§ 450.163. Lightning hazard mitigation.
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(a)Lightning hazard mitigation. An operator must—
(1)Establish flight commit criteria that mitigate the potential for a launch or reentry vehicle intercepting or initiating a direct lightning strike, or encountering a nearby discharge, using a means of compliance accepted by the Administrator; or
(2)Use a vehicle designed to protect safety-critical systems in the event of a direct lightning strike or nearby discharge.
(b)Application requirements.
(1)An applicant electing to comply with paragraph (a)(1) of this section must submit flight commit criteria that mitigate the potential for a launch or reentry vehicle intercepting or initiating a direct lightning strike, or encountering a nearby lightning discharge.
(2)An applicant electing to comply with paragraph (a)(2) of this section must submit documentation providing evidence that the vehicle is designed to protect safety-critical systems against the effects of a direct lightning strike or nearby discharge.