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Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Final guide; issuance.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing Revision 4 to Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.32, “Criteria for Power Systems for Nuclear Power Plants,” and new RG 1.238, “Criteria for the Protection of Class 1E Power Systems and Equipment for Nuclear Power Plants.” RG 1.32, Revision 4, describes an acceptable approach for use in complying with NRC regulations for the design, operation, and testing of electric power systems in nuclear power plants. RG 1.238 describes an acceptable approach for use in complying with NRC regulations for protection of Class 1E power systems and equipment at nuclear power plants. The NRC is also withdrawing RG 1.41, “Preoperational Testing of Redundant On-Site Electric Power Systems to Verify Proper Load Group Assignments,” since its guidance is incorporated into RG 1.32, Revision 4.
Revision 4 to RG 1.32 and Revision 0 to RG 1.238 are available on January 31, 2025.
Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2024-0140 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information regarding this document. You may obtain publicly available information related to this document using any of the following methods:
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Revision 4 to RG 1.32 and the regulatory analysis may be found in ADAMS under Accession Nos. ML24306A036 and ML24158A062; and RG 1.238 and its regulatory analysis may be found in ADAMS under ML24306A049 and ML24158A042, respectively. The basis for withdrawal of RG 1.41 may be found in ADAMS under Accession No. ML24306A039.
Regulatory guides are not copyrighted, and NRC approval is not required to reproduce them.
Michael Eudy, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, telephone: 301-415-3104; email:
The NRC is issuing a revision and a new RG in the NRC's “Regulatory Guide” series. This series was developed to describe methods that are acceptable to the NRC staff for implementing specific parts of the agency's regulations, to explain techniques that the staff use in evaluating specific issues or postulated events, and to describe information that the staff needs in its review of applications for permits and licenses.
The proposed Revision 4 to RG 1.32 was issued with a temporary identification of Draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-1420; and the proposed new RG 1.238 was issued with a temporary identification of DG-1354.
The NRC published a notice of the availability of DG-1420 and DG-1354 in the
RG 1.32, Revision 4, describes an approach that is acceptable to the NRC staff to meet regulatory requirements for the design, operation, and testing of electric power systems in nuclear power plants. Subject to the conditions described in Section C of the RG, it endorses the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard (Std.) 308-2020, “IEEE Standard Criteria for Class 1E Power Systems for Nuclear Power Generating Stations.” In addition, RG 1.32, Revision 4 includes the guidance provisions of RG 1.41, “Preoperational Testing of Redundant On-Site Electric Power Systems to Verify Proper Load Group Assignments,” which describes methods acceptable to the NRC staff for independence among redundant, onsite power sources and their load groups as part of the initial preoperational testing program and after major modifications or repairs. The staff is withdrawing RG 1.41 because its guidance has been incorporated into RG 1.32, Revision 4.
RG 1.238 describes an approach that is acceptable to the NRC staff for use in complying with NRC regulations that addresses the protection of Class 1E
As noted in the
This RG is a rule as defined in the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801-808). However, the Office of Management and Budget has not found it to be a major rule as defined in the Congressional Review Act.
The issuance of Revision 4 to RG 1.32 and RG 1.238 do not constitute backfitting as defined in 10 CFR 50.109, “Backfitting,” and as described in NRC Management Directive (MD) 8.4, “Management of Backfitting, Forward Fitting, Issue Finality, and Information Requests”; affect issue finality of any approval issued under 10 CFR part 52, “Licenses, Certificates, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants”; or constitute forward fitting as defined in MD 8.4, because, as explained in these RGs, licensees would not be required to comply with the positions set forth in these RGs.
A member of the public may, at any time, submit suggestions to the NRC for improvement of existing RGs or for the development of new RGs. Suggestions can be submitted on the NRC's public website at
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, EC225LP, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of an unintentional activation of the hoist shear-button (shear-button) on the collective pitch handle during a night flight. This AD requires checking the operation of the shear-button safety-cap on each applicable collective pitch handle and prohibits installing certain part-numbered collective pitch handles or collective sticks with those part-numbered collective pitch handles installed unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective March 7, 2025.
Dan McCully, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (404) 474-5548; email:
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, EC225LP, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters, with a collective pitch handle installed on a pilot or co-pilot collective stick having part number 704A41-1100-42, 704A41-1100-50, 704A41-1100-56, 704A41-1100-57, 704A41-1100-60, 704A41-1100-67, 704A41-1100-68, 704A41-1100-97, 704A41-1100-98, 704A41-1100-99, 704A41-1101-14, 704A41-1101-30, or 704A41-1101-32, as applicable to the model helicopter. The NPRM published in the
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require checking the spring of the collective pitch handle for correct positioning of the shear-button safety-cap and, depending on the results, replacing the spring or deferring replacement of the spring and installing a placard and prohibiting night flying during the deferment. The owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate may perform this check and must enter compliance with the applicable paragraphs of this AD into the helicopter maintenance records in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a) and 91.417(a)(2)(v). The pilot may perform this check because it only involves lifting the safety-cap and verifying whether it automatically returns to an intended position. This check could be performed equally well by a pilot or a mechanic. This is an exception to the FAA's standard maintenance regulations.
In the NPRM, the FAA also proposed to prohibit installing certain part-numbered collective pitch handles or collective sticks with those part-numbered collective pitch handles installed unless the operational check and, as applicable, corrective action, is
The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and address fatigue of the spring in the shear-button safety-cap on the left and right collective pitch handles, which, if not addressed, could result in an unintended shearing of the hoist cable and subsequent injury to the hoisted person.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA received comments from three anonymous commenters. Two of the anonymous commenters did not request any changes to the NPRM or to the determination of costs. One of the anonymous commenters proposed an alternative to the placard option. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment.
One commenter requested that the FAA require a latching mechanism for the shear-button cap instead of the alternate action of installing a placard that states that night hoist operations are prohibited because, according to the commenter, a latching mechanism provides better protection from inadvertent activation of the shear-button. The commenter stated that the deferment of replacing the spring by installing a placard is inadequate because a pilot could unintentionally press the shear-button when turning on the headlights, whereas a latch-secured cap cannot move until the latch is unfastened.
The FAA disagrees. The NPRM was prompted by a single a report of an unintentional activation of the shear-button due to a malfunctioning spring of the safety cap. Although a latching mechanism may provide an additional layer of prevention to inadvertent switch actuation, the number of reported incidents does not justify a design change as a corrective measure. Additionally, ensuring the spring closure is fully functional and installing a placard to restrict the use of the hoist at night is adequate to mitigate the risk of an inadvertent actuation of the shear-button and will have minimal impact on operators.
Since the NPRM published, the FAA determined that the Parts Installation Limitations paragraph (paragraph (h) of the proposed AD) inadvertently omitted the alternative actions to defer replacing the spring. Accordingly, the FAA has revised the Parts Installation Limitations paragraph of this AD to allow the alternative actions to defer replacing the spring.
These products have been approved by the aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
EASA AD 2022-0220 specifies a one-time inspection of the spring, whereas this AD requires repetitively inspecting the spring at intervals not to exceed 12 months time-in-service.
EASA AD 2022-0220 allows deferring replacement of a deficient spring provided that a placard prohibiting use of the hoist at night is installed, all flight crew are informed and, thereafter, that the helicopter is operated accordingly, whereas this AD does not require informing any flight crew. Compliance with such requirements in an AD is impracticable to demonstrate or track on an ongoing basis; therefore, an AD requirement to inform all flight crew is unenforceable.
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 66 helicopters of U.S. Registry. Labor rates are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on these numbers, the FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD.
Checking each safety-cap will take 1 work-hour for an estimated cost of up to $85 per helicopter and $5,610 for the U.S. fleet, per check cycle.
If required, replacing a spring will take 1 work-hour and parts will cost $25 for an estimated cost of $110 per replacement.
Fabricating and installing a placard will take 0.5 work-hour and parts will cost $25 for an estimated cost of $68 per helicopter.
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 7, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, EC225LP, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a collective pitch handle installed on a pilot or co-pilot collective stick having part number (P/N) 704A41-1100-42, 704A41-1100-50, 704A41-1100-56, 704A41-1100-57, 704A41-1100-60, 704A41-1100-67, 704A41-1100-68, 704A41-1100-97, 704A41-1100-98, 704A41-1100-99, 704A41-1101-14, 704A41-1101-30, or 704A41-1101-32, installed, as applicable to the model helicopter.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2510, Flight compartment equipment.
This AD was prompted by a report of an unintentional activation of the hoist shear-button (shear-button) on the collective pitch handle during a night flight. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and address fatigue of the spring in the shear-button safety-cap on the left and right collective pitch handles. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an unintended shearing of the hoist cable and subsequent injury to the hoisted person.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(1) For helicopters identified in paragraph (c) of this AD that have a hoist installed, within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months TIS, check the operation of the shear-button safety-cap on each applicable collective pitch handle by accomplishing the actions required by paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD, as applicable. The owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate may perform the checks required by paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD and must enter compliance with these paragraphs into the helicopter maintenance records in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a) and 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(i) Place your thumb under the safety-cap and lift the safety-cap to a less-than halfway position. Remove your thumb and verify that the safety-cap goes to the fully open position or that the safety-cap returns to the fully closed position. Repeat these actions no less than two more times. If the safety-cap stays in the less-than halfway position, or the safety-cap does not fully close or fully open during any instance of the actions required by this paragraph, before further flight, a person authorized under 14 CFR 43.3 must accomplish the actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(ii) Place your thumb under the safety-cap and lift the safety-cap to a halfway position. Remove your thumb and verify that the safety-cap goes to the fully open position or that the safety-cap returns to the fully closed position. Repeat these actions no less than two more times. If the safety-cap stays in the halfway position, or the safety-cap does not fully close or fully open during any instance of the actions required by this paragraph, before further flight, a person authorized under 14 CFR 43.3 must accomplish the actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(iii) Place your thumb under the safety-cap and lift the safety-cap to a more-than halfway position. Remove your thumb and verify the safety-cap goes to the fully open position or that the safety-cap returns to the fully closed position. Repeat these actions no less than two more times. If the safety-cap stays in the more-than halfway position, or the safety-cap does not fully close or fully open during any instance of the actions required by this paragraph, before further flight, a person authorized under 14 CFR 43.3 must accomplish the actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(2) If the safety-cap stays in the less-than halfway, halfway, or more-than halfway position, or the safety-cap does not fully close or fully open during any instance of the actions required by paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD, before further flight, remove the spring from service and replace it with an airworthy spring.
(3) As an alternative to replacing the spring as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, accomplish the actions required by paragraphs (g)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) Before further flight, fabricate a placard with a font size greater than or equal to 4 mm (.157 in), stating the following: “NIGHT HOIST OPERATIONS PROHIBITED.” The placard must have a red background with white font color or a white background with red font color. The placard must not be erasable and must be attached to the instrument panel, visible to the pilot and co-pilot.
(ii) Within 150 hours TIS after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g)(3)(i) of this AD, remove the spring of the safety-cap from service and replace it with an airworthy spring, and remove the placard from service.
(4) For helicopters identified in paragraph (c) of this AD that do not have a hoist installed, before installation of a hoist's removable parts on the helicopter, accomplish the check and as applicable, corrective action, required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD.
As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any helicopter a collective pitch handle having a P/N identified in paragraph (c) of this AD, or any pilot or co-pilot collective stick with a collective pitch handle having a P/N identified in paragraph (c) of this AD installed, unless the check and as applicable, corrective action, required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD have been done or the collective pitch handle is new (zero total hours TIS).
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.
For more information about this AD, contact Dan McCully, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (404) 474-5548; email:
None.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of multiple engine indicating and crew alerting system messages during potable
This AD is effective March 7, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 7, 2025.
• For Boeing material identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110 SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562 797 1717; website
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at
Courtney Tuck, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3986; email:
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
To address the identified unsafe condition on Model 777F series airplanes, the FAA issued AD 2021-06-03, Amendment 39-21469 (86 FR 12809, March 5, 2021), as an interim action that required deactivation of the potable water system. The FAA followed with AD 2022-23-10, Amendment 39-22237 (87 FR 73448, November 30, 2022).
The FAA received comments from the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), Boeing, and United Airlines (UAL), who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from Aviation Partners Boeing (APB), Delta Air Lines (Delta), United Parcel Service Co. (UPS Airlines), and Air Canada. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
APB stated that the installation of winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect compliance with the proposed actions.
The FAA agrees with the commenter. The installation of STC ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
Delta requested that the FAA add an exception to paragraph (h) of the proposed AD as follows: Where the “Name” column for P/N NAS43DD6-24FC in step 5 of figure 11 and step 5 of figure 13 in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023, states “SPACERS FOR BOLTS,” this AD requires using “SPACER FOR BOLT.” Only one spacer needs to be installed.
The FAA agrees with the request. Only one spacer is to be installed in step 5 of figure 11 and step 5 of figure 13. The FAA has added paragraph (h)(2) to this AD accordingly.
UPS Airlines requested that the FAA add the following statement to this AD: “This AD is not applicable to 767-300 airplanes listed in the Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023, that were converted by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) STC number ST02040SE to freighter configuration where the subject hoses were removed.” UPS Airlines stated that it operates Boeing Model 767-300 series airplanes converted to freighter configuration by IAI, known as 767-300 Bedek Special Freighter (BDSF) fleet. The potable water hoses indicated in the Boeing service bulletin have been removed during freighter conversion by IAI STC number ST02040SE to freighter configuration.
Similarly, Air Canada requested that the FAA add a statement stating that this AD is not applicable to any Boeing Model 767-300 passenger airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023, that have been modified to a 767-300BDSF configuration. Air Canada operates six Model 767-300 airplanes that were modified to an all-cargo configuration as per IAI STC ST02040SE. During this modification the water system was removed similar to the Boeing Model 767-300 converted freighter airplanes.
The FAA agrees with the requests. The potable water hoses indicated in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023, have been removed during freighter conversion by IAI STC number ST02040SE to freighter configuration. The FAA has revised paragraph (c) of this AD accordingly.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments received, and
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023. This material specifies procedures for the following actions at the lower lobe section 43 potable water system plumbing on the left-side:
• Installing hoseducts and support clamps.
• Installing spray shields, new tie straps on the supply hose, and tee fitting shrouds, depending on the airplane configuration.
• Replacing the supply hoses and tee fittings for certain airplane configurations.
• Doing a potable water system leakage test and, for any leakage found, repeating the test until no leakage is found.
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 397 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected operators.
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 7, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023, excluding the airplanes that were converted by STC number ST02040SE to freighter configuration where the subject hoses were removed.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/waste.
This AD was prompted by a report of multiple engine indicating and crew alerting system messages during potable water servicing after the water leaked onto the electronics equipment cooling air filter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address water leakage from the potable water system near the equipment cooling supply air inlet. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could damage main electronics center components and result in loss of continued safe flight and landing.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable time specified in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023.
(1) Where the Boeing Recommended Compliance Time columns of the tables in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023, refer to “the Original Issue date of Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB,” this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where step 5 of figures 11 and 13 in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023, refers to the part name “spacers for bolts,” this AD requires replacing that text with “spacer for bolt.”
(1) The Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Courtney Tuck, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3986; email:
(2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (k)(3) this AD.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-38A0076 RB, dated December 1, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Boeing material identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; website
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule; request for comments.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model Trent XWB-97 engines. This AD was prompted by a report of damage to the main fuel hose assembly of the fuel manifold, which resulted an in-flight shut down. This AD requires a one-time set of visual and dimensional inspections of the main fuel hose assembly of the fuel manifold to confirm softness, compliance, and lack of resistance, and for shrinkage, cracks, chafing, dents, kinks, necking, and degradation of the hose braid wire; and, if necessary, replacement of the main fuel hose assembly of the fuel manifold, as 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.
