found at:
http://wwwfaa.gov/uas/pub1ioations!modelaircraftoperators/
Section 336(c) of the Act defines "Model Aircraft" as an unmanned aircraft that is —
(1) Capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere;
(2) Flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and
(3) Flown for hobby or recreational purposes.
Bach element of this definition must be met for a UAS to be considered a Model Aircraft under
the Act, Under Section 336(a) of the Act the FAA is restricted from conducting further
rulernaking specific to Model Aircraft as defined in section 336(c) so long as the Model
Aircraft operations are conducted in accordance with the requirements of section 336(a).
Section 336(a) requires that --
FAA action on these security concerns support and are informed by the national defense, homeland security, and law enforcement
statutory responsibilities and authorities of our interagency partners,
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(1) The aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use;
(2) The aircraft is operated in accordance with a C01111111.1nity-based set of safety
guiddlines and within the programming of a nationwide cornmtmity-based
organization;
(3) The aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through
a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program
administered by a community -based organization;
(4) The aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to
any manned aircraft; and
(5) When flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the
airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility
is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operation (model aircraft operators
flying from a permanent location within 5 miles of an airport should establish a
mutually -agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport
air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport)).
Model Aircraft that Operate in a Careless or Reckless Manner
Section 336(b) of the Act, however, makes clear that the FAA has the authority under its
existing regulations to pursue legal enforcement action against persons operating Model
Aircraft when the operations endanger the safety of the NAS, even if they are operating in
accordance with section 336(a) and 336(c). So, for example, a Model Aircraft operation
conducted in accordance with section 336(a) and (c) may be subject to an enforcement action
for violation of 14 C.F.R. § 91,13 if the operation is conducted in a careless or reckless manner
so as to endanger the life or property of another.
UAS Operations that are not Model Aircraft Operations
Operations of UAS that are not Model Aircraft operations as defined in section 336(c) of the
Act and conducted in accordance with section 336(a) of the Act may only be operated with
11 specific authorization from the FAA. The FAA currently authorizes non -hobby or recreational
UAS operations through one of three avenues:
(1) The issuance of a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, generally to a
governmental entity operating a public aircraft;
(2) The issuance of an airworthiness certificate in conjunction with the issuance of a
Certificate of Waiver or Authorization; or
(3) The issuance of an exemption under part 11 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
that relies on section 333 (Special Rules for Certain. Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
of the Act for relief from the airworthiness certificate requirement, also in
conjunction with the issuance of a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization.
It is important to understand that all UAS operations that are not operated as Model Aircraft
under section 336 of the Act are subject to current and future FAA regulation. At a minimum,
any such flights are currently required under the FAA's regulations to be operated with an
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authorized aircraft (certificated or exempted), with a valid registration number ("N-number"'),
with a certificated pilot, and with specific FAA authorization (Certificate of Waiver or
Authorization).
Regardless of the type of UAS operation, the FAA's statutes and the Federal Aviation
Regulations prohibit any conduct that endangers individuals and property on the surface, other
aircraft, or otherwise endangers the safe operation of other aircraft in the NAS. In addition,
States and local ;governments are enacting their own laws regarding the operation of UAS,
which may mean that UAS operations may also violate state and local laws specific to UAS
operations, as well as broadly applicable laws such, as assault, criminal trespass, or injury to
persons or property.
UAS Co.[npliance with Airspace Security Requirements
As an aircraft, UAS operations (including those involving Model Aircraft) must be conducted.
in accordance with the airspace -centric security requirements prescribed by the FAA's
regulations and various implementation tools used by the FAA, specifically including airspace
with special flight rules and Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) that define Temporary Flight
Restrictions (TFR), It is important that UAS operators and LEAs be familiar with the airspace_
restrictions respectively relevant to their operations and their enforcement area of
responsibility,
Flight restrictions are used to protect, but are not limited to, special security events, sensitive _
operations (e.g., select law enforcement activity, space flight operations, etc.), and Presidential
movement. The most up-to-date list of TFRs is available at http://tfr.faa,v/tfr2/list.htral.
