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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule affecting the airspace around Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette, WY. This rule eliminates the Class D airspace, creates a new Class E surface area, and modifies existing Class E airspace to better support departing and arriving aircraft. These changes are intended to enhance safety following the permanent closure of the airport's control tower. The FAA determined that this rule does not have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This action comes after a design review found that the software meant to protect against large leaks in the engine bleed duct was not fully functional, which could lead to dual engine failure. The directive requires airlines to update their airplane flight manuals with new procedures for manual isolation of certain engine functions in the event of a bleed duct leak. The purpose of this rule is to improve safety and prevent potential accidents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made amendments to its rules to modernize and make more efficient the delegation of authority to its staff. These changes involve updating responsibilities and delegating tasks such as updating taxonomies for structured data, managing security-based swap authority, and regulating municipal securities. Additionally, the SEC is eliminating some outdated delegations and shifting responsibilities within its divisions to improve resource management and operational efficiency. Importantly, these adjustments aim to streamline internal operations without significantly affecting the rights of non-agency parties.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish a new United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-553 and modify several existing RNAV routes (T-356, T-358, and T-479) in the eastern United States. This move is part of the FAA's NextGen initiative to modernize air navigation and improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System. The changes involve extending, adding, or realigning sections of these routes to enhance connectivity between areas like Greensboro, NC, and Elkins, WV. The amendments are designed to ensure better air traffic flow without significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule to update the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) regarding air quality in Maricopa County. This rule addresses the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from storage and transfer activities of organic liquids and gasoline, ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act. By approving Rules 350 and 351, the EPA confirms that the state has met previous requirements and demonstrates adherence to the 2008 8-hour ozone standards. No public comments were received, and the rule takes effect on January 8, 2025.

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issued a final rule to adjust civil penalties for inflation, as mandated by several federal acts. These adjustments are meant to maintain the effectiveness of penalties in promoting compliance with the law. The changes are technical and non-discretionary, following a statutory method, and they apply to penalties assessed from January 15, 2021, for violations occurring on or after November 2, 2015. The rule does not require a public comment process due to its technical nature.

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) issued a final rule modifying the Class E airspace at Chenega Bay Airport, Alaska. These changes are necessary due to the reorientation of the Area Navigation (RNAV) approach. The modifications aim to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules operations at the airport by extending the airspace to better accommodate flight procedures. The rule, which will become effective on February 20, 2025, also updates the airport's legal description to reflect the correct city name, changing it from "Chenega Bay" to "Chenega."

This document from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) corrects technical and typographical mistakes in a previous rule published in November 2024. It involves Medicare and Medicaid Programs, particularly regarding payment systems, quality reporting programs, and various health policies. The corrections ensure accurate implementation of payment methodologies without changing any policy decisions made in the original rule, with the goal of making sure health providers receive correct payments promptly. As these are minor technical fixes, CMS has skipped the usual public notice and comment stages to enable quick implementation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made changes to rules about aerosol sprays to reduce pollution that contributes to smog. These new amendments focus on using less reactive compounds in aerosol products, and they update testing methods, reporting requirements, and compliance dates for the industry. Companies that make or sell these aerosol products, especially those not operating in California, need to comply by mid-2025, but they can start using the new standards earlier if they choose. The EPA believes these changes won't harm the environment and will help align national and state regulations.