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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that modifies various airspace classifications at the Camp Guernsey Airport in Wyoming to better support instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This update includes changes to Class D and Class E airspace areas. These changes ensure safe and efficient use of the airspace by accommodating IFR arrivals and departures while updating the legal descriptions of the airport's airspace. The modifications are effective from February 20, 2025, and are noted as routine updates with no significant impact on small entities or the environment.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is inviting public comments on its proposal to renew the information collection related to Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations. This is required for aircraft operators flying outside the U.S. when their aircraft are not equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. The FAA estimates processing around 856 initial applications and 1,998 updates annually, with an estimated total annual burden of approximately 13,813 hours. Comments on aspects such as the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection are welcome until March 16, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes changes to airspace regulations near Worcester, MA, including extending Class D and Class E airspace around Worcester Regional Airport and establishing Class E airspace around UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus Heliport. This amendment aims to ensure safe and efficient air navigation in the area. The FAA is inviting public comments on the proposed rule, which will be considered before any final action is taken. The changes are part of regular updates to technical regulations and are not expected to have significant economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to create Class E airspace starting at 700 feet above the ground for the Sunbury Fire Department Heliport in Sunbury, NC. This new airspace is necessary to ensure the safety and management of flights that follow instrument flight rules (IFR) in the area. The public can submit comments on this proposal until March 3, 2025. The proposal notes that changes to the designated airspace are routine and not expected to significantly affect the economy or small entities.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify the Class E airspace at Petersburg James A Johnson Airport in Alaska. This change aims to optimize the space for instrument flight procedures by expanding certain areas and removing redundant sections. The proposed amendments would also correct and simplify the airport's legal description. These updates are intended to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection related to rotorcraft external-load operator certification. This process includes submitting FAA Form 8710-4, which gathers necessary information to determine applicants' eligibility. The form collects data like the operator's name, contact information, and details about the rotorcraft. The agency invites feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection by April 27, 2021.