As the Motor Manufacturer I defer to NFPA 1127 and the Tripoli Safety Code.
High Power Rocket Motor. A rocket motor that has more than 160 newton-seconds of total impulse or an average thrust greater than 80 newton-seconds and that otherwise meets the other requirements set forth in this code.
The FAA standard refers to slow burning which the NFPA 1127 sets at below 80 newton-seconds. The Contrail Rockets G-100 is a High Power Rocket motor not a Model Rocket Motor. This means that as stated in the Contrail Rockets 38mm Hybrid Rocket Motor Reload Instruction Manual, that the Tripoli Safety Code as well as the NFPA Safety Code are to be followed. This includes that the person shall be at least 18 years of age.
In NFPA 1127 Chapter 6 Prohibited Activities. Sub section 6-1 (e) states the following "The operation, discharge, or activation of a high power rocket contrary to the provisions of Federal Aviation Administrations regulations.
In addition in the Tripoli Range Safety Guidelines under
Flight Safety Review by the Flight Safety Officer FSO page 15
http://www.tripoli.org/Portals/1/Documents/Safety Code/Range Safety Guidelines v1.3.pdf
o Rockets powered by rocket motors not classified as model rocket motors per NFPA 1122, e.g.:
Average thrust in excess of 80.0 Newtons Total impulse of 160.01 Newton-seconds or more
Contains in excess of 2.2 ounces (62.5 grams) of propellant
Hybrids (regardless of impulse)
With this standard in place if a Contrail Rockets motor with less than 160 newton-seconds of thrust were certified with less than 80 newton-seconds of thrust, they would still fall under the safety standards set for High Power Rocketry and be controlled by an RSO and FSO.
I am happy to have TRA and NAR overseeing our hobby to keep it safe.
I am happy to pay dues which helps to cover liability insurance at sanctioned launches.