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Louisiana Southern Railroad, L.L.C. (LAS), a small rail company, has filed a notice to continue leasing and operating about 165.8 miles of rail lines from the Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS). The lease agreements have been in place since 2005 and were recently amended to extend until November 2034. LAS must meet certain conditions, such as informing employees and unions about the transaction, because their annual revenues exceed $5 million. However, LAS has requested a waiver for the 60-day advance notice requirement, which will be decided separately. The document mentions the possibility of legal challenges but notes that LA's operations are exempt from environmental and historic preservation reporting.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that creates Class E airspace at Challis Airport in Idaho. This new airspace regulation starts 700 feet above the ground and is part of changing the airport operations from visual to instrument flight rules. It will help manage and safeguard flights as they take off and land by covering a 6-mile area around the airport with specific extensions north and east. This update, effective from June 12, 2025, ensures efficient and safe airspace usage without posing significant environmental or economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that revokes the Class E airspace at Follett, Texas, as the airport's instrument procedures have been canceled, making the airspace unnecessary. This rule takes effect on April 17, 2025, following approval by the Director of the Federal Register. The regulation is not considered a significant regulatory action, as it primarily pertains to air traffic procedures without significant economic impacts. Additionally, the FAA found that this action qualifies for an environmental exclusion, as it does not lead to any notable environmental effects.