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Purpose of This Notice.

This notice supplements Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 8100.15B, Organization Designation Authorization Procedures, by providing instructions and procedures intended to eliminate or minimize ODA holder interference with UMs performing their authorized functions and to ensure free communication between UMs and the FAA. The notice also updates certain instructions and procedures for FAA personnel in evaluating applications submitted for ODA under the procedural requirements set forth in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 183 subpart D and conducting oversight of ODA holders approved under subpart D. To the extent that this notice conflicts with Order 8100.15B, the contents of this notice supersede the order.