September 17, 2014

Mr. Bobby Umphlett

119 Yeates Lane

Hertford, NC 27944

Dear Mr. Umphlett:

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 are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does not comply

with the requirements of § 11.81 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) (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 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.

• A summary we can publish in the Federal Register, stating:

o The rule from which you seek the exemption; and 

o A brief description of the nature of the exemption you seek.

• 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 

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.
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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.

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.