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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has delayed the effective date of specific amendments to the horse protection regulations from April 2, 2025, to February 1, 2026. The delay allows APHIS and the industry to adapt to changes following a court decision that invalidated certain provisions of the 2024 Horse Protection final rule. The delay also provides time for retraining designated inspectors, called Horse Protection Inspectors (HPIs), and for the industry to adjust to expanded reporting requirements. APHIS is seeking public comments on whether this delay should be extended further.

Rockwell Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify an existing safety standard for their Coal Branch No. 1 Mine in West Virginia. The company wants permission to use specific Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) underground, which are not MSHA-approved but considered intrinsically safe by the company. These respirators, made by 3M and CleanSpace, offer constant airflow and protection, especially benefiting miners with facial hair or those who struggle with tight-fitting masks. The petition outlines detailed training, examination, and maintenance requirements to ensure the equipment is used safely.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice about a petition from Wheels Up Private Jets LLC. The petition seeks exemption from specific Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the qualification and training requirements for check pilots. Wheels Up wants to use qualifications and training met by another certificate holder to fulfill their obligations, which is needed due to a merger or acquisition. Comments on the petition can be submitted until January 6, 2025, through various methods detailed in the notice.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a new rule aimed at improving air travel for people with disabilities who use wheelchairs. This rule strengthens regulations to prevent mishandling of wheelchairs and improper transfers, thus ensuring safety and dignity for wheelchair users. Airlines are now required to provide better assistance, offer loaner wheelchairs with customizations, and communicate effectively with passengers if their wheelchairs are mishandled. Additionally, the rule mandates annual hands-on training for airline staff and requires airlines to publish information about cargo hold dimensions to better inform passengers about their travel options.

The Coast Guard has made available a policy letter titled "Guidelines for Obtaining STCW Endorsements for Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations." This policy offers guidance on how mariners can voluntarily obtain endorsements for operating vessels that use gases or low flashpoint fuels in line with international safety and training standards. The endorsements are not mandatory, but the Coast Guard will issue them to mariners who meet the training requirements. This policy is intended to help mariners and vessel operators ensure compliance with international standards, especially when operating in foreign ports.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a temporary exemption for three senior reactor operators at Kansas State University (KSU). This exemption allows them to bypass certain requalification requirements due to an extended shutdown of KSU's nuclear reactor facility. The exemption is needed so they can resume fuel-related maintenance and return the facility to normal operations, with additional training conditions required by the NRC. The exemption will last until either 120 days after its issuance or until specific administrative restrictions related to a fuel issue are lifted.