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  • 2020-29057 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 25
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that modifies, suspends, or removes certain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures for some airports. These changes were made due to updated criteria and changes in the National Airspace System, such as new navigational facilities or air traffic requirements. The purpose of these amendments is to ensure safe and efficient airspace use and to enhance safety for flights operating under instrument flight rules. The rule emphasizes the use of graphic charts over written regulations and allows for the swift implementation of necessary safety-related changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made changes to certain flight rules at some airports to keep flying safe and efficient because the airspace system has some new things. It's like updating the rules of a game to make sure everything works smoothly.

  • 2024-29394 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Approval of Information Collection To Provide for the Amount of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Located at Part 139 Airports
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101090
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking for public comments on a new information collection related to transitioning airports to fluorine-free firefighting foam, in line with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This collection will require reports from about 517 U.S. airports on their progress and the amount of aqueous film-forming foam they have. Comments on the necessity, burden, and possible improvements of this new collection method are welcomed until February 14, 2025. The collected data will help the FAA provide accurate updates to Congress on this transition.

    Simple Explanation

    The big people in charge of flying want all the airports to change their special fire foam to a kind that’s better for the planet, and they need the airports to tell them how it's going. They want to make sure this is done right, so they're asking for help from everyone to see if the reports are too hard or if they can make them better.