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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates certain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at some airports. These changes are necessary due to new or revised criteria and updates in the National Airspace System, such as new navigational facilities and changing air traffic requirements. The purpose of these updates is to ensure safe and efficient use of airspace and promote safe flight operations. Even though these adjustments are frequent and routine, they are essential for the safety and timeliness of flights under instrument flight rules.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, part of the Interior Department, issued a final rule on inflation adjustments for civil monetary penalties, effective January 28, 2021. This rule is part of an annual process mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which aims to keep penalties effective in deterring violations by adjusting for inflation. Using guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Bureau calculated the 2021 cost-of-living adjustment to be 1.01182%. These updated penalties apply to violations occurring after November 2, 2015.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a new information collection related to the implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911). As of March 25, 2025, compliance with specific NG911 rules is required, which will aid in transitioning emergency services to IP-based systems. The rules apply to various service providers, including those of wireline, mobile, and internet-based communication services, ensuring coordination with 911 authorities. The document also discusses procedures for challenging requests and reporting agreements, as well as the associated paperwork requirements and costs for compliance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is correcting a previous rule that changed the Class E airspace for the ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport in Ahoskie, NC. This rule was initially published on March 5, 2025. The purpose of the airspace change is to accommodate new GPS-based navigation procedures for the heliport. The main correction in this update is to change the effective date of the airspace amendment from April 17, 2025, to June 12, 2025.

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) has issued a final rule to update certain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and related Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at specific airports. These updates are due to new or revised criteria in the National Airspace System, which aim to enhance flight safety and efficient airspace use. The changes will be effective on December 16, 2024, and are essential for maintaining safe flight operations under instrument flight rules. The FAA determined this regulation doesn't significantly impact the economy or small entities and involves routine changes to technical regulations.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a final rule to amend the definition of a showerhead but needed to correct an error in the regulatory text instruction for 10 CFR 430.3 due to an inaccurate instruction. This correction, published on January 8, 2021, does not change the substance or conclusions of the original rule. The effective date for this update is January 15, 2021, and it was signed by DOE's Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a final rule to adjust civil penalties for inflation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. These adjustments are required annually by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and are intended to maintain the effectiveness of penalties. The rule updates specific penalty amounts and applies to violations of Federal civil statutes. No public comment period or prior notice was required for this adjustment.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a final rule to update the fee schedule for using government lands by hydropower licensees. This update lists the per-acre rental fees by county for fiscal year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and will take effect on February 12, 2025. The rule simply updates existing fees as part of routine adjustments and does not significantly impact the rights or obligations of individuals or organizations outside the agency.

The Rural Housing Service of the USDA issued a final rule to update regulations for Multi-Family Housing and Community Facilities, aligning them with new federal financial assistance guidelines from the Office of Management and Budget. Significant changes include raising the audit threshold to $1 million for certain federal financial assistance recipients and revising financial language to ensure compliance with OMB updates. Additionally, the rule clarifies exceptions and updates language in specific sections related to applications and financial reporting requirements. These changes are effective from December 6, 2024.