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The Federal Maritime Commission issued a final rule to adjust for inflation the civil monetary penalties they assess, following the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This rule requires agencies to announce these adjustments by January 15 every year and is based on changes in the consumer price index. The adjustment process is not required to follow certain procedural steps like public notice or comment, and the rule will not have significant economic impacts. Additionally, the rule doesn’t involve any new collection of information from the public.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a new rule to allow geostationary satellites in the fixed-satellite service (FSS) to use the 17.3-17.8 GHz band in a space-to-Earth direction, which could improve satellite communications in the U.S. The proposal includes technical safeguards to prevent interference with existing services, like broadcasting and fixed services. The FCC is also suggesting updates to relevant rules, defining an extended Ka-band, and easing the licensing process for satellite operations in these frequencies. They invite comments from the public and industry stakeholders to ensure that the changes balance innovation with protecting current users of the spectrum.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Airbus helicopters due to a reported issue with the tail rotor pitch control. This AD mandates inspections and potential replacements of specific parts in the tail rotor head assembly to prevent structural failures and loss of control. The rule is effective from April 25, 2025, and comments are invited until May 27, 2025. The FAA considered this action urgent due to safety concerns and bypassed the usual public commenting period to ensure timely compliance.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a request from the National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation to plug and abandon an old well and its connected pipeline in Pennsylvania due to corrosion issues. The proposed work is not expected to affect current customers or operations, and it would cost about $958,000 to build similar facilities today. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by April 14, 2025. The document explains how to file these responses and provides contact information for those seeking assistance.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to purchase and upgrade two existing compressor units at the Nash Compressor Station in Oklahoma. The improvements aim to enhance safety and reliability without increasing capacity. The project is estimated to cost $10,600,000 and is open for public comments, protests, and interventions until May 23, 2025. The public can access more information and participate in the proceedings through FERC's website and services.

WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon six natural gas storage wells and over 4 miles of related pipeline facilities in Montana. The objective is to limit integrity risks, aligning with safety guidelines. The public is invited to participate in the review process by submitting protests, comments, or motions to intervene by June 9, 2025. Interested parties can access the full document and get assistance through the Commission's website.

The Federal Subsistence Board has proposed new rules for wildlife hunting and trapping in Alaska for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 regulatory years. These rules would update the regulations for subsistence use, revise hunting seasons and harvest limits, and ensure that Alaska residents in rural areas have priority for taking fish and wildlife on federal lands. The proposed regulations would replace existing ones and are subject to public meetings for comments and suggestions on changes. Federal agencies, along with rural residents, are working together to manage the subsistence resources effectively.