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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric engines used in airplanes. This action is due to concerns about a part called the combustion chamber assembly (CCA) which may fail sooner than expected. To prevent this, the FAA wants regular inspections and timely replacements of this component. They are seeking public comments on this proposal until February 10, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule aimed at improving safety for certain Boeing 767 airplane models. This is in response to significant changes in limitations related to preventing fuel tank ignition and updating the nitrogen generation system. The proposed rule would require changes to maintenance programs for these aircraft to address potential safety hazards. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal by April 12, 2021.

The FAA is proposing a new rule that affects certain propeller models made by Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation. This rule aims to address safety issues related to potential corrosion and cracking in specific propeller blades, which led to a tragic incident resulting in the loss of an aircraft and 17 lives. The proposed rule requires regular and thorough inspections of all affected propeller blades and mandates replacing any blades that do not pass inspection. The document invites the public to submit comments on this proposal, with a deadline set for April 12, 2021.

In response to a Presidential directive from January 20, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing to delay the effective date of a new rule concerning the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program until April 23, 2021. Originally set to take effect on February 22, 2021, the rule had been finalized on January 21, 2021, and involves changes to the Vaccine Injury Table. HHS seeks public comments on the proposed delay, which aims to provide more time to review the rule and address any possible legal, factual, or policy issues. Public comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Coast Guard is proposing to remove a security zone regulation for Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL, because the Chemical Formulators Chlorine Facility there is no longer operating. This change would lift existing restrictions on vessel movement in the area. The public is invited to share their comments on the proposal by April 14, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. The proposal aims to update the security measures to reflect current needs, with no significant economic impact expected on small entities.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have jointly proposed a new rule seeking public input on extending the Secretary of Labor's review system to specific temporary labor certification cases. This rule will allow the Secretary of Labor to review decisions related to H-2B temporary labor certifications made by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals and the Department of Labor's Administrative Review Board. The proposal includes updates to existing regulations and aims to maintain efficient handling of cases without notable disruption. The departments are encouraging public comments on this proposed rule to ensure informed decision-making.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the Department of Justice is asking for public comments on proposed changes to rules about suspicious orders of controlled substances. They had initially asked for comments by January 4, 2021, but due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, they have reopened the comment period from February 25, 2021, to March 29, 2021. The new rules would require registrants dealing with controlled substances to report any suspicious orders to a central DEA database. This change aims to improve monitoring and decision-making regarding these substances' distribution.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to air navigation routes in Alaska. They plan to remove Jet Route J-606, which is becoming unusable because they're decommissioning the Chinook, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB). To replace it, the FAA will establish a new Area Navigation Route, Q-182, that follows the same path. This change is part of a larger effort to modernize air navigation by replacing older navigation aids with more advanced systems.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to amend the current Airworthiness Directive for specific CFM International, S.A. engines. This rule aims to replace more engine parts at risk due to issues with the material they were made from, which could lead to potential engine failure. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal by February 6, 2025, to ensure that new safety measures are properly evaluated and implemented.

The Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor, and Department of Health and Human Services have decided to withdraw their proposed rules concerning the coverage of preventive services under the Affordable Care Act. Initially published on October 28, 2024, these rules aimed to ensure coverage for recommended preventive services without cost-sharing, focusing significantly on contraceptive items for women. The withdrawal comes as the departments plan to prioritize other issues, although they may revisit preventive services in the future. The agencies emphasize that withdrawing these rules does not prevent them from making new proposals similar to the withdrawn ones.