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The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is a Federal legislative branch agency established in 1861. GPO’s mission is rooted in legislation codified in Title 44 U.S.C. and is Keeping America Informed as the Official, Digital, and Secure source for producing, protecting, preserving, and distributing the official publications and information products of the Federal Government. GPO’s website is available at www.gpo.gov and is helpful for current Federal agency customers, vendors looking for contract opportunities, prospective Federal agency customers, and anyone who wants to learn about GPO and available resources. Learn more about GPO.
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government’s information. GPO administers the FDLP on behalf of the participating libraries and the public. Information products from the Federal Government are disseminated to these nationwide libraries that, in turn, ensure the American public has free access to the materials, both in print and online. The website for the FDLP is available at www.fdlp.gov and is helpful for librarians at FDLP libraries or prospective FDLP member libraries. Learn more about the FDLP.
By law (U.S.C. Title 44, Sections 1710 and 1711) GPO aims to provide a comprehensive index of every document issued or published by a department, bureau, or office not confidential in character. GPO administers this program and provides public access to this index through the online bibliographic records contained in the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP). The CGP is available at https://catalog.gpo.gov as a finding tool for Government publications, containing records with information about publications in many different file formats. When you search the CGP for a publication, you will find a record that tells you where you can find the publication, whether at a physical library or through a link to the full-text electronic version when available. The CGP includes records for content available on govinfo and links to govinfo for access to these publications. The CGP and is helpful for anyone who wants to locate a Federal Government publication whether online or in print at a Federal Depository Library. Learn more about the CGP.
Available at www.govinfo.gov, govinfo is a service of GPO to provide free public access to the full text of official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. When you search the content available on govinfo, you will be able to download the full text of publications but you won’t see records for documents that are not stored on govinfo. govinfo is also a standards-compliant preservation repository, advanced search engine, and content management system that securely controls digital content throughout its lifecycle to ensure content integrity and authenticity. Learn more about govinfo.
How can I learn more or get help using govinfo? Are training and educational materials or webinars available?
Several tutorials and handouts are available and we will periodically add additional resources. Recorded webinars are available through the FDLP Academy. To learn more about using govinfo, visit our Help pages.
An example of some of the Gov.Info content:
Featured Content June 11, 2019 - Know what Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) rules and regulations apply to you
The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), usually referred to as drones, in our nation's airspace is rapidly increasing, raising both opportunities and challenges for public safety and government officials.
On October 5, 2018, President Trump signed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
The Act establishes new conditions for recreational use of drones and immediately repeals the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is evaluating the impacts of this change in the law and how implementation will proceed. In the interim, the FAA is asking the public to please continue to follow all current policies and guidance with respect to recreational use of drones.
H.R. 302 (ENR) - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
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Visit the FAA website to stay abreast of current and upcoming laws, as well as view safety tips to help you fly safely in the National Airspace System.
14 CFR 107 - SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
CFR Title 14 Part 107 is the main set of rules for flying small drones (less than 55 lbs.) in the United States
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(Final Rules published in the Federal Register since the most recent published edition of 14 CFR 107)
83 FR 9162 - Aviation Safety Organization Changes, Final Rule effective March 5, 2018
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83 FR 31450 - Aviation Safety Organization Changes; Correction, Final Rule Correction effective July 6, 2018
43 CFR § 9212.1 - Prohibited acts
Flying a Drone Near a Wildfire is Breaking the Law. Per the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 43 CFR 9212.1(f), it is illegal to resist or interfere with the efforts of firefighter(s) to extinguish a fire.
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Search govinfo for Congressional hearings related to UAS.
Additional Resources
- Read National Park Service stories of how UAS have provided aerial imagery for research and monitoring.
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Check out “Snapshots” on Homeland Security’s technology news site including, “Testing and Training with Drones” to see how DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is preparing to integrate drones in DHS’ and other federal agencies’ missions by providing accessible demonstration sites for land and maritime-based operations, and “Working with NASA to Secure Drone Traffic” to see how NASA, the FAA and industry have partnered to manage national airspace in the future.
- The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), made up of eight agencies and organizations, is the nation’s support center for wildland firefighting. Read their webpage “Drones and Wildfires” to learn how drones can interfere with firefighting aircraft that are necessary to suppress wildland fires.
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