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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will delay enforcement of a rule called "Aircraft Registration and Recordation Procedural Updates: Original Documents and Stamping" until March 20, 2025. This decision allows time for the rule to be reviewed to ensure it aligns with legal and policy standards set by the current administration. The rule, initially published on January 17, 2025, aims to simplify procedures for registering and recording civil aircraft by eliminating original document submission requirements and ending the practice of document stamping. The delay follows a presidential directive to pause and review new rules.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is exercising enforcement discretion, meaning they won't enforce compliance with a rule called "Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments" until March 20, 2025. This rule was originally published in November 2024 but received corrections in January 2025. The delay allows time for appointed officials to review the rule to ensure it aligns with legal and administrative policies. The decision follows a broader call for a 60-day freeze on new regulations to allow for such reviews.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that it will not enforce penalties on health care providers for not following certain HIPAA rules when using online scheduling applications for COVID-19 vaccinations. This leniency is because of the urgent need to schedule many vaccination appointments during the pandemic. These online tools, called Web-Based Scheduling Applications (WBSAs), are used in good faith to protect privacy, but HHS encourages implementing safety measures like encryption and data protection. This policy only applies during the COVID-19 public health emergency and is specific to scheduling vaccinations, not other medical activities.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has announced that it will not enforce compliance with the rule titled “Electronic Issuance of Aircraft Registration and Dealer Certificates” until March 20, 2025. Originally published on January 17, 2025, this rule allows for the electronic processing of these certificates. The delay is to provide time for review to ensure the rule aligns with legal and administration policies based on a directive from the President regarding a regulatory freeze. This measure gives officials a chance to evaluate the rule before its enforcement begins.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it will delay enforcement of new rules regarding accessibility standards for pedestrian facilities until March 20, 2025. This decision follows a presidential memorandum suggesting a review of recently published rules for consistency with current law and policies. The rule in question, related to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's standards, became officially effective on January 17, 2025. The delay is meant to allow time for the new administration to properly examine these standards.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced it will not enforce the rules of the "Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of the Vehicle Safety Act" until March 20, 2025. This decision allows more time for the new administration to review the rule and ensure it aligns with their policies. The whistleblower provisions aim to award individuals who provide significant information about vehicle safety issues that result in legal actions. The enforcement delay follows a broader regulatory review directive issued by the President.