See Attachment A for reference resources,'
SECTION 2.
The Role of Law Enforcement
The FAA promotes voluntary compliance by educating individual UAS operators about how
they can operate safely under current regulations and laws, The FAA also has a number of
enforcement tools available including warning notices, letters of correction, and civil penalties.
The. FAA may take enforcement action against anyone who conducts an unauthorized UAS
operation or operates a UAS in a way that endangers the safety of the national airspace system.
This authority is designed to protect users of the airspace as well as people and property on the
ground.
However, as noted above, State and local Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) are often in the
best position to deter, detect, immediately investigate,6 and, as appropriate,7 pursue
5 Attachment A also includes a NOTAM concerning avoidance (including no loitering) Over power plants, dazes, refineries, industrial
complexes, and military facilities, Although not a restriction, this TER urges aircraft operators to avoid these locations
e At least in terms of initial contact with the suspected offender.
7 Applying any laws falling within the enforcement authority of the LEA in question.
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enforcement actions to stop unauthorized UAS operations. Although the FAA retains the
responsibility for enforcing FAAs regulations, FAA aviation safety inspectors, who are the
agency's principal field elements responsible for following up on these unauthorized and/or
unsafe activities, will often be unable to immediately travel to the location of an incident.
While the FAA must exercise caution not to mix criminal law enforcement with the FAA's
administrative safety enforcement function, the public interest is best served by coordination
and fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between governmental entities with law
enforcement responsibilities. Although there are Federal criminal statutes that may be
implicated by some IJAS operations (see 49 U.S.C. § 44711), most violations of the FAA's
regulations may be addressed through administrative enforcement measures. As with any other
civil or criminal adjudication, successful enforcement will depend on development of a
complete and accurate factual report contemporaneous with the event.
Although certainly not an exhaustive list, law enforcement officials, first responders and others
can provide invaluable assistance to the FAA by taking the actions outlined below:
(1) Witness Identification and Interviews. Local law enforcement is in the best
position to identify potential witnesses and conduct initial interviews, documenting
what they observed while the event is still fresh in their minds. In addition, local
law enforcement is in an optimum position to secure all information necessary for
our safety inspectors to contact these witnesses in any subsequent FAA
investigation. Administrative proceedings often involve very technical issues;
therefore, we expect our own safety inspectors will need to re -interview most
witnesses. We are mindful that in many jurisdictions, state law may prohibit the
transmission of witness statements to third parties, including the FAA. In those
circumstances it is extremely important that the FAA be able to locate and conduct
independent interviews of these individuals.
(2) Identification of Operators. Law enforcement is in the best position to contact the
suspected operators of the aircraft, and any participants or support personnel
accompanying the operators, Our challenges in locating violators are marked in that
very few of these systems are registered in any federal database and rarely will they
have identifiable markings such as used for conventional manned aircraft.
Likewise, information on few of the UAS operators will be archived in a pilot data
base. Many operators advertise openly on the internet. However, in our
enforcement proceedings, we bear the burden of proof, and showing who actually is
operating the unmanned aircraft is critical. Therefore, evidentiary thresholds must
be met even when using data or video acquired via the internet. Likewise, the
purpose for the operation (such as in support of a commercial venture, to further
some business interest, or to secure compensation for their services) may become
an important element in determining what regulations, if any, may have been
violated by the operation. Identification and interview of suspected operators early
on will help immeasurably to advance enforcement efforts.
(3) Viewing and Recording the Location of the Event Pictures taken in close
proximity to the event are often helpful in describing light and weather conditions,
any damage or injuries, and the number and density of people on the surface,
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particularly at public events or in densely populated areas, During any witness
interviews, use of fixed landmarks that may be depicted on maps, diagrams or
photographs immeasurably help in fixing the position of the aircraft, and such
landmarks also should be used as a way to describe lateral distances and altitude
above the ground, structures or people (e,g, below the third floor of Building X,
below the top of the oak tree located Y, anything that gives reference points for lay
vvitriesses).
