1. Federal Aviation Administration May 10-11, 2012 AST / COMSTAC Issue Coordination COMSTAC Meetings Dr. George Nield Associate Administrator FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation

2. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 1 A New Direction, A Growing Relationship Relationship – Continuous Ongoing AST/COMSTAC dialogue (vs. twice yearly focus) Appropriate teams in AST and COMSTAC cooperating Portfolio – Balanced Crucial issues addressed in context Priorities clarified and justified Results – Tangible Activities linked to important goals and concrete results Recommendations with visibility and impact

3. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 2 Several Teams Addressing Issues COMSTAC Working GroupsAST Divisions Operations Space Transportation Development Systems Licensing & Evaluation Business & Legal Regulations & Analysis Export Control Safety Inspection Other AST Units Field Offices Strategic Planning Chief Engineer External Relations Sr. Attorney (FAA Chief Counsel Ofc.)

4. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 3 AST TOP 5 ISSUES 1. On-Orbit Authority* 2. Human Spaceflight Support* 3. Spaceport Licensing 4. Lessons Learned Database 5. COMSTAC Work Planning * High Priorities

5. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 4 1. On-Orbit Authority for AST AST Goal: Maintain physical & legal/regulatory space environment conducive to business growth (i.e., orbital debris mitigation strategy and clarity in USG roles in licensing process) and ensuring that international action supports U.S. industry needs. Comments: A high AST priority: AST requests that COMSTAC draft a Recommendation on how the US Government should address on-orbit authority.

6. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 5 2. Human Spaceflight Support AST Goal: Identify industry consensus on best practices to improve quality Comments: AST requests that COMSTAC – decide how to integrate industry views, and provide feedback on AST’s approach to occupant safety.

7. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 6 3. Spaceport Licensing AST Goal: Encourage development of spaceports to enhance launch operations Comments: AST requests dialogue with COMSTAC – on the Operations Working Grp. draft survey report, and on licensing issues in general, including STIM processes and formulas.

8. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 7 4. Lessons Learned Database AST Goal: Facilitate industry quality & safety improvement Comments: AST requests that COMSTAC help resolve intellectual property concerns limiting industry input to database.

9. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 8 5. COMSTAC Work Planning AST Goal: Action to address highest priority industry challenges Comments: AST requests COMSTAC feedback on – the new membership selection process, the new issue organization approach, and the new meeting agenda structure.

10. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 9 Recent Notable COMSTAC Achievements Indemnification COMSTAC Chair’s Congressional testimony & press coverage International COMSTAC representative’s presence at UN COPUOS in Vienna Reports GSO Launch Report – updated methodology Insurance Report – contribution of insurance expertise Export Control Enlisting participation by Members of Congress in meetings

11. Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 10 AST and COMSTAC: Moving Ahead Relationship We will work closely together. Portfolio We will pursue a focused agenda. Results We will make a difference.