Which term refers to a rulemaking action requiring FAA review?

• A. Exemption
• B. Deviation
• C. Limitation
• D. Exception

Answer: (A)

In FAA rulemaking, seeking relief from an established rule is handled through an exemption. An exemption is a formal request that the FAA review and decide whether to modify or suspend compliance for a specific case, often leading to changes published in rulemaking or providing conditional relief. This is why it’s the best fit for a term describing a rulemaking action that requires FAA review.

Deviations describe departures from approved procedures without authorization, not a formal rulemaking action. A limitation is a constraint or condition placed on rules or operations, not the process of seeking regulatory relief. An exception is a carve-out within a rule for certain situations, but it doesn’t inherently denote a regulatory action that requires FAA review.