---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 450.181"
title: "14"
number: "450.181"
heading: "Coordination with a site operator."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/450.181"
---

# §450.181. Coordination with a site operator.

- (a) **General.** For a launch or reentry conducted from or to a Federal launch or reentry site or a site licensed under part [420](/cfr/14/part420.md) or [433](/cfr/14/part433.md) of this chapter, an operator must coordinate with the site operator to—
  - (1) Ensure public access is controlled where and when necessary to protect public safety;
  - (2) Ensure launch or reentry operations are coordinated with other launch and reentry operators and other affected parties to prevent unsafe interference;
  - (3) Designate any ground hazard area that affects the operations of a launch or reentry site; and
  - (4) Ensure a prompt and effective response is undertaken in the event of a mishap that could impact the safety of the public and property.
- (b) **Licensed site operator.** For a launch or reentry conducted from or to a site licensed under part [420](/cfr/14/part420.md) or [433](/cfr/14/part433.md) of this chapter, an operator must also coordinate with the site operator to establish roles and responsibilities for reporting, responding to, and investigating any mishap during ground activities at the site.
- (c) **Application requirement.** An applicant must describe how it is coordinating with a Federal or licensed launch or reentry site operator in compliance with this section.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923.

### Source

Source: Docket No. FAA-2019-0229, Amdt. 450-2, 85 FR 79719, Dec. 10, 202085 FR 79739, Dec. 10, 2020, unless otherwise noted.