Notice of Order Designating U.S. Aviation Safety Team (USAST) Information as Protected From Disclosure

Official abstract: This action affirms the order and responds to comments received in response to the Notice published on August 1, 2025, regarding designating U.S Aviation Safety Team (USAST) information as protected from disclosure. The Notice proposed that safety and security information as described below be designated by an FAA Order as protected from disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the rule entitled Protection of Voluntarily Submitted Information. The designation is intended to encourage persons to voluntarily provide information to the FAA through the USAST, supporting a collaborative, data-driven strategy to reduce the risk of fatal and non-fatal aviation incidents and accidents.