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The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River in Natchez, MS, between Mile Marker 368 and 370, due to line pulling operations. This rule, effective from January 14, 2021, to February 5, 2021, aims to protect people and the environment from potential hazards. Unauthorized entry into the zone is prohibited, but vessels can request permission to enter from the Captain of the Port or an appointed representative. The rule ensures safety while not significantly impacting small businesses or the environment.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is addressing a mistake in a rule initially published on December 19, 2024, concerning procedures for evaluating federal water resource investments. This correction clarifies that the rule will become effective on January 18, 2025. The adjustment ensures that the correct effective date is applied, maintaining consistency with the original publication plan. For additional details, contact Mr. Milton Boyd at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish Class E airspace at Dubois Airport in Wyoming. This change is intended to support the airport's transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR). The new airspace will help manage departing and arriving flights more efficiently by extending specific miles around the airport. The rule, effective February 20, 2025, has been deemed minimal in economic impact and is not expected to have significant environmental effects.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Dassault Aviation airplanes, including the FALCON 7X, 900EX, and 2000EX models. This directive comes after reports of battery swelling in some electronic display units, which pose a safety risk like heat, smoke, and fires. The FAA's rule requires modifications to the affected units to prevent this issue and bans installing any faulty parts. This new regulation, effective May 2, 2025, ensures aviation safety by addressing these specific battery problems.

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for 2021. This adjustment follows the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which mandates annual inflation-based updates to penalties. For 2021, the penalties for certain violations are increased to a maximum of $1,125, rounded from a calculated amount based on an inflation multiplier. The adjustments ensure penalties maintain their deterrent effect and will be applied starting February 2, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule affecting the airspace around Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette, WY. This rule eliminates the Class D airspace, creates a new Class E surface area, and modifies existing Class E airspace to better support departing and arriving aircraft. These changes are intended to enhance safety following the permanent closure of the airport's control tower. The FAA determined that this rule does not have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 737 airplane models. This directive was prompted by reports of unsatisfactory sealant application due to unclear instructions, which could lead to safety risks like fuel leaks and the potential for fires. The FAA requires inspections and necessary corrections within a specified period to address these issues. The rule includes provisions for alternative methods of compliance and does not necessitate reporting the inspection outcomes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing tolerances for the herbicide metamitron residues in apples and pears at 0.01 parts per million. This rule was requested by ADAMA AGAN and is based on the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The EPA conducted an extensive risk assessment and determined that this tolerance is safe for human consumption, including for infants and children, with no significant risks identified. The rule is effective March 11, 2025, and interested parties can file objections or request hearings by May 12, 2025.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an advisory opinion that revokes a previous opinion from November 2020 regarding earned wage products. The 2020 opinion had stated that certain earned wage access programs did not qualify as "credit" under the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z, but the CFPB found this analysis flawed and contributing to confusion in the financial market. The Bureau concluded that the 2020 opinion failed to provide clarity, as few products actually met its criteria, leading to widespread misunderstanding about the classification of such products. The rescinded opinion was officially effective as of January 15, 2025.

The Health and Human Services Department has released a final rule aimed at enhancing access to electronic health information while addressing concerns about privacy and legal implications for patients and providers, especially concerning reproductive health care. This rule refines existing information blocking exceptions and introduces a new "Protecting Care Access Exception," allowing health care providers to withhold certain sensitive information to avoid potential legal risks related to seeking, obtaining, or providing lawful reproductive health care. The rule aims to protect patient trust and ensure that health care providers continue to use digital records, thus avoiding a return to paper methods that could hinder patient care and health IT advancements. Additionally, it emphasizes that if any part of this rule is legally challenged, the remaining provisions will still stand.