This AD is effective February 18, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 18, 2025.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by March 17, 2025.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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• For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
• You may view this material at the FAA, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at
Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7146; email:
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Emergency AD 2024-0174-E, dated September 5, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0174-E) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition on certain RRD Model Trent XWB-97 engines. The MCAI states that damage to a fuel manifold flexible tube was reported, which led to a controlled, temporary engine fire and heat damage to the exterior and interior of the engine nacelle (thrust reverser C-ducts). The occurrence resulted in an in-flight shut down. The MCAI also states that the AD is considered an interim action and further AD action may follow. To address this potential unsafe condition, the manufacturer published service information that specifies procedures for a one-time set of visual and dimensional inspections of the fuel manifold main fuel hoses and corrective action instructions. This condition, if not addressed, in combination with additional failures, could lead to a more severe engine fire and result in damage to the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024-0174-E, which specifies procedures for a one-time set of visual and dimensional inspections of the main fuel hose assembly of the fuel manifold to confirm softness, compliance, and lack of resistance, and for shrinkage, cracks, chafing, dents, kinks, necking, and degradation of the hose braid wire, and, if necessary, replacement of the main fuel hose assembly of the fuel manifold. EASA AD 2024-0174-E also specifies reporting the inspection results to RRD. EASA AD 2024-0174-E also allows installation of an affected part on any airplane provided that the part is serviceable and allows installation of an affected engine provided that the engine passed the required inspections, or the findings were corrected.
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
These products have been approved by the aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the material already described, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
The FAA considers this AD to be an interim action. This unsafe condition is still under investigation by the manufacturer and, depending on the results of that investigation, the FAA may consider further rulemaking action.
Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551
The FAA justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because no domestic operators use this product. It is unlikely that the FAA will receive any adverse comments or useful information about this AD from any U.S. operator. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). In addition, for the foregoing reason(s), the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
There are no costs of compliance with this AD because there are no engines with this type certificate on the U.S. Registry.
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to take approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 18, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model Trent XWB-97 engines as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2024-0174-E, dated September 5, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0174-E).
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine (Turbine/Turboprop); 7310, Engine Fuel Distribution.
This AD was prompted by a report of damage to the main fuel hose assembly of the fuel manifold, which resulted in an in-flight shut down. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent damage to the main fuel hose assembly of the fuel manifold. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in a controlled, temporary engine fire and heat damage to the exterior and interior of the engine nacelle (thrust reverser C-ducts), which in combination with additional failures, could lead to a more severe engine fire and result in damage to the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Do all required actions within the compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2024-0174-E.
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0174-E refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” paragraph of EASA AD 2024-0174-E.
(1) The Manager, AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the Manager, AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.
For more information about this AD, contact Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7146; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2024-0174-E, dated September 5, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-19-02, which applied to certain Airbus SAS
This AD is effective March 7, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 7, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of December 22, 2022 (87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022).
• For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3229; email:
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2022-19-02, Amendment 39-22171 (87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022) (AD 2022-19-02). AD 2022-19-02 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A330-841 and A330-941 airplanes. AD 2022-19-02 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA issued AD 2022-19-02 to address the failure of system components, which could reduce the controllability of the airplane.
The NPRM published in the
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require certain actions in AD 2022-19-02, and to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD 2024-0014. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the failure of system components. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could reduce the controllability of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA received a comment from Delta Air Lines (Delta). The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each relevant comment.
Delta requested that the FAA supersede FAA AD 2013-16-11, Amendment 39-17549 (78 FR 52405, August 23, 2013) (AD 2013-16-11) and FAA AD 2013-22-02, Amendment 39-17634 (78 FR 65187, October 31, 2013) (AD 2013-22-02) for the Airbus SAS Model A330-300 series airplanes in their applicability, since the actions in the proposed AD would duplicate the requirements of those ADs. Delta noted that the proposed AD would continue to require certain actions in AD 2022-19-02 and would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, specifically, Airbus A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9, dated October 2, 2023, (A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9) as specified in EASA AD 2024-0014. Delta added that the A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9 includes two new tasks that duplicate the requirements in AD 2013-16-11 and AD 2013-22-02, providing an equivalent level of safety. Delta noted that those FAA ADs did not IBR the corresponding EASA ADs mentioned in the two new tasks. Delta stated that FAA AD 2013-16-11 requires a trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) ball screw shaft integrity test in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3191, dated June 7, 2012, while task 274400-00006-1-E of A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9 requires that integrity check with the same compliance time and gives credit for the last inspection using that service information. Delta added that FAA AD 2013-22-02 requires repetitive inspections of the gaps between the screw shaft and the tie rod teeth of the THSA in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3179, Revision 01, while task 274400-00005-1-E requires those inspections with the same compliance time and gives credit for the last inspection using that service information.
The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request because AD 2013-16-11 and AD 2013-22-02 are applicable not only to Airbus SAS Model A330-300 series airplanes, but also to Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes fitted with THSAs having specific part numbers. The A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9 tasks are applicable to THSAs with Part Number (P/N) 47147-710, while FAA AD 2013-16-11 is applicable to any THSAs with P/N 47147-500 or P/N 47147-700, and FAA AD 2013-22-02 requires inspection of any THSA having P/N 47147-500 or P/N 47147-700. Furthermore, compliance times and corrective actions, including the replacement of the affected part, are more detailed in the ADs than in the A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9. Additionally, EASA did not terminate or supersede EASA ADs 2012-0061R1,
The FAA revised the Costs of Compliance Section of this final rule to include the estimated costs of retained actions, which were inadvertently omitted from the NPRM.
The FAA also added paragraph (m) of this AD to specify terminating action for certain other ADs and added those ADs to paragraph (b) of this AD. The FAA intended to carry over this terminating action from AD 2022-19-02.
The FAA also removed paragraph (m)(3) of the proposed AD, which related to using service information with required for compliance (RC) tagging, since the required service information does not use RC tagging.
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial changes, and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024-0014. This material specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits.
This AD also requires EASA AD 2021-0250, dated November 17, 2021, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of December 22, 2022 (87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022).
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 140 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained actions from AD 2022-19-02 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour).
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new actions to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour).
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 7, 2025.
(1) This AD replaces AD 2022-19-02, Amendment 39-22171 (87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022) (AD 2022-19-02).
(2) This AD affects AD 2014-16-22, Amendment 39-17946 (79 FR 49442, August 21, 2014) (AD 2014-16-22).
(3) This AD affects AD 2017-25-13, Amendment 39-19127 (82 FR 59960, December 18, 2017) (AD 2017-25-13).
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (5) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before October 2, 2023.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(4) Model A330-841 airplanes.
(5) Model A330-941 airplanes.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the failure of system
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD 2022-19-02, with no changes. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before July 1, 2021, except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0250, dated November 17, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0250). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph (p) of AD 2022-19-02, with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0250 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using December 22, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-19-02).
(2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021-0250 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0250 specifies to “revise the AMP” within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days after December 22, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-19-02).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA 2021-0250 is at the applicable “limitations and associated thresholds” as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0250, or within 90 days after December 22, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-19-02), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2021-0250 do not apply to this AD.
(6) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2021-0250 does not apply to this AD.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (q) of AD 2022-19-02, with no changes. Except as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD: After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2024-0014, dated January 10, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0014). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2024-0014.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024-0014 specifies revising “the AMP,” within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
(3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024-0014 is at the applicable “limitations” as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024-0014, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2024-0014.
(5) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2024-0014.
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (
(1) Accomplishing the action required by task number 213100-00001-1-E of “the ALS” as specified in EASA AD 2021-0250 or “the ALS” as specified in EASA AD 2024-0014, within the compliance time specified for that task terminates all requirements of AD 2014-16-22, for Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes only.
(2) Accomplishing the action required by task number 274400-00004-1-E of “the ALS” as specified in EASA AD 2021-0250 or “the ALS” as specified in EASA AD 2024-0014, within the compliance time specified for that task terminates all requirements of AD 2017-25-13 for Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes only.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (o) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3229; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 7, 2025.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0014, dated January 10, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 22, 2022 (87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022).
(i) EASA AD 2021-0250, dated November 17, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA AD 2024-0014 and EASA AD 2021-0250, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
(6) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(7) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule; request for comments.
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-09-01, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. AD 2023-09-01 was prompted by a report that certain overheat detection system (OHDS) sensing elements installed at certain positions might not properly detect thermal bleed leak events due to a quality escape during the manufacturing process. AD 2023-09-01 required a one-time detailed inspection of each affected part installed at an affected position and replacement if necessary and prohibited the installation of affected parts at affected positions. Since the FAA issued AD 2023-09-01, a new airplane model (A321-253NY) has been certified by EASA, on which affected parts could be installed in service. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2023-09-01, and revises the applicability to include Model A321-253NY airplanes, as 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.
This AD is effective February 18, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 18, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of June 26, 2023 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023).
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by March 17, 2025.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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• For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
• For Kidde Aerospace & Defense material identified in this AD, contact Kidde Aerospace & Defense, 4200 Airport Drive NW, Wilson, NC 27896; phone: 252-246-7134; fax: 252-246-7181; email:
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at
Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3225; email
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3225; email
The FAA issued AD 2023-09-01, Amendment 39-22424 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023) (AD 2023-09-01), for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. AD 2023-09-01 was prompted by an MCAI originated by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European
AD 2023-09-01 was prompted by a report from the affected part manufacturer, Kidde Aerospace & Defense, that certain OHDS sensing elements, produced before January 31, 2021, may not properly detect thermal bleed leak events due to a quality escape during the manufacturing process. AD 2023-09-01 required a one-time detailed inspection of each affected part installed at an affected position (
Since the FAA issued AD 2023-09-01, EASA superseded EASA AD 2022-0147 and issued EASA AD 2024-0196, dated October 18, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0196) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -215, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, A321-253NY, A321-271N, A321-271NX, A321-272N and A321-272NX airplanes. Model A320-215 airplanes are not certificated by the FAA and are not included on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability. The MCAI states a new airplane model (A321-253NY) has been certified by EASA. Affected parts could be installed on Model A321-253NY airplanes in service, even though as of the issue date of EASA AD 2024-0196, no A321-253NY have been delivered to operators. EASA AD 2024-0196 extends the applicability to model A321-253NY airplanes and prohibits installation of affected parts on those airplanes in service. The FAA has certificated this model and added it to the U.S. type certificate data sheet. Therefore, this AD includes Model A321-253NY airplanes.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address OHDS sensing elements that do not properly detect thermal bleed leak events. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an air leak remaining undetected by the OHDS at an affected position and not being isolated during flight, possibly resulting in localized areas of the main landing gear bay and keel beam being exposed to high temperatures, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
Although this AD does not explicitly restate the requirements of AD 2023-09-01, this AD retains all of the requirements of AD 2023-09-01. Those requirements are referenced in EASA AD 2024-0196, which, in turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD.
EASA AD 2024-0196 specifies procedures for a one-time special detailed inspection (SDI) of each OHDS sensing element installed at an affected position to detect discrepancies (an incorrect electronic centralized aircraft monitor (ECAM) alert (one not related to AIR L WING LEAK) being displayed following the inspection of any OHDS sensing element), and depending on findings, replacement of any affected part with a serviceable part. EASA AD 2024-0196 also prohibits the installation of affected parts at affected positions. For airplanes previously affected by EASA AD 2022-0147, EASA AD 2024-0196 retains the requirements of that AD, with no additional actions.
This AD also requires Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-26-3, dated January 13, 2022; and Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022; which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of June 26, 2023 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023).
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and material referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2024-0196 described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. This AD also revises the applicability to include Model A321-253NY airplanes. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts.
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, EASA AD 2024-0196 is incorporated by reference in this AD. This AD requires compliance with EASA AD 2024-0196 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2024-0196 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to “all required actions and compliance times,” compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled “Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)” in EASA AD 2024-0196. Material required by EASA AD 2024-0196 for compliance will be available at
Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551
There are currently no domestic operators of Model A321-253NY airplanes. There are also no new requirements for the other affected models as the EASA AD and this AD are only adding a model to the applicability. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). In addition, for the foregoing reason(s), the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered Model A321-253NY airplanes. However, for airplanes affected by AD 2023-09-01, and for any affected airplane that is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-condition action that would be required based on the results of any required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this on-condition action:
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected operators.
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 18, 2025.
This AD replaces AD 2023-09-01, Amendment 39-22424 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023) (AD 2023-09-01).
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD.
(1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, -153N, and -171N airplanes.
(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -253NY, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic.
This AD was prompted by a report that certain overheat detection system (OHDS) sensing elements installed at certain positions might not properly detect thermal bleed leak events due to a quality escape
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0196, dated October 18, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0196).
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0196 refers to July 28, 2022 (the effective date of EASA AD 2022-0147), this AD requires using June 26, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-09-01).
(2) Where EASA AD 2024-0196 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2024-0196 defines “Affected part” and identifies part numbers and corresponding date codes as those “listed in Section 1.A of the VSB,” for this AD, those part numbers and corresponding date codes are listed in Section 1.A. of Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-26-3, dated January 13, 2022; or Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022. The date codes listed in Section 1.A. of Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-26-3, dated January 13, 2022; and Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022; do not apply to parts produced prior to November 24, 2004, or after January 31, 2021.
(4) Where EASA AD 2024-0196 defines a serviceable part as “Any OHDS sensing element, eligible for installation in accordance with Airbus instructions, that is not an affected part,” for this AD replace that text with “Any OHDS sensing element, eligible for installation, that is not an affected part.”
(5) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2024-0196 refers to “any discrepancy as defined in the SB,” for this AD, a discrepancy is an incorrect electronic centralized aircraft monitor (ECAM) alert (one not related to AIR L WING LEAK) being displayed following the inspection of any OHDS sensing element.
(6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024-0196 specifies to send an affected part to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(7) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2024-0196.
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024-0196 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)
(2)
(3)
For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3225; email
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following material was approved for IBR on February 18, 2025.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0196, dated October 18, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following material was approved for IBR on June 26, 2023 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023).
(i) Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-26-3, dated January 13, 2022.
(ii) Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-26-3, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022.
(5) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
(6) For Kidde Aerospace & Defense material identified in this AD, contact Kidde Aerospace & Defense, 4200 Airport Drive NW, Wilson, NC 27896; phone: 252-246-7134; email:
(7) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(8) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes; A320 series airplanes; and A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a damage-tolerance and fatigue reassessment of nose landing gear (NLG) repairs is necessary for certain parts fitted on airplanes approved for operation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This AD requires repair and
This AD is effective March 7, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 7, 2025.
• For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at
Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3667; email:
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus SAS Model A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A319-151N, A319-153N, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-252N, A320-253N, A320-271N, A320-272N, A320-273N, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, A321-271N, A321-271NX, A321-272N, and A321-272NX airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Different runway standards in CIS countries have resulted in the need for specific landing gear modifications or repairs on those modified landing gears. The landing gear components modified for CIS runway conditions may be inadequate for continued operation. While it is possible there are few or no U.S. airplanes subject to the repair and replacement requirements of this AD, the FAA has determined that this AD is necessary to identify airplanes with affected parts and confirm the need for any follow-on actions
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repair and replacement of all affected parts and introduced restrictions to limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions, as specified in EASA AD 2024-0022. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA received a comment from The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
EASA AD 2024-0022 specifies procedures for repair and replacement, as applicable, of the affected parts. EASA AD 2024-0022 also limits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,680 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the repairs or replacements specified in this AD. The cost of parts could be as high as $5,620 per airplane.
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 7, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes.
(2) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.
(3) Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -271N, -271NX, -272N, and -272NX airplanes.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear.
This AD was prompted by a determination that a damage-tolerance and fatigue reassessment of nose landing gear (NLG) repairs is necessary for certain parts fitted on airplanes approved for operation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the reassessment of these repairs. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead to damage or failure of the affected parts and the NLG, and possible damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0022, dated January 23, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0022).
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0022 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2024-0022.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)
(2)
(3)
For more information about this AD, contact Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3667; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0022, dated January 23, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-07-13 for certain Pacific Scientific Company rotary buckle assemblies (buckles). AD 2021-07-13 required inspecting each specified buckle including its buckle handle vane and prohibited installing affected buckles. This AD was prompted by the publication of an updated service bulletin, which revises the applicability based on date of manufacture of the affected buckles. This AD retains certain requirements of AD 2021-07-13, reduces the applicability, and requires performing corrective actions by complying with certain portions of the updated service bulletin. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective March 7, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 7, 2025.
• For Parker Meggitt material identified in this AD, contact Parker Meggitt Services, 1785 Voyager Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063; phone: (877) 666-0712; email:
• You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call: (817) 222-5110.
Hal Jensen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712; phone: (303) 342-1080; email:
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2021-07-13, Amendment 39-21490 (86 FR 17703, April 6, 2021) (AD 2021-07-13). AD 2021-07-13 applied to Pacific Scientific Company buckles part numbers 1111430 and 1111475, all dash numbers, installed on but not limited to Bombardier Inc., Learjet Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Textron Aviation, Inc. (type certificate (TC) previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company), and Viking Air Limited (TC previously held by de Havilland, Inc.) model airplanes and Airbus Helicopters (TC previously held by Eurocopter France) model helicopters. The NPRM published in the
Lastly, the NPRM updated the contact information to obtain related material, and the FAA proposed to move and update the contents of Note 1 in AD 2021-07-13 to the preamble of this AD.
