What will the new F.A.T. rule mean?

High Schools
The new F.A.T. rule is for NCAA competitions only and does not impact high school, club or organizational track and field. 

As soon as we learned of the impending rule change, I spoke with Bob Podkaminer (NCAA Rules Chair) and Becky Oakes of the NFHS. Becky (7/8/2009) at the NFHS who was aware of Eagle Eye timing and the upcoming NCAA rule change. Becky confirmed that the NFHS does not have plans to follow the NCAA or change their track and field timing requirements. (Steve Mathre)
 
College - NCAA Track and Field
Bob Podikaminer (NCAA Rules Chair) confirmed that the rule change was on its way and that Eagle Eye (current timing system) would be legal, however times used for college track meets would have to be recorded per the new requirements (see previous post).