Originally Posted by
EMAW
The OPSSPECS are a database of possible company rules. Whether or not the company decides (or is authorized to use them) is a coordinated decision between said company and the FAA (the company POI). For example, if two companies have the Autopilot in lieu of SIC authorization, it will be the same number (A015).
This is why it makes sense that the OPSPEC *should* be considered regulation. It's just a regulatory chinese menu.