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Commercial Space Operators May Bypass Key Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a new rule that would allow the Secretary of Transportation to exempt the commercial space industry from requirements under 13 environmental laws. The move, intended to reduce regulatory burden, has raised concerns among environmentalists, who argue it could harm endangered species and exacerbate pollution. The proposal is open for public comment through August 31. This story was originally published by Central Florida Public Media and shared in partnership with the Florida Climate Reporting Network.