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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and related Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at various airports. This update addresses changes in criteria and airspace conditions to ensure safe and efficient air travel. The rule allows for quicker implementation of necessary changes when safety is a concern and will be effective from March 4, 2025, with specific dates for each airport. Available online, these updates are meant to keep aeronautical charts current and are not expected to have a significant economic impact.

The Department of Labor is proposing changes to improve the rules for administrative hearings before its Office of Administrative Law Judges. The main update is to require electronic filing and service of documents, making it easier and more efficient for lawyers and their clients. These rules also allow self-represented individuals to choose between electronic and traditional methods for filing papers. The Department has considered potential impacts and ensured that changes comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Wacker Polysilicon North America, LLC has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about a proposed production activity at their facility in Charleston, Tennessee. They want to produce hydrophilic fumed silica, which could allow them to avoid customs duties on some foreign materials used for exports. For domestic sales, Wacker could choose to pay lower duty rates for certain components. The public can comment on this proposal until March 24, 2021, by emailing the FTZ Board’s Executive Secretary.

The International Trade Commission is considering whether certain vaporizer devices and related components from JUUL Labs, Inc. might violate trade regulations. An administrative law judge issued a preliminary determination on this issue. The Commission is seeking public input regarding the potential impact of restricting these products, focusing on public health, U.S. economy, and consumer effects. Submissions from the public and government agencies, limited to five pages, are due by January 6, 2025.

The Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company has filed an application with the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board to expand Subzone 7F in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on behalf of Puerto Rico Energy LLC. This expansion would add 0.85 acres to Site 3 at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, increasing its total area to 3.13 acres. The public is encouraged to submit comments on the application by April 2, 2025, with rebuttals accepted until April 17, 2025. Comments should be emailed to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary, and the application is available online for public review.

Miraclon Corporation submitted a notification on October 27, 2020, to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board regarding proposed production activities at their facility in Weatherford, Oklahoma. This proposal was reviewed according to the FTZ Board's regulations and made available for public comment. On February 24, 2021, the FTZ Board authorized the production activity, stating that no further review was necessary. The authorization is subject to compliance with the Foreign-Trade Zones Act and specific board regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that modifies the Class E airspace at Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The changes involve expanding the airspace that starts 700 feet above the ground while removing the section that begins at 1,200 feet, to enhance safety and support for flights using instrument flight rules. This action is aimed at improving air traffic procedures without causing significant environmental or economic impacts. The modification will take effect on August 7, 2025.

This notice from the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled outlines changes to the Federal Procurement List. It adds some new products and services that will be provided by nonprofit agencies employing people with disabilities, while removing others that these agencies previously supplied. The additions include products like various types of slings and services such as postal and custodial operations for the Air Force. Meanwhile, deletions include items like first aid kits and janitorial services previously supplied by these nonprofits. These changes aim to provide more job opportunities for people with disabilities without significantly affecting small entities.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a final rule that amends its existing Buy America requirements. This rule terminates the general waiver for manufactured products and applies new requirements to products used in Federal-aid highway projects, aligning with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). These requirements mandate that manufactured products must be assembled in the U.S., and beginning October 2026, at least 55% of their components by cost must also be of U.S. origin. The rule aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and create a more resilient supply chain.

The FAA has issued a final airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E airplanes to address a safety issue. The problem stems from inboard flap fairings with an incorrect shape, potentially leading to chafing with a tension rod, which could cause a failure in the flap system and reduce airplane control. The AD requires inspections of the affected parts to check for chafing and to ensure the correct shape; corrective actions must be taken if necessary. The rule applies to specific serial numbers and outlines inspection requirements, with expected compliance costs detailed.