### Question
How does the law define new entrant commercial air tour operator?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 40128*, **new entrant commercial air tour operator** is defined as:

> a commercial air tour operator that—


(A) applies for operating authority as a commercial air tour operator for a national park or tribal lands

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 40128*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart i-general > CHAPTER 401-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

