# 2026-04854: Crop Dusters Petition FAA for Rule-Bending Spraying Freedom

2026-04854, Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Airborne Custom Spraying Inc., is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-03-12, effective Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before April 1, 2026. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-04854
- Title: Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Airborne Custom Spraying Inc.
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 12274
- Published: 2026-03-12
- Effective: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before April 1, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-04-01
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Crop Dusters Petition FAA for Rule-Bending Spraying Freedom

## Summary

Airborne Custom Spraying Inc. asked the FAA for a special exemption from some aviation rules to help their custom spraying flights run smoother. This affects pilots and companies in agricultural aviation, possibly speeding up operations without extra costs. The public can share their thoughts by April 1, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!

## Abstract

This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.

## Effects PRIA read

- Allow mosquito/vector spraying over congested areas: benefit, low. Airborne Custom Spraying asked the FAA to change 14 CFR Sec. 137.51(b)(4)(i) so their aircraft can apply EPA-registered mosquito and vector control products (called "economic poison") over congested areas when working for Federal, State, or local public health or forestry authorities. The public ma…

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## Sources
- [2026-04854 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/12/2026-04854/petition-for-exemption-summary-of-petition-received-airborne-custom-spraying-inc)
- [2026-04854 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-12/pdf/2026-04854.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-04854 (as of 2026-06-08).