🚧Notice of Applications for Special Permits in Hazardous Materials
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Aircraft
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the applicable aircraft flight manual (AFM) was providing an incorrect value for maximum cumulative taxi time in freezing fog conditions. This proposed AD would require revising the existing AFM to provide the flightcrew with normal procedures to follow under certain conditions, 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⚡Combined Notice of Energy Filings for Wholesale Generators and Rates
The Department of Energy has issued a Combined Notice detailing exempt wholesale generator filings and electric rate filings from various applicants, including requests for comment and consent for regulatory processes. This notice encourages public participation in regulatory proceedings and outlines filing requirements for stakeholders involved in these energy-related initiatives.
Learn More🏥Notice of Closed Meetings by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
This document provides notice of closed meetings held by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meetings will focus on reviewing and evaluating contract proposals related to health and research, ensuring discussions remain confidential. The notice includes details on meeting times, contact information, and the significance of trade secrets involved.
Learn More⛏️Executive Order to Boost American Mineral Production
Executive Order 14241 calls for immediate actions to enhance domestic mineral production in the U.S. It outlines initiatives to streamline permitting processes, prioritize federal lands for mineral projects, and stimulate private-public investments, aiming to bolster the mineral sector and reduce reliance on foreign supplies.
Learn More🛢️Advisory Bulletin on Pipeline Safety Management System Implementation
PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to promote the implementation of a pipeline safety management system (PSMS) by regulated pipeline owners and operators.
Learn More📚Executive Order 14242
Executive Order 14242 aims to improve educational outcomes by transferring authority from the federal government to states and local communities. The order highlights failures in federal education oversight, advocating for the closure of the Department of Education and promoting local control. It emphasizes the need for accountability and compliance in federal funding programs and the return of educational authority to state governance.
Learn More🚆Proposed Regulatory Requirements for Railroad Workplace Safety
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
Learn More🚛FMCSA Notice on Drug Testing Exemption Renewal Application
FMCSA announces that it has received an application from DISA Entertainment Compliance Solutions (DECS), formerly known as Motion Picture Compliance Solutions, to renew its exemption from the requirement that an employer must not employ a driver who is subject to drug and alcohol testing to perform safety-sensitive functions prior to conducting a full query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) on behalf of its members that employ commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. Under the requested exemption, DECS would conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse before one of its member employers hires a driver for a project. If the limited query indicates that information about the driver exist in the Clearinghouse, the driver would not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions unless and until a full query subsequently shows that the driver is not prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). FMCSA requests public comment on DECS' application for an exemption.
Learn More💊Implications of New Nonprescription Drug Regulations for Businesses
In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from the President, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," the effective date of the final rule, entitled "Nonprescription Drug Product With an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use," (ACNU) was delayed until March 21, 2025. Additional time is needed for review; therefore, the delay is extended for an additional 60 days.
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