✈️FAA Extends Compliance Date for U.S. Agent Designation Rules
Extension of Compliance Date To Designate a U.S. Agent for Service for Individuals With Foreign Addresses Who Apply for Certain Certificates, Ratings, or Authorizations
Summary
On October 8, 2024, the FAA published a final rule that will require individuals with foreign addresses and no U.S. physical address on file with the FAA who apply for certain certificates, ratings, or authorizations to designate a U.S. agent for service. This final rule extends the deadline for those individuals to designate a U.S. agent for service from January 6, 2025, to April 2, 2025. This final rule does not apply to individuals with foreign addresses who currently hold certain certificates, ratings, or authorizations, as the compliance date for those individuals continues to be July 7, 2025.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The final rule extends the compliance date for U.S. agent designation from January 6, 2025, to April 2, 2025, directly affecting individuals and businesses with foreign addresses applying for FAA certificates. This legal obligation impinges on business operations in aviation as compliance is mandatory to avoid operational limitations.