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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new rule to establish Class E airspace at Austin Airport in Austin, NV. This change is made to support the transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR), ensuring safe and efficient management of air traffic. The rule details the specific airspace boundaries extending from 700 feet above the surface to accommodate rising terrain and adjust for departing and arriving IFR operations. The update is part of routine amendments to keep air traffic procedures current, and it does not have a significant economic impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish Class E airspace at Stanford/Biggerstaff Field in Stanford, Montana. This new airspace will extend upward from 700 feet above the ground, helping facilitate both departing and arriving flights using instrument flight rules (IFR) by providing a safer and more efficient airspace structure. The rule will be effective starting August 7, 2025, and does not have a significant economic impact or environmental concerns. The change aids the airport’s transition from visual to instrument navigation, enhancing safety and efficiency for aircraft operations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice regarding a petition from the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the Desert Research Institute. The petition seeks an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations to operate a heavy unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for research and training purposes. The Desert Research Institute wishes to fly a UAS weighing up to 76.9 pounds and requests permission to hold only a remote pilot certificate, rather than meeting the full FAA written test requirements. Public comments on the petition are invited by February 19, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Public Notice proposing new licensing and coordination procedures for its Space Launch Service. The FCC is seeking public comments on these proposals, which include requirements for registering launch sites, coordinating frequencies, and detailing technical data necessary for space launches. The Notice also mentions that frequency coordination will involve collaborating with Federal and non-Federal entities and introduces new regulations to streamline the authorization process for space launches. Comments on the proposals must be submitted by January 22, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to continue the Office of Management and Budget's approval for collecting information related to confined spaces in construction sites. OSHA is focused on obtaining feedback about the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of these information requirements. They also want to know how to reduce the burden on employers while ensuring safety standards are met. The public can submit their comments by April 27, 2021, through various methods, including online submissions at regulations.gov.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is making corrections to a final rule originally published on December 13, 2024, regarding satellite communication systems. The rule involves technical procedures for how new satellite systems must coordinate with existing ones to ensure compatibility and prevent interference. Due to incomplete procedural approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), parts of the amendments about protecting earlier satellite systems cannot take effect yet. These changes involve specific technical standards that new satellite systems must meet and will be delayed until the necessary approvals are obtained.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary emergency rule under the Magnuson-Stevens Act to implement certain measures for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery for the 2025 fishing year. This action is intended to address an emergency caused by the absence of approved specifications for managing fish stocks, specifically Atlantic cod, and aims to prevent economic harm while ensuring conservation. The rule sets annual catch limits for various fish stocks, prohibits the possession of certain fish by recreational and commercial vessels, and approves sector operations plans. These measures are designed to allow fisheries to operate beginning May 1, 2025, without causing overfishing during the consideration of more permanent amendments to the management plan.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking additional information about allowing direct communication between unlicensed client devices in the 6 GHz band. Currently, these devices must connect through an access point, but comments are being invited on whether a limited form of device-to-device communication should be permitted. Apple, Broadcom, and others suggest allowing direct communication if the devices can receive a certain signal from a low-power indoor access point. The FCC wants to know how this setup might work without causing interference to licensed services and is considering different technical requirements and safeguards.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received a petition from Dassault Aviation seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The exemption would allow the installation of doors between the galley and the passenger cabin on Falcon 6X airplanes used in part 135 operations. This notice is aimed at increasing public awareness and participation in FAA's regulatory activities and invites comments on the petition by February 23, 2021. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to renew its request for collecting data on airline performance, focusing on on-time performance and mishandled baggage reports. The largest U.S. air carriers are required to submit this information monthly, which helps the DOT analyze flight delays, baggage handling, and air traffic efficiency. The collected data aids consumers in comparing airlines and assists the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in evaluating airport operations. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 27, 2025.