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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule updating an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B due to concerns about the axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings. This updated directive requires additional inspections, extends the list of affected helicopter parts, and outlines reporting requirements for inspection outcomes. This rule is essential for maintaining helicopter safety, with the new compliance measures coming into effect on April 25, 2025. The FAA has made these changes in response to updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, ensuring alignment with international safety standards.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made corrections to a rule initially published on December 11, 2024, regarding airspace at Abbotsford Airport in British Columbia. The correction involves changing the legal description of Class D airspace by correcting an error related to the geographic location for air navigation, which has been updated from Vancouver VORTAC to "Point in Space B." These changes will become effective on February 20, 2025.

The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program. This program aims to enhance public understanding of environmental science through education grants. The information collection involves surveys from program participants to evaluate and improve the program. The public is invited to comment on this request within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council held a special closed meeting on January 15, 2025. This meeting was conducted virtually through Teams at 10:28 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting was focused on discussing a personnel matter as per section 1104(b) of title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. No decisions or actions were taken during this meeting.

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has announced the appointment of new members to its Performance Review Board (PRB). This board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the performance of senior executives and making recommendations about their performance ratings and awards. These appointments are effective from January 21, 2025, and the members will serve a term of 24 months. The newly appointed members are Fred B. Jacob, Michael A. McCord, and Reggie James.

The Postal Service has notified the Postal Regulatory Commission about its request to include a new domestic shipping services contract in the list of Negotiated Service Agreements under the Competitive Products List. This request was filed on December 19, 2024, in compliance with legal codes 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3). Interested parties can access the related documents on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website using the docket numbers MC2025-947 and K2025-948.

The Postal Service has announced that it has submitted a request to the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request is to include a new domestic shipping services contract in the list of Negotiated Service Agreements under the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. The announcement was made under the legal provisions of 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3). Further information and documents related to this request can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission’s website.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released three draft guidelines aimed at reducing the transmission risk of hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV through human cells and tissues. These guidelines update previous recommendations to help organizations determine donor eligibility through proper screening and testing. Comments on these drafts are encouraged by February 6, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or in writing. The drafts also advise on eliminating certain donor screening questions and focus on assessing each donor's risk based on relevant factors, regardless of gender.

The National Institutes of Health announced that several meetings of the Infectious Diseases and Immunology B Integrated Review Group will be closed to the public. These meetings will occur on March 25-28, 2025, and will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications. The sessions will be held virtually and address sensitive topics that may include confidential trade secrets and personal information. The notice lists the contact information for the Scientific Review Officers managing the meetings.

The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA announced the benefit levels for 2025 in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program. These benefits, unchanged from 2024, are adjusted annually based on the Thrifty Food Plan and include regional modifications for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories. For most areas, the monthly benefit remains at $40, while Alaska and Hawaii have higher amounts due to cost differences. These adjustments comply with the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.