⚖️New Drug Testing Regulations for Transportation Workers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) proposes to amend its drug-testing program regulation, 49 CFR part 40 (part 40), to add fentanyl (a synthetic opioid) and norfentanyl (a metabolite of fentanyl) to its drug testing panels. The proposed rulemaking would harmonize part 40 with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines), which DOT must follow for the minimum list of drugs for which DOT requires testing, and the comprehensive standards for laboratory drug testing per the Omnibus Employee Testing Act of 1991. Adding fentanyl and norfentanyl is also in the interest of transportation safety, given compelling information regarding the number of overdose deaths in the United States involving fentanyl. The Department also proposes to amend certain provisions of part 40 to harmonize, as appropriate, with the current HHS Mandatory Guidelines using urine (UrMG) and oral fluid (OFMG). This NPRM also proposes to clarify certain existing part 40 drug testing program provisions and to make technical amendments.
Learn More🚍Solicitation of Nominations for TRACS Membership
The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve on the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS), which is intended to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) and FTA Administrator in response to tasks assigned to TRACS.
Learn More🛫New FAA Airworthiness Directive Impacting Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a batch of main landing gear (MLG) aft pintle pins did not have nickel plating applied to the inner bore during manufacturing. This AD requires replacing affected parts with serviceable parts and also prohibits the installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More⚛️NRC Monthly Notice on Facility License Amendments and NSHC
Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.
Learn More🚁New Airworthiness Directives for Airbus Helicopters Issued by FAA
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of heavy damage on the fenestron due to the loss of the tail rotor (TR) blade, which broke at the TR hub tension- torsion bar (tension-torsion bar). This AD requires inspecting the tension-torsion bar and, depending on the inspection results, replacing the part with a serviceable part. This AD also prohibits performing maintenance using certain maintenance manuals. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🔍OSHA Expands TUV SUD America's NRTL Recognition and Standards
In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA will add two standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.
Learn More✈️FAA Amends Class E4 Airspace Over Elmira, NY
This action amends Class E4 airspace at Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, Elmira, NY, due to the currently designated airspace not properly containing instrument flight rule (IFR) operations, which require controlled airspace.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for ATR Airplanes by FAA
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42- 500 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🚛Notice on Heavy-Duty Truck Crash Data Collection and Safety Study
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the FMCSA announces its plan to submit the information collection request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. This ICR relates to the planned information collection (IC) titled: "Crash Causal Factors Program: Heavy-Duty Truck Study Data Collection." This IC supports the data collection phase of the Heavy-Duty Truck Study, which was mandated by Congress in Section 23006 of the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This IC will collect data from the State jurisdictions that were identified as part of a nationally representative study sample of fatal crashes involving heavy-duty trucks (Class 7 and 8 trucks).
Learn More✈️NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Meeting Announcement
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a forthcoming meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP). The ASAP will hold its Third Quarterly Meeting for 2025. This discussion is pursuant to carrying out its statutory duties for which the Panel reviews, identifies, evaluates, and advises on those program activities, systems, procedures, and management activities that can contribute to program risk. Priority is given to those programs that involve the safety of human flight.
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