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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Safran Helicopter Engines, Model ARRIUS 2B2. This proposal is in response to data indicating that a key engine component, the preference injector, may clog due to fuel coking, which could lead to engine failure and loss of helicopter control. The AD would require testing, possible replacement of the injector, and a software upgrade. The FAA invites public comments on this proposed rule by April 11, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied Waymo LLC and Aurora Operations, Inc.'s application for an exemption from certain safety regulations related to Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) operated by Level 4 Automated Driving Systems. The companies sought to use "Cab-Mounted Warning Beacons" as an alternative to the traditional warning devices required when a CMV is stopped on the highway. Although public comments showed some support, the FMCSA decided that the proposed beacons did not demonstrate an equivalent or greater level of safety. The application was too vague and lacked necessary details and data to justify a nationwide exemption for all autonomous CMV operators.

The Commerce Department's International Trade Administration is starting a countervailing duty investigation on sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China, following a petition filed by a U.S. producer, Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc. The petition claims that these products benefit from unfair subsidies provided by the Chinese government and harm the U.S. industry by increasing imports, reducing market share, and depressing prices. The investigation will check whether the subsidies are causing material injury or threatening to cause injury. Interested parties can submit comments on the scope of the investigation and must follow specific filing requirements through the Commerce Department's electronic system.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) on certain Airbus Defense and Space S.A. airplanes due to new findings of cracks. This update requires repeated inspections of specific rear attachment fittings and changes the criteria for its applicability. The directive aims to ensure the safety of affected airplanes by preventing issues that could impact their structural integrity and controllability. This rule will be effective from January 13, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation to determine if ceramic abrasive grains from China are being sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair value (LTFV), which may be harming the U.S. ceramic abrasive grains industry. The investigation stems from a petition filed by Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc., a U.S. producer of these grains. The company claims that these Chinese imports are damaging the U.S. industry by underselling local products and reducing market share. Commerce will evaluate the petition, conduct a preliminary investigation, and identify specific exporters from China to address these concerns.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand are likely being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, and this initial decision could lead to the imposition of duties on these products to offset the unfair pricing. Interested parties are encouraged to provide their comments regarding this preliminary determination. Additionally, Commerce plans to postpone the final determination and extend provisional measures following a request from Toshiba.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is renewing vision exemptions for 66 commercial motor vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow drivers with vision impairments in one eye to continue operating vehicles across state lines. Each renewal is valid for two years, provided drivers continue to meet health and safety conditions. The FMCSA is asking for public comments and will consider revoking exemptions if they compromise safety.

The Department of Defense is updating its Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database system, which gathers information about sexual assaults involving armed forces members. This update aligns with new requirements, like including cases from the U.S. Space Force, and improving prevention efforts. It also adds routine uses for the data and updates various system sections, including using cloud storage. Comments on the proposed routine uses will be accepted until January 21, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced an emergency rule to list the blue tree monitor, a lizard species from Indonesia, as endangered. This decision is due to significant threats from overcollection for the international pet trade and ongoing deforestation, which put the species at high risk of extinction. The emergency protection will last for 240 days starting from December 26, 2024, while a proposed permanent listing rule is being considered concurrently. The agency's action aims to provide immediate federal protection to help prevent the species from becoming extinct.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is seeking public input on potential new regulations to improve the effectiveness of the Market Dominant ratemaking system in accordance with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA). This process aims to address challenges such as increasing efficiency, reducing costs, maintaining high-quality service standards, and assuring financial stability. To gather opinions and discuss potential changes, comments are invited until April 15, 2021, and reply comments until May 17, 2021. The Commission is also exploring how performance-based regulations and financial incentives might guide the Postal Service towards desired improvements.