2023-09011. Notice of Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

This notice announces a meeting of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee.

DATES:

The meeting will take place on May 15, 2023 from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES:

Instructions on how to virtually attend the meeting, copies of meeting minutes, and a detailed agenda will be posted on the COMSTAC website at: https://www.faa.gov/​space/​additional_​information/​comstac/​.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

James Hatt, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation, at (202) 267–4156, or by email at [e-mail]. Any committee related request should be sent to the person listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

The Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), in accordance with Public Law 92–463. Since its inception, industry-led COMSTAC has provided information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation through FAA regarding technology, business, and policy issues relevant to oversight of the U.S. commercial space transportation sector.

II. Proposed Agenda

Welcome Remarks

COMSTAC Chair

FAA Administrator

Associate Administrator for AST

AST Update to COMSTAC

Licensing Updates

LOX/Methane Testing

Introduction to Common Standards Working Group (CSWG)

Update on Part 440 SpARC

National Spaceport Strategy

Guest Speakers

ASTM F47 Standards Development Organization Update

USSF Update on NSSL Phase 3 and Range of the Future Plans

COMSTAC Reports

Public Comment Period

Closing Comments

Adjournment

III. Public Participation

The meeting listed in this notice will be open to the public, virtually. Please see the website no later than five working days before the meeting for details on viewing the meeting on YouTube.

If you are in need of assistance or require a reasonable accommodation for this meeting, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section at least 10 calendar days before the meeting. Sign and oral interpretation can be made available if requested 10 calendar days before the meeting.

Interested members of the public may submit relevant written statements for the COMSTAC members to consider under the advisory process. Statements may concern the issues and agenda items mentioned above and/or additional issues that may be relevant for the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Interested parties wishing to submit written statements should contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section in writing (mail or email) by May 12, 2023 so that the information can be made available to COMSTAC members for their review and consideration before the meeting. Written statements should be supplied in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature and/or one electronic copy via email. Portable Document Format (PDF) attachments are preferred for email submissions. A detailed agenda will be posted on the FAA website at https://www.faa.gov/​space/​additional_​information/​comstac/​.

Issued in Washington, DC, April 25, 2023.

James A. Hatt,

Designated Federal Officer, Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.