Explanation of Changes
Change 2

Direct questions through appropriate facility/service center office staff
to the office of primary responsibility (OPR)

1. 1–2–4. ABBREVIATIONS
   3–8–5. EMERGENCY ALTITUDE MAP (EAM)

   This change adds new allowances for the development of an emergency altitude map (EAM) in the en route environment if the ARTCC contains designated mountainous terrain. This change incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.969, effective October 10, 2025.

2. 1–2–4. ABBREVIATIONS
   4–7–4. UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT (UFO) REPORTS

   This change to paragraph 1-2-4 replaces the abbreviation of unidentified flying object (UFO) with unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). This change retitles paragraph 4-7-4 and revises subparagraph 4-7-4a with a new requirement for ATC to notify the National Tactical Security Operations (NTSO) Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) of any pilot reports or air traffic personnel observations of UAP activity, adds a new reporting checklist, and adds a reference to FAA Order JO 7110.65, paragraph 9-8-1. New subparagraph 4-7-4b adds the All‐Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) website link that ATC facilities may refer others wanting to report UAP activity. Old subparagraph 4-7-4b is re‐lettered 4-7-4c. This change incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.970, effective October 26, 2025.

3. 1–2–4. ABBREVIATIONS
   12–6–8. APPROACH RUNWAY VERIFICATION (ARV)

   This change adds the abbreviation ARV (Approach Runway Verification) and TCW (Terminal Controller Workstation) in TBL 1–2–1. It corrects the abbreviation TDW as Tower Display Workstation. It adds paragraph 12–6–8, Approach Runway Verification (ARV), to provide guidance for facilities when ARV is enabled/inhibited and renumbers the remaining paragraphs.

4. 1–2–4. ABBREVIATIONS
   6–10–1. CONTROLLER PILOT DATA LINK COMMUNICATIONS (CPDLC)
   10–4–2. MINIMUM IFR ALTITUDES (MIA)
   10–4–3. PRE‐DEPARTURE CLEARANCE (PDC)
   10–4–4. CONTROLLER PILOT DATA LINK COMMUNICATIONS (CPDLC)
   10–4–5. TDLS APPLICATION SPECIALIST (TAS)
   10–4–11. MINIMUM IFR ALTITUDES (MIA)

   This change adds new abbreviations and adds a new Section 10 to Chapter 6. New paragraphs were added to Chapter 10, Section 4, that move the information from, and effects the cancellation of, FAA Order JO 7210.79 and FAA Order JO 7110.113. The existing FAA Order JO 7110.113G, paragraph 6, Procedures, subparagraph b(10), being incorporated into new paragraph 10–4–3, Pre‐Departure Clearance (PDC), subparagraph b10, includes language that should be included in a Letter to Airmen (LTA).

5. 2–1–5. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

   This change is intended to provide clarification of Flight Track Data and Sensitive Flight Data (SFD) and the proper handling of such information. The point of contact (POC) has been updated to assist local management concerning inability to determine whether or not a request should be granted. Instructions have been added for any request seeking connectivity to FAA systems for access to NAS data or NAS automation system data. This change incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.962, effective August 14, 2025.

6. 2–1–9. HANDLING BOMB THREAT INCIDENTS

   This change adds the National Tactical Security Operations (NTSO) Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) team at the Domestic Events Network (DEN) as a required notification point for bomb threats. In addition, FAA Order 1600.69, FAA Facility Security Management Program, is cited in the opening paragraph. This change incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.963, effective August 18, 2025.

7. 2–1–16. AUTHORIZATION FOR SEPARATION SERVICES BY TOWERS
   10–5–3. FUNCTIONAL USE OF CERTIFIED TOWER RADAR DISPLAYS

   This change corrects obsolete office naming and clarifies delegation of airspace to a tower.

8. 2–1–31. REPORTING SUSPICIOUS AIRCRAFT/PILOT ACTIVITIES
   19–5–2. DERELICT BALLOONS/OBJECTS

   The change to paragraph 2–1–31 adds subparagraph b10 with a new reporting requirement for suspicious balloons. The change to subparagraph 2–1–31a renames the Domestic Events Network (DEN) Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) as the National Tactical Security Operations (NTSO) ATSC team on the DEN and is referred to as the NTSO ATSC throughout the paragraph. The change to 19-5–2d2 adds the NTSO ATSC as a required notification for derelict balloons/objects. The change to paragraph 19–5–2d3 requires that notifications for revised position or altitude information must be directed to the NTSO ATSC instead of the ATCSCC. The change to 19–5–2d4 replaces ATCSCC with NTSO ATSC; replaces National Military Command Center (NMCC) with Air Defense Sector (ADS); and deletes the NOTE. Additional editorial changes in paragraph 19–5–2 are made for clarity. This change incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.967, effective October 1, 2025.

