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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting public comments on a proposal to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget to renew an information collection related to commercial space transportation. This information helps determine if applicants meet the requirements for renewing a launch license to ensure public safety during reentry operations. The FAA uses this data to assess the compliance of reusable launch vehicle operators with public safety and other national interests. Approximately 5 operators are expected to respond, with an average time commitment of 1,127 hours per response.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for 13 individuals, allowing them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles across state lines, despite not meeting hearing requirements outlined in federal regulations. These exemptions, which span a two-year period, permit deaf or hard-of-hearing drivers to operate safely under specific conditions. Upon evaluation, the FMCSA determined that these drivers could maintain a level of safety equal to or greater than if they complied with existing hearing standards. The exemptions can be revoked if drivers do not adhere to the set conditions or if safety levels decline.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to change the Class E airspace at Wharton Regional Airport in Texas. These changes are required because the Wharton non-directional beacon (NDB) is being decommissioned, which affects navigation at the airport. Additionally, the proposal includes updating the airport’s name and geographical coordinates to align with the FAA's database. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by March 1, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it will not enforce a rule titled "Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Correction" until March 20, 2025. This decision was made to allow time for a review of the rule by executive departments and agencies, ensuring it aligns with legal and policy requirements. The rule, originally published on January 10, 2025, corrected two errors in a previous regulation. FMCSA's action is part of a broader regulatory review initiated by the President.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule to establish Class E airspace at Buckeye Municipal Airport in Buckeye, Arizona. This change would involve setting airspace starting at 700 feet above the ground for a radius of 6.5 miles around the airport to support new instrument flight procedures. The proposal aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations at this location. The public can submit comments about this proposal until January 21, 2025.

Gillig LLC discovered that certain buses from 2013-2019 don't fully comply with a federal safety standard, specifically FMVSS No. 102, related to transmission safety. They reported this issue in 2019 and requested the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to consider the noncompliance as minor and not affecting vehicle safety. NHTSA agreed with Gillig's assessment, noting that the interlock system in these buses prevents unintended movement, and therefore granted Gillig's petition, exempting them from needing to notify owners or fix the buses. However, dealers can't sell the noncompliant buses without addressing the issue.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced that it has received various applications for special permits related to hazardous materials transportation. PHMSA is inviting public comments on these applications, which must be submitted by March 26, 2025. The applications can cover different transportation modes, such as motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and aircraft. Copies of these applications are available for public inspection at the designated location in Washington, DC.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that changes two existing low altitude RNAV (area navigation) routes and introduces nine new ones to support the South-Central Florida Metroplex Project. These changes aim to reduce reliance on ground-based navigation systems and improve efficiency in the National Airspace System. The adjustments, effective April 22, 2021, are intended to enhance air traffic procedures without significant regulatory or environmental impacts.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on a request it received concerning coastwise endorsement eligibility for the foreign-built vessel "CLAPOTIS," which will operate passenger charters and cruises in California. The agency seeks input on how this determination could impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Comments can be submitted via the federal eRulemaking portal or by mail until January 21, 2025. All submitted comments will be available to the public, and if submitted confidentially, they should be emailed with specific identification as containing confidential information.

Tesla, Inc. found that some of its Model Year 2012-2020 cars don't fully meet a federal safety standard about how speed is displayed. Tesla reported this issue and asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision that this does not affect vehicle safety significantly. Tesla explained that while drivers can switch the speed display between miles per hour and kilometers per hour, the default is miles per hour, which is common in the U.S. They also highlighted efforts to update cars to show speed correctly. NHTSA has received this petition but has not yet made a decision.