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US proposes Arctic-specific exploration drilling regulations

2015-02-23 01:00:00| Offshore Technology

The US Government has proposed regulations for safe exploration drilling in the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea planning areas in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

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The US proposes first-ever federal regulations for Arctic oil and gas drilling

2015-02-21 23:22:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Verge: The Obama administration yesterday proposed the first-ever federal regulations for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Ocean, The Wall Street Journal reports. The rules would require companies to create contingency plans in the event of a spill or rig malfunction. The Interior Department's proposals, which would only apply to exploratory wells, stem from its 2014 discussions with Royal Dutch Shell to fortify the company's safety plan in the Arctic. That plan included new tugboats, an extra helicopter,...

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AIA supports FAA's proposed UAS regulations.

2015-02-20 14:31:21| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

According to AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey, FAA has taken an important step towards integration of UAS into civil airspace by issuing draft regulations for use of small unmanned aircraft systems. Issuance of these proposed regulations is a key element of government and industry efforts to foster safe operations in both civil and military applications of remotely piloted aircraft while further encouraging research and development of UAS technologies.

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FAA Regulations will facilitate integration of small UAS.

2015-02-20 14:31:21| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

FAA proposed framework of regulations that would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems in today's aviation system. FAA proposal offers safety rules for small UAS (under 55 lb) conducting non-recreational operations. Rules would limit flights to daylight and visual-line-of-sight operations. They also address height restrictions, operator certification, optional use of visual observer, aircraft registration and marking, and operational limits.

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