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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments for a new information collection initiative called the International Traveler Information Card (ITIC). This initiative aims to gather critical personal information from FAA employees and contractors who travel overseas for work, so they can be identified and assisted if isolated in a foreign country. The collected data will help provide rescue and support services if necessary. The comment window for this proposal closes on January 10, 2025.

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, alongside the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation of Canada, has updated the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules used in their regions. These changes, now effective as of January 10, 2025, aim to clarify current requirements related to vessel conditions, navigation, radio communications, hazardous cargo, and reporting procedures. The rules also detail specific requirements, such as the need for landing booms on certain vessels and the conditions under which vessels can load at increased draughts. The updates are intended to ensure consistency and avoid confusion among users of the Seaway, with the amendments aligning closely between the United States and Canada.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection request. This request is related to compliance with commercial driver licensing and testing standards, involving drivers and state licensing agencies, to ensure accurate recordkeeping of testing, licensing, and violations as stated in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. Comments on the renewal, which does not include proposed changes from a previously discussed rule, need to be submitted by May 16, 2025. The FMCSA is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity of the data collection, its burden estimates, and ways to improve the information's quality and minimize the burden.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting certain Piper Aircraft models. This directive was spurred by a report of wing separation due to fatigue cracking in an unseen area of the wing's main spar. The rule mandates that operators calculate service hours to plan inspections, check specific bolt holes for cracks, and replace any compromised wing spars. The overall objective is to address and mitigate the identified safety risks associated with these aircraft models.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed revoking certain airways in Alaska due to plans to decommission two radio beacons. These changes will affect Colored Federal Airway Green 6 (G-6) and Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-459 and V-496. The FAA assures that alternative navigation routes, like the RNAV Route T-380, can substitute these functions. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 17, 2025.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that final actions have been taken on the SR 510 Yelm Loop—New Alignment Phase 2 Project in Yelm, Washington. This project aims to build a three-mile highway to help reduce congestion in downtown Yelm. The road will include one travel lane in each direction and will be a limited access highway from Cullens Road to 103rd Avenue, eventually transitioning to managed access until SR 507. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was issued, indicating that the project should proceed without major environmental concerns. Claims against this decision must be filed by September 8, 2025, to be considered.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), has announced final actions for a transportation project involving the replacement of two bridges along S.R. 5/U.S. 1 over Pellicer Creek in Florida. These actions include necessary approvals and permits for the bridge and roadway improvements required for the project. The public has until August 18, 2025, to file any legal claims challenging these decisions. The project documents and approvals are available online or through the FDOT's Office of Environmental Management.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters due to a newly introduced life limit for the centrifugal force bearing (CFB). This directive mandates determining the accumulated retirement index number (RIN) and removing the CFB when it reaches 8,000 RIN to prevent potential risks like excessive vibration and loss of control. Effective April 1, 2021, this rule aims to enhance flight safety by addressing this unsafe condition. The FAA found no significant economic impact from this rule and allowed minimal public comments during its proposal stage.

In a final rule published on November 18, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made corrections to its regulations by addressing two specific errors. The first correction involves handling a wrongly stayed section, with the agency providing new instructions to revise and stay that section until January 16, 2026. The second correction fixes a typographical error involving an incorrect reference in a section definition. These changes aim to improve clarity and consistency within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule affecting the airspace around Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado. The rule modifies the Class D airspace boundaries and revokes the Class E airspace extension. These changes aim to better support both instrument and visual flight operations. Additionally, the airport's legal description has been updated to reflect Denver as the correct city and adjusted the geographic coordinates.