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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect new information. This collection will involve using the FHWA Performance Progress Report (PPR) Form to track and report the performance and progress of projects funded by federal grants or cooperative agreements. The data collection is essential to ensure compliance with federal requirements and is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments should be submitted by January 31, 2025, and feedback on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements for the collection process is encouraged.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a Draft Condensed Environmental Assessment (Draft CEA) for proposed changes at Chicago Midway International Airport, including decommissioning and redeveloping Runway 13L-31R. They are seeking public feedback and may hold a public meeting if requested. The Draft CEA will be open for review and comments from December 6, 2024, to January 7, 2025. Interested parties can view the document online and submit comments by email or letter.

The Federal Highway Administration within the Transportation Department has issued a rule to address a recent mistake in the Code of Federal Regulations. This correction involves removing the section titled "Sign Details" from Appendix C to Subpart A of Part 470 in Title 23 of the Code, as revised on April 1, 2024. This action was published to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is notifying the public about a petition from Ameristar Air Cargo, Inc. This petition seeks an exemption from a specific aviation regulation, allowing them to reduce the mandatory rest hours for flightcrew members. Ameristar argues that their definition of "rest," as per another regulation, sets a higher standard than the current requirement for hours "free from duty." The FAA invites public comments on this petition by April 9, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new rule affecting certain Airbus SAS airplanes based on reports of incorrect information about trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSAs). This rule mandates contacting Collins Aerospace for updated certificates and potentially replacing the affected parts to ensure safety. The FAA has implemented this rule without the usual public comment period due to the immediate safety concern, requiring compliance to prevent potential aircraft control problems. Public comments are still welcome until March 28, 2025.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is inviting public comments on the eligibility of a foreign-built vessel, ZEKI, for a coastwise endorsement to carry up to 12 passengers in the U.S. The vessel is intended for passenger cruises and transport along the north and east coasts of Puerto Rico, based in San Juan. Comments can be submitted until January 21, 2025, and should consider the potential impact on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The complete application is available online for review, and MARAD will use public feedback to assess any adverse effects on U.S. industries before issuing a decision.

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 Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection about the availability of Jones Act vessels. This renewal request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. The collection helps MARAD determine if there are enough U.S. flag vessels available for coastwise transport when requests for waivers of the Jones Act are made. Public comments can be submitted via a government website, and the process is designed to ensure that businesses or individuals affected by these determinations can voice their opinions.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a correction to a previous rule regarding navigation routes in the eastern United States. This correction adds the Martinsburg, WV (MRB), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) to the description of Route T-356, which was unintentionally left out earlier. This change ensures the route overlays with another Federal airway as required. The amended rule takes effect on April 17, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule for all Boeing 767-200, -300, and -300F airplanes, effective February 12, 2025. This new rule addresses a safety concern where a grinder used during maintenance exceeded its input parameters, possibly causing heat damage to the main landing gear cylinder. The directive requires replacing the affected cylinders to prevent unsafe conditions like landing gear collapse, which could lead to loss of control of the airplane. The rule clarifies that installing a specific Supplemental Type Certificate does not affect compliance with the directive, and it includes provisions for alternative methods of compliance and material incorporations by reference.