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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval to collect information for a new assessment on improving home safety and quality. This will evaluate coordination between HUD's Lead Hazard Control Program and the Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program. They aim to discover if this collaboration results in cost savings and better health outcomes. HUD invites the public to comment on this proposal, focusing on its necessity, usefulness, and methods to minimize information collection burdens.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to revoke the temporary permit given to M.G. Waldbaum Co., a part of Michael Foods Egg Co., that allowed them to test market "ultrapasteurized liquid whole eggs" and similar products. The agency determined that this permit is no longer necessary since the processing method used by the company is already allowed under the current regulations for liquid eggs, which require pasteurization to eliminate Salmonella. The standard of identity for liquid eggs already covers the processing methods used by the company, thus eliminating the need for a special permit. The revocation is effective as of January 2, 2025.

Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Dichotomy Power Maine LLC have filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a non-capacity amendment of their hydroelectric license. They propose relocating the main transmission line, forming a new connection with a neighboring electric utility, and installing a new transformer, which involves minimal construction. The public is invited to comment, intervene, or protest this proposal by January 2, 2025. The application and related documents can be accessed on FERC's website, and public participation is encouraged through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the Peñasco least chipmunk, a mammal found in New Mexico, as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. Approximately 4,386 acres in Lincoln County, New Mexico, have been designated as critical habitat for the chipmunk. This decision aims to provide protections against threats such as habitat loss, disease, and small population size. Certain areas, including parts managed by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, have been excluded from the critical habitat designation to maintain effective partnerships and recognize tribal management of their lands.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for specific General Electric (GE) aircraft engines due to a manufacturing issue that risks engine failure. This directive aims to replace certain turbine disks, which were made from metal containing possibly harmful iron inclusions. If the affected parts are not replaced, there could be catastrophic engine damage. Comments on this proposed rule are open until March 17, 2025, allowing stakeholders to provide their input.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a previous safety directive for certain Airbus Helicopters, specifically Model SA330J, to address issues with the tail rotor blades. This update requires more frequent inspections and clarifies the compliance procedures. The purpose of these changes is to reduce the risk of fatigue cracks which could lead to a failure of the tail rotor blade and, consequently, loss of control of the helicopter. Helicopters must regularly undergo inspections and any rotor blades showing issues must be repaired or replaced before they can be used again.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated the maximum civil monetary penalties to account for inflation, as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments are effective from January 15, 2025, through January 14, 2026. For example, the penalty for fraud facilitators in positions of trust will increase from $9,704 to $9,956, and for violative broadcasts, the penalty will rise from $63,991 to $65,653. The SSA uses the October Consumer Price Index and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget to calculate these annual updates.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring certain models of turbofan engines made by International Aero Engines AG to have specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks removed from service. This action was prompted by a failure that resulted in high-energy debris escaping an engine, which posed a risk to aircraft safety. The directive is effective January 21, 2021, and it requires removal of the affected parts within 50 flight cycles or 30 days. The FAA determined this rapid action was necessary to prevent potential engine damage or airplane loss.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has made changes to the Export Administration Regulations. This includes adding the China National Offshore Oil Corporation Ltd. to the Entity List due to activities against U.S. national security. The Military End-User (MEU) List now includes Beijing Skyrizon Aviation Industry Investment Co., Ltd., while two entities from Russia have been removed from the MEU List to fix duplicate entries. These decisions aim to strengthen control over exports to entities acting detrimentally to the security and policy interests of the United States.

In a new interim final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced changes to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) regarding advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing items. These changes include new controls on semiconductor equipment, high bandwidth memory, and software keys. The rule aims to limit specific exports to countries of concern, such as China, due to national security risks. The refinements include foreign direct product rules, license requirements, and clarifications to assist compliance.