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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive, effective January 13, 2025, targeting specific models of Boeing 757 airplanes due to a risk of structural cracking. Prompted by analysis showing current inspections might not catch these cracks, the rule mandates inspections and necessary repairs to mitigate this issue, aiming to maintain airplane safety. Feedback from companies like FedEx, United Airlines, and EATL prompted clarifications, but the directive maintains its stance on compliance times and procedures for affected aircraft, emphasizing the importance of quickly addressing potential structural weaknesses.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has amended Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act, to introduce a new exemption so certain depository institutions and credit unions no longer need to create escrow accounts for higher-priced mortgage loans. To qualify for this exemption, institutions must have assets of $10 billion or less and fewer than 1,000 such loans from the previous year, and meet other criteria like operating in rural or underserved areas. The final rule, effective February 17, 2021, aims to reduce regulatory burdens on smaller institutions while maintaining consumer protection standards.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a final rule that updates terminology in regulations related to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts managed by State Housing Finance Agencies. The rule clarifies definitions to reflect situations where HUD or a Performance-Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) takes over contract administration when an agreement with a state agency ends. By defining these terms, HUD aims to reduce confusion about who manages certain financial accounts and ensure consistency with their longstanding policies. The changes initially proposed on July 17, 2024, are now adopted without alteration and will come into effect on January 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending certain airways and routes due to the decommissioning of a navigation aid in Industry, Texas, as part of their VOR Minimum Operational Network Program. The amendments affect Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-68, V-212, V-222, and RNAV Route T-220, while VOR Federal Airway V-558 is revoked entirely. These changes are intended to ensure continued safety and efficiency in the management of U.S. airspace. The rule will take effect on February 20, 2025, and is considered routine with minimal economic impact.

The FAA has issued a final rule requiring inspections for certain Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes due to insufficient clearance between fire extinguishing system lines and fasteners, which could lead to a failure in the fire extinguishing system. This rule, effective May 2, 2025, mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent a possible unsafe condition caused by the fouling of fire extinguishing lines, as outlined in an airworthiness directive from Transport Canada. The FAA addressed comments received during rulemaking and clarified part number corrections and compliance timelines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule requiring certain Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes to be inspected due to issues with the pivot door pressure seals on the thrust reverser fixed structure. These seals have been reported as loose or missing, which could lead to engine thrust loss and affect the plane's performance, especially if one engine fails. The rule mandates inspecting and fixing these seals and performing a functional test on the thrust reversers by January 23, 2025. The aim is to ensure aviation safety by addressing this potentially unsafe condition.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a new rule to enhance safety standards for electric vehicles. This rule creates a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 305a to replace the existing standard, expanding requirements to cover both light and heavy vehicles while focusing on the safety of the propulsion battery systems. NHTSA requires manufacturers to submit standardized emergency response documents to assist responders in handling electric vehicles safely. This regulation aligns U.S. standards with the Global Technical Regulation No. 20 on electric vehicle safety and includes documentation requirements for risk mitigation in diverse conditions.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made changes to certain airways near Mankato, Kansas, due to the planned shutdown of a navigational aid. The FAA has adjusted the VOR Federal Airway V-216 and has entirely removed VOR Federal Airways V-549 and V-551. These changes are part of a broader program to update and maintain the airspace system for the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. The FAA has determined that these adjustments will not significantly affect the environment or small businesses.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule concerning certain Boeing Model 777 airplanes. This rule was prompted by an issue with the glideslope beam during landing, which could lead to misleading flight director guidance and possibly cause a late touchdown, runway excursion, or crash. To address this, the FAA requires the installation of new autopilot flight director software and the completion of a software configuration check. This measure is intended to enhance the safety of these aircraft.

The Department of the Interior is changing its rules for buying land around reservoir areas. This new rule lets them use different kinds of ownership, like easements, instead of buying the land completely, especially for older reservoirs built before 1962. The rule aims to save money, reduce project completion time, and decrease conflicts with landowners. If there are no strong objections by March 17, 2025, the rule will take effect on April 16, 2025.