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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a final rule amending the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 to enhance seat belt warning systems. The rule requires new warnings for rear seats and updates existing ones for the driver and front passenger seats in vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less. It mandates that these warnings be visible and audible to encourage seat belt use, aiming to address safety concerns and reduce injuries and fatalities. These changes must be implemented by September 1, 2027, for rear seat warnings and by September 1, 2026, for front seat warnings, with manufacturers given two years to comply.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes due to reports of cracks and corrosion in the electrical grounding receptacles on the wings. This directive requires inspections and necessary actions, such as sealing the receptacles to prevent potential fuel leaks, which poses a safety risk. The rule becomes effective on February 12, 2025, and operators are expected to comply within 36 months to ensure safe aircraft operation. The costs involved may be partially covered by warranty, reducing financial impact on operators.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP. This action is in response to the lack of electrical bonding on a specific searchlight part, which could lead to electrical failures if struck by lightning. The directive requires modifications to the searchlight to ensure safety and prevents the installation of the searchlight unless these modifications are completed. The deadline for public comments is February 6, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Canada airplanes, due to concerns about electrical bonding resistance caused by a change in the material of a connector component. This new rule would require testing and possibly installing additional components to ensure the planes are not at risk from electromagnetic interference or lightning. The FAA aims to address this safety issue as identified by Transport Canada. Comments on this proposal are welcome until April 7, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from South32 Hermosa Inc. seeking to modify safety standards for their Hermosa Mine in Arizona. The company proposes using portable MineARC Refuge Chambers with onboard life-support supplies instead of external systems for air and water, arguing these provide at least equal protection in emergencies. MSHA is accepting comments on this petition until January 6, 2025. The modification aims to enhance safety by ensuring refuges are self-contained and less vulnerable to mine hazards.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR72-212A airplanes. This proposal was triggered by reports of an engine electrical control fault caused by chafing damage on an electrical harness bundle, which could lead to unsafe flying conditions. The directive would require alterations to the electrical harness routes and de-icing pipe coupling installations to prevent further issues. The FAA invites comments on this proposed rule by April 8, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific Bombardier Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes due to DC motor pump (DCMP) failures that occurred during production flight tests. This proposed AD would require installing a redesigned DCMP electric motor assembly to prevent disconnection of electrical system generators caused by excessive voltage. Comments on this proposal are welcome until April 12, 2021, and the FAA aims to address the unsafe conditions in these airplanes with this directive.

Amphenol Corp. filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 18, 2020, claiming that certain companies violated the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing and selling specific electrical connectors and cages that infringe on Amphenol's patents. The U.S. International Trade Commission decided to investigate these claims and determine if there was indeed a violation. If the investigation finds a violation, the Commission may issue orders to stop the importation of these products. The Commission has also outlined the process for the accused companies to respond to the complaint.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily concluded that Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) sold non-oriented electrical steel from Japan in the United States at unfairly low prices between December 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023. The department invites public comments on this preliminary decision. If final results confirm this finding, NSC may face applicable antidumping duties, which are penalties for selling products at lower-than-normal value. The decision could affect future imports of such steel from NSC, as well as cash deposit requirements on these imports to the U.S.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks posed by trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The rule includes prohibitions on the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of TCE across various industrial and commercial applications, with certain phase-outs and exemptions focusing on critical uses such as in lead-acid battery separators and essential aerospace operations. All consumer uses of TCE are prohibited, and strict workplace controls are mandated for remaining uses until prohibition is fully implemented. These measures aim to eliminate the unreasonable health risks associated with TCE exposure, while providing time for affected industries to transition to safer alternatives.