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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that enables it to accept air operator certificates from Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs) for foreign air carriers, as long as the State of the Operator is a member of that organization. This change eases the process for foreign airlines to gain operational specifications for flying to and from the United States. While some industry groups expressed concerns about safety and legal issues, the FAA assures that it will review and validate these certificates to ensure they meet international safety standards. The rule will become effective on January 16, 2025.

The Coast Guard is proposing to create safety zones around vessels carrying oversized cargo in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex to enhance navigational safety. These zones would span a 500-foot radius around such vessels while they are in transit, prohibiting entry without authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. Comments on this proposed rule are welcomed until February 18, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. This action aims to minimize navigational disruptions and ensure safe transport of large cargo within the port area.

PHMSA, part of the Department of Transportation, is asking for public comments on a request from the Southern Natural Gas Company for a special permit. This permit would allow the company to not follow some rules about pipeline safety, specifically concerning pressure and location changes of pipelines. The company wants this permit so they don't have to replace or reduce the pressure on certain parts of their pipeline in Georgia and Mississippi. PHMSA is collecting feedback from the public until February 22, 2021, before deciding whether to approve or deny the request.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is making corrections to certain rules regarding gas transmission pipelines. These changes are necessary following a 2024 court decision that removed specific safety requirements from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) because they were not justifiable. The amendments remove rules about monitoring internal pipeline corrosion and immediate repair criteria for specific types of pipeline damage. These changes take effect immediately to ensure that the regulations reflect the current legal environment and accurately guide pipeline operators.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued special conditions for Airbus Models A321 neo ACF and A321 neo XLR airplanes due to their unique design, which includes oblique (side-facing) seats potentially equipped with 3-point restraint systems with pretensioners. These seats are installed at angles between 18 and 45 degrees from the aircraft's centerline, raising safety concerns not covered by existing airworthiness standards. The special conditions aim to ensure a safety level equivalent to traditional forward and aft-facing seats by addressing elements like neck and spine protection, pretensioner functioning in different scenarios, and ensuring the system's effectiveness throughout a flight. Airbus S.A.S. must comply with these conditions for type certification of the new aircraft models.

The Lake Upchurch Dam Preservation Association has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to surrender its exemption for the Raeford Hydroelectric Project located in North Carolina. The project, which has not been operational since 2016 due to storm damage, won't undergo major changes or ground-disturbing activities as part of this proposal. The association plans to remove electrical connections to the unused generators and substation to prevent future electricity generation while maintaining historic pond levels. FERC invites public comments, protests, or motions to intervene by January 6, 2025, regarding this application.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering extending the completion dates for construction permits for the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Alabama. The proposed extensions would move the deadlines for completing the two units to October 1, 2021. These changes would not alter the pre-existing environmental impacts since the most disruptive construction work is already completed. The NRC has determined there's no significant impact from extending the permits, so an environmental impact statement is not needed.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. These revised standards aim to save energy, are feasible with current technology, and are economically justified. The updated rules will take effect on February 21, 2025, with compliance dates for specific components set for 2027 and 2028. The DOE's decision was based on a careful evaluation of the benefits and costs to consumers and the impact on manufacturers.

The Department of Energy (DOE) approved a waiver for Senneca Holdings allowing them to use a different test procedure for specific models of walk-in cooler and freezer doors to better measure energy use. This decision was made because the current DOE test procedure was found to inaccurately represent the actual energy consumption of Senneca's door models. The alternate test procedure requires using a higher power-off time percentage for door motors in these models. This waiver is effective from January 4, 2021, and will remain in place until any future changes to the DOE test procedures address the issues presented.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, will be enforcing safety zones during various marine events held in the Captain of the Port Detroit area. This measure is to protect people and property on the water during these events. While these zones are active, people and vessels are not allowed to enter without permission from the designated Coast Guard officials. Specific event dates include June 16 to June 24, 2025, with provisions for inclement weather. Notices about these safety zones will be communicated through local broadcasts.