December 4, 2014

Jeff Colhoun

16 Ketelsen Court

Moraga, CA 94556

Dear Mr. Colhoun:

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 7, 2014, exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA2014-0936), 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. 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/

Katrina D. Holiday

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.