The FAA received comments from seven commenters. The commenters were Air Wisconsin Airlines, American Airlines (AAL), All Nippon Airways (ANA), Delta Air Lines, Inc., Horizon Air, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines (UAL). The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Horizon Air requested the FAA revise Note 1 to paragraph (c)(1) of the Applicability paragraph to update the date for Meggitt Service Information Letter SIL Restraint-25-002-2023, dated January 24, 2023. The commenters stated the updated publication date of this related material is September 25, 2023, and not January 24, 2023.
The FAA agrees and has revised the citations of that service information letter in Note 1 to paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, as well as the Other Related Material section in this final rule.
Delta Airlines, Inc. stated that it is receiving newly-manufactured airplanes with the restraint systems provided in the related material. Delta Airlines, Inc. further commented that Meggitt information specifies that buckles produced after May 2007 do not have the safety concern and are considered airworthy. Accordingly, Delta Airlines, Inc. requested the FAA revise paragraph (c)(1) of the proposed AD to exclude these aircraft that are new into service as these aircraft will have brand new buckles installed after 2007.
The FAA disagrees. The FAA determined because Meggitt is the Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) holder and does not hold an approval for installation of the restraints, it is not responsible for recording or controlling which aircraft airframes the applicable restraint
Delta Airlines, Inc. requested the FAA revise paragraphs (c) and (g)(3) of the proposed AD to exclude buckles having a metal handle. AAL and UAL requested the FAA confirm that buckles with a BLUE logo, regardless of the date of manufacturer or the date of repair, are compliant.
The FAA partially agrees. The FAA agrees that buckles with a metal handle or a BLUE logo on the center button are not subject to this AD. The FAA disagrees with specifically stating in paragraphs (c) and (g)(3) of this AD that buckles with a metal handle are excluded from the AD because the additional wording is not necessary since the text already specifies that applicable handles are plastic. However, for clarification, the FAA has added a note to paragraph (c)(1) of this AD specifying that this AD does not apply to metal buckles or buckles with a BLUE logo on the center button.
Southwest Airlines stated that AD 2021-07-13 allowed “yellow/gold” logo buttons with compliant plastic handles. Southwest Airlines requests the FAA allow the option to continue the use of buckles that were previously inspected and compliant per AD 2021-07-13 that have a yellow or gold logo button but are missing the date of manufacturer due to premature wear.
The FAA disagrees. AD 2021-07-13 did not reference buckles having a yellow or gold logo on the center button. Therefore, the FAA has made no changes to this final rule based on that comment.
ANA requested clarification regarding paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD, which specifies that a buckle vane handle thickness of 0.125 inch or greater is unacceptable, whereas Meggitt Service Bulletin SB 25-1111432, Revision 002, states that a thickness (less than or) equal to 0.125 inch is acceptable.
The FAA acknowledges this comment and has revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to require corrective action only if the buckle handle vane thickness is greater than 0.125 inch and paragraph (g)(3) of this AD to prohibit installing a buckle with a buckle handle vane thickness greater than 0.125 inch.
AAL and Horizon Air requested the FAA revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to allow credit for paragraph (g)(1) of the proposed AD if those actions were previously accomplished in accordance with previously issued related material.
The FAA agrees to allow credit for paragraph (g)(1) of this AD if the inspection of the buckle handle for a crack was previously accomplished in accordance with Pacific Scientific Service Bulletin SB 25-1111432, dated May 22, 2007 (SB 25-1111432); or Meggitt Service Bulletin SB 25-1111432, Revision 001, dated May 20, 2021 (SB 25-1111432 Rev 001). The FAA has revised paragraph (h) of this AD accordingly.
Air Wisconsin Airlines and Southwest Airlines requested the FAA revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to allow credit for paragraph (g)(1) of the proposed AD, if the buckle handle inspection was completed in accordance with AD 2021-07-13.
The FAA acknowledges these comments and infers concern that some buckles may be inspected for a crack twice unnecessarily, once as required by AD 2021-07-13 and again as required by this AD. Instead of revising paragraph (h) of this AD for this credit, the FAA has revised paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to clarify the requirement to inspect for a crack, unless already done.
UAL stated the proposed AD allows credit for previous actions if the thickness of the vane was measured using previous service bulletin revisions. UAL requested the FAA clarify that measurement of the buckle handle vane thickness or replacement of the buckle as required in paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD would be credit for previous actions.
The FAA agrees. The FAA is allowing credit for accomplishing the procedures to measure the buckle handle vane thickness by following SB 25-1111432 or SB 25-1111432 Rev 001 if done before the effective date of this AD, and the FAA is allowing credit for the resultant measurement and, if required the replacement based on the buckle vane thickness.
Delta Airlines stated the FAA AMOC approval letter AIR-730-21-207 allowed to first inspect the buckle for a BLUE logo or a metal configuration, and if there was a BLUE logo or the buckle was metal, no further inspections were required. Delta Airlines further stated that Parker Meggitt material specified that buckles produced or repaired after 2007 are marked with a BLUE logo on the center button, and these buckles along with metal buckles are compliant per the previously described AMOC. Accordingly, Delta Airlines requested the FAA revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to include credit for paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of the proposed AD if the inspection was accomplished using FAA AMOC approval letter AIR-730-21-207, dated June 29, 2021.
The FAA disagrees. The applicability of this AD already limits the applicability to plastic buckles and exempts buckles marked with a BLUE logo on the center button, therefore this AD does not apply to metal buckles and buckles marked with a BLUE logo on the center button. To clarify this, the FAA has revised this AD by adding a note to the applicability which specifies that this AD does not apply to metal buckles or buckles with a BLUE logo on the center button. Additionally, as proposed in the NPRM and as adopted in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD, AMOCs approved for AD 2021-07-13 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD. Therefore, the FAA has made no changes to this final rule's requirements based on that comment.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting the AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
The FAA reviewed Parker Meggitt Service Bulletin SB 25-1111432, Revision 002, dated September 12, 2023 (SB 25-1111432 Rev 002), which specifies procedures for inspecting certain buckles for a crack, and measuring each buckle handle vane for correct thickness. SB 25-1111432 Rev 002 also specifies procedures for corrective actions, including but not limited to, removing and returning the buckle assembly or restraint assembly to Parker Meggitt for overhaul or replacement; and removing the buckle assembly or restraint assembly and
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
The FAA also reviewed Meggitt Service Information Letter SIL Restraint-25-002-2023, dated September 25, 2023, which specifies procedures for locating the date of manufacture on various buckles.
Where the related material specifies sending affected parts to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action. The related material does not specify a compliance time to inspect for a crack or measure for thickness, whereas this AD requires inspecting the buckle handle for a crack within 6 months and measuring the buckle handle vane thickness within 12 months.
The FAA estimates that this AD affects up to 1,435 restraint systems installed on aircraft of U.S. registry. Labor rates are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on these numbers, the FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD.
Inspecting a buckle handle for a crack and measuring thickness will take a minimal amount of time for a nominal cost.
If required, replacing a buckle will take 0.5 work-hour and parts will cost $636 for an estimated cost of $679 per buckle replacement. As an option, replacing a restraint system will take 0.5 work-hour and parts will cost $1,031 for an estimated cost of $1,074 per restraint system replacement.
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 7, 2025.
This AD replaces AD 2021-07-13, Amendment 39-21490 (86 FR 17703, April 6, 2021) (AD 2021-07-13).
(1) This AD applies to all airplanes and helicopters, certificated in any category, with a restraint system with a Pacific Scientific Company plastic rotary buckle assembly (buckle) part number (P/N) 1111430 or P/N 1111475 (all dash numbers) installed having a date of manufacture on or before May 31, 2007, or an unknown date of manufacture, except not those buckles repaired with the installation of an airworthy buckle handle after May 31, 2007, and marked with a BLUE logo on the center button.
(2) The buckles identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD may be installed on, but not limited to, The Boeing Company, Bombardier Inc., Learjet Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Textron Aviation, Inc. (type certificate (TC) previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company), and Viking Air Limited (TC previously held by de Havilland, Inc.) model airplanes and Airbus Helicopters (TC previously held by Eurocopter France) model helicopters, certificated in any category.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 2500, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings.
This AD was prompted by reports of cracked buckle handles and updated manufacturer material. The FAA is issuing this AD to inspect for cracks and thickness of the buckle handle. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could prevent a strap from releasing when the buckle is rotated, which could result in occupants not being able to release the buckle in certain emergency landing conditions.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(1) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, inspect the buckle handle for a crack. If there is any crack, before further flight, remove the buckle from service and replace it with an airworthy buckle, or remove the restraint system from service and replace it with an airworthy restraint system.
(2) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, measure the thickness of the buckle handle vane as depicted in Figures 3 and 4 of Parker Meggitt Service Bulletin SB 25-1111432, Revision 002, dated September 12, 2023 (SB 25-1111432 Rev 002). If the buckle handle vane thickness is greater than
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any plastic buckle P/N 1111430 or P/N 1111475 (all dash numbers), with a buckle handle vane thickness greater than 0.125 inch, or any restraint system with a buckle P/N 1111430 or 1111475 (all dash numbers), with a buckle handle vane thickness greater than 0.125 inch installed, with the buckle having a date of manufacture on or before May 31, 2007, or if the date of manufacture cannot be determined, on any airplane or helicopter, unless the buckle has been repaired with the installation of an airworthy buckle handle after May 31, 2007, and is marked with a BLUE logo on the center button.
(1) If you inspected the buckle handle for a crack as required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD before the effective date of this AD using Pacific Scientific Service Bulletin SB 25-1111432, dated May 22, 2007 (SB 25-1111432), or using Meggitt Service Bulletin SB 25-1111432, Revision 001, dated May 20, 2021 (SB 25-1111432 Rev 001), you have met that requirement.
(2) If you measured the thickness of the buckle handle vane and replaced an affected buckle as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD before the effective date of this AD using SB 25-1111432 or SB 25-1111432 Rev 001, you have met that requirement.
Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, provided that there are no passengers onboard.
(1) The Manager, West Certification Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the West Certification Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2021-07-13 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD.
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Hal Jensen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712; phone: (303) 342-1080; email:
(2) Meggitt and Pacific Scientific material identified in this AD that are not incorporated by reference can be are available at the contact information specified in paragraph (l)(3) of this AD.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Parker Meggitt Service Bulletin SB 25-1111432, Revision 002, dated September 12, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For material identified in this AD, contact Parker Meggitt Services, 1785 Voyager Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063; phone: (877) 666-0712; email:
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call: (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Direct final rule.
In December 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a consumer product safety standard for non-full-size baby cribs (NFS cribs) pursuant to section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The Commission's mandatory standard incorporates by reference ASTM F406,
The rule is effective on April 5, 2025, unless the Commission receives a significant adverse comment by March 3, 2025. If the Commission receives such a comment, it will publish a notice in the
You can submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC-2019-0025, by any of the following methods:
Frederick DeGrano, Project Manager, Division of Mechanical and Combustion Engineering, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850; telephone: (301) 987-2711; email:
Section 104(b) of the CPSIA requires the Commission to assess the effectiveness of voluntary standards for durable infant or toddler products
Section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA specifies the process for when a voluntary standards organization revises a standard the Commission incorporated by reference under section 104(b)(1). 15 U.S.C. 2056a(b)(4)(B). First, the voluntary standards organization must notify the Commission of the revision. Once the Commission receives this notification, the Commission may reject or accept the revised standard. To reject a revised standard, the Commission must notify the voluntary standards organization within 90 days of receiving the notice of revision that the Commission has determined that the revised standard does not improve the safety of the consumer product and that CPSC is retaining the existing standard. If the Commission does not take this action, the revised voluntary standard will be considered a consumer product safety standard issued under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) (15 U.S.C. 2058), effective 180 days after the Commission received notification of the revision (or a later date specified by the Commission in the
Additionally, section 104(c) of the CPSIA contains special provisions for rules regarding cribs, including NFS cribs. Sections 104(c)(1) and (2) make the standards the Commission adopts for cribs under section 104(b) of the CPSIA enforceable against a larger class of parties than are ordinarily subject to section 104 rules.
On December 28, 2010, under section 104 of the CPSIA, the Commission published the first NFS crib rule that incorporated by reference ASTM F406-10a,
Section 1220.1(c)(1) defines a NFS crib as “a bed that is: (i) Designed to provide sleeping accommodations for an infant; (ii) Intended for use in or around the home, for travel, in a child care facility, in a family child care home, in a place of public accommodation affecting commerce and other purposes; (iii) Has an interior length dimension either greater than 139.7 cm (55 in.) or smaller than 126.3 cm (49
Since the publication of ASTM F406-10a, CPSC has updated the NFS cribs rule three times, adopting ASTM F406-17 in 2018 (83 FR 26206 (June 6, 2018)), ASTM F406-19 in 2019 (84 FR 56684 (Oct. 23, 2019)), and ASTM F406-23 in 2023 (88 FR 13686 (March 6, 2023)). In all cases, CPSC accepted the revised voluntary standard as the mandatory standard for NFS cribs and updated the incorporation by reference in 16 CFR part 1220 to reflect the revised voluntary standard. In all cases, CPSC also maintained the exceptions listed in section 1220.2(b), which lists sections of the voluntary standard that solely apply to play yards.
On October 7, 2024, ASTM notified the Commission that it had approved and published a newly revised version of the voluntary standard, ASTM F406-24. As explained in section II.A of this preamble, ASTM F406-24 contains two substantive revisions to the voluntary standard that improve the safety of NFS cribs. One modification clarifies the definitions of “play yard/non-full-size crib dependent accessory” and “full accessory.” The other revision addresses strangulation hazards by revising warning labels to expand the scope of the warning label requirements to all NFS crib accessories and not just those intended to be removed when the NFS crib is occupied. Part II.B of this preamble describes non-substantive clarifications in the revised voluntary standard.
On October 25, 2024, the Commission published in the
Pursuant to CPSIA section 104, the revised voluntary standard will take effect as the new mandatory standard for NFS cribs on April 5, 2025, unless the Commission specifies a later date in the
The ASTM standard for NFS cribs includes performance requirements, test methods, and requirements for marking, labeling, and instructional literature, to address hazards associated with NFS cribs. The 2024 revision to the voluntary standard, ASTM F406, includes substantive and non-substantive revisions, as described in sections II.A and B.
ASTM F406-24 revises the definitions for “play yard/non-full-size crib dependent accessory” and for “full accessory” to improve clarity of the classification of certain types of accessories and the performance requirements to which they are subject. Section 3.1.24 defines a “play yard/non-full-size crib dependent accessory” as being a component such as a bassinet or changing table that attaches to the NFS crib, but the revision now clarifies that a dependent accessory “can be used with or without a full accessory, and does not fully cover the top opening of the play yard/non-full size crib”. The prior definition did not confirm the accessory's relation to a full accessory or that this accessory does not fully cover the top of a NFS crib. Further, the revised definition plainly states that such accessories expose occupants “to gaps or openings that may create an entrapment hazard.” The revised discussion language in section 3.1.24.2 again confirms that this accessory “does not fully cover the top opening of the play yard/non-full-size crib.” Figure 1 below provides an example of a changing table accessory that attaches to the top frame of the play yard/non-full-size crib and is therefore classified as a play yard/non-full-size crib dependent accessory.
Section 3.1.11 defines a “full accessory” as any accessory that fully covers the top opening of a NFS crib without gaps or openings “that would expose the occupant to an entrapment hazard.” ASTM F406-24 adds section 3.1.11.3 to clarify that play yards that can convert to other products are not considered full accessories. The converted products (
NFS cribs
Further, ASTM F406-24 expands the scope of products to which these warning labels apply, to now include all accessories, not just accessories that are intended to be removed from the NFS crib when it is occupied as previously required. As revised, the warning labels now apply to “each play yard/non-full size crib dependent accessory and full accessory.” Therefore, the revision applies to all full accessories and play yard/NFS crib dependent accessories rather than only play yard/NFS crib dependent accessories. The Commission determines that any accessory attached to the top or within the occupant area, regardless of the type of accessory, presents a strangulation hazard when a child is in the occupant area. Therefore, this change in ASTM F406-24 is an improvement in safety. Figure 3 provides an example of the new strangulation hazard warning label language requirements:
ASTM F406-24 incorporates numerous other marking, labeling, and instructional literature requirements per the recommendations from ASTM's Ad Hoc Language Task Group and additional changes to provide clearer and more complete warnings and instructions. ASTM juvenile products standards have begun adopting “Ad Hoc” recommendations since 2016, to increase the consistency of on-product warning design among juvenile products, and to address numerous warning format issues related to capturing consumer attention, improving readability, and increasing hazard perception and avoidance behavior. The Ad Hoc recommendations have been improved incrementally over the years following publication of ASTM F406-19, warranting corresponding improvements to the standard, which are addressed in ASTM F406-24.
