---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 161.301"
title: "14"
number: "161.301"
heading: "Scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/161.301"
---

# §161.301. Scope.

- (a) This subpart applies to:
  - (1) An airport imposing a noise or access restriction on the operation of Stage 3 aircraft that first became effective after October 1, 1990.
  - (2) An airport imposing an amendment to a Stage 3 restriction, if the amendment becomes effective after October 1, 1990, and reduces or limits Stage 3 aircraft operations (compared to the restriction that it amends) or affects aircraft safety.
- (b) This subpart does not apply to an airport imposing a Stage 3 restriction specifically exempted in [§ 161.7](/cfr/14/161.7.md), or an agreement complying with [subpart B](/cfr/14/subpartB.md) of this part.
- (c) A Stage 3 restriction within the scope of this subpart may not become effective unless it has been submitted to and approved by the FAA. The FAA will review only those Stage 3 restrictions that are proposed by, or on behalf of, an entity empowered to implement the restriction.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 47523-47527, 47533.

### Source

Source: Docket 26432, 56 FR 48698, Sept. 25, 1991, unless otherwise noted.