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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8908
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend Class E airspace in Kinston, North Carolina. This rule adds airspace extending 700 feet upward from the surface to include a 6-mile radius around Lenoir Memorial Hospital Heliport, and updates coordinates for the Kinston Regional Jetport. The changes ensure safe and effective management of aircraft operations under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the area. These amendments are necessary for the ongoing safety and efficiency of air travel in the region.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is changing the airspace rules over Kinston, North Carolina, by adding a new area around a hospital to help airplanes and helicopters fly safely, especially when it's cloudy or foggy. These changes are made to keep everyone safe in the sky.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3198
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Justice has announced a 60-day comment period for the proposed reinstatement of the Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories. This collection aims to acquire updated data on personnel, budgets, and operations of federal, state, and local crime labs across the US. It's part of an effort to understand and improve lab efficiency, following a similar study from 2014. Public comments on the necessity and methodology of this data collection are encouraged until March 15, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice wants to check how crime labs get their work done, like who works there and how much money they have. They did a big check back in 2014 and plan to do it again. People have until March 15, 2021, to say if they think it's a good idea and how they might do it better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9179
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a proposal to release 100.763 acres of land at the South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo, Texas. This land was initially acquired under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and the Surplus Property Act of 1944. The city of Hondo plans to sell the land, using the proceeds to improve the airport's development, operations, and maintenance. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted by March 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to let the city sell some land at an airport in Texas, and use the money to make the airport better. People can tell the FAA what they think about this plan before a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95735
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The First Responder Network Authority is holding a public meeting for its Board and Board Committees on December 11, 2024, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Boulder, Colorado. This meeting will discuss strategic decisions about their operations related to building and managing a nationwide network for public safety. Though the public can't attend in person, they can join via a Microsoft Teams link provided in the notice. For those with disabilities, accommodations are available by contacting Jennifer Watts in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The FirstNet Authority is having an online meeting on December 11, 2024, where grown-ups will talk about how to improve a special phone network just for helpers like firefighters and police. People can watch this meeting on their computers but can't go there in person.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100302
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a final rule to update the Class E airspace at Ottumwa Regional Airport in Iowa. This change is necessary due to the removal of outdated navigation equipment and aligns the airport's official name and coordinates with the FAA's aeronautical database. The modification aims to ensure compliance with FAA standards and support safe instrument flight operations. The rule is effective from February 20, 2025, and has been determined to have minimal environmental impact and economic significance.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA decided to change the flying space rules around a small airport in Iowa because they took away an old tool used for directions and want things to match their map. This update helps planes fly safely and starts in February 2025.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7651
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Coast Guard established a temporary safety zone on the waters surrounding downtown Tampa, Florida, during the Super Bowl LV celebrations. This safety zone, effective from January 29 to February 7, 2021, is designed to protect the public and event staff from potential hazards caused by vessel traffic. Vessels must transit the area at a steady speed and cannot slow, stop, or anchor without special permission or in case of emergencies. The regulation aims to ensure safety without significantly impacting local vessel operations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard made special rules for boats in Tampa, Florida, during the big Super Bowl game to keep everyone safe. Boats have to move through the water at a steady pace and can't stop unless there's an emergency or they get special permission.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16460
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to create Class E airspace above Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport in Wyoming. This change supports the airport's transition from visual to instrument flight operations by increasing the safety and efficiency of airplane arrivals and departures. The new airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the ground and is defined using specific geographic coordinates. This rule is considered a routine update and is not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making it safer for planes to fly by creating new rules for the sky above a small airport in Wyoming, allowing them to use special equipment to navigate even when they can't see well. This change shouldn't bother people living nearby or cost a lot, but it will help planes land and take off smoothly.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11216
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making the sky around Ahoskie, NC safer by adding new flying paths for helicopters and updating the airport's information so pilots can follow the rules better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12926
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    On January 30, 2024, the Canadian National Railway Company and Grand Trunk Corporation filed an application to take control of Iowa Northern Railway Company. The Surface Transportation Board approved the application, requiring a three-year period of oversight to ensure compliance and effectiveness. During this time, the applicants are obliged to provide regular reports on service, operations, and competition metrics. In response to concerns about confidentiality, the Board adjusted reporting requirements to balance transparency with the protection of sensitive data.

    Simple Explanation

    The Canadian National Railway and Grand Trunk are going to watch over a smaller train company for three years to make sure everything is running well and fairly. They'll check how things are working and share this information, while being careful not to share anything secret.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11330
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an amendment that extends the effective periods of Prohibited Transaction Exemptions (PTEs) for the Royal Bank of Canada and Northern Trust Corporation. These amendments allow certain entities to continue operations without disruption due to legal issues in France related to tax fraud convictions. The extension is until September 4, 2025, or until a final decision is made on their longer-term requests. Both RBC and Northern must adhere to specific conditions to utilize this extended relief.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Labor is letting two big banks, the Royal Bank of Canada and Northern Trust, have more time to deal with some complicated rules so they can keep working while they figure out some problems in another country. The banks must follow some special rules to keep this extra time until September 2025.