🌾Analysis of Crop Insurance Regulation Changes and Business Impact
Risk Management Agency (RMA), on behalf of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), is in the process of reviewing all regulations within its purview to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. Pursuant to this review, FCIC has identified obsolete, unnecessary, and outdated provisions in title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). FCIC is removing these provisions to streamline and clarify the dictates of title 7. The changes in this rule will reduce confusion for FCIC customers but otherwise the changes will have no impacts to insurance coverage for past or present FCIC customers.
Learn More🚂Surface Transportation Board Discontinues Revenue Adequacy Proceedings
The Surface Transportation Board has officially discontinued proceedings regarding railroad revenue adequacy in Dockets No. EP 722 and EP 766, prioritizing other reform initiatives. The decision stems from extensive stakeholder input and an ongoing evaluation of regulatory efficiency, shifting focus away from these revenue adequacy challenges while maintaining the possibility of future considerations.
Learn More💰Proposed CAT Fee 2025-2 and Its Business Impact
The SEC is announcing a proposed rule change on fees for Industry Members related to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) costs. This includes the introduction of CAT Fee 2025-2, intended to recover a portion of the budgeted costs for the operation and maintenance of the CAT for the latter half of 2025.
Learn More💰Nasdaq ISE Proposes CAT Fee 2025-2 for Industry Members
This regulatory notice outlines Nasdaq ISE, LLC's proposed changes to establish fees for industry members associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail, detailing budgeted costs and fee structures for the upcoming period. The implementation aims to support the operation and maintenance of the national market system.
Learn More🛢️Pipeline Safety Regulation Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A381/A381M-18, Standard Specification for Metal-Arc-Welded Carbon or High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Pipe for Use with High-Pressure Transmission Systems. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More✈️Proposed FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Models
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-25-09, which applies to all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800, A330-900, A340- 200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2023-25-09 requires replacing SafeLav gaseous oxygen containers (SLGOCs) affected by a production deficiency and prohibiting the installation of affected SLGOCs. Since the FAA issued AD 2023-25-09, a new airplane model has been certified, on which affected parts could be installed in service. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2023-25-09 and would add airplanes to the applicability. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More💰2025 Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties by HUD
This rule provides for 2025 inflation adjustments of civil monetary penalty amounts required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (the 2015 Act). This rule also removes an obsolete regulation relating to the imposition of civil monetary penalties.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of the incorrect installation of the very high frequency omnidirectional range and localizer (VOR/LOC) antenna coupler. This proposed AD would require implementing an operational limitation for Category (CAT) II and CAT III approaches, inspecting the VOR/LOC antenna coupler, and reinstalling the VOR/LOC antenna coupler if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More⚡New Integrated System Rate Order
The Administrator of the Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) has confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis Rate Order No. SWPA-87 (Rate Order), which provides the following Integrated System rate schedules: Wholesale Rates for Hydro Peaking Power (P-23), Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal Service (NFS-23), and Wholesale Rates for Excess Energy (EE-23). These new rate schedules replace the existing power rates under Rate Schedules P-13B, NFTS-13A, and EE-13 which expire on September 30, 2025. Rate Schedules P-23, NFS- 23, and EE-23 increase the annual wholesale power rate for the Integrated System by 22.8 percent.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for GE Aviation Engine Compliance
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-06-02, which applies to all GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) Model M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, and M601F engines. AD 2024-06-02 was prompted by a report of a crack on the centrifugal compressor case mount pad weld area caused by a non- conforming weld (lack of welding penetration). AD 2024-06-02 requires a one-time detailed visual inspection (DVI) of the compressor case pad welds for any crack, and replacement of the compressor case if necessary. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-06-02, the manufacturer determined that the compliance time for the DVI can be extended, and repetitive inspections of the centrifugal compressor case must be accomplished. This proposed AD would require performing repetitive DVIs of the compressor case pad welds for any crack, replacing the compressor case if necessary, and sending certain inspection results to the manufacturer, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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