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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the Class E airspace at Iron Mountain/Kingsford, MI, due to the decommissioning of the Iron Mountain VOR, as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. These changes aim to bring the airspace in line with FAA orders and improve safety and efficiency for instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures. Public comments are invited until June 9, 2025, and individuals can provide feedback through various methods, including an online portal or mailing. This proposal features updates such as reducing the radius of certain airspace areas and adjusting terminology to align with current standards.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend the Class E airspace at Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, West Virginia. This change is due to the decommissioning of the Beckley VOR under the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program and aims to align with FAA orders while supporting Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) procedures. The update includes modifications to the airspace's boundaries and extensions, ensuring safe and efficient use of the airspace. The rule becomes effective on August 7, 2025, as part of their routine updates to keep aviation regulations current.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on keeping and revising an information collection related to the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application. They aim to gather opinions on the necessity, burden, and practicality of the information being collected. The comments are meant to help improve the collection process. The USPTO expects that completing the application will take about 40 hours, and there are no associated costs for respondents.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to update its rules due to a technology upgrade. This update will align PHLX's trading functions and order types more closely with those of its affiliated exchanges, such as ISE, GEMX, and MRX, and introduce new trading protections and order types, which include options like marketable limit orders and add liquidity orders. The changes aim to offer consistent trading experiences across Nasdaq's platform, improve transparency, and enhance trader protections by offering more sophisticated risk-management tools, thus encouraging market participation. The proposal is part of an effort to streamline system operations, make regulatory compliance more efficient, and ensure a fair trading environment.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule impacting the airspace around Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, Florida. This rule increases Class E airspace upward from 700 feet above the surface to a 7-mile radius around the airport and a 7-mile radius around Shands Cair Heliport to support new instrument approaches. It also updates the terminology in airspace descriptions from "Notice to Airmen" to "Notice to Air Missions" and "Airport/Facility Directory" to "Chart Supplement." The rule is effective on February 20, 2025, and aims to improve safety and efficiency for air travel in the area.

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.

The Surface Transportation Board is announcing a meeting of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC) on May 29, 2025, in Washington, DC. RETAC was established to advise the Board and discuss issues related to the transportation of energy resources by rail. The meeting will cover topics like rail service and infrastructure planning, with updates from RETAC members and a roundtable discussion. It is open to the public, and people can submit written comments by May 27, 2025.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is evaluating whether to regulate certain unregulated drinking water contaminants listed on the fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5). In this publication, it provides preliminary determinations not to regulate nine specific contaminants, as they do not appear to occur in public water systems at levels of public health concern. For five additional contaminants, the EPA is continuing its evaluation and hasn't reached a decision yet. The EPA is requesting public comments on its preliminary findings and analysis before finalizing its regulatory determinations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing amendments to the airspace classifications around Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, NC. These changes involve adjustments to the Class D, E2, E4, and E5 airspace to better accommodate instrument flight rule operations and standard instrument approach procedures. The planned modifications include expanding certain airspace boundaries to more effectively control air traffic in the region. Interested parties have until June 16, 2025, to submit comments regarding these proposed changes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request to renew their information collection on episodes of oil and hazardous substance releases. This supports regulations under CERCLA and the Clean Water Act. The EPA is seeking public comments on the necessity and practicality of the information being collected, as well as ways to reduce the burden on responders. The required reporting helps the government determine if federal action is needed to protect public health and the environment.