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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the collection of information from air carriers. This information is used to create aviation war risk insurance policies with the FAA, which is essential for carriers when such insurance is not available from commercial sources. Air carriers must submit an initial application and provide updates if their insurance policies change or if they need to add new aircraft to the policy. The FAA uses this data to determine eligibility for insurance and ensure coverage terms are met.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from nine individuals seeking an exemption from the hearing requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. If granted, these exemptions would allow the applicants, who are deaf or hard of hearing, to operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines. The FMCSA is accepting public comments on these applications until February 20, 2025. The agency will evaluate whether granting these exemptions would maintain or exceed the current safety standards required by law.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. This AD requires actions to prevent water leakage from damaging essential electronic components after a report showed potential safety issues during potable water servicing. The directive mandates the installation of protective measures like hoseducts and a potable water system leakage test. These changes are critical to ensure the airplanes remain safe for flight and landing. The AD is effective from March 7, 2025, and also includes specifics on compliance and exceptions for certain aircraft configurations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for specific Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter airplanes due to reports of broken brackets in the fire extinguishing system. This issue, caused by fatigue cracks from dynamic loading, could reduce fire suppression capability in the lower deck cargo compartment. The proposal requires the replacement of affected brackets and struts with reinforced versions, in line with instructions from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Comments on this proposal must be submitted by April 8, 2021, to address this potential safety hazard.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has issued a notice about a petition from the Civil Air Patrol seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition requests the ability for the Civil Air Patrol to carry out "C missions" under CAP 72-2, which allows them to partner with government and non-profit organizations for specific functions like pilot evaluations and flight academies for cadets. This notice aims to engage public participation by inviting comments on the petition by May 8, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including online, mail, and in-person delivery.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew and expand a 5-year exemption for K & L Trucking, allowing the company to use a different method for securing large metal coils on their trailers than what is required by federal regulations. The FMCSA believes this exemption will maintain or exceed the current safety levels. The exemption, effective from April 21, 2025, to April 21, 2030, permits K & L to use a custom securement system with nylon-Kevlar straps, provided they follow specific safety and inspection conditions. States do not have to enforce laws conflicting with this exemption during its time in effect.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP to replace a certain bellcrank in the life raft system to ensure safety. This proposed rule aims to update an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) from 2019, which required regular inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of the bellcrank. The new rule proposes a replacement of the affected bellcrank with a serviceable part, which would address potential problems where the life raft might not release during an emergency, posing a risk to occupants. The FAA invites the public to submit comments by April 12, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from two individuals seeking exemptions from a rule that prevents people with certain heart conditions, like those having an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), from driving commercial vehicles. If these exemptions are granted, it would allow these individuals to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce. The FMCSA is inviting the public to comment on these exemption requests by February 14, 2025. The aim is to evaluate whether these exemptions can maintain or improve safety standards.

The Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation, is planning to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the State Route 67 operational improvements project in San Diego County, California. The proposed project aims to enhance mobility and safety along SR 67 by addressing deficiencies in multi-modal transportation, including options for buses, bicycles, and pedestrians, as well as improving emergency and recreational access. Public comments are invited during a 30-day scoping period from January 14, 2021, to February 15, 2021, with a virtual meeting scheduled for January 27, 2021. The project includes several improvement alternatives, such as additional lanes and improved pedestrian paths, as well as a "No Build" option.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking comments on a new information collection for the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program offers funding to state transportation departments for bridge projects in certain states with low population density and specific bridge conditions. The FHWA estimates that each application will take around 100 hours to complete and that the total annual burden for all respondents will be about 3,780 hours. Comments are invited on the necessity of the collection, accuracy of estimated burdens, and ways to minimize the burden while maintaining data quality, with a deadline for comments set for January 30, 2025.