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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 16, 2021 / Proposed Rules
831.76 Preservation of commercial space launch or reentry vehicle wreckage, payload, and records.

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a The licensee or permittee of a commercial space launch or reentry vehicle involved in an accident or incident for which notification must be given, is responsible for preserving the following until the Board takes custody thereof or a release is granted pursuant to 831.12b:
1 Any wreckage and payload aboard the vehicle; and 2 All records, including but not limited to all recording mediums, maintenance, and voice and video recorders, pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the launch or reentry vehicle.
b Prior to the time the Board or its authorized representative takes custody of the wreckage or payload, such wreckage or payload may not be disturbed or moved except to the extent necessary:
1 To remove persons injured or trapped;
2 To protect the wreckage from further damage; or 3 To protect the public from injury.
c Where it is necessary to move the wreckage or payload, sketches, descriptive notes, and photographs shall be made, if possible, of the original positions and condition of the wreckage and any significant impact marks.
d The licensee or permittee of a launch or reentry vehicle involved in an
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accident or incident shall preserve and retain all streamed and digital data that is on board the launch or reentry vehicle, telemetered to an offsite location, or that is recorded remotely i.e., ground station, chase plane, etc..
e The licensee or permittee of a launch or reentry vehicle involved in an accident or incident shall retain all records, reports, internal documents, and memoranda dealing with the accident or incident, until the Board authorizes its release.
831.77

Nature of investigation.

The NTSB conducts investigations to determine the facts, conditions, and circumstances relating to a launch or reentry accident or incident. The NTSB
uses these results to determine one or more probable causes, and to issue safety recommendations to prevent or mitigate the effects of a similar commercial space casualty launch or reentry accident or incident.
831.78 Relationships with other agencies.

a The NTSB will provide for appropriate participation by other Federal agencies in any NTSB
investigation. Such agencies may not participate in the NTSBs probable cause determination.
b Nothing in this section impairs the authority of any other Federal agency to investigate a commercial launch or reentry accident under applicable
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provisions of law. These agencies are expected to coordinate with the NTSB
Investigator-in-Charge IIC to avoid interference with and duplication of the NTSBs investigative efforts.
831.79

Request to withhold information.

In addition to the provisions established in 831.6, the NTSB will not disclose any information subject to export control regulations related to defense and military technologies. The NTSB will coordinate with the appropriate government agencies to ensure all publicly-released investigative reports or public meetings comply with applicable regulations.
831.80 Provision and dissemination of investigative information.

In addition to the provisions provided in 831.13, the release of information will comply with the applicable export control regulations.
831.81 Commercial space investigation interviews.

In addition to the provisions set forth in 831.7, interviews or statements conducted during an NTSB commercial space investigation will become part of the public record subject to the applicable export control regulations.
Jennifer Homendy, Chair.
FR Doc. 202124766 Filed 111521; 8:45 am BILLING CODE 753301P

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