9. 2–3–3. REQUIREMENTS

   This change amends subparagraph b4 to allow an En Route trainee to obtain currency on the Radar Associate position while training on the associated Radar position. A note and reference were added to clarify position responsibility. This change incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.965, effective September 1, 2025.

10. 2–4–3. TIME CHECKS

    This change permits internal FAA systems equipped with an embedded direct coded time source, such as Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), to serve as an approved time source for the purpose of fulfilling requirements outlined in paragraph 2-4-3.

11. 2–6–2. WATCH SUPERVISION ASSIGNMENTS

    This change amends subparagraph a to require facilities to establish procedures for standalone watch supervision and provide notification to the District General Manager when standalone watch supervision is not possible. Notes were added to provide clarity and a definition of standalone watch supervision. This change incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.959, effective August 1, 2025.

12. 10–4–1. AUTOMATIC TERMINAL INFORMATION SERVICE (ATIS)

    This change separates the two Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) formats for clarity: voice and/or text message. The 30‐second requirement has also been updated using an average speech rate. The content of subparagraph d has been amended to include taxiway construction. Additionally, a portion of the note under subparagraph i referencing subparagraph h has been deleted, and the reference under subparagraph d to FAA Order JO 7110.65, paragraph 3-9-9, Take‐Off Clearance, has been updated to paragraph 3-9-10, Takeoff Clearance.

13. 19–1–2. POLICY
    19–1–3. RESPONSIBILITIES
    19–1–4. PROCESSING CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION (FAA FORM 7711–2) REQUESTS
    19–1–8. WAIVER, AUTHORIZATION OR DENIAL PROCEDURE
    19–1–9. CANCELLATION OF WAIVERS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
    19–2–3. RESPONSIBILITIES
    19–3–2. AUTHORIZATION AND EXEMPTION REQUESTS

    This change clarifies the delegation of regulatory responsibility in multiple paragraphs in Chapter 19. It updates the responsibilities outlined in paragraph 19–1–3, Responsibility, and clarifies the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for processing waivers and authorizations in paragraph 19–1–4, Processing Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (FAA Form 7711–2) Requests. Finally, it corrects paragraph 19–1–8, Waiver, Authorization or Denial Procedure, and clarifies communication requirements in 19–1–9, Cancellation of Waivers and Authorizations; 19–2–3, Responsibilities; and 19–3–2, Authorization and Exemption Requests. This change incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.968, effective October 4, 2025.

14. 20–1–2. AUTHORITY
    20–1–4. TYPES OF TFRS
    20–1–6. TFR INFORMATION
    20–2–1. PURPOSE
    20–2–2. TFR CRITERIA
    20–2–3. REQUESTING AUTHORITIES/ELIGIBLE ENTITIES
    20–2–4. ISSUING TFRS
    20-2-5. DEGREE OF RESTRICTIONS

    This change adds a new Section 2, Temporary Flight Restrictions for Unmanned Aircraft (49 U.S.C. Section 44812), to Chapter 20. This new Section 2 includes eligible entity requirements and TFR approval authority. This proposal incorporates and cancels Notice JO 7210.960, effective August 7, 2025.

15. 20–7–5. TFR REQUESTS FOR MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS

    This change mirrors the disapproval authority the Service Center Operations Support Groups (OSGs) have for processing special use airspace (SUA) proposal requests and provides clear guidance that the OSGs may disapprove major sporting event temporary flight restriction (TFR) requests. This authority does not require providing a disapproval recommendation to the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2.

16. Editorial Changes

    Editorial changes include an update showing the current organization that needs to be notified of changes affecting the number and type of areas of specialization in paragraphs 6-1-1, Areas of Operation, 6-3-3, Review Airspace Structure, 9-1-8, Distribution and Amendment, 9-1-7, Instruction for Completing FAA From 7230-14,6-1-4, Areas of Specialization, and 10-5-3 Functional Use of Certified Tower Radar Displays; a universal editorial change to update terms from the National Aeronautical Charting office to FAA's Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) and updating National Flight Data Center (NFDC) for its replacement AIS, and the term AeroNav Products is removed for the term AIS; and editing language to ensure FAA Order JO 7340.2 references are accurate.

17. Entire Publication

    Additional editorial/format changes were made where necessary. Revision bars were not used because of the insignificant nature of these changes.