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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalized a rule to implement the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, specifically its section 22425. This rule amends the Freight Car Safety Standards to enforce restrictions on new freight cars introduced in the U.S. It prohibits using sensitive technology and components originating from countries of concern or state-owned enterprises, as well as materials that infringe on U.S. intellectual property rights. From January 21, 2025, freight car manufacturers must certify compliance with these standards to operate their vehicles in the United States.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the airspace around Fosston Municipal Airport-Anderson Field in Fosston, MN, and Little Falls/Morrison County Airport-Lindbergh Field in Little Falls, MN. These changes involve adjusting the size of the Class E airspace due to the decommissioning of certain navigational beacons, leading to a decrease in the airspace radius from 7 miles to a smaller radius for both airports. The names and locations of these airports in the FAA's records will also be updated. Public comments on these changes must be submitted by March 1, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized a rule to update Class E airspace in Ahoskie, NC. This change adds new airspace for the ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport and updates information for the Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field Airport. The amendments ensure airspace compliance with FAA standards and support new instrument approach procedures needed for the safety of flight operations. These updates will help manage air traffic more efficiently and safely in the area starting from April 17, 2025.

FMCSA, part of the Department of Transportation, has extended the compliance deadline for certain parts of the "Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility" rule from January 16, 2025, to January 16, 2026. This extension gives brokers, freight forwarders, and others additional time to prepare for and use a new online registration system that isn't expected to be ready until 2025. Despite opposition from some groups who argue the delay is excessive, FMCSA claims the extension will aid in a smoother transition and provide time for training. The final rule aims to enhance the tracking of financial responsibilities and streamline administrative processes related to broker and freight forwarder operations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This action was spurred by an incident involving hydraulic fluid leakage caused by possibly using an uncalibrated torque wrench. The proposed rule requires proper torquing and sealing of the hydraulic fittings as detailed in a Transport Canada AD. This is intended to prevent potential hydraulic system failures and ensure the continued safety of these aircraft models.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a new rule aimed at improving air travel for people with disabilities who use wheelchairs. This rule strengthens regulations to prevent mishandling of wheelchairs and improper transfers, thus ensuring safety and dignity for wheelchair users. Airlines are now required to provide better assistance, offer loaner wheelchairs with customizations, and communicate effectively with passengers if their wheelchairs are mishandled. Additionally, the rule mandates annual hands-on training for airline staff and requires airlines to publish information about cargo hold dimensions to better inform passengers about their travel options.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopter, modified by Skyryse, due to a new control input and fly-by-wire system. These conditions add safety standards not covered by existing rules, ensuring the helicopter's safety is in line with current airworthiness standards. The special conditions address the interaction of systems and structures, outlining requirements for both normal operation and system failure scenarios to maintain safety. These conditions apply not just to the R66 model but could also extend to other models if they incorporate similar designs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a delay in the effective date of a rule aimed at improving child restraint and anchorage systems in vehicles. Originally scheduled to take effect on January 7, 2025, the rule will now be effective on March 20, 2025. This delay is in response to a memorandum from the President ordering a review of new regulations. The delay allows further evaluation before the rule is implemented and will help ensure it aligns with public interest and governmental guidelines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed the effective date for a rule involving changes to several airways and routes, initially set to take effect on February 20, 2025. The new effective date is April 17, 2025. This delay allows time to update and inspect certain flight procedures near George Bush Intercontinental and San Antonio International Airports. The FAA decided that prior notice and public comment were unnecessary because the extension is brief and does not change the substance of the rule.

In a notice from the Transportation Department, a correction has been issued for an earlier document, identified as 2020-27994, published in the December 21, 2020 issue. The correction changes the date listed in the DATES section from “January 20, 2021” to “January 21, 2021.” This adjustment ensures that readers have the correct timeline regarding the details of the notice.