(4) Identifying Sensitive Locations, Events, or Activities. The FAA maintains a
variety of security -driven airspace restrictions around the country to help protect
sensitive locations, events, and activities through Temporary Flight Restrictions
(TFR), Prohibited Areas, and other mechanisms such as the Washington, DC Flight
Restricted Zone (DC FRZ). UAS operations, including Model Aircraft flights, are
generally prohibited within these defined volumes of airspace. LEAs should
become familiar with the steady-state airspace restrictions active within their area
of responsibility, along with as -needed TERs, which could be instituted to help
protect sensitive events (e,g., major gatherings of elected officials) and activities
(e.g., Presidential movements). If there is any question as to whether a TFR has
been established in a given location, contact the nearest air traffic facility or flight
service station for further information or visit http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/1ist,html for a
graphic representation of TFRs locatable by state and effective dates.
(5) Notification, Immediate notification of an incident, accident or other suspected
violation to one of the FAA Regional Operation Centers (ROC) located around the
country is valuable to the timely initiation of the FAA's investigation, These
centers are manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with personnel who are trained in
how to contact appropriate duty personnel during non -business hours when there
has been an incident, accident or other matter that requires timely response by FAA
employees, A list of these centers and telephone numbers is included as Attachment
B to this letter,
(6) Evidence Collection. Identifying and preserving any public or private security
systems that may provide photographic or other visual evidence of UAS operations,
including video or still picture security systems can provide essential evidence to
the FAA. Many times these systems do not permanently store information but erase
it as the system recycles at a given interval. Local law enforcement is in the best
position to inquire and make initial requests to identify and preserve this form of
evidence or obtain legal process for securing this evidence in the context of an
investigation of a possible violation of state criminal law. In addition, some UAS
may be marked with identification numbers ("N-numbers") signifying FAA
registration. The presence or lack of these identification numbers may be significant
in an FAA investigation, For example, an operator may state that he or she is
conducting an approved commercial activity, which usually requires registered
aircraft. However, the absence of registration markings on the UAS may indicate
that the aircraft is not registered, meaning the operation may net be authorized.
Note that identification numbers may not be conspicuous from a distance because
of the size and non-traditional configuration of some UAS. The registered owners
of UAS bearing identification numbers can be found by searching for N-number
on the FAA's website: www.faa.gov.
Virtually all of the items listed above are already in the tool box for Iaw enforcement officers,
Other investigative methods also may prove useful, such as consensual examination of the
UAS, equipment trailers and the like. However, other law enforcement processes, such as
arrest and detention or non-consensual searches almost always fall outside of the allowable
methods to pursue administrative enforcement actions by the FAA unless they are truly a by-
product of a state criminal investigation. We do not mean to discourage use of these methods
and procedures where there is an independent basis for them under state or local law, We
simply wish to emphasize that work products intended for FAA use generally should involve
conventional administrative measures such as witness interviews, "stop and talk" sessions with
suspected violators, consensual examination of vehicles and equipment,, and other methods that
do not involve court orders or the potential use of force by law enforcement personnel.
It is extremely difficult to provide a "one size fits all" guide to cooperative investigation of
unauthorized UAS operations' considering the myriad jurisdictions and the associated statutory
and constitutional restraints and requirements. State and local officials are always urged to use
their governmental unit's legal resources and their own management chain to develop
acceptable protocols for dealing with these instances. In some situations, there may be legal
bars to the sharing of some information or the use of databases designed for conventional law
enforcement. However, with appropriate data collection during first responses and early
reporting to the FAA, Federal, State and local agencies will be in the best position to both
collect and share, information that may be of interest to each jurisdiction. FAA aviation safety
inspectors are adept at coordination with our own legal resources to ensure unauthorized
operators are properly accountable for the potential risk they create to both people and
property. In addition, we have specially trained inspectors within the FAA UAS Integration
office who can provide expertise in this area.
