What does 49 CFR 107.205 (Notice) require?

Short answer

49 CFR 107.205 requires the applicant to mail a copy of the application to the State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe concerned, along with a statement that they may submit comments to the Chief Counsel. The applicant must also certify that they have complied with this requirement and include the names and addresses of each official to whom a copy was sent.

The rule says

"The applicant shall mail a copy of the application to the State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe concerned accompanied by a statement that the State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe may submit comments regarding the application to the Chief Counsel." (49 CFR 107.205(a))

"The application filed with the Chief Counsel must include a certification that the applicant has complied with this paragraph and must include the names and addresses of each State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe official to whom a copy of the application was sent." (49 CFR 107.205(a))

In plain English

This rule is about giving notice to the relevant authorities when an application is filed. The applicant needs to send a copy of the application to the State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe that's concerned, and let them know they can comment on it. The applicant also needs to certify that they've done this and provide the contact information for the officials they've notified.

What to do

• Mail a copy of the application to the relevant State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe
• Include a statement that they may submit comments to the Chief Counsel
• Certify that you have complied with this requirement
• Include the names and addresses of each official to whom a copy was sent in the application filed with the Chief Counsel