Mark The Droner
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I've never heard of such a thing.
Also, the 107 pilots are not supposed to communicate with the tower directly. They're supposed to use the new LAANC system, or if that's not available, file a request through FAA's "DroneZone Portal." So how does this supposedly new upcoming regulation transfer to Class G airports?
Another point - from what I've read in various posts, a lot of these airport managers don't have a clear understanding of how UASs are regulated so it seems to me he could possibly be confused/mistaken about what he told you. If he was actually a Class E airport, meaning Class E at the surface (which is rare but they do exist), he would be correct in requiring notification, but the 107 pilot would have to do it through the proper channels. But if the Class E is overhead, the airport is likely a Class G, and there are no notification requirements for a 107 flight.
Here's a somewhat recent (two months ago) FAA Part 107 news item summary and there isn't a mention of a coming Class G UAS regulation change.
https://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=22615
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