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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes in the United States. This decision was made following reports that converted cargo planes lacked cargo height limitations, potentially blocking smoke detectors if cargo was packed to the ceiling, which could lead to undetected fires. The directive mandates modifications to the cargo compartment and updated loading procedures to address this safety issue. The AD is effective from January 13, 2025, and aims to ensure cargo is not loaded in a way that obstructs smoke detection.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a request for public comments on the extension of an existing information collection concerning fire safety in hotels and motels. This collection helps maintain a list of accommodations that meet fire safety standards, which federal employees and other travelers can use to ensure safe lodging. The information is collected through the Federal Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Declaration Form and is published on the National Master List. Comments on this extension, which involves no change to the current collection, must be submitted by February 10, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes to address a defect in lavatory fire extinguishers that could lead to ineffective fire suppression in the event of a fire. This directive requires inspections and, if needed, replacement of affected fire extinguishers, and prohibits the installation of these flawed parts. The safety directive, which follows a similar directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), ensures that all U.S. registered airplanes comply with these safety measures to prevent uncontrolled fires. The AD becomes effective on April 22, 2025, and includes specific provisions for alternative compliance methods and contacting manufacturers for instructions.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on a proposal to continue collecting information about hotels and motels meeting fire safety standards, as required by the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990. This data is used to maintain a National Master List of accommodations safe from fire, which federal employees are encouraged to use for official travel. People can submit their comments by April 28, 2025, to help evaluate the necessity and utility of this information collection. The previous invitation for public comments, published in December 2024, received no responses.