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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has withdrawn a proposed rule that aimed to replace an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Agusta helicopters. The initial directive required inspections and set life limits for tail rotor blades, but the proposed changes were intended to expand these requirements to include new blade designs. The FAA decided to withdraw the proposal because it did not adequately address safety concerns and plans to address the issue in a separate rule. Despite public comments, the FAA concluded that additional steps are needed to ensure safety, leading to the withdrawal of the original notice.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) decided to withdraw a proposed rule that was aimed at adding a new requirement for terminal disclaimers to address nonstatutory double patenting. This proposal was initially published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2024, and received over 300 comments during the open comment period, which ended on July 9, 2024. After considering the feedback and due to resource constraints, the USPTO chose not to proceed with this rule at the moment. However, they acknowledged the input from stakeholders and emphasized their commitment to maintaining a balanced and reliable intellectual property system.

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has announced the withdrawal of a proposed production activity notification by Rincon Power, LLC for its facility in Carpinteria, California, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 205. This notification was initially registered on January 30, 2025, and was formally withdrawn at the request of Rincon Power, LLC on February 5, 2025. The action was made official by Elizabeth Whiteman, the Executive Secretary, and was documented in the Federal Register.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC proposed a rule that would allow them to deny or impose stricter listing criteria on companies based on their auditors or if their business activities occur in countries with restrictive laws, such as those that limit information access. This proposal was submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which spent several months reviewing it and considering amendments. However, on February 1, 2021, before a final decision was reached, Nasdaq chose to withdraw the proposed rule change.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company had asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to change a requirement for ramping rates, which involves controlling the flow of water in hydroelectric power projects, for a project at the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project. After initially seeking to alter this requirement, the company decided to withdraw their request on November 14, 2024. No one opposed this withdrawal, and the Commission accepted it, making the withdrawal effective on November 29, 2024, thus ending the proceedings.

On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had planned to implement updates to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program on February 5, 2025. However, following a presidential directive for regulatory review, HUD initially delayed this to April 20, 2025. HUD now announces further delays for certain parts of the program: one key provision is delayed until October 30, 2025, while another is withdrawn, with other sections remaining scheduled for the original April date. These changes are meant to allow more time for public input and to ensure compliance with existing laws.

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adjust fees related to contracts. They wanted to increase the per contract clearing fee from $0.02 to $0.025 and remove a $55 flat fee for large transactions. This proposal was originally filed on December 19, 2024, and opened for public comment, but on February 14, 2025, the OCC decided to withdraw the proposal. The withdrawal was officially communicated by Sherry R. Haywood, the Assistant Secretary of the SEC.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the withdrawal of a previous document published in the Federal Register at 89 FR 92830. However, the Scientific Integrity Policy of HHS, aimed at maintaining high-quality science and rigorous policymaking, continues to be effective. This internal policy applies to HHS employees and can be accessed through the HHS website. The policy does not alter any existing federal regulations cited in the document.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has withdrawn a proposed rule regarding the investigation of railroad accidents and incidents. The rule, initially published in October 2024, aimed to establish a standard process for information gathering and consultation with stakeholders during investigations. The decision to retract follows two negative comments criticizing insufficiencies and potential issues, including vague definitions and conflicts with existing practices. The withdrawal allows FRA to revisit the proposal and work with stakeholders to address concerns.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing a rule concerning Utah's hazardous waste management program because they received negative feedback on it. This rule was originally published on December 23, 2024, and its withdrawal means changes to Utah's program won't happen as planned. The EPA will address these comments in a future rule but won't allow for more public comments during that process. The rules involved were related to hazardous waste and environmental protection standards.