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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated safety standards for play yards, which are framed enclosures for children. The new rule incorporates the latest voluntary standard, ASTM F406-24, which includes several safety improvements, such as clearer definitions and warning labels to prevent strangulation, and requirements for cord and strap lengths to avoid hazards. These updates will become mandatory on April 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by February 28, 2025. The changes aim to enhance the safety of play yards without needing public comment, as the revised standard will automatically take effect under the law.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback regarding their plan to renew several information collection activities set to expire in 2021. These collections, which involve activities like post-accident drug testing, public awareness programs, and maintaining certain pipeline safety records, are crucial for ensuring ongoing pipeline safety. PHMSA is inviting comments to explore ways to improve the relevance, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection. Public comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and PHMSA provides various means, such as online, fax, and mail, for submitting these comments.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced a virtual meeting for the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) on January 30, 2025. This meeting, held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. eastern time, allows public participation through a conference call. Participants can share their thoughts on NASA's safety matters by contacting Lisa Hackley in advance. The meeting will cover updates on the Space Station, Commercial Crew, and Moon to Mars programs.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is inviting the public to comment on its information collection activities in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request includes reviewing eight collections related to pipeline safety, which concern topics like pipeline operator identification, training qualifications, integrity management, public awareness programs, and response plans for oil spills. PHMSA is seeking comments on the necessity of these collections, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and ways to reduce the burden of collection. Comments should be submitted by January 27, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a joint public advisory committee meeting on February 5, 2025. This meeting involves the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee and the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee. The focus will be on discussing the outcomes of studies related to the risks associated with long-term use of extended-release/long-acting opioid analgesics. The FDA has opened a public comment docket, which will close on February 4, 2025, allowing individuals to submit their views electronically or by mail.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is asking the public for feedback on the renewal of information collection rules, known as FERC-725D, which focus on standards for the design and operation of electrical facilities. These standards help ensure reliability and safety in the power grid. The document outlines specific standards, like FAC-001-3 and FAC-002-3, which detail how to manage connections between different parts of the electrical system. This request seeks to extend current practices without changing existing reporting or recordkeeping rules. Comments are due by February 12, 2021.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted Legacy Limousines and Luxury Coaches a temporary exemption from installing shoulder belts on side-facing seats in their motorcoaches, as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. Instead, they can install lap belts, as NHTSA has determined the overall safety of these buses with lap belts is equivalent to those with shoulder belts. This exemption, valid from January 21, 2025, to January 21, 2027, was granted because there is limited data showing shoulder belts significantly increase safety for side-facing seats, and type 1 seat belts are generally considered safe in this context.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comments about its plan to revise an approved information collection on vehicle safety features. The goal is to provide consumers with safety info, including crash avoidance technologies and safety features of different vehicle models. This effort involves collecting data annually from about 21 vehicle manufacturers regarding 600 vehicle models, and the feedback will help improve consumer safety information on websites and labels. Public comments on the proposed information collection will be accepted until March 3, 2025.

The regulations issued by the IRS and Treasury Department relate to changes in energy credits, specifically around defining energy property and determining eligibility for tax credits. These changes are largely driven by amendments from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aiming to spur investments in renewable energy projects. The rules set performance and quality standards for different types of energy properties, introduce provisions for energy storage technology, and adjust eligibility criteria based on new construction, usage, and ownership rules. The regulations also highlight how various projects can qualify for increased credit amounts if they meet certain requirements, like prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for a vacancy on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC). The open position is for someone who represents companies involved in oil exploration and production near Alaska's Outer Continental Shelf. Applicants should send their cover letter, resume, and a short biography to Lieutenant Justin Goff by February 18, 2025. Members of the committee advise the Department of Homeland Security on issues related to offshore energy resource exploration.