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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to the airspace around Marysville, Ohio. This amendment follows the removal of the Marysville nondirectional beacon (NDB) and will bring the airspace in line with FAA standards to better support flight operations. Specifically, it involves expanding the Class E airspace area from a 6.3-mile radius to a 6.7-mile radius and includes other updates related to airspace boundaries. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until March 21, 2025.

Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) has requested approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for revisions to its Positive Train Control Safety Plan. PATH wants to update its system with a new software version, including features for controlling zones and trains. The FRA is asking for public comments on this request until March 24, 2025. People can submit their comments online, and the FRA will consider them while reviewing PATH's submission.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific models of Airbus SAS airplanes, including certain A319, A320, and A321 models. This action comes after tests revealed cracks in critical areas of the main landing gear bay, which could pose safety risks if not addressed. The directive mandates regular inspections and any necessary repairs to prevent further structural issues. This ruling, effective March 11, 2025, aligns with an existing European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive and ensures compliance and safety standards are maintained.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised a proposed rule to update airworthiness directives for certain Airbus SAS airplane models. This update is in response to finding cracks in specific areas of the airplanes' fuselage that could compromise their structural integrity. In this revision, the FAA has added requirements for some airplanes, expanded the applicability to include more models, and reopened the comment period to gather public input. The FAA aims to align its requirements with recent updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and ensure all safety measures are up to date.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 737-300 and 737-400 series airplanes. This directive requires changing certain wire bundles, installing new components, and inspecting flight control computers to address an issue with spoiler deflection that could lead to a loss of control of the airplane. The regulation aims to ensure these airplanes meet safety standards by preventing potential in-flight problems. The rule becomes effective on January 6, 2025, and applies to U.S.-registered airplanes.

Norfolk Southern Corporation has requested approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to discontinue or modify a signal system on the S line from Craggy to Morristown. The company wants to stop using a traffic control system in this area because it's no longer needed for operations and plans to change several automatic signals. The FRA is accepting comments on this proposal until March 11, 2021, and people can submit their thoughts through various methods like online, fax, mail, or in-person delivery. If anyone wants a public hearing, they must request it before the comment deadline.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is informing the public that the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, known as Amtrak, has asked for a change to a previous agreement. This agreement currently requires Amtrak to limit speeds to 125 mph when passing maintenance areas on certain tracks. Amtrak believes its new safety plans, like better barriers and technology, will allow them to safely increase speeds to 160 mph in designated zones. People can share their opinions or comments about this request until April 16, 2025, on the regulations.gov website.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced final actions regarding a new interchange project on Interstate 95 at Pioneer Trail in Volusia County, Florida. These actions, made in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and other federal agencies, involve granting necessary licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The public is advised that any judicial review of these actions must be filed by July 26, 2021, or within a timeframe specified by federal law if shorter. This project includes constructing a new interchange and addressing environmental impacts through measures such as stormwater management and floodplain compensation ponds.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) before submitting it for approval. This request is related to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, which help ensure the safety of passenger trains. The FRA wants feedback on whether these information collection activities are necessary, if their burden estimates are accurate, and ways to improve or minimize the burden of these activities. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 20, 2025, through the website www.regulations.gov.

Norfolk Southern Corporation has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for permission to discontinue or modify a signal system on the Bloomington District of the Midwest Division, between certain mileposts, which include several control points and automatic signals. They plan to switch this segment to a different type of operation because the current system is no longer needed for their operations. The FRA has given the public until April 5, 2021, to share their comments on this proposal through various methods such as online comments, fax, mail, or hand delivery. Comments will help the FRA decide on the petition, although it doesn't expect a public hearing unless requested.