Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty

• The Executive Order addresses the threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), highlighting their use by criminals and terrorists.
• It states that immediate actions are required to ensure the safety and security of American airspace against UAS incursions.

Definitions:

• UAS: Defined as per 49 U.S.C. 44801.
• Critical Infrastructure: Defined as per 42 U.S.C. 5195c(e) and includes systems in designated sectors.
• Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA): As defined in 6 U.S.C. 650 and NSM-22.

Key Policies:

• The U.S. aims to control its national airspace and protect the public and critical infrastructure from UAS threats.
• A Federal Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty will be established, chaired by the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

Actions by FAA:

• The FAA Administrator is required to:
  • Submit a notice of proposed rulemaking for restricting drone flights over critical facilities.
  • Coordinate national security assessments with relevant agencies.
  • Provide online access to Notices to Airmen and Temporary Flight Restrictions within 180 days.

Enforcement Measures:

• The Attorney General, in coordination with the FAA, will enforce laws against unsafe drone operations and propose legislative changes to enhance penalties.
• Grant programs will be made available to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial agencies for UAS detection and tracking.

Technological Measures:

• Agencies are instructed to use existing authorities to detect and track UAS.
• Updates to regulations regarding UAS detection technology will be revised within 30 days.
• Information access related to UAS will be provided to agencies for enforcement purposes within 60 days.

Recommendations Timeline:

• Within 90 days, a recommendation on designating border and critical areas as covered facilities will be submitted.
• Within 30 days, UAS operational responses will be integrated into Joint Terrorism Task Forces.

Training Initiatives:

• Recommendations will be implemented for establishing a National Training Center for Counter-UAS, focusing on security for major events like the FIFA World Cup 2026.

General Provisions:

• The order reaffirms existing authorities and functions of executive agencies.
• Compliance with applicable laws and budgetary provisions is required.
• No legal rights or benefits are granted by this order to individuals or entities.