🚁New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+/EC635T2+, EC135T3, MBB-BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 D-2, and MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of malfunctioning emergency fuel shut-off switches on the warning unit. This AD requires inspecting certain switches on the warning units, and depending on the results, replacing or repairing the warning unit. This AD also allows installing certain warning units provided certain requirements are met. These actions are 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📜Notice on R Consortium Membership Changes by DOJ Antitrust Division
The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division issued a notice regarding changes in membership within the R Consortium, Inc. This notice outlines the addition of new members and its implications for antitrust provisions under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, emphasizing compliance requirements for participating businesses.
Learn More✈️Changes to Standard Instrument Approach Procedures by FAA
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Learn More🔗Notice on Consortium Membership Changes in Rare Earth Technologies
The Department of Justice announces changes in the membership of the Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies, specifically adding AsterTech LLC. This notification is part of compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act and emphasizes continued openness in membership, underscoring the group's collaborative research efforts.
Learn More📊SEC Rule 10A-1 Reinstatement
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a request for OMB review regarding the reinstatement of Rule 10A-1, which mandates reporting on illegal acts that could materially affect financial statements. Businesses must be aware of compliance requirements and reporting obligations to the SEC, particularly in relation to auditor communications.
Learn More🩸DOL Notice on Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Information Collection
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Learn More🚁New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters. This AD prompted by an engine compartment fire where the upper stiffener of the central firewall in the engine compartment was found damaged. This AD requires replacing the aluminum central firewall stiffener with a titanium central firewall stiffener and prohibits installing an aluminum central firewall stiffener. These actions are 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🚁DHS Notice for Environmental Assessment of Counter-UAS Operations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to prepare a programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) to consider the potential environmental impacts associated with the research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C- UAS), and nationwide C-UAS operational and training activities (Proposed Action). DHS is seeking public input regarding important environmental issues that should be considered in the PEA. The PEA will be used to assess at a national scale the environmental impacts that may occur from the Proposed Action and establish standard Best Management Practices (BMPs) by which DHS can reduce such impacts. DHS invites federal agencies with jurisdiction by law and/or special expertise with respect to any potential environmental impact associated with the Proposed Action to formally cooperate with DHS in the preparation of the PEA.
Learn More⚡Idaho Power's Hydroelectric Project License Renewal Announcement
The Department of Energy's notice authorizes Idaho Power Company to continue operations of the American Falls Hydroelectric Project while outlining the license renewal process and conditions for continued compliance under the Federal Power Act. The notice provides clarity on operational requirements as the current license approaches its expiration date.
Learn More⚖️Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination on Hexamine Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
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