Additional clarifications and minor changes have been made to the marking, labeling, and instructional literature sections to provide clearer and more complete safety messaging for the subject products. For example, ASTM F406-24 includes in Figures A1.50 to A1.52 example warning labels to assist manufacturers in creating warning labels consistent with the requirements, and to assist test labs to verify the labels meet the requirements. In contrast, ASTM F406-19 does not provide example warning labels. This omission reduces consistency between products and makes it more difficult for manufacturers to create labels that meet the requirements, and for test labs to verify that the labels meet the requirements.
As a result of revisions in ASTM F406-24, this direct final rule revises 16 CFR 1220.2(b)(2) from “Do not comply with sections 5.16.2 through 5.16.2.2 of ASTM F406-22” to “Do not comply with section 5.16.2 of ASTM F406-24.” Sections 5.16.2.1 through 5.16.2.2 were removed in F406-24 and, therefore, only section 5.16.2 must be excluded from this rule, as section 5.16.2 solely applies to play yards and not NFS cribs, while the additional sections were already removed from the 2024 version. Therefore, the Commission is revising the section number to reflect the exclusion of the play yard requirement.
The Commission requested public comment on how the revisions to ASTM F406-24 affect the safety of NFS cribs and received one anonymous comment. The commenter first asserts that
Third, the commenter asserts that it is unclear why full accessories would apply to section 5.15
Under CPSIA section 104(b)(4)(B), unless the Commission determines that ASTM's revision to a voluntary standard that is referenced in a mandatory standard “does not improve the safety of the consumer product covered by the standard,” the revised voluntary standard becomes the new mandatory standard. The Commission concludes that the substantive changes in ASTM F406-24 related to NFS cribs improve the safety of NFS cribs. The revised requirements of warning labels to address strangulation hazards now expand the scope to which these warnings apply, mandating that all NFS crib accessories must have compliant warning labels.
Section 1220.2(a) of the direct final rule incorporates by reference ASTM F406-24. The Office of the Federal Register (OFR) has regulations regarding incorporation by reference. 1 CFR part 51. Under these regulations, agencies must discuss, in the preamble to a final rule, ways in which the material the agency incorporates by reference is reasonably available to interested parties, and how interested parties can obtain the material. In addition, the preamble to the final rule must summarize the material. 1 CFR 51.5(b).
In accordance with the OFR regulations, section II of this preamble summarizes the revised provisions of ASTM F406-24 that the Commission incorporates by reference into 16 CFR part 1220. The standard is reasonably available to interested parties in several ways. Until the direct final rule takes effect, a read-only copy of ASTM F406-24 is available for viewing on ASTM's website at:
Section 14(a) of the CPSA (15 U.S.C. 2051-2089) requires manufacturers, including importers, of products subject to a consumer product safety rule under the CPSA, or to a similar rule, ban, standard, or regulation under any other act enforced by the Commission, to
Additionally, because NFS cribs are children's products, a CPSC-accepted third party conformity assessment body must test samples of the products for compliance with 16 CFR part 1220. Products subject to part 1220 also must be compliant with all other applicable CPSC requirements, such as the lead content requirements in section 101 of the CPSIA,
The modifications to warning labels and accessory definitions for NFS cribs in ASTM F406-24 do not establish new testing requirements. Accordingly, the revisions do not require that laboratories obtain additional test equipment or new training. The Commission considers third party labs that are currently CPSC-accepted for 16 CFR part 1220 to have demonstrated competence to test NFS cribs to ASTM F406-24, as incorporated into part 1220. Accordingly, the existing accreditations that the Commission has accepted for testing to this standard will cover testing to the 2024 standard. The existing NOR for the Safety Standard for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs will remain in place, and CPSC-accepted third party labs are expected to update the scope of their accreditations to reflect the revised NFS cribs standard in the normal course of renewing their accreditations.
The Commission is issuing this rule as a direct final rule. Although the Administrative Procedure Act (APA; 5 U.S.C. 551-559) generally requires agencies to provide notice of a rule and an opportunity for interested parties to comment on it, section 553 of the APA provides an exception when the agency “for good cause finds” that notice and comment are “impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.”
The purpose of this direct final rule is to update the reference in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) so that it reflects the version of the standard that takes effect by statute. This rule updates the reference in the CFR, but under the terms of the CPSIA ASTM F406-24 takes effect as the new CPSC standard for NFS cribs even if the Commission does not issue this rule. Thus, public comments would not lead to substantive changes to the standard or to the effect of the revised standard as a consumer product safety rule under section 104(b) of the CPSIA. Under these circumstances, notice and comment are unnecessary.
In Recommendation 95-4, the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) endorses direct final rulemaking as an appropriate procedure to expedite rules that are noncontroversial and that are not expected to generate significant adverse comments.
Unless CPSC receives a significant adverse comment within 30 days of this notification, the rule will become effective on April 5, 2025. In accordance with ACUS's recommendation, the Commission considers a significant adverse comment to be “one where the commenter explains why the rule would be inappropriate,” including an assertion challenging “the rule's underlying premise or approach,” or a claim that the rule “would be ineffective or unacceptable without change.” 60 FR 43108, 43111. As noted, this rule updates a reference in the CFR to reflect a change that occurs by statute.
If the Commission receives a significant adverse comment, the Commission will withdraw this direct final rule. Depending on the comment and other circumstances, the Commission may then incorporate the adverse comment into a subsequent direct final rule or publish a notice of proposed rulemaking, providing an opportunity for public comment.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA; 5 U.S.C. 601-612) generally requires agencies to review proposed and final rules for their potential economic impact on small entities, including small businesses, and prepare regulatory flexibility analyses. 5 U.S.C. 603, 604. The RFA applies to any rule that is subject to notice and comment procedures under section 553 of the APA.
The current mandatory standard for NFS cribs includes requirements for marking, labeling, and instructional literature that constitute a “collection of information,” as defined in the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521). The revised mandatory standard for NFS cribs does not alter these requirements. The Commission took the steps required by the PRA for information collections when it adopted 16 CFR part 1220, including obtaining approval and a control number. Because the information collection is unchanged, the revision does not affect the information collection requirements or approval related to the standard.
The Commission's regulations provide for a categorical exclusion from any requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement where they “have little or no potential for affecting the human environment.” 16 CFR 1021.5(c)(2). This rule falls within the categorical exclusion, so no environmental assessment or environmental impact statement is required.
Section 26(a) of the CPSA provides that where a consumer product safety standard is in effect and applies to a product, no state or political subdivision of a state may either establish or continue in effect a requirement dealing with the same risk of injury unless the state requirement is identical to the Federal standard. 15 U.S.C. 2075(a). Section 26(c) of the
Under the procedure set forth in section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA, when a voluntary standards organization revises a standard that the Commission adopted as a mandatory standard, the revision becomes the CPSC standard 180 days after notification to the Commission, unless the Commission determines that the revision does not improve the safety of the product, or the Commission sets a later date in the
The Congressional Review Act (CRA; 5 U.S.C. 801-808) states that before a rule may take effect, the agency issuing the rule must submit the rule, and certain related information, to each House of Congress and the Comptroller General. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1). The CRA submission must indicate whether the rule is a “major rule.” The CRA states that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) determines whether a rule qualifies as a “major rule.”
Pursuant to the CRA, OIRA has determined that this rule does not qualify as a “major rule,” as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). To comply with the CRA, CPSC will submit the required information to each House of Congress and the Comptroller General.
Consumer protection, Imports, Incorporation by reference, Infants and children, Labeling, Law enforcement, Safety, and Toys.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Commission amends 16 CFR chapter II as follows:
15 U.S.C. 2056a.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each non-full-size baby crib shall comply with all applicable provisions of ASTM F406-24,
(b) Comply with the ASTM F406-24 standard with the following exclusions:
(1) Do not comply with sections 5.6.2 through 5.6.2.4 of ASTM F406-24.
(2) Do not comply with section 5.16.2 of ASTM F406-24.
(3) Do not comply with sections 5.19 through 5.19.2.2 of ASTM F406-24.
(4) Do not comply with section 7,
(5) Do not comply with sections 8.11 through 8.11.2.4 of ASTM F406-24.
(6) Do not comply with sections 8.12 through 8.12.2.2 of ASTM F406-24.
(7) Do not comply with sections 8.14 through 8.14.2 of ASTM F406-24.
(8) Do not comply with sections 8.15 through 8.15.3.3 of ASTM F406-24.
(9) Do not comply with sections 8.16 through 8.16.3 of ASTM F406-24.
(10) Do not comply with sections 8.28 through 8.28.3.2 of ASTM F406-24.
(11) Do not comply with sections 8.29 through 8.29.3 of ASTM F406-24.
(12) Do not comply with sections 8.30 through 8.30.5 of ASTM F406-24.
(13) Do not comply with sections 8.31 through 8.31.9 of ASTM F406-24.
(14) Do not comply with sections 9.3.2 through 9.3.2.4 of ASTM F406-24.
Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration (GSA).
Final rule; postponement of effectiveness.
The General Services Administration is postponing the effectiveness of amendments that appeared in the
This rule is effective March 27, 2025. As of January 31, 2025, the effectiveness of the amendments to 48 CFR parts 501 and 552 published at 89 FR 105474, December 27, 2024, are postponed until March 27, 2025.
For clarification of content, contact Ms. Adina Torberntsson, Procurement Analyst, at
The General Services Administration is postponing the effectiveness of amendments in the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation
Accordingly, GSA is correcting the regulations to provide for an update to the effective date of GSAR provision 552.270-1 from JAN 2025 to MAR 2025.
Government procurement.
Therefore, GSA amends 48 CFR part 552 as set forth below:
40 U.S.C. 121(c).
In proposed rule 2025-974 beginning on page 5743 in the issue of Friday, January 17, 2025 make the following correction:
On page 5744, in the third column, under the heading “III. Proposed Interpretation”, in the second line “§ 3.55(b)(1) through (3),” should read “§ 73.55(b)(1) through (3),”.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-20-08, which applies to all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. AD 2006-20-08 requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking or failure of the rod ends and fittings of the aileron power control actuator (PCA) and corrective actions if necessary, and provides an optional terminating action. Since the FAA issued AD 2006-20-08, it has been determined that there was an error in identifying a maintenance task number. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2006-20-08 and corrects an error in a task number, as specified in an Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 17, 2025.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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• For ANAC material identified in this proposed AD, contact National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro Empresarial Aquarius—Torre B—Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190—São José dos Campos—SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203-6600; email
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
Hassan Ibrahim, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3653; email
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Hassan Ibrahim,
The FAA issued AD 2006-20-08, Amendment 39-14777 (71 FR 58487, October 4, 2006) (AD 2006-20-08), for all Embraer Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. AD 2006-20-08 was prompted by an MCAI originated by Departmento de Aviacao Civil (DAC), which was the aviation authority for Brazil (now known as ANAC). DAC issued AD 1999-02-01R6, dated June 21, 2004, to correct an unsafe condition.
AD 2006-20-08 requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking or failure/breaking of the rod ends and fittings of the aileron PCA, corrective actions if necessary, and provides an optional terminating action for the requirements. The FAA issued AD 2006-20-08 to detect and correct cracking or breaking of the rod ends and connecting fittings of the aileron PCA, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
Since the FAA issued AD 2006-20-08, ANAC superseded AD 1999-02-01R6, dated June 21, 2004, and issued ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7, effective May 6, 2024; corrected October 11, 2024 (ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. The MCAI states that after ANAC AD 1999-02-01R6 was issued it was identified that the visual inspection task number referenced on requirement (c) of that AD (AMM TASK 27-12-01-212-002-A00, “Aileron PCA Rod Ends/Fitting, Lugs for Integrity and General Condition”) was incorrect. ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 was issued to replace the task reference to MRB-145/1150 TASK 27-12-01-212-002-A05. For airplanes identified in paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7, accomplishing repetitive inspections as specified in MRB-145/1150 TASK 27-12-01-212-002-A05 are necessary to address the unsafe condition.
The FAA is proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking or breaking of the rod ends and connecting fittings of the aileron PCA, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
Although this proposed AD does not explicitly restate the requirements of AD 2006-20-08, this proposed AD would retain certain requirements of AD 2006-20-08. Those requirements are referenced in ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7, which, in turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of this proposed AD.
ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specifies procedures for repetitive inspections to detect cracking and failure of the rod ends and PCA fittings of the aileron PCA and corrective actions if necessary, and provides an optional terminating action. Corrective actions include replacing cracked and failed rod ends and PCA fittings. This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
This proposed AD would retain certain requirements of AD 2006-20-08. This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the FAA proposes to incorporate ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Material required by ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 for compliance will be available at
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would affect 272 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-condition action that would be required based on the results of any required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this on-condition actions:
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by March 17, 2025.
This AD replaces AD 2006-20-08, Amendment 39-14777 (71 FR 58487, October 4, 2006) (AD 2006-20-08).
This AD applies to all Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate previously held by Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.; Embraer S.A.; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER)) Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes, certificated in any category.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls.
This AD was prompted by reports of broken rod ends of the aileron power control actuator (PCA) at the aileron or at the wing structure connection points and a determination that an incorrect task number was published in AD 2006-20-08. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking or breaking of the rod ends and connecting fittings of the aileron PCA. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD 1999-02-01R7, effective May 6, 2024; corrected October 11, 2024 (ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7).
(1) Where ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 refers to “21 jul. 2004,” this AD requires using November 8, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-20-08).
(2) This AD does not adopt paragraph (f) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7.
(3) Where ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specifies “operating days,” this AD requires replacing that text with “days.”
(4) Where paragraphs (a)2. and (a)3. of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specify to replace cracked and failed rod ends and PCA fittings, for this AD, all applicable replacements must be done before further flight.
(5) Where paragraph (a) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 does not specify an initial compliance time for the repetitive inspections, for this AD the initial compliance time for the inspection is at the applicable time identified in paragraph (h)(5)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have PCAs with part number (P/N) 394900-1003 or 394900-1005, do the initial inspection within 3 days after November 8, 2006.
(ii) For airplanes that have PCAs with P/N 394900-1007, do the initial inspection within 14 days after November 8, 2006.
(iii) For airplanes that have PCAs with P/Ns 418800-1001, 418800-1003, 418800-9003, 418800-1005, 418800-9005, 418800-1007, or 418800-9007; and that have new reinforced PCA fittings installed in accordance with paragraph (k) or (l) of AD 2006-20-08 or paragraph (b) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7, do the initial inspection within 500 flight hours after November 8, 2006.
(6) Where paragraph (b) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specifies to accomplish an installation within “6000 operating cycles,” for this AD, the compliance time is at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(6)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes with PCAs with P/N 394900-1003, 394900-1005, or 394900-1007: At the later of the times in paragraphs (h)(6)(i)(A) or (B) of this AD.
(A) Before the airplane accumulates 6,000 total flight hours.
(B) Within 3 days or 25 flight hours after November 8, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-20-08), whichever occurs later.
(ii) For airplanes with PCAs with P/N 418800-1001, 418800-1003, 418800-9003,
(7) Where paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specifies to do an inspection in accordance with a task, for this AD, inspections done before the effective date of this AD using AMM Task 27-12-01-212-002-A00 or using a method approved by either the Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, or ANAC (or its delegated agent) are acceptable methods of compliance. Inspections done on or after the effective date of this AD must be done using the task identified in paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 or using a method approved as specified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD.
(8) Where paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specifies to accomplish the initial inspection “in conjunction with the new PCA fittings and reinforcement provisions referred on item (b) above,” this AD requires replacing that text with “Within 500 flight hours after accomplishing the installation and reinforcements provisions referred to item (b) above.”
(9) Where paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specifies to accomplish the inspections “every 500 flight hours” this AD requires replacing that text with “at intervals not to exceed 500 flight hours.”
