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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule modifying airspace at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana. This rule expands and adjusts various airspace boundaries around the airport to improve safety and management for visual and instrument flight operations. The changes include expanding the Class D and E airspace areas to better contain aircraft during arrivals and departures. These updates aim to ensure that aircraft are appropriately guided during specific maneuvers and approaches, enhancing overall flight safety.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its rules for storing spent nuclear fuel by revising the compliance certificate for the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. The changes include updating specifications for radiation protection, altering the dose rate limit values, and clarifying where dose rate measurements should be taken. This updated rule is expected to take effect on April 21, 2025, unless there are significant objections by March 6, 2025. The NRC has determined that these changes will not significantly impact public health, safety, or the environment.

In response to a memorandum from President Donald J. Trump, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has delayed the effective date of the 2025 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishing specifications. Originally set to take effect on February 27, 2025, the specifications will now be implemented on March 31, 2025, to allow for further review. Until the new specifications take effect, the 2024 specifications will remain in place to govern the fishery. This delay is part of a broader temporary postponement of rules yet to take effect, giving agencies time to review any factual, legal, or policy questions.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has set a 2021 limit of 2,000 metric tons of longline-caught bigeye tuna for each U.S. Pacific territory, including American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each territory can allocate up to 1,500 metric tons to U.S. fishing vessels, but the total allocation across all territories cannot exceed 3,000 metric tons. NMFS will monitor the catches and may impose restrictions if these limits are expected to be reached, to ensure long-term sustainability of these fishery resources. Additionally, NMFS has addressed public comments concerning environmental and cultural impacts, ensuring comprehensive consideration of the potential effects on marine ecosystems and populations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-24 airplanes. This directive is a response to information about electrical harness installations that do not meet approved designs, which could cause issues like wire chafing, arcing, or failure. These problems might lead to loss of system redundancy or other safety hazards. To address this, the AD requires modifications to the electrical harness installations, which will cost about $1,775 per aircraft to implement.

The Coast Guard has introduced a final rule to enhance cybersecurity standards for U.S.-flagged vessels and facilities. This rule mandates the creation of cybersecurity and incident response plans, appointing a cybersecurity officer, and implementing security measures like multifactor authentication and encryption. These steps aim to safeguard the maritime transportation system against increasing cyber threats. The Coast Guard is also inviting public comments on possible delays for these implementations.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a final rule that updates the maximum daily civil penalties for violations related to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). These updates adjust for inflation, applying a 2025 multiplier set at 1.02598, which reflects inflation from October 2023 through October 2024. The adjusted penalties now stand at $55,764 for OCSLA and $59,114 for OPA violations. These changes, effective January 13, 2025, ensure BOEM penalties maintain their deterrent effect and comply with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. The adjustments are automatic and exempt from the usual rulemaking procedures like public commentary.

In compliance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is updating its rules to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation. These changes are designed to ensure penalties remain effective and serve as a deterrent. For 2021, the cost-of-living adjustment multiplier is 1.01182, raising the maximum penalty from $53,524 to $54,157 per violation. This adjustment applies to penalties assessed after February 1, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a final rule changing the Class E airspace around Greater Kankakee Airport in Illinois. This change is due to a review triggered by the shutting down of the Kankakee VOR navigation aid, part of a larger program. The modification alters the size and structure of the airspace to enhance safety and efficiency at the airport. The rule is designed to be non-controversial, with minimal impact on small businesses, and doesn't require a detailed environmental review.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule targeting the chemical perchloroethylene (PCE), which poses significant health risks. This rule aims to limit the use of PCE in industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. It includes a phaseout of PCE in dry cleaning over a 10-year period and imposes restrictions such as workplace controls to protect workers and consumers. The rule addresses exposure risks such as neurotoxicity and carcinogenicity, promoting safer alternatives and ensuring compliance with new safety standards.