14 C.F.R. § 450.151

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 450.151 - Work shift and rest requirements
(a)General. For any launch or reentry, an operator must document and implement rest requirements that ensure safety-critical personnel are physically and mentally capable of performing all assigned tasks.
(b)Work shifts and deviation approval process. An operator's rest requirements must address the following:
(1) Duration of each work shift and the process for extending this shift, including the maximum allowable length of any extension;
(2) Number of consecutive work shift days allowed before rest is required;
(3) Minimum rest period required-
(i) Between each work shift, including the period of rest required immediately before the flight countdown work shift; and
(ii) After the maximum number of work shift days allowed; and
(4) Approval process for any deviation from the rest requirements.
(c)Application requirement. An applicant must submit rest rules that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this section.

14 C.F.R. §450.151

85 FR 79719 , 3/10/2021