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Proposed Exemptions Could Impact State's Aerospace Ambitions
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed sweeping rule changes that would allow aerospace companies to bypass environmental protection laws, potentially impacting south Louisiana. The changes, which would exempt new launch sites from review, come as speculation swirls about SpaceX’s potential plans to build a launch site in Vermilion Parish. The proposed rules, which would waive requirements under 13 laws, have sparked mixed reactions from locals and environmental groups. According to theadvocate.com, the changes could have significant consequences for the state’s aerospace ambitions and environmental protection.