December 17, 2014

Mr. Michael Wilhelm

244 Overhill Drive

Mercersburg, PA 17236

Dear Mr. Wilhelm:

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption. It explains 

why we can not process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days.

Why We Can Not Process Your Request

We entered your November 26, 2014, exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA-2014-

0996), but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does not 

comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request any 

further, you must send us all of the following:

• The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption;

• The extent of relief you seek, and the reason you seek the relief;

• The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption 

would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you 

seek an exemption.

• Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request.

What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described earlier 

to reach us within 30 days. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send your petition for 

exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the exemption.

If We Do Not Hear From You

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you further. If 

you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267-9677.
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Supplemental Guidance on the Submission of Petitions under Section 333 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

On September 25, 2014 the FAA released Public Guidance for Petitions for Exemption Filed under 

Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95), available at 

http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/how_to_file_a_petition/.

The FAA also granted an exemption to Astraeus Aerial on September 25, 2014 which you may also 

wish to review. This grant of exemption is available at 

http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/media/Astraeus_Aerial-11062.pdf.

You may send supplemental information to your docket at any time providing further information 

supporting your request for exemption.

Sincerely,

/s/

Michelle Ferritto

Acting Manager, Airmen and Airspace Rules Division

Enclosure
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Title 14: Aeronautics and Space 

PART 11—GENERAL RULEMAKING PROCEDURES 

Subpart A—Rulemaking Procedures 

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§11.81 What information must I include in my petition for an exemption? 

You must include the following information in your petition for an exemption and submit it to FAA as 

soon as you know you need an exemption. 

(a) Your name and mailing address and, if you wish, other contact information such as a fax number, 

telephone number, or e-mail address; 

(b) The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption; 

(c) The extent of relief you seek, and the reason you seek the relief; 

(d) The reasons why granting your request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would 

benefit the public as a whole; 

(e) The reasons why granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption 

would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you seek the 

exemption; 

(f) A summary we can publish in the Federal Register, stating: 

(1) The rule from which you seek the exemption; and 

(2) A brief description of the nature of the exemption you seek; 

(g) Any additional information, views or arguments available to support your request; and

(h) If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, the reason 

why you need to do so.