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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11668
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will not enforce a rule regarding drug and alcohol testing for repair station employees outside the United States until March 20, 2025. This decision follows a final rule issued in December 2024, intended to clarify certain aspects of the original rule published earlier that month. The delay in enforcement is to allow time for further review to ensure the rule complies with existing laws and policies. The FAA's announcement follows a broader governmental directive to hold off on implementing new rules pending further examination.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA, a part of the government that looks after airplanes, has decided not to start checking if people who fix planes in other countries are using drugs or alcohol until March 20, 2025. They are doing this to make sure the rules make sense and are fair.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 105447
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a final rule concerning drug and alcohol testing for certificated repair station employees located outside the United States. However, the initial rule incorrectly described the memberships of two commenters. This correction clarifies that the 17 supporting commenters include various transportation labor groups, a pilots' union, a trade association, a directory service, a software provider, and several individuals. The corrections are effective on January 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA fixed a small mistake in a rule about drug and alcohol tests for airplane repair workers in other countries. They made sure to list correctly who said they liked the rule, so everyone would know who agreed with it.