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14 CFR §450.155

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  1. (a)General. An operator must document and implement procedures to assess readiness to proceed with the flight of a launch or reentry vehicle. These procedures must address, at a minimum, the following:
    1. (1)Readiness of vehicle and launch, reentry, or landing site, including any contingency abort location;
    2. (2)Readiness of safety-critical personnel, systems, software, procedures, equipment, property, and services; and
    3. (3)Readiness to implement the mishap plan required by § 450.173.
  2. (b)Application requirements. An applicant must—
    1. (1)Demonstrate compliance with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section through procedures that may include a readiness meeting close in time to flight; and
    2. (2)Describe the criteria for establishing readiness to proceed with the flight of a launch or reentry vehicle so that public safety is maintained.