DOJ, DHS set counter-drone rules for state and local agencies

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule codifying how state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies can use counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) authorities under the SAFER SKIES Act.

The rule, published in the Federal Register on July 6, took effect July 1 and sets a Sept. 4 deadline for public comments.

The rule covers training and certification, authorized C-UAS technologies, spectrum coordination, airspace approval, real-time air traffic control notification, mitigation reporting, privacy protections, and compliance requirements.

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