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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific models of ATR72 airplanes. This AD aims to incorporate updated safety requirements from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) by revising current maintenance or inspection programs. It addresses a potential safety hazard where the chemical oxygen mask release system might fail, possibly endangering passengers and crew. Feedback on this proposal is invited from the public until April 10, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the rules governing certain Boeing 767 models. This proposal aims to add more airplanes to the list that require updates to their maintenance or inspection programs with new or stricter airworthiness limitations. These changes aim to address safety issues due to parts that might wear out or fail over time. Because these new rules will impose more requirements compared to earlier proposals, the FAA is reopening the comment period to gather public feedback until April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to amend a section of Jet Route J-96 in the airspace near Cimarron, New Mexico. This change is due to navigation issues that have made part of the route unusable since 2020. The proposal would remove the segment of the route between the Cimarron and Garden City, Kansas, navigational aids. This adjustment is not expected to negatively affect air traffic, as alternative routes are available for pilots.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has proposed new rules to improve the Small Business Subcontracting Program. These changes aim to ensure small business subcontractors get paid faster and make it easier to report subcontracting activities. Prime contractors would need to inform contracting officers if they fail to pay subcontractors on time and work with them to fix such issues. The new rules also involve simplifying subcontracting reporting, clarifying how to assign size classifications to subcontractors, and expanding the authority of who can sign Subcontracting Summary Reports (SSRs).

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department have proposed new regulations focused on managing the previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP) of foreign corporations. These rules aim to prevent double taxation by excluding certain earnings from being taxed again and explaining how shareholders should adjust the basis of their stock in these corporations. The proposed changes impact foreign corporations with PTEP and provide guidance on various tax code sections, ensuring there is no repetitive taxation on distributed earnings. Public comments on these proposed regulations are invited until March 3, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a rule to update the system of records for the DoD 0004 "Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data (DRCED)" under the Privacy Act of 1974. This update includes an exemption from certain Privacy Act provisions due to national security concerns, allowing certain records to withhold classification information. Comments on this proposal are open until March 8, 2021, and the DoD states that the rule will not significantly impact small businesses or impose extra information collection requirements on the public.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is proposing a rule that would require alcohol beverage labels to disclose the presence of major food allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame. This initiative aims to give consumers who are allergic to these foods essential information to make informed choices about alcohol consumption. The proposal is part of a broader push to standardize labeling with other food products, and TTB is considering an extended compliance period to reduce the impact on the industry, particularly small businesses. Comments on the proposal are being sought until April 17, 2025.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is proposing a rule to make technical corrections, clarifications, and improvements to its regulations. These changes involve rules about premium rates, premium payments, and the termination of single-employer plans, stemming from PBGC's review of its existing regulations and adjustments needed due to recent statutory changes. Key updates include revisions to premium rate calculations to align with the SECURE Act, clarifications on termination processes for pension plans, and the push for more electronic submission of forms and documents. These proposals aim to enhance clarity and efficiency while remaining cost-neutral overall.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to address health risks associated with the chemical C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29). This rule focuses on minimizing inhalation risks by requiring the use of protective gear and regular cleaning in workplaces that handle PV29 in its dry powder form. The EPA has also proposed to implement recordkeeping and labeling requirements to ensure compliance and communication throughout the supply chain. Public comments are being requested to help refine the proposal and ensure its effectiveness in protecting workers' health.

The Department of Justice proposes a new rule to implement the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act of 2021. This rule aims to set up a system for reviewing and potentially reinvestigating unsolved murder cases, also known as "cold cases," that were initially investigated by federal law enforcement more than three years ago. Eligible family members of victims can apply to have a case reviewed, and if new evidence is found, a full reinvestigation may be conducted. The rule also calls for better coordination between federal agencies and requires annual reporting of actions taken under the Act.