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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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated regulations to reflect the withdrawal of approval for seven new animal drug applications due to non-compliance with reporting requirements. This change means that certain firms are no longer recognized as sponsors for these drugs. The decision takes effect on February 23, 2021, and involves technical amendments to various parts of the Code of Federal Regulations to ensure accuracy. The rule does not impose any new burdens on businesses and is not subject to further review or certain regulatory requirements.

The Department of Defense's Defense Acquisition Regulations System has made editorial revisions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). These updates are intended to ensure the regulations follow DFARS drafting standards. Changes include updates to parts 206, 217, 219, and 252, such as altering wording and formatting to improve clarity and consistency. The rule becomes effective on January 17, 2025.

In the Federal Register rule document 2020-28159, published by the Commerce Department and the Patent and Trademark Office, a correction was made. On December 21, 2020, the dates mentioned on page 82924, in two instances, were corrected from "January 20, 2021" to "January 21, 2021". This correction ensures that the dates in the document are accurate.

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 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Commerce Department, has issued an interim final rule aiming to conserve tropical tuna species in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for 2021. This rule implements measures from the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, continuing regulations similar to those from 2018-2020. Key provisions include limited catch for bigeye tuna by longline vessels, a 72-day fishing restriction period for large purse seine vessels, and restrictions on fishing locations from October 9 to November 8. The rule is effective immediately to comply with international obligations and ensure the conservation of tuna stocks.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a final rule updating the competitive product list, effective April 2, 2021, unless there are adverse comments by March 18, 2021. This update is part of a routine process to revise the Mail Classification Schedule, which categorizes postal services. The document details several products being added or removed from the competitive product list. The changes will be incorporated into the official regulations to keep the list accurate and current.

The Department of Homeland Security has introduced an Interim Final Rule (IFR) mandating a new registration process for aliens under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This rule advises aliens who have not registered to use form G-325R on myUSCIS to comply with the law. The IFR also outlines penalties for non-compliance, such as fines up to $5,000 and potential imprisonment. The rule includes provisions for public comments and considerations for implementing a $30 fee for biometric services, though there's no fee for now.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that shifts the compliance deadline for individuals with foreign addresses applying for certain aviation certificates, ratings, or authorizations to designate a U.S. agent for service. Originally set for January 6, 2025, the deadline has been extended to April 2, 2025, to allow the FAA more time to develop their online system for accepting these designations. This change aims to prevent disruptions in issuing these certificates due to the system's development delays. The compliance date for individuals who already hold certain certificates remains unchanged at July 7, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has denied Public Knowledge's request to reconsider a 2018 decision related to simplifying the process for carriers to discontinue older voice services as part of a technology transition. The FCC found that the concerns raised by Public Knowledge had already been addressed, including issues about Federal agencies being negatively affected and the adequacy of replacement services. The FCC explained that new streamlined options allow carriers to focus on upgrading to next-generation networks while ensuring customers have access to comparable voice services. Additionally, a motion to delay implementing the decision, pending an appeal, was dismissed as irrelevant since the appeal was denied.