A new journal paper on the subject. One of the authors is the head of FAA-AST. I haven’t read it yet.
Note that this is a different discussion than whether or not AST should be regulating passenger safety. It’s a discussion of how to regulate, not what to regulate.
A quick read but it seems quite reasonable. I liked this bit:
That seems to argue against onerous regulation for the short term.
I’m not worried as long as George is in charge. My concern is his successor. That’s why I don’t want the agency to have the authority.