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The final regulations clarify the application of excise taxes on payments made for air transportation services. Specifically, they address the exemption for payments made for certain aircraft management services, including maintenance and support of an aircraft owner's plane, ensuring that the tax does not apply to amounts paid for these services. The regulations also discuss rules related to aircraft charters and the responsibilities of various parties in collecting the air transportation taxes. These changes aim to incorporate statutory updates and simplify compliance for taxpayers and IRS examiners.

The Department of Justice announced a proposed legal agreement, or consent decree, in a lawsuit against The Dow Chemical Company, Union Carbide Corp, and Performance Materials, NA, Inc. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Air Act, accuses these companies of violating environmental regulations at their plants in Louisiana and Texas. The proposed consent decree outlines a requirement for the companies to carry out corrective actions, pay a $3 million fine, and complete environmental projects in Louisiana. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until 30 days after the announcement.

In Executive Order 14244, the President revoked a previous order that addressed issues related to the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Paul Weiss is making changes, such as adopting political neutrality in client selection, committing to merit-based hiring, and dedicating significant resources to pro bono legal services. These changes aim to promote equality, justice, and other positive initiatives like supporting veterans and combating anti-Semitism. This shift is seen as a hopeful sign for the legal profession's role in supporting American communities and values.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) under the Clean Air Act for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District in California. This new rule includes stricter guidelines for New Source Review (NSR) in nonattainment areas where air quality standards are not met. The FIP aims to regulate the construction of new major sources and modifications of existing sources, addressing deficiencies in the existing Mojave Desert program. An important aspect of this rule is the EPA's disapproval of a Mojave Desert District rule regarding emissions offsets, following a court decision questioning the EPA's previous approval of that rule.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposal is driven by the need for updated airworthiness limitations to ensure airplane safety. Affected operators would need to update their maintenance or inspection programs accordingly within a specified time. The proposed changes aim to maintain the structural integrity of these airplanes and include a call for feedback from the public by April 12, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has suspended Q Link Wireless LLC from the federal Lifeline program and all universal service support mechanisms following its conviction for defrauding the government. Q Link was found guilty of fraudulent activities, including wire fraud, theft of government funds, and submitting false claims to the Lifeline program. The suspension is effective immediately, and debarment proceedings are also being initiated, which may prevent the company from participating in these federal programs for at least three years. Q Link and any related parties can contest this decision within 30 days by providing supporting documents.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule related to airworthiness directives for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposal, influenced by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), aims to incorporate more stringent maintenance requirements to prevent unsafe conditions, specifically the risk of fuel tank explosions. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal by April 7, 2025, to ensure that all relevant feedback is considered before finalizing the rule. The changes are expected to affect 33 airplanes in the U.S., with estimated compliance costs related to revising the maintenance programs.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that due to expected collections exceeding the planned budget of $2,188,658,000 for fiscal year 2025, the transaction fee rate under sections 31(b) and (c) of the Securities Exchange Act will be adjusted to $0.00 per million dollars. This adjustment comes into effect on May 14, 2025. The methodology for calculating the new fee rates, which were initially supposed to offset the SEC's appropriation by Congress, is detailed in the document's Appendix A. Despite financial calculations suggesting a negative fee rate, such a rate is not possible, so it has been rounded to zero.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP. This action is in response to the lack of electrical bonding on a specific searchlight part, which could lead to electrical failures if struck by lightning. The directive requires modifications to the searchlight to ensure safety and prevents the installation of the searchlight unless these modifications are completed. The deadline for public comments is February 6, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau has suspended Issa Asad from the federal Lifeline program and other federal universal service support mechanisms due to fraud. Asad, the CEO of Q Link Wireless, admitted to defrauding the Lifeline program by submitting false claims, leading to him and his company benefiting unlawfully. Following his conviction, the Bureau will begin proceedings to debar Asad from future participation in these programs for at least three years. Anyone wishing to oppose this suspension can submit documentation within 30 days of receiving the notification.