Criteria for FAA issue papers

(a) In general To support the FAA type certification process, and therefore innovation in aviation, including the development of new and novel technologies related to advanced air mobility, and to ensure global leadership in aviation, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall amend FAA order 8110.112A (or a successor document) and other applicable FAA documents to— (1) include specific criteria to be used to determine— (A) when an issue is so significant that it rises to the level that it warrants the establishment of an issue paper; and (B) which roles within the FAA will be responsible for evaluating whether each criterion is met; (2) account for performance-based rule projects that require issue papers regarding both means and methods of compliance; and (3) improve efficiency and timelines by eliminating recurring issue papers by— (A) converting stable means of compliance issue papers into published policy or advisory circulars; and (B) incorporating stable issue papers for special conditions, exemptions, equivalent level of safety findings, and other requirements through annual updates to product airworthiness standards issued under title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. (b) Subsequent orders In the event such FAA order 8110.112A is superseded or canceled, the Administrator shall ensure that the matters described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) are included in a subsequent order governing issue papers.