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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to allow three drivers to bypass a vision requirement for interstate commercial driving. These drivers have vision limitations in one eye due to issues like amblyopia and cataracts; however, they have demonstrated safe driving abilities despite these limitations. Each exemption will last for two years, and conditions include annual medical exams to ensure continued qualification. The three drivers benefiting from this exemption are Terence L. Broadwater, Shannon L. Cagle, and Frank L. Crenshaw.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a request to release and sell two parcels of land, totaling 4.28 acres, at the Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport in Kansas. This proposal allows the city to use the land for a water reservoir and warehouse, while ensuring the airport receives fair market value and retains mineral rights. The FAA has determined that this transaction will not impact the airport's future aviation needs. Public comments on the proposal are welcome until March 5, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew vision requirement exemptions for 63 commercial vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow individuals to operate in interstate commerce with vision issues in one eye. The FMCSA concluded that continuing these exemptions maintains or exceeds current safety levels. No public comments were received during the announcement period, and the exemptions are valid for two years starting in December 2020, unless revoked earlier.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to noise barriers along highways, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites feedback on the necessity and accuracy of the information collection and suggests ways to make the process more efficient. Comments can be submitted by March 3, 2021, through different channels, including an online portal, fax, mail, or in person. The goal is to update and manage data on noise barriers to help state highway agencies and other stakeholders.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew the exemptions for 25 drivers who are hard of hearing or deaf, allowing them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) across state lines. These exemptions bypass the usual hearing requirements after confirming that the drivers maintain a safety level comparable to their peers. The exemptions will last up to two years unless any issues arise, such as unsafe driving practices or violations. The public is encouraged to provide comments or any concerns about these drivers by February 5, 2025.

In a notice from the Transportation Department, a correction has been issued for an earlier document, identified as 2020-27994, published in the December 21, 2020 issue. The correction changes the date listed in the DATES section from “January 20, 2021” to “January 21, 2021.” This adjustment ensures that readers have the correct timeline regarding the details of the notice.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice of applications for modifying special permits related to hazardous material transportation. These permits apply to different modes of transportation, including motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and both cargo and passenger aircraft. The notice asks for public comments on the applications, which must be submitted by January 27, 2021. The applications can be reviewed at the Records Center in Washington, DC or online at regulations.gov.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will delay enforcement of its rule on "Foreign Air Operator Certificates Issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization" until March 20, 2025. This rule allows the FAA to accept air operator certificates from foreign carriers if issued by a recognized oversight organization. The delay allows for a review to ensure consistency with law and policy under the new administration. This decision aligns with a Presidential directive to consider postponing pending rules for further review.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a correction to a previous rule concerning updates to BasicMed, part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This correction amends a mistake where a rule on flight instructor certification inadvertently removed parts of the authority citation intended by the BasicMed updates. The correction ensures both regulatory changes are accurately reflected in the authority citation for part 61, which relates to the certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors. The correction took effect on December 27, 2024.

The Federal Railroad Administration of the Transportation Department issued a correction to a previous notice regarding a railroad project in California. The correction changes the date mentioned in the document from "January 14, 2022," to "December 14, 2022." This change was published to ensure the dates are accurate. The correction refers to a notice originally published on December 14, 2020.