(10) Where paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specifies to accomplish the inspections “every 1000 flight hours” this AD requires replacing that text with “at intervals not exceeding 1,000 flight hours.”
This paragraph provides credit for the replacement specified in paragraph (a)2. of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 and the optional terminating actions specified in paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-27-0061, dated October 19, 1999.
Where the service information identified in ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 specifies to send parts to the parts manufacturer, that action is not required by this AD.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2006-20-08 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of ANAC AD 1999-02-01R7 that are required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2)
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Hassan Ibrahim, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3653; email
(2) For EMBRAER material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference, contact Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227-901 São Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax +55 12 3927-7546; email
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD 1999-02-01R7, effective May 6, 2024; corrected October 11, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC material identified in this AD, contact ANAC, Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro Empresarial Aquarius—Torre B—Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190—São José dos Campos—SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203-6600; email
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B67/P1, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70, GEnx-1B70/75/P1, GEnx-1B70/75/P2, GEnx-1B70/P1, GEnx-1B70/P2, GEnx-1B70C/P1, GEnx-1B70C/P2, GEnx-1B74/75/P1, GEnx-1B74/75/P2, GEnx-1B76/P2, GEnx-1B76A/P2, and GEnx-2B67/P engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a manufacturer investigation that revealed certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks were manufactured from powder metal material suspected to contain iron inclusion. This proposed AD would require replacement of affected HPT stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks with parts eligible for installation. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 17, 2025.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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• For GE material identified in this proposed AD, contact GE, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: (513) 552-3272; email:
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
Alexei Marqueen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7178; email:
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Alexei Marqueen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
The FAA was notified by the manufacturer of the detection of iron inclusion in a turbine disk manufactured from the same powder metal material used to manufacture certain HPT stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks for GE Model GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B67/P1, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70, GEnx-1B70/75/P1, GEnx-1B70/75/P2, GEnx-1B70/P1, GEnx-1B70/P2, GEnx-1B70C/P1, GEnx-1B70C/P2, GEnx-1B74/75/P1, GEnx-1B74/75/P2, GEnx-1B76/P2, GEnx-1B76A/P2, and GEnx-2B67/P engines. Further investigation by the manufacturer determined that the iron inclusion is attributed to deficiencies in the manufacturing process and may cause reduced material properties and a lower fatigue life capability, which may result in premature fracture and uncontained failure. The manufacturer also informed the FAA that additional risk assessments determined that there were no failed events associated with the discovery of this iron inclusion material on these engines, but concluded that replacement of the affected HPT stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks is necessary to prevent any future failed events. The exposure of HPT stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks to iron inclusion, if not addressed, could result in uncontained debris release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
The FAA reviewed GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0542 R00, dated April 15, 2024 (GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0542 R00). The FAA also reviewed GE GEnx-2B Service Bulletin 72-0471 R00, dated April 15, 2024. This material specifies the affected part numbers, serial numbers, and cyclic removal thresholds for the HPT stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks. This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
This proposed AD would require replacement of certain HPT stage 1 disks and HPT stage 2 disks. Depending on the part numbers and serial numbers of the affected HPT stage 1 disks and HPT stage 2 disks, this NPRM proposes to require these actions to be accomplished at the next piece-part exposure after the effective date of this proposed AD or before the affected HPT stage 1 disks and HPT stage 2 disks reach the cyclic removal threshold of up to 10,100 cycles since new.
GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0542 R00 uses the terms “HPT rotor stage 1 disk” and “HPT rotor stage 2 disk,” while this proposed AD uses the terms “HPT stage 1 disk” and “HPT stage 2 disk.”
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would affect one engine installed on an airplane of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates that no engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry would require replacement of the HPT stage 2 disk.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by March 17, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to General Electric Company Model GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B67/P1, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70, GEnx-1B70/75/P1, GEnx-1B70/75/P2, GEnx-1B70/P1, GEnx-1B70/P2, GEnx-1B70C/P1, GEnx-1B70C/P2, GEnx-1B74/75/P1, GEnx-1B74/75/P2, GEnx-1B76/P2, GEnx-1B76A/P2, and GEnx-2B67/P engines with at least one of the following installed:
(1) High Pressure Turbine (HPT) stage 1 disk having part number (P/N) 2383M83G03 and a serial number (S/N) listed in Table 1 of GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0542 R00, dated April 15, 2024 (GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0542 R00);
(2) HPT stage 2 disk having P/N 2300M84P02 and a S/N listed in Table 2 of GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0542 R00;
(3) HPT stage 1 disk having P/N 2383M83G03 and a S/N listed in Table 1 of GE GEnx-2B Service Bulletin 72-0471 R00, dated April 15, 2024 (GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0471 R00); or
(4) HPT stage 2 disk having P/N 2300M84P02 and a S/N listed in Table 2 of GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0471 R00.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine Section.
This AD was prompted by a manufacturer investigation that revealed certain HPT stage 1 disks and HPT stage 2 disks were manufactured from powder metal material suspected to contain iron inclusion. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent premature fracture and uncontained failure. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained debris release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (4) of this AD, remove each affected HPT stage 1 disk and HPT stage 2 disk from service and replace with a part eligible for installation.
(1) For engines identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, at the next piece-part exposure after the effective date of this AD or before the affected HPT stage 1 disk exceeds the cyclic removal threshold listed in Table 1 of GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0542 R00, whichever occurs first.
(2) For engines identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, at the next piece-part exposure after the effective date of this AD or before the affected HPT stage 2 disk exceeds the cyclic removal threshold listed in Table 2 of GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0542 R00, whichever occurs first.
(3) For engines identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD, at the next piece-part exposure after the effective date of this AD or before the affected HPT stage 1 disk exceeds the cyclic removal threshold listed in Table 1 of GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0471 R00, whichever occurs first.
(4) For engines identified in paragraph (c)(4) of this AD, at the next piece-part exposure after the effective date of this AD or before the affected HPT stage 2 disk exceeds the cyclic removal threshold listed in Table 2 of GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0471 R00, whichever occurs first.
For the purpose of this AD:
(1) A “part eligible for installation” is any HPT stage 1 disk or HPT stage 2 disk with a P/N and S/N that is not listed in Table 1 or Table 2 of either GEnx-1B SB 72-0542 R00 or GEnx-2B SB 72-0471 R00.
(2) A “piece-part exposure” is when the affected HPT stage 1 disk or HPT stage 2 disk is removed from the engine.
(1) The Manager, AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and email to:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.
For more information about this AD, contact Alexei Marqueen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7178; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 72-0542 R00, dated April 15, 2024.
(ii) GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0471 R00, dated April 15, 2024.
(3) For GE material identified in this AD, contact General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: (513) 552-3272; email:
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking found in new locations at a certain body station (STA) during frame segment replacement repairs, including in the web at the K-hole between certain stringers, in the outer chord above the lower hinge intercostal, and in the inner chord and web between certain stringers. This proposed AD would require an inspection or records check for the presence of approved or local repairs, repetitive eddy current inspections for cracking, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 17, 2025.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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• For the Boeing material identified in this proposed AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; website
• For the Aviation Partners Boeing material identified in this proposed AD, contact Aviation Partners Boeing, 2811 South 102nd St., Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98168; telephone 206-830-7699; fax 206-767-0535; email
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024, is also available at
Wayne Ha, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 562-627-5238; email:
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Wayne Ha, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 562-627-5238; email:
The FAA has received a report indicating that cracks were found in new locations at STA 1640 during frame segment replacement repairs, including in the web at the K-hole between stringer S-9 and S-10, in the outer chord above the lower hinge intercostal, and in the inner chord and web between S-10 and S-19. The existing inspection program for the STA 1640 frame is not sufficient to detect cracks in these locations because most of the frame is hidden by adjacent structure that makes the maintenance planning data (MPD) document inspections inadequate to detect cracks before they reach a critical size. Additionally, existing AD-mandated inspections are at other locations. Undetected cracks in the
The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024. This material specifies procedures for an inspection or records check for the presence of approved repairs at STA 1640 frame between S-9 and S-19, left and right sides, or local repairs at specified locations at STA 1640, repetitive eddy current inspections for cracking of the STA 1640 frame inner chord, web and outer chord at specified locations, and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include contacting Boeing for repair.
The FAA also reviewed Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-006, dated May 7, 2024. This material specifies procedures for an inspection or records check for the presence of approved repairs at STA 1640 frame between S-9 and S-19, left and right sides, or local repairs at specified locations at STA 1640, repetitive eddy current inspections for cracking of the STA 1640 frame inner chord, web and outer chord at specified locations, and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include contacting Boeing for repair.
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the material already described, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123, dated March 13, 2024, at
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would affect 481 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the repairs specified in this proposed AD.
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by March 17, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
This AD was prompted by a report of cracking found in new locations at body station (STA) 1640 during frame segment replacement repairs, including in the web at the K-hole between stringer S-9 and S-10, in the outer chord above the lower hinge intercostal, and in the inner chord and web between stringers S-10 and S-19. The FAA is issuing this AD to address undetected cracks in the fuselage frame at STA 1640, which could affect a principal structural element's ability to sustain limit load. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(1) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024.
(2) For airplanes identified in Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-006, dated May 7, 2024: Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-006, dated May 7, 2024, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024.
(1) Where Compliance Time columns of the tables in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024, refer to the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024, specifies contacting Boeing for repair instructions or for alternative inspections: This AD requires doing the repair, or doing the alternative inspections and applicable on-condition actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(3) Where Compliance Time columns of the tables in the “Compliance” paragraph of Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-006, dated May 7, 2024, refer to the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(4) Where Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-006, dated May 7, 2024, specifies contacting Boeing for repair instructions or for alternative inspections: This AD requires doing the repair, or doing the alternative inspections and applicable on-condition actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) The Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Ha, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 562-627-5238; email:
(2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (k)(3) of this AD.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-53A0123 RB, dated March 13, 2024.
(ii) Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-006, dated May 7, 2024.
(3) For the Boeing material identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; website
(4) For the Aviation Partners Boeing material identified in this AD, contact Aviation Partners Boeing, 2811 South 102nd St., Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98168; telephone 206-830-7699; fax 206-767-0535; email
(5) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(6) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Trade Commission.
Receipt of petition; request for comment.
Please take notice that the Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) received a petition for rulemaking from the Central Office of Reform and Efficiency and has published that petition online. This petition requests to amend regulations to establish clear timelines for acknowledgment and responses to petitions for rulemaking, ensuring transparency and accountability. The Commission invites written comments concerning the petition. Publication of this petition is pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and does not affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Comments must identify the petition docket number and be filed by March 3, 2025.
You may view the petition, identified by docket number FTC-2025-0017, and submit written comments concerning its merits by using the
Amy Bunk (phone: 202-326-3476, email:
Pursuant to section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 57a(1)(B), and FTC Rule 1.31(f), 16 CFR 1.31(f), notice is hereby given that the above-captioned petition has been filed with the Secretary of the Commission and has been placed on the public record for a period of thirty (30) days. Any person may submit comments in support of or in opposition to the petition. All timely and responsive comments submitted in connection with this petition will become part of the public record.
The Commission will not consider the petition's merits until after the comment period closes. It may grant or deny the petition in whole or in part, and it may deem the petition insufficient to warrant commencement of a rulemaking proceeding. The purpose of this document is to facilitate public comment on the petition to aid the Commission in determining what, if any, action to take regarding the request contained in the petition. This document is not intended to start, stop, cancel, or otherwise affect rulemaking proceedings in any way.
Because your comment will be placed on the publicly accessible website at
15 U.S.C. 46; 15 U.S.C. 57a; 5 U.S.C. 601 note.
On December 11, 2024, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, grantee of FTZ 240, requesting subzone status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 240, on behalf of Premium Guard, Inc., in Weirton, West Virginia.
The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the
On September 30, 2024, the Township of Lakewood, grantee of FTZ 235, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of Renaissance Lakewood, LLC, within FTZ 235, in Lakewood, New Jersey.
The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the
On November 20, 2024, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Inc., grantee of FTZ 220, requesting subzone status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 220, on behalf of Wurth Electronics Midcom, Inc., in Watertown, South Dakota.
The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the
Pursuant to the authority delegated to the FTZ Board Executive Secretary (15 CFR 400.36(f)), the application to establish Subzone 220A was approved on January 28, 2025, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations, including section 400.13, and further subject to FTZ 220's 2,000-acre activation limit.
On September 30, 2024, Sacramento-Yolo Port District, grantee of FTZ 143, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of Robert Bosch Semiconductor LLC (Bosch), within FTZ 143, in Roseville, California.
The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the
Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce.
Notice of information collection, request for comment.
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before April 1, 2025.
Interested persons are invited to submit comments by email to Nancy Kook, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, at
Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Nancy Kook, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, phone 202-482-2440 or by email at
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce (“the Secretary”) to conduct comprehensive investigations to determine the effects of imports of any article on the national security of the United States.
On March 8, 2018, President Trump issued Proclamations 9704 and 9705, imposing duties on imports of aluminum and steel, and authorizing the Secretary to grant exclusions from the duties “if the Secretary determines the steel or aluminum article for which the exclusion is requested is not produced in the United States in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or of a satisfactory quality or should be excluded based upon specific national security considerations.” The President further directed that the Secretary issue procedures for requesting such exclusions within ten days of the issuance of these Proclamations.
The purpose of this information collection is to allow for submission of exclusions requests from the remedies instituted in presidential proclamations adjusting imports of steel into the United States and adjusting imports of aluminum into the United States. The information submitted is evaluated and used by BIS's Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security (OSIES) to make a recommendation to the Secretary or their designee(s) regarding the favorability of each Exclusion Request, taking into account any national security considerations as well as any received Objections, Rebuttals, and/or Surrebuttals. The Secretary or their designee(s) will also consider information provided by other agencies or senior executive branch officials including recommendations from the Department's International Trade Administration (ITA) based on their review of Exclusion Requests receiving Objections.
Electronic.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce.
Notice of Information Collection, request for comment.
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
Interested persons are invited to submit comments by email to Nancy Kook, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, at
Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Nancy Kook, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, phone 202-482-2440 or by email at
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce (“the Secretary”) to conduct comprehensive investigations to determine the effects of imports of any article on the national security of the United States.
On March 8, 2018, President Trump issued Proclamations 9704 and 9705, imposing duties on imports of aluminum and steel, and authorizing the Secretary to grant exclusions from the duties “if the Secretary determines the steel or aluminum article for which the exclusion is requested is not produced in the United States in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or of a satisfactory quality or should be excluded based upon specific national security considerations.” The President further directed that the Secretary issue procedures for requesting such exclusions within ten days of the issuance of these Proclamations.
The purpose of this information collection is to allow for submission of objections to the exclusions requests from the remedies instituted in presidential proclamations adjusting imports of steel into the United States and adjusting imports of aluminum into the United States. The information submitted is evaluated and used by BIS's Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security (OSIES) to make a recommendation to the Secretary or their designee(s) regarding the favorability of each Exclusion Request, taking into account any national security considerations as well as any received Objections, Rebuttals, and/or Surrebuttals. The Secretary or their designee(s) will also consider information provided by other agencies or senior executive branch officials including recommendations from the Department's International Trade Administration (ITA) based on their review of Exclusion Requests receiving Objections.
Electronic.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from the People's Republic of China (China) for the period of review (POR) May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, because, as explained below, there are no suspended entries for the two companies subject to this review.
Applicable January 31, 2025.
John Drury, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0195.
On June 3, 2024, Commerce published in the
On July 5, 2024, Commerce initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on oil country tubular goods from China, covering the period from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i).
On August 23, 2024, Commerce notified all interested parties of its intent to rescind the instant review because there were no suspended entries of subject merchandise by any of the companies subject to this review during the POR, and we invited interested partes to comment.
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3), it is Commerce's practice to rescind an administrative review of an AD order when there are no entries of subject merchandise during the POR for which liquidation is suspended.
As Commerce has proceeded to a final rescission of this administrative review, no cash deposit rates will change. Accordingly, the current cash deposit requirements shall remain in effect until further notice.
Commerce will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of OCTG from China. AD duties shall be assessed at rates equal to the cash deposit rate of estimated AD duties required at the time of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). Commerce intends to issue appropriate assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of this rescission notice in the
This notice serves as a final reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or destruction of the APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with regulations and terms of an APO is a violation, which is subject to sanction.
We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4).
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that TRAPA Forest Products Ltd. (TRAPA) is the successor-in-interest (SII) to Trans-Pacific Trading Ltd. (Trans-Pacific) in the context of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain softwood lumber products (softwood lumber) from Canada. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Applicable January 31, 2025.