If you have any questions or your agency would like to pursue advance planning on how to
address these situations, please feel free to contact your local FAA Law Enforcement
Assistance Special Agent or the FAA's Law Enforcement Assistance Program Office at (202)
267-4641 or (202) 267-9411
Presidential
Movements
Attachment A
Excerpts
FDC 4/7607 ZBW RI..AIRSPACE PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND,. TEMPORARY
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS. OCTOBER 16, 2014 LOCAL: THIS NOTAM REPLACES
NOTAM 4/7600 DUE TO SCHEDULE CHANGE. PURSUANT TO 49 USC 40103(B
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) CLASSIFIES THE AIRSPACE
DEFINED IN THIS NOTAM AS 'NATIONAL DEFENSE AIRSPACE`. PILOTS WHO
DO NOT ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MAY BE INTERCEPTED
DETAINED AND INTERVIEWED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY
PERSONNEL, ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ACTIONS MAY ALSO BE
TAKEN AGAINST A PILOT WHO DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OR ANY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR PROCEDURES
ANNOUNCED IN THIS NOTAM;.
A) THE FAA MAY TAKE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, INCLUDING IMPOSING CIVI
PENALTIES AND THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF AIRMEN
CERTIFICATES; OR
B) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MAY PURSUE CRIMINAL CHARGES,
INCLUDING CHARGES UNDER TITLE 49 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE,
SECTION 463'07; OR
C) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MAY USE DEADLY FORCE AGAINST
THE AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT, IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE AIRCRAFT POSE;
AN IMMINENT SECURITY THREAT.
C. THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED WITHIN THIS TFR,
FLIGHT TRAINING, PRACTICE INSTRUMENT APPROACHES, AEROBATIC
FLIGHT, GLIDER OPERATIONS, SEAPLANE OPERATIONS, PARACHUTE
OPERATIONS, ULTRALIGHT, HANG GLIDING, BALLOON OPERATIONS,
AGRICULTURE/CROP DUSTING, ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL. FLIGHT
OPERATIONS, BANNER TOWING OPERATIONS SIGHTSEEING
OPERATIONS,MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHTS, MIODELAIRORAFT
ORER ;T E I„ 1. L RO0KETRY UNMAI NED AIRCI AF'r YST MS„t AS
AND UTILITY AND PIPELINE SURVEY OPERATIONS.
DC FRZ
FDC 0/8326 ZDC PART 1 OF 10 FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS, WASHINGTON,, DC,
EFFECTIVE 1012010401 UTC UNTIL FURTHER, NOTICE. THIS NOTICE WILL
REPLACE NOTAM 0/9477 DUE TO A CHANGE IN RESTRICTIONS. THIS NOTAM
AND A NOTAM FOR THE LEESBURG MANEUVERING AREA SUPPLEMENT
SUBPART V, 14 CFR PART 93 FOR THE WASHINGTON,D.C. SPECIAL FLIGHT
RULES AREA (DC SFRA). PURSUANT TO 49 USC 40103(B), THE FAA HAS
ESTABLISHED. THE DC SFRA AREA AS 'NATIONAL DEFENSE AIRSPACE, ANY
PERSON WHO DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE
TO THE DC SFRA MAY BE INTERCEPTED, DETAINED AND INTERVIEWED BY
LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY PERSONNEL. ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
ADDITIONAL ACTIONS MAY ALSO BE TAKEN AGAINST A PILOT -WHO DOES
NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OR. ANY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
OR PROCEDURES ANNOUNCED IN THIS NOTAM: A) THE FM MAY TAKE
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, INCLUDING IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTIES AND THE
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF AIRMEN CERTIFICATES; B) THE UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT MAY PURSUE CRIMINAL CHARGES, INCLUDING
CHARGES UNDER TITLE 49 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 46307
C) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MAY USE DEADLY FORCE AGAINST
THE AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT, IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE AIRCRAFT POSE
AN IMMINENT SECURITY THREAT.
A. THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED WITHIN THE DC`
FRZ; FLIGHT TRAINING, AEROBATIC FLIGHT, PRACTICE INSTRUMENT
APPROACHES, GLIDER OPERATIONS, PARACHUTE OPERATIONS, ULTRA
LIGHT, HANG GLIDING BALLOON OPERATIONS, TETHERED BALLOONS,
AGRICULTURE/CROP DUSTING, ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL FLIGHT
OPERATIONS BANNER TOWING OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE TEST
FLIGHTS, MIO ELLAIRC AF'r OPERATIO1N MObELF:C1Tktt` iM
P.LA 1CdPil bliti U MANNEi AIRCRAFT YSti T U l.AND
AIRCRAFT/HELICOPTERS OPERATING FROM A SHIP OR.
