Rules Revision Process
The 2022-2023 RCP Proposals and NAR Member Comment Area
are available here.
The Rules Revision Process is the method by which changes may be made to the United States Model Rocket Sporting Code (Sporting Code). The rules which govern the RCP process is found in Appendix D of the Sporting Code. Follow this link to a PDF of Appendix D and the RCP process. Be sure to read the entire Appendix D before submitting a RCP.
- An NAR member submits an RCP Form to the Rules Revision Chairman (RRC). There is no fee required.
- The RRC reviews the RCP to ensure it does not violate the Safety Code. The author may be contacted if changes to the RCP are required. The RRC will send the author an acknowledgment of receipt in a timely manner.
- Accepted Regular type RCP’s will be published in accordance with the RCP Cycle and a 60 day member comment period.
- RCPs which receive a 51% majority vote are approved and are included in the next Sporting Code revision.
2022-2023 RCP Cycle Update
The RCP process operates on a one-year cycle which begins the day after NARAM ends. The following timeline is adapted taken Appendix D, it describes the RCP Cycle and the pertinent action dates:
Be sure to read the entire Appendix D (link above) before submitting a RCP!
The deadline for each cycle is September 1. Proposals must be received by that date to be included in the cycle and, if approved, go into effect July 1 the following year.