Kristen Johnson, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4793.
On January 3, 2018, Commerce published in the
For a complete description of the events of this CVD CCR,
The product covered by this
In a CVD CCR, Commerce will make an affirmative successorship finding (
In accordance with 19 CFR 351.216 and section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), we preliminarily determine that TRAPA is the SII to Trans-Pacific. For the complete SII analysis,
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c), interested parties may submit case briefs no later than 10 days after the date of publication of this notice.
As provided under 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), in prior proceedings we have encouraged interested parties to provide an executive summary of their brief that should be limited to five pages total, including footnotes. In this CCR, we instead request that interested parties provide at the beginning of their briefs a public, executive summary for each issue raised in their briefs.
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c)(2), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must do so within 1 days of publication of these preliminary results by submitting a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance using ACCESS.
Consistent with 19 CFR 351.216(e), Commerce will issue the final results of this CCR no later than 270 days after the date on which this review was initiated, or within 45 days of publication of these preliminary results if all parties agree to the outcome of the review.
These preliminary results and this notice are published in accordance with sections 751(b) and 777(i) of the Act, 19 CFR 351.216, and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(3).
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing countervailing duty orders on melamine from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Applicable January 31, 2025.
Bob Palmer at (202) 482-9068 or Laurel Smalley at (202) 482-3456 (Germany);
In accordance with sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) on December 9, 2024, Commerce published in the
The product covered by these orders is melamine from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago. For a complete description of the scope of these orders,
Based on the above-referenced affirmative final determinations by the ITC that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of subsidized imports of melamine from Germany and Qatar, and is threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized imports of melamine from Trinidad and Tobago,
Therefore, in accordance with section 706(a) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, countervailing duties on unliquidated entries of melamine from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago. With the exception of entries occurring after the expiration of the provisional measures period and before the publication of the ITC's final affirmative injury determinations, as further described below, countervailing duties will be assessed on unliquidated entries of melamine from Germany and Qatar entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after July 22, 2024, the date of publication of the
Pursuant to section 706(b)(2) of the Act, countervailing duties shall be assessed on subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the ITC's notice of final determination if that determination is based on the threat of material injury and is not accompanied by a finding that injury would have resulted without the imposition of suspension of liquidation of entries since Commerce's preliminary determination. Additionally, section 706(b)(2) of the Act requires CBP to refund any cash deposits or bonds of estimated countervailing duties posted since the preliminary countervailing duty determination if the ITC's final determination is threat-based.
Because the ITC's final determination for Trinidad and Tobago is based on the threat of material injury and is not accompanied by a finding that injury would have resulted but for the imposition of suspension of liquidation of entries since the
In accordance with section 706 of the Act, Commerce will direct CBP to reinstitute the suspension of liquidation of melamine from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago, effective the date of publication of the ITC's notice of final determinations in the
The estimated countervailable duty subsidy rates are as follows; all-others rate applies to all producers or exporters not specifically listed below.
Section 703(d) of the Act states that the suspension of liquidation pursuant to an affirmative preliminary determination may not remain in effect for more than four months. In the underlying investigations, Commerce published the
In accordance with section 703(d) of the Act, Commerce instructed CBP to terminate the suspension of liquidation and to liquidate, without regard to countervailing duties, unliquidated entries of melamine from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after November 19, 2024, the date on which the provisional countervailing duty measures expired, through the day preceding the date of publication of the ITC final injury determinations in the
On September 20, 2021, Commerce published the
In accordance with the
Interested parties who wish to be added to the annual inquiry service list for an order must submit an entry of appearance to the annual inquiry service list segment for the order in ACCESS within 30 days after the date of publication of the order. For ease of administration, Commerce requests that law firms with more than one attorney representing interested parties in an order designate a lead attorney to be included on the annual inquiry service list. Commerce will finalize the annual inquiry service list within five business days thereafter. As mentioned in the
Commerce may update an annual inquiry service list at any time as needed based on interested parties' amendments to their entries of appearance to remove or otherwise modify their list of members and representatives, or to update contact information. Any changes or announcements pertaining to these procedures will be posted to the ACCESS website at
In the
This notice constitutes the countervailing duty orders with respect to melamine from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago pursuant to section 706(a) of the Act. Interested parties can find a list of countervailing duty orders currently in effect at
These orders are issued and published in accordance with section 706(a) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.211(b).
The merchandise subject to these orders is melamine (Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number 108-78-01, molecular formula C
The subject merchandise is provided for in subheading 2933.61.0000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheading and CAS registry number are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive.
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing the antidumping duty orders on melamine from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Applicable January 31, 2025.
Noah Wetzel at (202) 482-7466 (Germany); George McMahon at (202) 482-1167 (Japan); Janae Martin at (202) 482-0238 (the Netherlands); and Brittany Bauer at (202) 482-3860 (Trinidad and Tobago), AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230.
In accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) on December 9, 2024, Commerce published in the
The product covered by these orders is melamine from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago. For a complete description of the scope of these orders,
Based on the above-referenced affirmative final determinations by the ITC that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of LTFV imports of melamine from Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands, and that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of such merchandise from Trinidad and Tobago,
Therefore, in accordance with section 736(a)(1) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, antidumping duties equal to the amount by which the normal value of the merchandise exceeds the export price (or constructed export price) of the merchandise, for all relevant entries of melamine from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago. For all relevant entries of melamine from Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands, antidumping duties will be assessed on unliquidated entries of melamine entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June 26, 2024, the date of publication of the
Pursuant to section 736(b)(2) of the Act, duties shall be assessed on subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the ITC's notice of final determination if that determination is based on the threat of material injury and is not accompanied by a finding that injury would have resulted without the imposition of suspension of liquidation of entries since Commerce's preliminary determination.
Additionally, section 736(b)(2) of the Act requires CBP to refund any cash deposits or bonds of estimated antidumping duties posted since the preliminary antidumping determination if the ITC's final determination is threat-based.
Because the ITC's final determination for Trinidad and Tobago is based on the threat of material injury and is not accompanied by a finding that injury would have resulted but for the imposition of suspension of liquidation of entries since the
With respect to the ITC's negative critical circumstances determination on imports of melamine from Japan, we will instruct CBP to lift the suspension of liquidation and to refund all cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties with respect to entries of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June 26, 2024,
Except as noted in the “Provisional Measures” section of this notice below, in accordance with section 736 of the Act, Commerce intends to instruct CBP to continue to suspend liquidation of all relevant entries of melamine from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice.
Commerce also intends to instruct CBP to require cash deposits at a rate equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margins indicated in the table below. Accordingly, effective on the date of publication in the
Pursuant to section 735 of the Act, the final estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows:
Section 733(d) of the Act states that suspension of liquidation pursuant to an affirmative preliminary determination, may not remain in effect for more than four months, except that Commerce may extend the four-month period to no more than six months.
Commerce published the
Consequently, in accordance with section 733(d) of the Act and its practice,
On September 20, 2021, Commerce published the final rule titled “
In accordance with the
Interested parties who wish to be added to the annual inquiry service list for an order must submit an entry of appearance to the annual inquiry service list segment for the order in ACCESS within 30 days after the date of publication of the order. For ease of administration, Commerce requests that law firms with more than one attorney representing interested parties in an order designate a lead attorney to be included on the annual inquiry service list. Commerce will finalize the annual inquiry service list within five business days thereafter. As mentioned in the
Commerce may update an annual inquiry service list at any time as needed based on interested parties' amendments to their entries of appearance to remove or otherwise modify their list of members and representatives, or to update contact information. Changes or announcements pertaining to these procedures will be posted to the ACCESS website at
In the
This notice constitutes the AD Orders with respect to melamine from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago, pursuant to section 736(a) of the Act. Interested parties can find a list of AD orders currently in effect at
These orders are published in accordance with sections 736(a) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.211(b).
The merchandise subject to these orders is melamine (Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number 108-78-01, molecular formula C
The subject merchandise is provided for in subheading 2933.61.0000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheading and CAS registry number are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of hybrid meeting.
The Center of Independent Experts (CIE) review of the Machine Learning Coupled with Fourier Transform Near-infrared Spectroscopy of Otoliths to Age Fish will be held
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, through Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
The meeting will be a hybrid meeting. The in-person component of the meeting will be held at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in room 2076, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 4, Seattle, WA 98115. If you plan to attend in-person, please notify Derek Chamberlin at
Derek Chamberlin, Alaska Fishery Science Center staff; phone: (206) 526-4148; email:
The CIE will conduct a review of the readiness of machine learning coupled with Fourier transform near-infrared spectroscopy of otoliths to age fish for stock assessments. The agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at
An opportunity for public comment will be provided during the meeting. For more information, please visit the link at
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Special requests should be directed to Derek Chamberlin, via email (see
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of a public meeting.
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a one day in-person meeting of its Ad Hoc Charter For-hire Data Collection Advisory Panel.
The meeting will convene on Monday, February 24, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., EST.
The meeting will be held in-person at the Gulf Council office. Please visit the Gulf Council website at
Dr. Lisa Hollensead, Fishery Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348-1630;
The meeting will begin with introductions, approval of the January 2024 Meeting summary, adoption of agenda and review of the scope of work.
The committee will review council discussion and amendment development, discuss Program Validation Methods, Economic Data Collection, and review the draft For-hire Data Collection Document including presentations, documents and Advisory Panel (AP) recommendations. The AP will discuss outreach approaches to roll out the new charter for-hire data collection program, and receive public comments, if any.
The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version along with other meeting materials will be posted on
Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take-action to address the emergency.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of public meeting.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel (HMSAS) will hold a webinar, which is open to the public.
The online meeting will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time or until business for the day is completed.
This meeting will be held online. Specific meeting information, including directions on how to join the meeting and system requirements, will be provided in the meeting announcement on the Pacific Council's website (see
Kerry Griffin, Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820-2409.
The purpose of this HMSAS webinar is to discuss relevant topics on the Pacific Council's March 2025 meeting agenda
Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after publication of this document that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of public meeting.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) will hold a webinar, which is open to the public.
The online meeting will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time or until business for the day is completed.
This meeting will be held online. Specific meeting information, including directions on how to join the meeting and system requirements, will be provided in the meeting announcement on the Pacific Council's website (see
Kerry Griffin, Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820-2409.
The purpose of this HMSMT webinar is to discuss relevant topics on the Pacific Council's March 2025 meeting agenda and potentially prepare supplemental reports for these items.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after publication of this document that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
Proposed additions to and deletions from the Procurement List.
The Committee is proposing to add product(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities and deletes product(s) and service(s) previously furnished by such agencies.
Comments must be received on or before: March 2, 2025.
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20024.
For further information or to submit comments contact: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 489-1322 or email
This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51-2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions.
If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice will be required to procure the product(s) listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
The following product(s) are proposed for addition to the Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed:
The following product(s) and service(s) are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List:
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Notice.
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (“PRA”), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (“ICR”) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (“OIRA”), of the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”), for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected costs and burden.
Comments must be submitted on or before March 3, 2025.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of this notice's publication to OIRA, at
In addition to the submission of comments to
Or by either of the following methods:
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All comments must be submitted in English, or if not, accompanied by an English translation. Comments submitted to the Commission should include only information that you wish to make available publicly. If you wish the Commission to consider information that you believe is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, a petition for confidential treatment of the exempt information may be submitted according to the procedures established in § 145.9 of the Commission's regulations.
Daniel O'Connell, Special Counsel, Division of Clearing and Risk, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, (202) 418-5583; email:
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection.
Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
The license for the Saxon Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 2610 was issued for a period ending December 31, 2024.
Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project.
If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2610 is issued to Northern States Power Company for a period effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first.
If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before December 31, 2025, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise.
If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Northern States Power Company is authorized to continue operation of the Saxon Falls Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a subsequent license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first.
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
On May 26, 2020, as supplemented on September 7, 2021, February 2, 2022, September 8, 2022, January 3, 2024, and September 30, 2024 United Water Conservation District (UWCD) filed a non-capacity amendment application for the Santa Felicia Project No. 2153 (project). The project is located on Piru Creek in Ventura County, California. The project occupies federal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
The purpose of the amendment application is to implement the Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project. The Dam Safety Improvement Project proposes to replace the existing outlet works and modify the existing spillway and dam to address the potential for failure under seismic loading conditions and increase the conveyance capacity to sufficiently pass the inflow design flood. On June 1, 2020, the Commission issued a public notice of UWCD's request for a license amendment soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests. No
This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the project.
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members, and others to access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to David Rudisail at (202) 502-6376 or
The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the Rover—Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery Meter Station Project (Project), proposed by Rover Pipeline LLC (Rover) in the above-referenced docket.
The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the Project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed project would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.
The Project would consist of the following facilities and activities:
• construction of one delivery meter station with one hot tap, one tap valve, and dual Coriolis Meter Skid;
• construction of one receipt meter station with one hot tap, one tap valve, dual Coriolis Meter Skid, and a gas quality/measurement building;
• 90 feet of interconnect piping;
• installation of associated appurtenant facilities; and
• use of a 0.6-mile new permanent access road leading from West County Road 18 to the meter station (to be constructed by Vision).
The Commission mailed a copy of the
The EA is not a decision document. It presents Commission staff's independent analysis of the environmental issues for the Commission to consider when addressing the merits of all issues in this proceeding. Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. Your comments should focus on the EA's disclosure and discussion of potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that the Commission has the opportunity to consider your comments prior to making its decision on this project, it is important that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 24, 2025.
For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file your comments to the Commission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has staff available to assist you at (866) 208-3676 or
(1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on the Commission's website (
(2) You can also file your comments electronically using the eFiling feature on the Commission's website (
(3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the Commission. Be sure to reference the project docket number CP24-508-000 on your letter. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing or judicial review of the Commission's decision. At this point in this proceeding, the timeframe for filing timely intervention requests has expired. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene out-of-time pursuant to Rule 214(b)(3) and (d) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and (d)) and show good cause why the time limitation should be waived. Motions to intervene are more fully described at
Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208-FERC, or on the FERC website (
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
The license for the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 2587 was issued for a period ending December 31, 2024.
Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project.
If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2587 is issued to Northern States Power Company for a period effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first.
If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before December 31, 2025, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise.
If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Northern States Power Company is authorized to continue operation of the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a subsequent license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first.
Take notice that the Commission received the following Complaints and Compliance filings in EL Dockets:
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Notices; reopening of comment periods.
This document reopens the comment period for 30 days for six notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the
Comments must be received on or before March 3, 2025. Comments should be submitted to the original docket for the notice specified in the table below.
You may send comments, identified by appropriate Docket ID number listed in the table below by any of the following methods:
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William Nickerson, Director, Office of Regulatory Policy and Management, Office of Policy, Mail Code 1804, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; (202) 566-0326;
This document reopens the comment period
EPA may identify additional actions for reopening or extending comment periods in subsequent notices.
This document reopens the public comment period for the notice “Clothianidin; Receipt of Application for Emergency Exemption” established in the
This document reopens the public comment period established for the notice “Comparison of Aquatic Life Protective Values Developed for Pesticides Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA)” in the
This document reopens the public comment period for the notice “Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit” established in the
This document reopens the public comment period for the notice “Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Consolidated Air Rule for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (Renewal)” established in the
This document reopens the public comment period for the notice “Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an Existing ICR Collection and Request for Comment; Assessment of Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Procurement” established in the
This document reopens the public comment period for “Notice of Preliminary Designation of Certain Stormwater Discharges in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Notice of Availability of Draft Permit Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System of the Clean Water Act” established in the
EPA is extending these comment periods to allow interested parties additional time to thoroughly review and analyze how these notices may impact parties potentially subject to them. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted as they are already incorporated into the public record and will be considered in the final action as appropriate.
Where appropriate, the Agency may consider extending the comment period beyond 30 days for the above referenced actions.
To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under
Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment letters on EISs are available at:
Revision to FR Notice Published 06/19/2009; Officially Withdrawn per request of the submitting agency.
Revision to FR Notice Published 12/06/2024; Extending the Comment Period from 01/21/2025 to 02/11/2025.
Notice of the forthcoming regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC), is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws of the FCSIC.
10 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
You may observe the open portions of this meeting in person at 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102-5090, or virtually. If you would like to virtually attend, at least 24 hours in advance, visit
If you need more information or assistance for accessibility reasons, or have questions, contact Ashley Waldron, Secretary to the Board. Telephone: 703-883-4009. TTY: 703-883-4056.
