🍼CPSC Issues Correction on Safety Standard for Baby Cribs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is correcting an error in a direct final rule, "Safety Standard for Non- Full-Size Baby Cribs," issued pursuant to a statutory requirement in section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), and published on January 31, 2025.
Learn More✈️New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Canada Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500- 1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reported events of annunciated horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) jams occurring at the end of the cruise phase of flight. This AD requires lubricating the HSTA using an improved method, at a reduced interval, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📜Impact of New CBA Regulations for Businesses and Federal Agencies
This memorandum from the President addresses the limitations on collective bargaining agreements finalized in the last month of a prior administration. It establishes policies to prevent last-minute agreements that might hinder the effectiveness and authority of the incoming administration, promoting a more efficient management of executive branch operations.
Learn More🚫DEA Revocation of Registration
The decision by the Drug Enforcement Administration to revoke Robert L. Carter, D.D.S.'s DEA registration for falsifying applications raises critical compliance issues for healthcare providers. The ruling highlights the stringent standards regulating controlled substance handling and underscores the importance of maintaining integrity in application processes to ensure safeguarding public interest.
Learn More⚛️ACRS Meeting Agenda
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards will hold its 723rd meeting from March 5-7, 2025. Discussions will focus on important regulatory updates, including IEEE rulemaking and license applications, with opportunities for public participation and input.
Learn More❌Executive Order 14207
Executive Order 14207 mandates the elimination of the Federal Executive Institute, a government program established over 50 years ago aimed at leadership training for federal employees. The decision reflects a policy shift towards prioritizing taxpayer interests and reducing bureaucratic programs perceived as not serving the American public effectively.
Learn More✈️FAA Airworthiness Directive Impacts Compliance for Airbus Operators
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-22- 03, AD 2023-13-10, and AD 2024-04-03, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2017-22-03, AD 2023-13-10, and AD 2024-04-03 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD continues to require certain actions in AD 2023-13-10 and all actions in AD 2024-04- 03, and requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📄Termination of Trade Policy Investigation by ITC
On February 4, 2025, the Commission received a letter from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) withdrawing its request made on January 25, 2023, that the Commission prepare a series of public reports on the potential distributional effects of goods and services trade and trade policy on U.S. workers and underrepresented and underserved communities. Therefore, the Commission has terminated Investigation No. 332-599, "Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers, 2026 Report", and will not release a report related to this investigation. The USTR requested the investigation and report under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Learn More🏥Notice of Health Systems Research Scientific Merit Review Board Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a meeting of the Health Systems Research Scientific Merit Review Board, which will discuss research proposals focusing on improving the quality of life for disabled veterans. The meeting will include both open and closed sessions, emphasizing the review of scientific merit and qualifications of personnel involved in the research.
Learn More✈️FAA Mandates Modifications for Tecnam Airplanes Safety Compliance
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (Tecnam) Model P2010 and P2010 TDI airplanes. This AD was prompted by the disconnection of a rudder pedals torque tube from one of its hinges. This AD requires modifying the airplane by installing larger diameter retainer washers on both the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) rudder pedals torque tube hinges, installing new self-locking nuts, doing a functional or operating test of the system to ensure the retaining washers are installed properly, and applying a torque stripe on the LH and RH nuts and bolts threads. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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