PRIVATE/CORPORATE YACHT. B. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A
PILOT CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR VHF FREQUENCY 121.E OR UHF
FREQUENCY 243,0 FOR EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN OPERATING AN
AIRCRAFT IN THE DC FRZ, EITHER IN AN AIRCRAFT THAT IS SUITABLY
EQUIPPED, OR 8Y USE OF PORTABLE EQUIPMENT,
Avoidance of Power FDC 4/0811 SPECIAL NOTICE. THIS IS A RESTATEMENT OF A PREVIOUSLY
Plans Etc, (Applied to a/I ISSUED ADVISORY NOTICE. IN THE INTEREST OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND
Aircraft, including UAS) TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, PILOTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO AVOID
THE AIRSPACE, ABOVE, OR IN PROXIMITY TO SUCH SITES AS POWER
PLANTS (NUCLEAR, HYDRO -ELECTRIC, OR COAL), DAMS, REFINERIES,
INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES, MILITARY FACILITIES AND OTHER SIMILAR
FACILITIES. PILOTS SHOULD NOT CIRCLE AS TO LOITER IN THE VICINITY
OVER THESE TYPES OF FACILITIES.
Se!
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et Sporting Events FDC 4/3621 FDC SPECIAL SECURITY NOTICE. SPORTING EVENTS, THIS
NOTAM REPLACES FDC NOTAM 9/5151 TO REFLECT A TSA WEBSITE .UPDAT[
AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING AIRSPACE WAIVERS. FLIGHT
RESTRICTIONS IN THIS NOTAIII COMPLY WITH STATUTORY MANDATES
DETAILED IN SECTION 352 OF PUBLIC LAW 108-7 AS AMENDED BY SECTION
521 OF PUBLIC LAW 108-199. PURSUANT TO 49 USC 40103(B), THE FEDERAL.
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) CLASSIFIES THE AIRSPACE DEFINED IN
THIS NOTAM AS 'NATIONAL DEFENSE AIRSPACE', ANY PERSON WHO
KNOWINGLY OR WILLFULLY VIOLATES THE RULES PERTAINING TO
OPERATIONS IN THIS AIRSPACE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL
PENALTIES UNDER 49 USC 46307, PILOTS WHO DO NOT ADHERE TO THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MAY BE INTERCEPTED, DETAINED AND
INTERVIEWED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY PERSONNEL. PURSUANT
TO 14 CFR SECTION 99.7, SPECIAL SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS, COMMENCIN(
ONE HOUR BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE EVENT UNTIL .ONE HOUJ
AFTER THE END OF THE EVENT.ALL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS; INCLUDING
PARACHUTE JUMPING, ,t1NMI1A ti)- frOrAV � t : rkei
)trAiNdWAkti ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN A 3 NMR UP TO AND INCLUDING 3000 F'
AGL OF ANY STADIUM HAVING'A SEATING CAPACITY OF 30,040 OR MORE
PEOPLE WHERE EITHER A REGULAR OR POST SEASON MAJOR LEAGUE'
BASEBALL, NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, OR-NCAA DIVISION .ONE
FOOTBALL GAME IS OCCURRING. THIS NOTAM ALSO APPLIES TO NASCAR
SPRINT CUP, INDY CAR, AND CHAMP SERIES RACES EXCLUDING
QUALIFYING AND PRE -RACE EVENTS. FLIGHTS CONDUCTED FOR
OPERATIONAL PURPOSES OF ANY EVENT, STADIUM OR VENUE AND
BROADCAST COVERAGE FOR THE BROADCAST RIGHTS HOLDER ARE
AUTHORIZED WITH AN APPROVED AIRSPACE WAIVER. AN FAA AIRSPACE
WAIVER DOES NOT RELIEVE OPERATORS FROM OBTAINING ALL OTHER
NECESSARY AUTHORIZATIONS AND COMPLYING WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS. THE RESTRICTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE
DO NOT APPLY TO THOSE AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZED BY AND IN CONTACT
WITH ATC FOR OPERATIONAL OR SAFETY OF FLIGHT PURPOSES,
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND AIR AMBULANCE
FLIGHT OPERATIONS. ALL PREVIOUSLY ISSUED WAIVERS TO FDC NOTAM
9/5151 REMAIN VALID UNTIL THE SPECIFIED END DATE BUT NOT TO EXCEEC
90 DAYS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS NOTAM. INFORMATION
ABOUT AIRSPACE WAIVERAPPLICAT►ONS AND TSA SECURITY
AUTHORIZATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT
HTTP:/NWWV.TSA.GOV/STAKEHOLDERS/AIRSPACE-WAIVERSW0 OR BY
CALLING TSA AT 571-227-2071, SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR FAA AIRSPACE
WAIVERS AT HTTPS:/NVAIVERS.FAA.GOV'
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Disney Theme Parks FDC,4/XXXX ZZZ SECURITY SPECIAL NOTICE DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK
ORLANDO FL THIS NOTAM REPLACES NOTAM 9/4985'TO REFLECT:A TSA
WEBSITE UPDATE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING AIRSPACE
WAIVERS. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS IN THIS NOTAM COMPLY WITH.
STATUTORY MANDATES DETAILED IN SECTION 352 OF PUBLIC LAW 108-7 A
AMENDED BY SECTION 521 OF PUBLIC LAW 1Q8-199. PURSUANT TO 49 USC
40103(B), THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (.FAA) CLASSIFIES THE
AIRSPACE DEFINED IN THIS NOTAM AS 'NATIONAL DEFENSE AIRSPACE'. AN'
PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY OR WILLFULLY VIOLATES THE RULES
PERTAINING TO OPERATIONS IN THIS AIRSPACE MAY BE SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER 49 USC 46307. PILOTS WHO DO NOT
ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MAY BE INTERCEPTED,
DETAINED AND INTERVIEWED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY
PERSONNEL. PURSUANT TO 14 CFR SECTION 99 7 SPECIAL SECURITY
INSTRUCTIONS,,,,I $ TON TO tS CLUioi
�i» L �.�C MP !O IMO WITHII
A 3 NMR OF 2$2445N/0813420W OR THE ORL238014.8 UP TO AND INCLUDING
3000 FT AGL. THE RESTRICTIONS D0 NOT APPLY TO THOSE AIRCRAFT
AUTHORIZED BY AND IN' CONTACT WITH ATC FOR OPERATIONAL OR SAFET
OF FLIGHT PURPOSES, AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, LAW
ENFORCEMENT, AND AIR AMBULANCE FLIGHT OPERATIONS, FLIGHTS
CONDUCTED FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES OF ANY DISNEY WORLD EVEN'
AND VENUE ARE AUTHORIZED WITH AN APPROVED WAIVER: AN FAA
AIRSPACE WAIVER DOES NOT RELIEVE OPERATORS FROM OBTAINING ALL
OTHER NECESSARY AUTHORIZATIONS AND COMPLYING WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS. ALL PREVIOUSLY' ISSUED
WAIVERS TO FDC NOTAM 4/4985 REMAIN VALID UNTIL THE SPECIFIED END
DATE BUT NOT TO EXCEED 90 DAYS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS NOTAM. INFORMATION ABOUT AIRSPACE WAIVER APPLICATIONS AND
TSA SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT
HTTP:/IWWW.TSA.GOV/STAKEHOLDERS/AIRSPACE-WAIVERS-O OR BY
CALLING TSA AT 671-227-2071, SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR FAA AIRSPACE
WAIVERS AT HTTPS:W1(AIVERS.FAA.GOV
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MT, NV, OR, ITT, WA 425-227-1999
and WY
AR, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA,
MI, MN, MO, ND, NE,
NM, OH, OK, SD, TX
and WI
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