Parts of this meeting will be open to the public. The rest of the meeting will be closed to the public. The following matters will be considered:
The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y, (12 CFR part 225) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States.
The public portions of the applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, if any, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank(s) indicated below and at the offices of the Board of Governors. This information may also be obtained on an expedited basis, upon request, by contacting the appropriate Federal Reserve Bank and from the Board's Freedom of Information Office at
Comments received are subject to public disclosure. In general, comments received will be made available without change and will not be modified to remove personal or business information including confidential, contact, or other identifying information. Comments should not include any information such as confidential information that would not be appropriate for public disclosure.
Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors, Ann E. Misback, Secretary of the Board, 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20551-0001, not later than March 3, 2025.
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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)).
The public portions of the applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, if any, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank(s) indicated below and at the offices of the Board of Governors. This information may also be obtained on an expedited basis, upon request, by contacting the appropriate Federal Reserve Bank and from the Board's Freedom of Information Office at
Comments received are subject to public disclosure. In general, comments received will be made available without change and will not be modified to remove personal or business information including confidential, contact, or other identifying information. Comments should not include any information such as confidential information that would not be appropriate for public disclosure.
Comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors, Ann E. Misback, Secretary of the Board, 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20551-0001, not later than February 18, 2025.
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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
On the basis of the record
The Commission instituted this review on July 1, 2024 (89 FR 54519) and determined on October 4, 2024, that it would conduct an expedited review (89 FR 89040, November 12, 2024).
The Commission made this determination pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)). It completed and filed its determination in this review on January 27, 2025. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 5580 (January 2025), entitled
By order of the Commission.
U.S. International Trade Commission.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 17) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting complainants' motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to assert additional patent claims.
Houda Morad, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-4716. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at
On August 22, 2024, the Commission instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed on behalf of complainants Skyworks Solutions, Inc. of Irvine, California; Skyworks Solutions Canada, Inc. of Ottawa, Canada; and Skyworks Global Pte. Ltd. of Singapore (collectively, “Skyworks”). 89 FR 67969-70 (Aug. 22, 2024). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless front-end modules and devices containing the same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,717,101; 9,917,563; 7,409,200 (“the '200 patent”); 9,450,579 (“the '579 patent”); and 9,148,194.
On November 1, 2024, Skyworks filed a motion (“Motion”) to terminate the investigation as to the '200 patent based on the withdrawal of the complaint as to that patent. The Motion also seeks to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to further assert dependent claims 2, 3, 8, and 9 of the '579 patent (“the added patent claims”). The Motion is unopposed with respect to the partial termination of the investigation as to the '200 patent, but is opposed with respect to the requested amendment to assert additional dependent claims of the '579 patent. On November 13, 2024, some of the Respondents filed a response, in which other Respondents later joined on November 15, 2024, in opposition to Skyworks' request to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. On November 13, 2024, OUII filed a response in support of Skyworks' requested amendment.
On November 8, 2024, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No. 13) granting the Motion with respect to the partial termination of the investigation as to the '200 patent. Order No. 13 (Nov. 8, 2024),
No petition for review of the subject ID was filed.
The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The complaint and notice of investigation are amended to include the added patent claims.
The Commission's vote for this determination took place on January 27, 2025.
The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210).
By order of the Commission.
Notice is hereby given that, on October 14, 2024, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Also, AAYUNA Inc., Allentown, PA; Trustees of Boston University, Boston, MA; Ebara Technologies, Inc., Sacramento, CA; George Washington University, Washington, DC; Presco Engineering, Woodbridge, CT; Teledyne Princeton Instruments, Trenton, NJ; and Milkshake Technology Inc., Menlo Park, CA, have withdrawn as parties to this venture.
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and AIM Photonics intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On June 16, 2016, AIM Photonics filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on July 1, 2024. A notice was published in the
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Organic Consultants LLC DBA Cascade Chemistry has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before April 1, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before April 1, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this is notice that on November 26, 2024, Organic Consultants LLC DBA Cascade Chemistry, 90 North Polk Street, Suite 200, Eugene, Oregon 97402-4109 applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to bulk manufacture small quantities of the listed controlled substances for internal use or for sale as analytical reference standard materials to its customers. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Medi-Physics Inc. DBA GE Healthcare has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before March 3, 2025. Such
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on December 16, 2024, Medi-Physics Inc. DBA GE Healthcare, 3350 North Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004-1412, applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to import derivatives of the listed controlled substances to be used for the manufacture of a diagnostic product and reference standards. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Catalent Greenville, Inc. has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before March 3, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before March 3, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on November 27, 2024, Catalent Greenville, Inc., 1240 Sugg Parkway, Greenville, North Carolina 27834-9006, applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to import the listed controlled substance for the development of bulk dosage formulations for research, clinical trial studies and analytical purposes. No other activity for this drug code is authorized for this registration.
Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice.
30-Day notice.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until March 3, 2025.
If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact: Matt Durose (email:
The proposed information collection was previously published in the
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:
Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website
DOJ seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.
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If additional information is required, contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Request for comment.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact (FONSI) evaluating the environmental impacts from proposed Federal actions related to reauthorizing power operations at the Palisades Nuclear Plant (Palisades). Specifically, the NRC is considering an exemption request, a license transfer request, and license amendment requests (LARs) to support reauthorizing power operation under the NRC license. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Loan Programs Office (LPO), is a cooperating agency on the draft EA. DOE LPO's proposed action is to provide Federal financial support (a loan guarantee) for refueling and resumption of power generation activities at Palisades.
Submit comments by March 3, 2025. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the NRC is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date.
You may submit comments by any of the following methods; however, the NRC encourages electronic comment submission through the Federal rulemaking website:
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Mary Richmond, telephone: 301-415-7218; email:
Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2024-0076 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information for this action. You may obtain publicly available information related to this action by any of the following methods:
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The NRC encourages electronic comment submission through any of the methods outlined in the
The NRC cautions you not to include identifying or contact information that you do not want to be publicly disclosed in your comment submission. The NRC will post all comment submissions at
If you are requesting or aggregating comments from other persons for submission to the NRC, then you should inform those persons not to include identifying or contact information that they do not want to be publicly disclosed in their comment submission. Your request should state that the NRC does not routinely edit comment submissions to remove such information before making the comment submissions available to the public or entering the comment into ADAMS.
Palisades consists of a single pressurized-water reactor designed by Combustion Engineering (with a turbine-generator designed by Westinghouse) and is located in Covert Township, Michigan, along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Originally licensed for operation on March 24, 1971, the NRC issued a renewed facility operating license (RFOL) for Palisades on January 17, 2007, with the renewed operating license term expiring on March 24, 2031.
After more than 40 years of commercial operation, Palisades permanently ceased operations on May 20, 2022. On June 13, 2022, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., the licensee who operated the facility prior to
To return Palisades to power operations, HDI has submitted (1) a request for an exemption from the requirement in 10 CFR 50.82(a)(2) that prohibits operation of the Palisades reactor, or emplacement or retention of fuel into the reactor vessel; (2) a request for a license transfer from HDI (currently responsible for decommissioning activities at Palisades) to Palisades Energy, LLC (which would be authorized to operate the reactor); and (3) four LARs. These requests, along with the NRC determinations that these requests were acceptable for review, are listed in Section III of this notice. If all the requests are granted, Palisades Energy, LLC, would be allowed to place fuel into the reactor vessel and resume power operations through March 24, 2031, which is the end of the renewed facility operating license term under Palisades RFOL No. DPR-20.
Two notices of opportunity to request a hearing and petition for leave to intervene (89 FR 64486 and 89 FR 64493) were published in the
The NRC staff has prepared a draft EA and draft FONSI documenting its environmental review of the potential licensing and regulatory approvals. Based on the environmental review, the NRC has made a preliminary determination that the proposed actions would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore, the NRC staff has made a preliminary determination that it will not prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) and that a draft FONSI appears warranted.
The staff will consider comments on the draft EA and draft FONSI over a 30-day public comment period from Federal, State, local, and Tribal officials, and members of the public. After consideration of these public comments, the NRC staff will make a final determination as to whether preparation of an EIS is necessary or whether a FONSI can be issued for the licensing and regulatory approvals for Palisades.
The environmental review included fulfillment of the NRC obligations related to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended, (54 U.S.C. 300101,
The NRC's proposed actions are decisions on whether to grant or deny Holtec's interdependent, connected licensing and regulatory requests that, if approved, would collectively support reauthorizing power operations and refueling of the reactor under the existing Palisades' RFOL.
The NRC's environmental review also encompasses any revisions or supplements to these requests or other regulatory or licensing requests submitted to the NRC that are necessary to reauthorize power operations of Palisades.
The DOE LPO's Federal action is a decision on providing Federal financial assistance for refueling and resumption of power generation activities at Palisades, pursuant to Holtec's loan guarantee agreement with DOE LPO that was issued pursuant to the Energy Policy Act (EPA) of 2005.
The need for the potential approval of the proposed NRC Federal actions, collectively supporting the reauthorization of power operations, is to provide an option that allows for baseload clean energy power generation capability within the term of the Palisades' RFOL to meet current system generating needs. Holtec cites the State of Michigan's Public Acts of 2023, Act No. 235 (enrolled Senate Bill 271), which establishes a clean energy standard for electric providers to provide at least 80 percent clean energy by 2035 and 100 percent by 2040. Michigan's Act No. 235 defines clean energy as including a system that “Generates electricity or steam without emitting greenhouse gas, including nuclear generation.”
The need for DOE's proposed action (Federal financial assistance in the form of a loan guarantee), is to implement DOE's authority under Title XVII of the EPA of 2005, which was reauthorized, amended, and revised by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to create the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) Program (Section 1706). The purpose of the EIR Program is to finance
In the draft EA, the NRC staff assessed the potential direct and indirect environmental impacts from the proposed actions associated with the following relevant resource areas: land use and visual resources; meteorology and air quality; surface water resources; groundwater resources and the geologic environment; ecological resources (terrestrial and aquatic); historic and cultural resources; socioeconomics; environmental justice; radiological and nonradiological human health; waste management; uranium fuel cycle and transportation; and postulated accidents. The NRC staff also considered decommissioning impacts, the potential effects of climate change on its evaluation of the environmental impacts of the proposed continued operation of Palisades, and the cumulative effects from past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions when combined with the proposed action.
The NRC staff determined that the environmental impacts of the proposed action would be NOT SIGNIFICANT for each potentially affected environmental resource. In addition, the NRC staff determined that the projected effects of climate change would not alter any of the impact determinations described in the EA. Furthermore, the NRC staff found that there would be no significant cumulative impact to any resource area from the proposed action when added to other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable actions.
The NRC staff considered a range of alternatives to the proposed action and the environmental impacts of the alternatives as appropriate. The NRC staff determined that there are no alternatives that meet the need for the proposed action that would be environmentally preferrable to the proposed action.
The proposed Federal actions before the NRC are whether to grant requests for an exemption, a license transfer, and license amendments to support reauthorizing Palisades for power operations through the remainder of its licensing term (to March 24, 2031). The NRC staff has conducted an environmental review of these actions and prepared a draft EA. This draft FONSI incorporates by reference the draft EA summarized in Section II of this notice and referenced in Section V of this notice. Based on preliminary determinations in the draft EA that the environmental impacts of the proposed actions would be NOT SIGNIFICANT for each potentially affected resource area, the NRC staff is issuing a draft determination that the proposed Federal actions would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore, the NRC staff has made a draft determination that preparation of an EIS is not required for the proposed Federal actions and that a draft FONSI appears warranted.
This draft finding and the related environmental documents referenced throughout the EA are available for public inspection as discussed in the draft EA and Section I of this notice. The NRC's staff's determination is tentative. Before making a final determination, the NRC staff will consider comments received on the draft EA and draft FONSI over a 30-day public comment period from Federal, State, Tribal, and local officials, and members of the public. Once the NRC staff makes a final determination, the NRC will publish the final EA and final FONSI or proceed to prepare an EIS. At the conclusion of the NRC environmental review, DOE LPO would publish a separate Record of Decision or FONSI, as appropriate.
The documents listed in the following table are available to interested persons through one or more of the following methods, as indicated.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Weeks of February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, and March 10, 2025. The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the internet at:
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these public meetings or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format (
Public.
Members of the public may request to receive the information in these notices electronically. If you would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555, at 301-415-1969, or by email at
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of February 10, 2025.
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of February 17, 2025.
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of February 24, 2025.
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of March 3, 2025.
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of March 10, 2025.
For more information or to verify the status of meetings, contact Chris Markley at 301-415-6293 or via email at
The NRC is holding the meetings under the authority of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to expand the application of the Per User Access Fee to Redistributors of the NYSE Aggregated Lite data feed and/or the NYSE Pillar Depth data feed, effective January 16, 2025.
The proposed rule change, including the Exchange's statement of the purpose of, and statutory basis for, the proposed rule change, is available on the Exchange's website at
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend its Fee Schedule to establish a fee for market participants that choose to utilize the Exchange's testing systems environment via a dedicated cross connection.
The proposed rule change, including the Exchange's statement of the purpose of, and statutory basis for, the proposed rule change, is available on the Exchange's website at
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend its Fee Schedule to establish a fee for market participants that choose to utilize the Exchange's testing systems environment via a dedicated cross connection.
The proposed rule change, including the Exchange's statement of the purpose of, and statutory basis for, the proposed rule change, is available on the Exchange's website at
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
On October 8, 2024, Nasdaq PHLX LLC filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”)
In 2023, the Exchange filed a rule change to amend the manner in which FLEX Options are transacted on Phlx's Trading Floor.
Specifically, the Exchange proposes to: (i) amend Options 8, Section 34, FLEX Trading to clarify certain functionality; (ii) permit the listing of FLEX PM Third Friday Options; (iii) permit FLEX Options on certain ETFs to be settled by delivery in cash if the underlying security meets prescribed criteria and set forth the applicable position and exercise limits for these options; and (iv) require that position and exercise limits for FLEX Options be aggregated with non-FLEX options in certain circumstances.
The following proposed changes are described in more detail in the Notice. The Exchange proposes to amend Options 8, Section 34, related to FLEX Options, to provide greater detail to FLEX Options rules, including sections relating to characteristics, exclusions, and exercise price.
The Commission is instituting proceedings pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act,
Under the Commission's Rules of Practice, the “burden to demonstrate that a proposed rule change is consistent with the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations issued thereunder . . . is on the self-regulatory organization [`SRO'] that proposed the rule change.”
For these reasons, the Commission believes it is appropriate to institute proceedings pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act
The Commission requests that interested persons provide written submissions of their data, views, and arguments with respect to the issues identified above, as well as any other concerns they may have with the proposal. In particular, the Commission invites the written views of interested persons concerning whether the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments regarding whether the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved by February 21, 2025. Any person who wishes to file a rebuttal to any other person's submission must file that rebuttal by March 7, 2025. The Commission asks that commenters address the sufficiency of the Exchange's statements in support of the proposal, in addition to any other
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Clearing Agency proposes to revise its Risk Management Framework, Corporate Risk Management Policy, and Default Management Policy (collectively, the “Clearing Agency Policies”). The proposed changes are designed to update the Clearing Agency Policies to better align the descriptions therein with the Clearing Agency's current practices and make other non-substantive, clarifying, conforming and administrative changes. These changes are designed to enhance the clarity of OCC's internal governance arrangements and are not expected to have any impact on OCC's Clearing Members or other market participants.
The proposed rule change, including the Clearing Agency's statement of the purpose of, and statutory basis for, the proposed rule change, is available on the Clearing Agency's website at
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend its Fee Schedule to establish a fee for market participants that choose to utilize the Exchange's testing systems environment via a dedicated cross connection.
The proposed rule change, including the Exchange's statement of the purpose of, and statutory basis for, the proposed rule change, is available on the Exchange's website at
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to expand the application of the Per User Access Fee to Redistributors of the NYSE Aggregated Lite data feed, effective January 16, 2025.
The proposed rule change, including the Exchange's statement of the purpose of, and statutory basis for, the proposed rule change, is available on the Exchange's website at
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act.
All submissions should refer to file number SR-NYSEAMER-2025-05 and should be submitted on or before February 21, 2025.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission” or “SEC”).
Notice.
Notice of application for an order (“Order”) under sections 17(d) and 57(i) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) and rule 17d-1 under the Act to permit certain joint transactions otherwise prohibited by sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the Act and rule 17d-1 under the Act.
