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  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102016
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The FAA is proposing a new rule to update existing safety measures for certain Airbus SAS airplanes. This proposal seeks to replace an earlier directive from 2015 and addresses potential issues with the main landing gear door hinge and actuator fittings, which may lead to cracks. The changes include updated inspection requirements and an optional fix, intended to prevent potential in-flight detachment of the aircraft's landing gear doors, ensuring the continued safety of people on the ground and the airplanes. The rule is open for public comments until January 31, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to update safety checks for certain Airbus airplanes to make sure the parts that help the landing gear doors open and close work well, so nothing falls off while flying. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this until the end of January 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6586
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board is proposing a rule change that would allow federally insured credit unions to request exemptions from certain requirements for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). This rule is aimed at providing relief to credit unions that develop innovative ways to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act while ensuring safe and sound practices. The proposal includes a 30-day comment period for public feedback and outlines that exemptions may be granted conditionally or unconditionally after consulting with relevant agencies. This change aims to support financial institutions in using new technologies and approaches for monitoring and reporting financial crimes.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Credit Union Administration is thinking about letting some credit unions skip certain special reports if they come up with new, safe ways to follow the rules about keeping banks honest. They're asking people to tell them what they think about this idea for a short time.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 6922
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Federal Subsistence Board has proposed new regulations for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 hunting and trapping seasons on federal lands in Alaska, aiming to revise the rules for subsistence wildlife management. These regulations, which happen every two years for wildlife and every other year for fish and shellfish, involve setting harvest limits, seasons, and methods for taking wildlife. Public meetings and comments are scheduled throughout 2025 to gather input from local communities and stakeholders, ensuring that any changes consider the needs and traditions of local subsistence users. Once finalized, the new regulations will replace previous rules and ensure sustainable use of wildlife resources.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is setting new rules for hunting and trapping animals in Alaska for 2026-27 and 2027-28, listening to what people think by having meetings and reading their comments to make sure these activities are done in a fair and traditional way.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1857
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    The Department of Labor is proposing a new rule that would require attorneys and lay representatives to file documents electronically in cases before the Benefits Review Board. This rule aims to make the filing process more efficient and reduce traditional mailing costs by using an electronic case management system. Self-represented individuals can still choose to file documents either electronically or by traditional methods. The Department is inviting public comments on this proposed rule until February 10, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants lawyers to use computers to send documents instead of using regular mail when dealing with certain work cases. People who are not lawyers can still choose if they want to use the computer or not.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 3734
    Reading Time:about 100 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the rules regulating air pollution from the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. These changes focus on improving standards related to temporary flaring and the monitoring of heating value for certain emissions. The proposed amendments are a response to industry feedback, aiming to extend the allowable duration for flaring in certain situations from 24 to 48 hours and adjust monitoring requirements for emissions based on updated data provided by industry stakeholders. The EPA will accept public comments on these proposed changes until March 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to change some rules about how oil and gas companies handle and check air pollution. They plan to let companies burn off extra gas for longer and use a new way to measure gas pollution, based on new information they got from the companies. They’re asking people to share their opinions until March 3, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11184
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for Saab AB Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, following a report of the main landing gear collapsing after landing. This would require modifying the hydraulic transfer valve to prevent further unsafe conditions that could lead to severe damage or injury. The proposed rule is based on a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and aims to ensure the aircraft's safe operation. Interested parties have until April 12, 2021, to submit comments on the proposed rule.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure that all Saab 2000 airplanes are safe by fixing a part that helps the plane's big wheels go up and down so that they don't break when the plane lands. People can suggest ideas about this plan until April 12, 2021.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11673
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Copyright Royalty Judges are proposing an amendment to their regulations to allow flexibility in how they conduct hearings. Traditionally held in person at the Library of Congress, the hearings could also take place at an alternative location or virtually, depending on the situation. This change aims to adapt to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many hearings to shift online. The Judges are inviting public comments on this proposed rule change.

    Simple Explanation

    The Copyright Royalty Judges want to update their rules so that meetings about music and movie payments can happen online, in the big library in Washington, or someplace else. They are asking people for ideas on how to make this work better.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106398
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for nitrogen oxide standards. These changes were submitted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on November 4, 2024, and include minor updates to the language and referenced materials in the rules. The goal of these revisions is to help Ohio meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for nitrogen dioxide. Public comments on this proposal are welcome until January 29, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to approve some small changes to rules in Ohio that help keep the air clean from bad stuff called nitrogen oxides. They think everything is fine with the changes and are asking people if they have any thoughts on it until the end of January 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 6844
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a revised safety standard for stationary activity centers, originally referenced by the ASTM F2012-18Ξ΅1 standard. The new standard, ASTM F2012-2024, has been updated by ASTM, and CPSC is evaluating its impact on product safety. The public has until February 4, 2025, to submit their comments. The revision and its potential to improve safety are being assessed under the guidelines of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. team that makes sure our toys are safe wants to hear what people think about new rules for a special kind of toy called stationary activity centers, which help kids play in place. They have changed the rules a bit to make them safer and want to know if everyone thinks that's trueβ€”people can share their thoughts until February 4, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3976
    Reading Time:about 50 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to change the status of Furbish’s lousewort, a plant species, from "endangered" to "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal suggests measures to conserve the plant, focusing on preventing harm due to climate change and habitat loss. Public comments are invited, and specific regulations are recommended to protect the species. This action is based on scientific findings indicating that the immediate threat to the plant has been reduced, but long-term challenges remain.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of plants and animals want to move a special plant, called Furbish's lousewort, from a list of very endangered plants to a list of just a little endangered plants because it's doing better now. They are asking everyone to share thoughts and ideas to help keep the plant safe in the future.