The FAA will require individuals with foreign addresses, and no U.S. physical address of record on file with the FAA, who hold or apply for certain certificates, ratings, or authorizations to designate a U.S. agent for service of FAA documents. The U.S. agent will receive service of FAA documents on the certificate holder or applicant's behalf. This rule facilitates the FAA's ability to accomplish prompt and cost-effective service of process and service of other safety-critical or time-sensitive documents to individuals abroad through service on their U.S. agents.

DATES:

Effective dates:
Amendatory instructions 1 (part 3) and 2 (subpart C of part 3) are effective October 8, 2024, amendatory instruction 3 (§ 3.303(d) and (e)) is effective January 6, 2025, and amendatory instruction 4 (§ 3.303(d)) is effective July 7, 2025.

Compliance dates:
The compliance dates for this final rule are as follows: January 6, 2025, for applicants of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107, and July 7, 2025 for holders of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107.