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The Coast Guard is establishing a recurring safety zone in Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, during the Escape from Managaha swim event. This zone is intended to protect participants and vessels from potential hazards caused by vessel traffic in the area. The safety zone will be enforced on a weekend morning between February and April, and only race participants, chase boats, and event organizers will be allowed inside. Vessels wanting to enter must get permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

The Health and Human Services Department has released a final rule aimed at enhancing access to electronic health information while addressing concerns about privacy and legal implications for patients and providers, especially concerning reproductive health care. This rule refines existing information blocking exceptions and introduces a new "Protecting Care Access Exception," allowing health care providers to withhold certain sensitive information to avoid potential legal risks related to seeking, obtaining, or providing lawful reproductive health care. The rule aims to protect patient trust and ensure that health care providers continue to use digital records, thus avoiding a return to paper methods that could hinder patient care and health IT advancements. Additionally, it emphasizes that if any part of this rule is legally challenged, the remaining provisions will still stand.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a final rule regarding certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This rule, effective March 31, 2021, mandates replacing a specific fire detection and extinguishing (FIREX) control unit due to reports of unit failures that could lead to an inability to detect fires. The affected airplanes must have this part replaced within 24 months to ensure safety. The directive does not impact previous procedures but allows for alternative methods of compliance through proper channels.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Ecuador until January 16, 2030. These restrictions, originally set in place through a 2020 agreement between the U.S. and Ecuador, aim to protect cultural property. This extension follows an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two countries, and CBP has updated its regulations to reflect and enforce this change. The rule is effective without delay due to its connection to foreign affairs.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making changes to ensure swap dealers and major swap participants can continue to reconcile their swap portfolios without disruption. This comes after recent amendments to swap data regulations that would have otherwise impacted the reconciliation process. The CFTC has introduced an interim final rule that involves technical adjustments to maintain the current requirements for these reconciliations, ensuring that swap dealers can keep operating as they have been. The public is invited to comment on these changes until March 8, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set up rules to protect US communications networks from equipment considered a national security threat. Specifically, they are mandating that carriers using federal funds remove and replace risky equipment, which includes creating a reimbursement program to help small service providers cover the costs. This program prioritizes funding based on the size of the provider and the type of network equipment being replaced. A carefully monitored process ensures transparency and accountability, including regular updates and compliance checks, to prevent misuse of the funds.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has decided to end its rulemaking process concerning COVID-19 exposure in healthcare settings. Originally, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in 2021 to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19, but with the COVID-19 public health emergency over, OSHA believes a standard focusing on broader infectious diseases is more appropriate for long-term worker protection. Instead of finalizing a separate COVID-19 regulation, OSHA will concentrate resources on creating comprehensive rules addressing various infectious diseases, including COVID-19, to better safeguard healthcare workers.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has finalized a rule updating its regulations for floating cabins on the Tennessee River System. These rules require that all existing floating cabins comply with safety and environmental standards and submit a permit application by October 1, 2029. The rule also clarifies electrical and wastewater standards, stating that floating cabin owners must follow all federal, state, and local regulations. If a cabin does not meet these standards, TVA may revoke the permit and require its removal from the river system.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a new rule to help businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones, raise capital more easily while still protecting investors. This rule simplifies and organizes the framework for certain types of exempt offerings, allowing these businesses to access investment opportunities while closing gaps and reducing complexities in the existing regulations. These changes also include specific new guidelines for how businesses can communicate their offerings and increased limits on how much they can offer and invest. The final rule is effective from March 15, 2021, with some specific provisions effective at varying dates.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters. This mandate is in response to a reported manufacturing issue with specific main rotor blades (MRBs) that could lead to safety risks. The AD requires repeated inspections and replacements of the affected MRBs to ensure the safety of the helicopters and prohibits the installation of these defective blades. The compliance is based on guidelines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and includes provisions for special flight permits to allow helicopters to be flown to maintenance facilities for necessary repairs.