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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new regulation for certain Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters—specifically the A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models—due to reports of incorrect installation of specific motor cables and bonding braids connected to engine fire extinguisher bottles. This proposal aims to ensure these components are correctly installed to prevent potential engine fire hazards that could result in loss of helicopter control. Feedback from the public is invited on this proposal, with comments due by March 24, 2025. The directive is intended to address and correct these unsafe conditions, as recognized by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 767-300 series airplanes converted from passenger to freighter. This proposed AD is due to improperly installed pitot-static tubing in the plane's equipment center, which could lead to system malfunctions. It would require a visual inspection of certain tubes and hoses to check for issues and corrective actions if necessary. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal by January 31, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received a request for an updated permit to potentially affect endangered and threatened species during the Rooney Ranch Wind Repowering Project in Alameda County, CA. The updated permit will cover additional impacts and species. Public comments are invited on the permit application, conservation plan, and environmental assessment. The project includes measures to minimize and mitigate its impact on species like the California tiger salamander and San Joaquin kit fox.

The Lake Upchurch Dam Preservation Association has filed an application to surrender its exemption for the Raeford Hydroelectric Project, located on Rockfish Creek in North Carolina. The project has not been operational since 2016 due to storm damage. They plan to remove electrical connections and the substation to prevent future power generation but will not make significant changes to the dam or structures. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for this proposal, with completion expected by July 31, 2025, followed by a 30-day period for public comments.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that producers and exporters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Thailand are receiving unfair subsidies, which are financial aids that give them an advantage over other companies. This decision was based on an investigation covering the year 2023. The Department found that "critical circumstances," meaning urgent situations involving imports of these solar cells, exist for some Thai companies. If the U.S. International Trade Commission confirms that these subsidized imports harm U.S. industries, the Department will impose duties to counterbalance the subsidies, which may involve collecting extra fees on the imported solar cells.

The Department of Commerce has finalized its ruling that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Thailand are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, below fair market value. For this investigation, conducted from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, they found evidence of pricing manipulation due to market conditions. The decision includes multiple companies, and critical circumstances were noted, meaning there was a significant increase in imports. Consequently, Commerce will require cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties on these solar cells to protect U.S. industry from material injury.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for specific Airbus SAS Model A330 airplanes due to issues with data synchronization between radio management panels and the audio management unit. This AD mandates updates to the airplane flight manual and the minimum equipment list to tackle these problems, which, if uncorrected, could lead to the loss of radio communication. The directive is effective as of May 15, 2025, and the FAA is seeking public comments by June 16, 2025. Immediate compliance is necessary due to the potential detrimental effects on flight safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated a rule that affects certain Airbus aircraft models to enhance flight safety. This new rule supersedes a previous directive and requires changes to the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator and related wiring. The changes are due to the discovery that the previous requirements couldn't be applied to some planes and were inspired by new tests revealing potential safety issues. The rule becomes effective on March 11, 2025, and aligns with mandates noted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional planes due to concerns about the use of improper material in the vertical tail plane fittings. This initiative aims to address potential safety issues and requires specific inspections and, if needed, part replacements to ensure continued safety. Public comments on this proposal are welcome until April 4, 2025. The FAA plans to incorporate European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recommendations and use the information gathered to develop more permanent solutions in the future.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving changes to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) that were submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on January 23, 2020. This change removes certain allowances, known as variances, that were previously granted to the Illinois Power Holdings and AmerenEnergy Medina Valley Cogen facilities, specifically regarding sulfur dioxide emission standards. As a result, stricter limits on emissions will be applied to all current coal-fired electrical generating units at these facilities. The changes will take effect on March 31, 2021.