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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule modifying airspace at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana. This rule expands and adjusts various airspace boundaries around the airport to improve safety and management for visual and instrument flight operations. The changes include expanding the Class D and E airspace areas to better contain aircraft during arrivals and departures. These updates aim to ensure that aircraft are appropriately guided during specific maneuvers and approaches, enhancing overall flight safety.

Norfolk Southern Corporation has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to either discontinue or modify a signal system on certain sections of its rail line in Alabama. The company claims that the current traffic control system is no longer needed for its operations. Public comments on this request are invited by March 11, 2021, through various submission methods detailed in the notice. The FRA has not scheduled a public hearing but may consider it if requested appropriately.

Eastman Chemical Company has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones Board about its planned facility in Kingsport, Tennessee, which will be part of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 204. The facility will focus on methanolysis operations and recycling of plastics, allowing Eastman Chemical to benefit from reduced customs duties on certain foreign materials for export production and domestic sales. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposal until April 5, 2021, with additional details available on the Board's website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) from other federal agencies, as required by the Clean Air Act. These comments can be accessed online. The document lists two finalized EISs, one by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the SH 68 project and another by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pertaining to operations in the Willamette Valley. The review periods for both statements end on May 12, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to create a new area of controlled airspace near Tobey Hospital Heliport in Wareham, Massachusetts. This new Class E airspace would start at 700 feet above the ground and is needed to support new GPS-based navigation procedures used by aircraft in the area. The goal is to ensure safe and efficient flight operations around the heliport. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal before March 1, 2021.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially removed a section of their regulations titled "Resource Use: Establishment of Objectives" from the Code of Federal Regulations. This section was seen as redundant since it covered internal operations without affecting the public. The relevant guidelines and procedures are still available in other internal documents and online publications. This update aims to clear any confusion about current policies on resource use objectives and has no significant public impact or regulatory burden.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update the airspace at Flagstaff Pullman Airport in Flagstaff, AZ. This rule modifies Class D airspace by reducing its radius and updates terms like "Notice to Airmen" to "Notice to Air Missions." It also establishes a new Class E airspace extension and removes unnecessary sections of Class E airspace. These changes are intended to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations without significant environmental or economic impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to remove the Class E airspace designation at Pinecreek, Minnesota. This action is due to the cancellation of instrument procedures and the airport's closure, meaning the airspace is no longer needed. The proposed change is part of routine updates to airspace regulations and is expected to have minimal impact. The public can submit comments on this proposal until April 4, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced a notice regarding a petition from Helicopter Consultants of Maui, doing business as Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. The petition seeks an exemption from a regulation that requires helicopters to fly no lower than 1,500 feet in certain areas. Specifically, they are requesting permission to fly below this altitude during air-tour operations on Kauai, Hawaii. Comments on this petition are invited and must be submitted by April 8, 2025, through various methods including an online portal, mail, or in-person delivery.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the Class D and Class E airspace in Fargo, ND, to improve compliance and support instrument flight procedures. These changes involve updating the boundaries of the airspace around Hector International Airport and updating coordinates in line with the FAA's database. Comments from the public are invited until June 2, 2025, and the proposed adjustments aim to ensure the safe and efficient use of airspace without significant economic impact.