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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an open meeting for the Inland Waterways Users Board on April 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center in Paducah, KY. The meeting will cover topics such as updates on the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and various navigation projects. Public participation is encouraged through written or verbal comments, with specific requirements for submitting these comments in advance. For more information, individuals can contact Mr. Paul D. Clouse or Mr. Steven D. Riley via the provided contact details.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 737 models. This proposal was triggered by an incident where a passenger could not exit a lavatory due to a broken latch. The directive requires these latches to be replaced with improved versions and bans the installation of the problematic parts. This action aims to ensure safety by preventing such incidents and possible injuries during emergencies.

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 Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed a new rule to allow odd lot orders (orders for less than 100 shares) to be displayed and to aggregate them to form a protected quotation. This change aims to make odd lot orders visible, giving them higher execution priority and aligning IEX's rules with other securities exchanges. The proposal is considered non-controversial and does not foresee any significant impact on competition or investor protections. The rule intends to increase liquidity and enhance price discovery on the exchange, benefiting all market participants.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, including models A319-171N, A320-271N, -272N, -273N, and A321-271N, -272N, -271NX, and -272NX. This proposal arises from early wear and a broken part found during tests on engine mounts, which could lead to engine mount failure or detachment. The rule would require replacing specific parts on these airplanes to address these issues. Comments on this proposed rule need to be submitted by April 12, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of several Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed between December 27, 2024, and January 6, 2025. These statements cover various projects across the United States, including wind energy in Massachusetts and Maryland, highway improvements in Hawaii, and energy projects in Texas and Oregon. The notice includes information on comment and review periods, as well as contact details for each project. Furthermore, there is an amended notice regarding outbreak response activities for Avian Influenza, with an extended comment deadline of January 17, 2025.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, part of the Department of Defense, is planning to collect public information and is asking for public comments by March 15, 2021. This collection is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to gather data on the utilization of federally owned or operated locks, including vessel identification and tonnage. This information helps in managing navigation systems by informing lock maintenance and operation procedures. The public can submit comments online at http://www.regulations.gov.

Kram Hydro 8, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to explore the potential for a hydropower project at the Howell Heflin Lock and Dam in Alabama. This project would involve building a power station and infrastructure to generate 30 megawatts of electricity using water flow from the dam. Interested parties have 60 days to submit comments, contest the application, or express interest in filing competing proposals. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encourages electronic submissions and provides assistance through its Office of Public Participation for those needing help with the process.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a rule allowing motorcycle manufacturers to use an internationally recognized symbol for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator, providing them with more flexibility. This rule removes the previous letter height requirement if the ISO symbol is used but keeps it for text-only labels. NHTSA made this decision after hearing from manufacturers that changing the telltale would be costly and would not improve safety. The rule includes technical corrections and updates to ensure alignment with international standards, without imposing additional costs on manufacturers, particularly benefiting small businesses.

CW Bill Young Hydropower Group, Inc. has submitted a notice of intent to apply for a license to develop a hydropower project at the C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam on the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania. They have also been approved to use the Traditional Licensing Process by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As part of the process, consultations have begun with various agencies under environmental and historic preservation laws. The public is encouraged to engage with the proceedings, with support available from FERC's Office of Public Participation.