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title: "49 U.S.C. § 44812"
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description: "Temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft"
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title_number: 49
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title_name: "TRANSPORTATION"
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chapter_number: "448"
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chapter_name: "UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS"
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section: "44812"
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citation: "49 U.S.C. § 44812"
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release_date: "2026-06-26"
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---
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# 49 U.S.C. § 44812 - Temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft
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## Text
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(a) In General.— (1) Temporary flight restrictions.— The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall, upon the request by an eligible entity, temporarily restrict unmanned aircraft operations over eligible large public gatherings.
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(2) Denial.— Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Administrator may deny a request for a temporary flight restriction sought under paragraph (1) if—
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(A) the temporary flight restriction would be inconsistent with aviation safety or security, would create a hazard to people or property on the ground, or would unnecessarily interfere with the efficient use of the airspace;
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(B) the entity seeking the temporary flight restriction does not comply with the requirements in subsection (b);
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(C) the eligibility requirements in subsections (c) and (d) have not been met;
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(D) a flight restriction exists to the airspace overlying the same location as the temporary flight restriction sought under this section; or
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(E) the Administrator determines appropriate for any other reason.
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(b) Requirements.— (1) Advance notice.— Eligible entities may only request a temporary flight restriction under subsection (a) not less than 30 calendar days prior to the eligible large public gathering.
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(2) Required information.— Eligible entities seeking a temporary flight restriction under this section shall provide the Administrator with all relevant information, including the following:
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(A) Geographic boundaries of the stadium or other venue hosting the eligible large public gathering, as applicable.
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(B) The dates and anticipated starting and ending times for the large public gathering.
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(C) Points of contact for the requesting eligible entity and the on-scene incident command responsible for securing the large public gathering.
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(D) Any other information the Administrator considers necessary to establish the restriction.
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(c) Eligible Large Public Gatherings.— (1) In general.— To be eligible for a temporary flight restriction under this section, large public gatherings hosted in a stadium or other venue shall—
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(A) be hosted in a stadium or other venue that—
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(i) has previously hosted events qualifying for the application of special security instructions in accordance with section 521 of the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108–199); 11 See References in Text note below. and
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(ii) is not enclosed;
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(B) have an estimated attendance of at least 30,000 people; and
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(C) be advertised in the public domain.
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(2) Additional gatherings.— To be eligible for a temporary flight restriction under this section, large public gatherings hosted in a venue other than a stadium or other venue described in paragraph (1)(A) shall—
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(A) have an estimated attendance of at least 100,000 people;
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(B) be primarily outdoors;
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(C) have a defined and static geographical boundary; and
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(D) be advertised in the public domain.
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(d) Eligible Entities.— An entity eligible to request a temporary flight restriction under subsection (a) shall be a credentialed law enforcement organization of the Federal Government or a State, local, Tribal, or territorial government.
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(e) Timeliness.— The Administrator shall make every practicable effort to assess eligibility and establish temporary flight restrictions under subsection (a) in a timely fashion.
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(f) Public Information.— Any temporary flight restriction designated under this section shall be published by the Administrator in a publicly accessible manner at least 2 days prior to the start of the eligible large public gathering.
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(g) Prohibition on Operations.— No person may operate an unmanned aircraft within a temporary flight restriction established under this section unless—
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(1) the Administrator authorizes the operation for operational or safety purposes;
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(2) the operation is being conducted for safety, security, or compliance oversight purposes and is authorized by the Administrator; or
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(3) the aircraft operation is conducted with the approval of the eligible entity.
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(h) Savings Clause.— Nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the Administrator from authorizing the operation of an aircraft, including an unmanned aircraft system, over, under, or within a specified distance from an eligible large public gathering for which a temporary flight restriction has been established under this section or cancelling a temporary flight restriction established under this section.
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(i) Rule of Construction.— Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the Administrator from using existing processes or procedures to meet the intent of this section.
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(Added Pub. L. 118–63, title IX, § 935(a), May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1370.)
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## Notes
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Editorial Notes
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References in TextSection 521 of the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108–199), referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A)(i), probably means section 521 of title V of div. F of Pub. L. 108–199, which is set out as a note under section 40103 of this title. The Act is comprised of div. F of Pub. L. 108–199.
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