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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule modifying airspace at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana. This rule expands and adjusts various airspace boundaries around the airport to improve safety and management for visual and instrument flight operations. The changes include expanding the Class D and E airspace areas to better contain aircraft during arrivals and departures. These updates aim to ensure that aircraft are appropriately guided during specific maneuvers and approaches, enhancing overall flight safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a proposal to allow public comments on releasing a portion of land at Laredo International Airport. The land, totaling 7.498 acres, will be sold to the Texas Department of Transportation for improvements to US Highway 59. This land release is carried out under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and the Surplus Property Act of 1944, with the proceeds intended to fund airport improvements. Comments on the proposal need to be submitted by January 3, 2025.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has withdrawn a proposed rule regarding the investigation of railroad accidents and incidents. The rule, initially published in October 2024, aimed to establish a standard process for information gathering and consultation with stakeholders during investigations. The decision to retract follows two negative comments criticizing insufficiencies and potential issues, including vague definitions and conflicts with existing practices. The withdrawal allows FRA to revisit the proposal and work with stakeholders to address concerns.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a delay in the effective date of a rule aimed at improving child restraint and anchorage systems in vehicles. Originally scheduled to take effect on January 7, 2025, the rule will now be effective on March 20, 2025. This delay is in response to a memorandum from the President ordering a review of new regulations. The delay allows further evaluation before the rule is implemented and will help ensure it aligns with public interest and governmental guidelines.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is requesting public comments on an information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves a study aimed at designing and evaluating a new locomotive operating mode that enhances safety by allowing engineers to manually control train speed, with assistance from automation. The study seeks to gather insights to help in designing future locomotive displays and controls and requires comments to be submitted by February 8, 2021. Only those collections with a valid OMB control number are being pursued, and participants can share their thoughts on improving the process and reducing its burden.

The FAA has issued a new rule affecting certain Tecnam Model P2010 and P2010 TDI airplanes due to a safety issue related to the rudder pedal torque tube disconnecting from its hinge. This new rule requires modifications to the affected airplanes, including installing larger retainer washers, new self-locking nuts, and conducting a system test to ensure the parts are correctly installed. The changes aim to prevent possible loss of control during flight, and operators must complete the modifications within 25 hours of service or 30 days from the effective date of March 3, 2025. The FAA invites public comments on this directive until March 31, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update certain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and related Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at specific airports. These updates are due to new or revised criteria in the National Airspace System, which aim to enhance flight safety and efficient airspace use. The changes will be effective on December 16, 2024, and are essential for maintaining safe flight operations under instrument flight rules. The FAA determined this regulation doesn't significantly impact the economy or small entities and involves routine changes to technical regulations.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company discovered a labeling error on certain Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 tires, where the number of plies on the sidewall was marked incorrectly. Even though the tires were manufactured correctly and meet safety standards, they mislabeled the plies as "1" instead of "2." Goodyear filed a report and requested that this noncompliance be considered minor, arguing it poses no real safety risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received this petition and will consider comments from the public until February 3, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a petition from ATL Europe seeking an exemption from specific Federal Aviation Regulations related to a Crew Rest Module (CRM) in cargo aircraft. This notice, aimed at boosting public involvement in the FAA's exemption process, details ATL Europe's request to carry up to two authorized persons in a CRM located in a cargo area of the plane and to bypass the requirement for manual deployment of oxygen units in this setup. Public comments on this petition are due by April 8, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods including mail, online, or in-person delivery.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection about the availability of Jones Act vessels. This renewal request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. The collection helps MARAD determine if there are enough U.S. flag vessels available for coastwise transport when requests for waivers of the Jones Act are made. Public comments can be submitted via a government website, and the process is designed to ensure that businesses or individuals affected by these determinations can voice their opinions.