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Regulatory Exemptions Raise Concerns Among Environmentalists
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a rule that would allow the Secretary of Transportation to exempt the commercial space industry from requirements under 13 environmental laws, including the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. The proposal, aimed at reducing regulatory burden, has raised concerns among environmentalists, who worry about the potential harm to endangered species and ecosystems. The public can submit comments on the proposal through August 31, as reported by Central Florida Public Media.