# Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period

**Action Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); extension of comment period. |
| Published | 2026-06-30 |
| Effective | 2026-05-06 |
| Comments close | 2026-08-05 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 1, 14 CFR 74, 14 CFR 91, 14 CFR 107 |
| Summary | This action extends the comment period for the NPRM titled "Designation--Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility" that was published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2026, to allow commenters additional time to analyze the proposed rule and prepare a response. In the NPRM, FAA proposed a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request an unmanned aircraft flight restriction (UAFR); criteria to demonstrate the UAFR is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national securi |
| Document number | 2026-13126 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13126/designation-restrict-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-close-proximity-to-a-fixed-site-facility). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.