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Rivian Automotive, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board requesting permission to engage in production activities at its facility in Normal, Illinois. The company plans to produce electric vehicles and related components while taking advantage of customs duty exemptions for foreign materials used in exports. By utilizing FTZ procedures, Rivian can choose favorable duty rates for certain components used in domestic sales and avoid duties on waste materials. Public comments on this proposal are welcomed until March 8, 2021.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has introduced new safety standards, called FMVSS Nos. 307 and 308, aimed at ensuring the safe use of hydrogen as a fuel source in vehicles. These rules set performance requirements for hydrogen fuel systems and storage to reduce the risk of fires and explosions. While the rules apply to most hydrogen-fueled vehicles, they exclude certain types like those with cryo-compressed or solid-state hydrogen storage systems. The standards are designed to align with international regulations but include some U.S.-specific adjustments to ensure testing is clear and objective.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) has updated the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about its standards development activities, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This update includes the addition of 51 new standards and revisions to 17 existing ones. The filing aims to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under specific conditions. More details can be found on the IEEE's website.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on October 15, 2024. These notifications disclosed the organization's address and details about its standards development activities, including 59 new standards and revisions to 32 existing ones. This filing aims to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages in certain cases, as outlined by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Further information regarding these activities and programs can be found on the IEEE's website.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) has notified the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about new developments in their standards initiatives. IEEE is starting 82 new standards and revising 27 existing ones, which are meant to limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. Details about these changes are available on the IEEE standards website. Previously, similar notifications have been shared, with the last one filed in December 2024.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) has submitted new notifications under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. These notifications, filed on January 11, 2021, aim to limit the recovery of antitrust damages by disclosing changes to IEEE's standards development activities. Specifically, 25 new standards are being initiated and 21 existing ones revised, with more information available on the IEEE website. This process is supported by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, continuing a practice that began with an initial filing on September 17, 2004.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This directive was created after an incident where a Boeing MD-11F experienced an unexpected thrust reverser deployment during flight. As a result, the directive mandates detailed inspections and wire integrity tests for various airplane components including wire harnesses and junction boxes. The directive requires reporting the inspection results to ensure safety and prevent future occurrences, effective January 13, 2025. Feedback from stakeholders, such as Boeing and FedEx, was considered in shaping the final rule.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting public comments about its plan to renew the collection of information related to aerial navigation aids and other electrical/electronic facilities. These facilities are operated by non-federal sponsors like state and local governments or private businesses, and the collected information ensures they meet FAA safety standards. The FAA is not changing how they collect this information, just renewing their legal authority to do so. Comments can be submitted until April 7, 2025, and will help the FAA assess the necessity and accuracy of this information collection.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive for Pilatus Model PC-24 airplanes. This directive was prompted by reports of cockpit and cabin evaporator filters with insufficient fire retardant properties being installed during production. These filters could cause a safety risk by increasing smoke in the cockpit and cabin if the electrical heater overheats. To address this issue, the directive requires replacement of these filters with new and properly manufactured ones. The rule becomes effective on March 30, 2021, and impacts certain Pilatus airplanes registered in the United States.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to replace a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD 2019-22-07) for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC airplane models, including various Regional Jet series. The initial directive required updates to the airplane flight manual to address a safety issue with the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) that could result in reduced control of the airplane during certain flight modes. However, additional unsafe conditions have been identified, prompting the FAA to propose further revisions to the flight manuals and expand the applicability of the AD to include additional airplane models. The FAA invites comments on this proposal by April 12, 2021, to address these safety concerns effectively.