14 CFR §415.103
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- (a)The FAA conducts a safety review to determine whether an applicant is capable of conducting launch processing and flight without jeopardizing public health and safety and safety of property. The FAA issues a safety approval to a license applicant if the applicant satisfies the requirements of this subpart and demonstrates that it will meet the safety responsibilities and requirements of part 417 of this chapter.
- (b)The FAA advises an applicant, in writing, of any issue raised during a safety review that would impede issuance of a safety approval. The applicant may respond, in writing, or amend its license application as required by § 413.17 of this chapter.
- (c)An applicant must make available to the FAA upon request a copy of any information incorporated into a license application by reference.
- (d)A safety approval is part of the licensing record on which the FAA bases its licensing determination.