October 24, 2014 

Mr. Ridgely B. Francisco 

Founder, CEO 

Somniare, LLC 

13 Lizbeth Lane 

Berwyn, PA 19312 

Dear Mr. Francisco: 

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

part 21, Subpart H; §§ 45.23(b), 61.113(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103(b), 91.109, 

91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 

91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we 

cannot process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days. 

Why We Cannot Process Your Request 

We entered your October 5, 2014, exemption request on behalf of Somniare, LLC 

into the public docket (Docket No. FAA-2014-0834), 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 relief, the extent of 

the relief you seek, and the reason you seek relief. 

 The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it 

would benefit the public as a whole. 

 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. We will consider the docket on your request open until we 
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receive this required information from you. 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. 

Supplemental Guidance on the Submission of Petitions For Exemption Submitted 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 recommends that you review the guidance and, if you would like to submit 

additional information to support your petition, please submit it to your specific docket at 

http://www.regulations.gov. This additional information will assist the FAA in making an 

effective evaluation of the requested relief. 

Additionally, the FAA granted an exemption to Astraeus Aerial on September 25, 2014 which 

you may 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 

Manager, Airmen and 

 Airspace Rules Division 

Enclosure