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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule concerning Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3. This rule mandates upgrades to the electrical system for the throttle twist grip and inspections of a microswitch electrical harness to prevent potential engine issues where helicopters could remain in idle mode unintentionally. The rule, prompted by similar European regulations, aims to ensure safety and requires compliance by a specific date or service hours, with details available from Airbus Helicopters. The rule affects 517 helicopters and is meant to avoid jeopardizing flight safety and prevent accidents.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its regulations to adjust for inflation the civil monetary penalties under its jurisdiction. This action is aligned with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and is mandatory for ensuring penalties keep their deterrent power. For 2025, the penalties for false certifications related to VA-guaranteed loans have been increased from $27,894 to $28,619, and penalties for false claims to VA have risen from $13,946 to $14,308. The changes take effect on January 10, 2025, and were made without public comments due to the statutory requirements.

The Department of Justice has issued an interim final rule removing outdated regulations about how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) handles requests for exceptions to certain federal firearms restrictions. These regulations pertained to how individuals could apply for relief from disabilities imposed by firearms laws, but since 1992, funding has been blocked for processing these individual requests. The rule also withdraws the delegation given to ATF to oversee these applications, clearing the way for a new approach in the future. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the changes until June 18, 2025.

The Coast Guard has put into effect a temporary rule that changes when the Route 30 (Absecon Boulevard) Bridge in Atlantic City, NJ, can be opened for boats. Due to essential maintenance work, the drawbridge will remain closed to marine traffic from March 3, 2021, until March 31, 2023, during specific periods: each year from November 1 to March 31. This decision is made to ensure the bridge's maintenance and safety, despite minor limitations on the navigation channel clearances. Vessels that can safely navigate within the reduced clearances must provide a 30-minute notice.

The Coast Guard issued a final rule to modify the operating schedule of the State Road 609 highway bascule bridge in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This change comes in response to increased road traffic, allowing the bridge to remain closed to vessels during peak traffic hours in the morning and afternoon on weekdays. The bridge will continue to open for boats after a 12-hour notice on certain holidays and during emergencies. The Coast Guard determined that these changes will not significantly impact marine navigation.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has issued an interim rule to remove its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) from the Code of Federal Regulations. This action follows an executive order that rescinded the previous directive requiring these regulations and raised questions about CEQ's authority to impose binding rules. CEQ invites public comments on this rule by March 27, 2025, and will consider these before finalizing the rule. The interim rule’s removal of regulations is aimed at addressing legal uncertainties and simplifying agency compliance with NEPA.

Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. is proposing a new rule to amend its fee schedule by introducing fees for the use of "Dedicated Cores," which provide enhanced processing power by dedicating a CPU core to a single user rather than sharing it with others. Users can receive up to two Dedicated Cores at no extra cost, but additional cores will incur fees ranging from $650 to $1,050 based on the number used. The Exchange believes these changes would improve trading efficiency and performance while remaining optional and flexible for users. The new rule is designed to ensure fair access to these resources while managing limited data center space.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to update the list of chemicals required for toxic chemical release reporting under two acts: the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). This update adds nine specific chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), based on a Congressional mandate from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. These PFAS must be reported in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) starting with the 2025 reporting year. The rule is effective from February 5, 2025, and aims to improve public and governmental understanding of PFAS releases for better environmental management.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application from Arizona Public Service Company to approve the indirect transfer of certain licenses for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. This involves transferring possession-only rights from the Public Service Company of New Mexico to Avangrid Inc., making PNM and its parent company indirect subsidiaries of Avangrid. The NRC assures that the transfer will not impact PNM's responsibilities or the qualifications needed to hold the license. Public comments on the matter must be submitted by February 26, 2021, and anyone interested may request a hearing or petition to intervene by February 16, 2021.

In a Presidential Proclamation, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. declared January 2025 as National Mentoring Month. The proclamation highlights the importance of mentors in supporting young people and emphasizes the efforts of the administration to provide resources and opportunities for mentoring. Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan and the National Partnership for Student Success have been key in promoting mentorship in schools and communities. The President encourages Americans to get involved in mentoring activities and programs during this month.