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  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13571
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify the Class D airspace around William P. Gwinn Airport in Jupiter, Florida. This amendment would include airspace up to 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 4.5-mile radius of the airport. The change aims to enhance safety and management of instrument flight operations. The public has until May 9, 2025, to submit comments on this proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change the imaginary shape in the sky over an airport in Florida to help planes fly safely. People can tell the FAA what they think about this change until May 9, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1450
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Defense is announcing a meeting of the Defense Business Board on January 13, 2025. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to the public. The Board will discuss supply chain risk management and will provide strategic-level advice on managing defense operations. People interested in attending must register by January 10, 2025, and can submit written comments to be reviewed during the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense is having a video meeting on January 13, 2025, where experts will talk about how to keep the things they need safe and make sure everything runs smoothly. People can join the meeting by signing up by January 10th, and they can also send in their thoughts to be shared during the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13593
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board announced the withdrawal of a previous Federal Register notice and the cancellation of their meeting that was scheduled for March 27-28, 2025. They have been instructed to halt all their operations for 45 days starting from March 7, 2025, following a directive from the Office of the Secretary of Defense related to the review of Department of Defense Advisory Committees.

    Simple Explanation

    The meeting that the Air Force's special advice team had planned for the end of March is now canceled because they have to take a 45-day break. This pause is happening because their bosses want to think about how advice groups like theirs are working.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16101
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to the Class E airspace in Chambersburg, PA. The proposal involves updating references from the St. Thomas VORTAC to the St. Thomas TACAN and amending airport coordinates and names for the Franklin County Regional Airport. These changes are intended to improve the safety and management of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. The FAA invites public comments on the proposal until June 2, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some airplane rules near Chambersburg, PA, to make flying safer. They're updating how they talk about some navigation tools and changing the name and location of a local airport on the maps.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11539
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) notices. These statements are published to inform about the potential environmental effects of proposed projects by various federal agencies. The public now has until April 10, 2025, to provide their feedback. This extension includes input on significant projects, such as the relicensing of the Shawmut Project and operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency is giving people more time until April 10, 2025, to share their thoughts on big projects that might affect the environment, like the Shawmut Project and activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97142
    Reading Time:about 36 minutes

    The document from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) explains a proposed rule change by Banque Centrale de Compensation, known as LCH SA, regarding "Dealer Status." LCH SA wants to let affiliates of its Clearing Members, called CDS Dealers, submit transactions for clearing without needing to be Clearing Members themselves. This change aims to make clearing operations more efficient and reduce costs. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a big group of people who work together to make sure money and trades are done safely. There's one group that wants to let their friends help with trades without needing special permission. This change might make things faster and cheaper, and now they want to know what everyone else thinks about the idea.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13111
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to create Class E airspace at Wickenburg Municipal Airport in Arizona. This proposal aims to support new instrument procedures, enhancing the safety and efficiency of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations at the airport. Comments from the public are invited until May 5, 2025. The rule is regarded as a routine technical amendment and is expected to have minimal economic impact.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make a special area in the sky around Wickenburg Airport where certain planes can fly more safely and easily, especially when they can't see because of clouds or bad weather. They're asking people to say what they think about this idea until May 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9327
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy has announced the renewal of the Defense Programs Advisory Committee (DPAC) for another two years starting on February 8, 2021. This committee will advise and offer recommendations on managing the United States' nuclear deterrent. The renewal is considered critical for the department's operations and aligns with federal law requirements. The committee's activities will continue to follow the rules set by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Energy is keeping a special group of people together to help them take care of America's nuclear weapons for another two years. This group gives advice to make sure everything is safe and follows the rules, and everybody thinks it's really important for them to keep doing this job.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96970
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Farm Credit Administration will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place in person at their office in McLean, Virginia, and can also be observed virtually. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and reports on economic conditions and examination operations. For more details or accessibility assistance, Ashley Waldron, Secretary to the Board, can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    The Farm Credit Administration wants to tell people that they will have a meeting where they will talk about important things like the economy on December 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. People can come in person or watch online, and if anyone needs help joining, a person named Ashley can help them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15383
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Susquehanna River Basin Commission issued a notice regarding General Permits they approved between March 1-31, 2025. These permits are related to projects like the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station's emergency operations permit for a well in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, allowing water use of up to 0.072 million gallons per day. The contact for further information is Jason E. Oyler, who is both the General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission.

    Simple Explanation

    The Susquehanna River Basin Commission let everyone know they approved some work permits in March 2025, including a special one to use water for emergencies at a power station in Pennsylvania. However, they didn't clearly say how they choose who gets these permits or what exactly "emergency" means, which might make things a bit confusing.