🚤Coast Guard Proposes Special Regulations for Neuse and Trent Rivers
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish special local regulations (SLR) to provide for the safety of human life on certain waters of the Neuse and Trent Rivers during raft races to be held annually in New Bern, NC on select Saturdays in June. This proposed rulemaking would restrict non-participant access within the designated race area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector North Carolina or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More⚡Executive Order 14270 Promotes Deregulation in Energy Sector
Executive Order 14270 mandates the implementation of zero-based regulatory budgeting to enhance American energy production. The order introduces sunset provisions that require regular reevaluation of existing regulations, aimed at alleviating burdens on the energy sector and promoting innovation while ensuring regulations serve the public good.
Learn More🚁Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters EC120 and EC130
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a missing retaining ring between the supply hose and the central supply coupling of an emergency floatation system (EFS) inflation assembly. This proposed AD would require inspecting for the presence of the retaining ring in an EFS with certain inflation assemblies installed and, depending on the results, taking corrective action. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing an EFS with those inflation assemblies installed. These actions are 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.
Learn More🏦OCC Requests Comments on CRA Qualifying Activities Confirmation Process
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its information collection titled, "Community Reinvestment Act Qualifying Activities Confirmation Request Form."
Learn More🚁Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of loss of tightening torque between the upper ball bearing end and the main rotor (MR) servo-control. This proposed AD would require inspecting the tightening torque and, depending on the results, taking corrective action. This proposed AD would also require reporting information. These actions are 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.
Learn More🚂Notice on Canadian Pacific Railway's PTC System Amendment Request
This document provides the public with notice that, on March 27, 2025, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system to temporarily disable the system for a period not to exceed three hours in order to increase the capacity of its PTC system in preparation for consolidation. As this RFA may involve a request for FRA's approval of proposed material modifications to an FRA-certified PTC system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on CP's RFA to its PTC system.
Learn More⚖️OSHA Requests Comments on Cadmium in Construction Standard
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in its Cadmium in Construction Standard.
Learn More📡Notice of SITAC Meeting on Export Control Policies
The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the SITAC will meet to review and discuss these matters. The meeting will be open to the public.
Learn More📡FCC Notice on Information Collection Affecting Broadcasting Rights
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Learn More💊Merck's FTZ 49 Notification for Pharmaceutical Production Activity
Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for proposed production activities at its facility in Rahway, New Jersey. The notification includes plans for various pharmaceutical products intended for research and development, alongside a list of foreign-status materials and components that will benefit from FTZ procedures. Public commentary is invited ahead of the final approval.
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