23 February

2016 Mr. Will Thomas Forge Mountain Photography 145 Windsong Hills Drive Mills River , NC 28759 Dear Mr. Thomas : This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your petition for an exemption. It explains why we cannot process your request and what you should do in the next 30 day s. **Why We Cannot Process Your Request** We received your exemption request on behalf of Forge Mountain Photography filed in Docke t No. FAA

–2015

– 6052 on November 12, 2015 , but we are unable to process y our request any further. Your petition does not comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (cop y enclosed). For us to consider the request an y further, you must send us all of the follo wing:

 The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which y ou seek relief and the extent of the relief yo u seek.

 The reasons wh y granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would benefit the public as a whole.

 The reasons wh y the exemption would not adversely affect safet y 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 y our r equest. For more detailed information relating to submitting petitions for exemption, please visit http://aes.faa.gov/petition/index.html. This website helps the petitioner to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirement outlines in § 11.81 and helps answer any questions you may

have.2

**What You Should Do** If you want us to process your request an y further, you must submit the requested information within 30 day s. 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 receive the information, we will close the docket without notif yi ng you further. If you have an y questions you may call the 333 Information L ine (202) 267 - 2999. Sincerel y, \ s \ Dale Williams Program Anal ys t, Airmen and Airspace Rules Division Enclosures345



# Section 333 Petition **Guidance & Checklist**  Note: It is highl y recommended petitioners carefully review the “Conditions and L imitations” section in the most recentl y granted exemption s. This will provide valuable insight as to what the FAA is approving under Section 333. 

### Where can I **find previous ly**  **granted exemptions?**  https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/  Write down the docket number in the exemption yo u are reviewing (it will be formatted like this: FAA - XXXX - XXXX).  Search for that docket number at regulations.gov, and review the petition, as well as an y supporting documents. 

### Ready to **create your petition?**  Use the checklist below to ensure your petitio n contains all the necessary information. Failure to include the following information may result in delay s in processing your request: Operator’s name and address; T he specific applicable regulations from which relief is required (CFRs); H ow the operato r will maintain an equivalent level of safet y or no adverse impact to safet y; H ow granting the exemption would be in the pu blic interest; The proposed operations; and, The make and model of the aircraft for proposed operations (aircraft manuals are not nec essary). 

### Ready to **submit your petition?** Note: Proprietary

/Confidential documents should be clearly marked and emailed to 333exemptions@faa.gov . Be sure to include your comment tracking number (received upon successful submission to regulations.gov) when emailing these documents. Do not submit them to regulations.gov.

 Visit https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/how_to _file_a_petition/ Please note that due to the large volume of petitions being submitted, it will take approximately 8 - 10 weeks for submissions to be posted to the docket at regulations.gov and assigned a docket number. 

### Questions? Please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_faqs/ If you didn’t find the answer to your question on our FAQ page, questions about the Section 333 exemption process should be directed to 333exemptions@faa.gov
. Questions about the operating conditions and limitations should be directed to 9 - AFS - UAS - Inquiries@faa.gov
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