The Commission:
Taylor Evenson, Senior Counsel, or Kyle R. Ahlgren, Branch Chief, at (202) 551-6857 (Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel's Office).
For Applicants' representations, legal analysis, and conditions, please refer to Applicants' amended and restated application, dated January 2, 2025, which may be obtained via the Commission's website by searching for the file number at the top of this document, or for an Applicant using the Company name search field, on the SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be searched at
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend its Fee Schedule to establish a fee for market participants that choose to utilize the Exchange's testing systems environment via a dedicated cross connection.
The proposed rule change, including the Exchange's statement of the purpose of, and statutory basis for, the proposed rule change, is available on the Exchange's website at
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
U.S. Small Business Administration.
Notice.
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Mississippi dated January 27, 2025.
Issued on January 27, 2025.
Alan Escobar, Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205-6734.
Notice is hereby given that as a result of the Administrator's disaster declaration, applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal
The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster:
The Interest Rates are:
The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 20969C and for economic injury is 209700.
The States which received an EIDL Declaration are Alabama, Mississippi.
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with their foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the exhibition “Modern Art and Politics in Germany, 1910-1945: Masterworks from the Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin” at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas; the Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the
Reed Liriano, Program Coordinator, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202-632-6471; email:
The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681,
Surface Transportation Board.
Notice of vacancy on the Passenger Railroad Advisory Committee (PRAC) and solicitation of nominations.
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice of a vacancy on the PRAC for a representative from a state that provides funding for intercity passenger rail. The Board is soliciting nominations from the public for candidates to fill this vacancy.
Nominations are due by February 27, 2025.
Nominations may be submitted either via the Board's e-filing format or in paper format. Any person using e-filing should attach a document and otherwise comply with the instructions at the E-FILING link on the Board's website, at
Brian O'Boyle at 202-245-0364. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245-0245.
The Board established the PRAC in 2023 to provide advice and recommendations to the Board on issues relating to passenger rail service.
When all vacancies are filled, the PRAC consists of at least 18 voting members
A vacancy currently exists on the PRAC for a representative from a state that provides funding for intercity passenger rail. The Board is therefore soliciting nominations from the public for candidates to fill this vacancy. Pursuant to the PRAC charter, this representative cannot be from the same state as any of the representatives of the commuter rail operators, or the representative from a state in which the intercity passenger rail stations are served only by long-distance trains.
According to revised guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget, it is permissible for federally registered lobbyists to serve on advisory committees, such as the PRAC, as long as they do so in a representative capacity, rather than an individual capacity.
Nominations for candidates to fill the current vacancy should be submitted in letter form and should include: (1) the name, position, and business contact information (including email address and phone number) of the candidate; (2) a summary of the candidate's experience and qualifications for the position; (3) a representation that the candidate is willing to serve as a member of the PRAC; and, (4) a statement that the candidate agrees to serve in a representative capacity. Candidates may nominate themselves. Nominations for candidates for the current vacancy on the PRAC should be filed with the Board by February 27, 2025. Please note that submissions will be posted publicly on the Board's website under Docket No. EP 774 (Sub-No. 1).
By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Saratoga Railroad, LLC (Saratoga), has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1152, subpart F—
Saratoga has certified that: (1) no local traffic has moved over the Line for at least two years; (2) any overhead traffic on the Line can be rerouted over other lines; (3) no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the Line (or by a state or local government on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the Line is pending with either the Surface Transportation Board (Board) or any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of a complainant within the past two years; and (4) the requirements at 49 CFR 1105.7(b) and 1105.8(c) (notice of environmental and historic reports), 49 CFR 1105.12 (newspaper publication), and 49 CFR 1152.50(d)(1) (notice to government agencies) have been met.
As a condition to this exemption, any employee adversely affected by the abandonment shall be protected under
Provided no formal expression of intent to file an offer of financial assistance (OFA) has been received,
All pleadings, referring to Docket No. AB 1343X, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing on the Board's website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Saratoga's representative, William A. Mullins, Mullins Law Group PLLC, 2001 L St. NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC 20036.
If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio.
Saratoga has filed a combined environmental and historic report that addresses the potential effects, if any, of the abandonment on the environment and historic resources. OEA will issue a Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) by February 7, 2025. The Draft EA will be available to interested persons on the Board's website, by writing to OEA, or by calling OEA at (202) 245-0294. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245-0245. Comments on environmental or historic preservation matters must be filed within 15 days after the Draft EA becomes available to the public.
Environmental, historic preservation, public use, or trail use/railbanking conditions will be imposed, where appropriate, in a subsequent decision.
Pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 1152.29(e)(2), Saratoga shall file a notice of consummation with the Board to signify that it has exercised the authority granted and fully abandoned the Line. If consummation has not been effected by Saratoga's filing of a notice of consummation by January 31, 2026, and there are no legal or regulatory barriers to consummation, the authority to abandon will automatically expire.
Board decisions and notices are available at
By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Notice and request for comments.
To maximize the use of coastwise-qualified vessels, in January of each calendar year, MARAD requests owners and operators of coastwise-qualified launch barges or other interested parties to notify the Agency of their interest in, and provide certain information relating to, the transportation, installation, or launching of platform jackets. MARAD publishes the notifications as a resource to companies contemplating these operations on the outer continental shelf. The notifications should include information set forth in the
Submit comments on or before March 3, 2025.
You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD-2025-0002 by any of the following methods:
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All submissions must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All comments received will be posted without change to
Patricia Hagerty, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23-461, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366-0903. Email:
Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 55108, the Secretary of Transportation has the authority to adopt procedures that timely provide information that would maximize the use of coastwise-qualified vessels for the transportation of platform jackets between U.S. coastwise points and the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. This authority has been delegated to MARAD. The regulation promulgated under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 55108, 46 CFR 389.3(a), requires that MARAD publish a notice in the
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), MARAD solicits comments from owners and operators of coastwise-qualified launch barges to compile a list of vessels that could potentially be available to transport, and if necessary, launch or install platform jackets. All timely comments will be considered; however, to facilitate comment tracking, commenters should provide their name or the name of their organization. If comments contain proprietary or confidential information, commenters may contact the Agency for alternate submission instructions. The electronic form of all comments received into MARAD dockets may be searched by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). For information on DOT's compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit
By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, DOT.
Notice of public meeting.
This notice announces the public meeting of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board.
The public meeting will be held on:
• Wednesday, March 6, 2025, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. EDT.
○ Requests to attend the meeting must be received by March 1, 2025.
○ Requests for accommodations to a disability must be received by March 1, 2025.
○ If you wish to speak during the meeting, you must submit a written copy of your remarks to GLS by March 1, 2025.
○ Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received by the GLS no later than March 1, 2025.
The meeting will be held in-person at the following location: GLS Conference Room, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Suite W62-300, Washington, DC 20590. A virtual option will be made available for individuals wishing to attend remotely. Details on how to participate will be forwarded to those who RSVP.
Kevin O'Malley, Strategic Advisor for Financial and Resource Management, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Suite W62-300, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-0091.
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463; 5 U.S.C. App. 2), notice is hereby given of meetings of the GLS Advisory Board. The agenda for each meeting is the same and will be as follows:
Attendance at the meeting is open to the interested public. With the approval of the Administrator, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing further information should contact the person listed under the heading,
The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the person listed in the
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury.
Notice and request for comment.
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, “Computer-Security Incident Notification.” The OCC also is giving notice that it has sent the collection to OMB for review.
Comments must be received by March 3, 2025.
Commenters are encouraged to submit comments by email, if possible. You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
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Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should also be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
You may review comments and other related materials that pertain to this information collection following the
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Shaquita Merritt, Clearance Officer, (202) 649-5490, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20219. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501
Additionally, a bank service provider must notify at least one bank-designated point of contact at each affected banking organization customer as soon as possible when the bank service provider determines that it has experienced a computer-security incident that has materially disrupted or degraded, or is reasonably likely to materially disrupt or degrade, covered services provided to such banking organization for four or more hours.
Comments continue to be invited on:
(a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the OCC, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b) The accuracy of the OCC's estimate of the burden of the collection of information;
(c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
(d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and
(e) Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Departmental Offices, U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Notice of information collection; request for comment.
The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests.
Comments should be received on or before March 3, 2025 to be assured of consideration.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
Copies of the submissions may be obtained from Spencer W. Clark by emailing
Departmental Offices, U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Notice of information collection; request for comment.
The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests.
Comments should be received on or before March 3, 2025 to be assured of consideration.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
Copies of the submissions may be obtained from Spencer W. Clark by emailing
(a) replace the letter “F” throughout, when used to designate an excepted service schedule, with the words “Policy/Career”;
(b) in section 1:
(c) in section 4(a)(i), replace the word “Positions” with the words “Career positions” in the final paragraph;
(d) in section 4(b)(i), add the text “providing for the application of Civil Service Rule 6.3(a) to Schedule Policy/Career positions and” after the words “as appropriate”;
(e) in section 5:
(f) in section 6:
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) The Secretary of the Interior shall review and consider additional appointments to the Board to assist in fulfilling all aspects of this order, subject to all applicable laws.
(c) With respect to all applications for naming and renaming submitted to the newly constituted Board, the Board shall advance the policy established in section 1 of this order to honor the contributions of visionary and patriotic Americans and may update its principles, policies, and procedures as needed to achieve this policy.
(d) Where Congressional action is required to establish a renaming in public law, following Board approval on renaming, the Board shall provide guidance to all relevant Federal agencies to use the Board-approved name in the interim in federal documents and achieve consistency across the federal government.
(b) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of the Interior shall, consistent with 43 U.S.C. 364 through 364f, reinstate the name “Mount McKinley.” The Secretary shall subsequently update the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to reflect the renaming and reinstatement of
(c) The Secretary of the Interior shall work with Alaska Native entities and state and local organizations to adopt names for landmarks to honor the history and culture of the Alaskan people.
(b) As such, within 30 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of the Interior shall, consistent with 43 U.S.C. 364 through 364f, take all appropriate actions to rename as the “Gulf of America” the U.S. Continental Shelf area bounded on the northeast, north, and northwest by the States of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida and extending to the seaward boundary with Mexico and Cuba in the area formerly named as the Gulf of Mexico. The Secretary shall subsequently update the GNIS to reflect the renaming of the Gulf and remove all references to the Gulf of Mexico from the GNIS, consistent with applicable law. The Board shall provide guidance to ensure all federal references to the Gulf of America, including on agency maps, contracts, and other documents and communications shall reflect its renaming.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) The Federal contracting process shall be streamlined to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil-rights laws. Accordingly:
(A) Promoting “diversity”;
(B) Holding Federal contractors and subcontractors responsible for taking “affirmative action”; and
(C) Allowing or encouraging Federal contractors and subcontractors to engage in workforce balancing based on race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin.
(A) A term requiring the contractual counterparty or grant recipient to agree that its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government's payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code; and
(B) A term requiring such counterparty or recipient to certify that it does not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.
(c) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), with the assistance of the Attorney General as requested, shall:
(b) To further inform and advise me so that my Administration may formulate appropriate and effective civil-rights policy, the Attorney General, within 120 days of this order, in consultation with the heads of relevant agencies and in coordination with the Director of OMB, shall submit a report to the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy containing recommendations for enforcing Federal civil-rights laws and taking other appropriate measures to encourage the private sector to end illegal discrimination and preferences, including DEI. The report shall contain a proposed strategic enforcement plan identifying:
(b) This order does not prevent State or local governments, Federal contractors, or Federally-funded State and local educational agencies or institutions of higher education from engaging in First Amendment-protected speech.
(c) This order does not prohibit persons teaching at a Federally funded institution of higher education as part of a larger course of academic instruction from advocating for, endorsing, or promoting the unlawful employment or contracting practices prohibited by this order.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(a) Executive Order 14042 of September 9, 2021 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors); and
(b) Executive Order 14043 of September 9, 2021 (Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees).
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) Within 15 days after submitting the report required under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of State shall take all appropriate action, consistent with 8 U.S.C. 1189, with regard to a designation of Ansar Allah as a terrorist organization.
(c) Following any designation of Ansar Allah as a foreign terrorist organization under 8 U.S.C. 1189, the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) shall jointly conduct a review of the United Nations partners, nongovernmental organizations, and contractors through which USAID works in Yemen, and identify any entities with a relationship with USAID that have:
(d) The Administrator of USAID shall take all appropriate action to terminate the projects, grants, or contracts identified under subsection (c) of this section as appropriate.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) Within 45 days of the date of this order, the Director of National Intelligence and the Attorney General shall, in coordination with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and the Counsel to the President, review records related to the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and present a plan to the President for the full and complete release of these records.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) The PCAST shall be composed of not more than 24 members. The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST) and the Special Advisor for AI & Crypto shall be members of the PCAST. If also serving as the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the APST may designate the U.S. Chief Technology Officer as a member. The remaining members shall be distinguished individuals and representatives from sectors outside of the Federal Government appointed by the President. These non-Federal members shall have diverse perspectives and expertise in science, technology, education, and innovation.
(c) The APST and the Special Advisor for AI & Crypto shall serve as Co-Chairs of the PCAST. The Co-Chairs may designate up to two Vice Chairs of the PCAST from among the non-Federal members of the PCAST, to support the Co-Chairs in the leadership and organization of the PCAST.
(b) The PCAST shall meet regularly and shall:
(c) The PCAST shall provide advice from the non-Federal sector to the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) in response to requests from the NSTC.
(b) In consultation with the Co-Chairs, the PCAST is authorized to create standing subcommittees and ad hoc groups, including technical advisory groups, to assist the PCAST and provide preliminary information directly to the PCAST.
(c) In order to allow the PCAST to provide advice and analysis regarding classified matters, the Co-Chairs may request that members of the PCAST, its standing subcommittees, or ad hoc groups who do not hold a current clearance for access to classified information receive security clearance and access determinations pursuant to Executive Order 12968 of August 2, 1995 (Access to Classified Information), as amended, or any successor order.
(d) The Department of Energy shall provide such funding and administrative and technical support as the PCAST may require, to the extent permitted by law and as authorized by existing appropriations.
(e) Members of the PCAST shall serve without any compensation for their work on the PCAST, but may receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving intermittently in the government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(f) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), may apply to the PCAST, any functions of the President under that Act, except that of reporting to the Congress, shall be performed by the Secretary of Energy, in accordance with the guidelines and procedures established by the Administrator of General Services.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) The term “blockchain” means any technology where data is:
(c) “Central Bank Digital Currency” means a form of digital money or monetary value, denominated in the national unit of account, that is a direct liability of the central bank.
(b) The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to immediately revoke the Department of the Treasury's “Framework for International Engagement on Digital Assets,” issued on July 7, 2022.
(c) All policies, directives, and guidance issued pursuant to Executive Order 14067 and the Department of the Treasury's Framework for International Engagement on Digital Assets are hereby rescinded or shall be rescinded by the Secretary of the Treasury, as appropriate, to the extent they are inconsistent with the provisions of this order.
(d) The Secretary of the Treasury shall take all appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the policies set forth in this order.
(b) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other relevant agencies, the heads of which are included in the Working Group, shall identify all regulations, guidance documents, orders, or other items that affect the digital asset sector. Within 60 days of the date of this order, each agency shall submit to the Chair recommendations with respect to whether each identified regulation, guidance document, order, or other item should be rescinded or modified, or, for items other than regulations, adopted in a regulation.
(c) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Working Group shall submit a report to the President, through the APEP, which shall recommend regulatory and legislative proposals that advance the policies established in this order. In particular, the report shall focus on the following:
(d) The Chair shall designate an Executive Director of the Working Group, who shall be responsible for coordinating its day-to-day functions. On issues affecting the national security, the Working Group shall consult with the National Security Council.
(e) As appropriate and consistent with law, the Working Group shall hold public hearings and receive individual expertise from leaders in digital assets and digital markets.
(a) Except to the extent required by law, agencies are hereby prohibited from undertaking any action to establish, issue, or promote CBDCs within the jurisdiction of the United States or abroad.
(b) Except to the extent required by law, any ongoing plans or initiatives at any agency related to the creation of a CBDC within the jurisdiction of the United States shall be immediately terminated, and no further actions may be taken to develop or implement such plans or initiatives.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) The plan shall include consideration and analysis of each potential legal pathway to effectuate full Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe, including through an act of the Congress, judicial action, or the Procedures for Federal Acknowledgement of Indian Tribes set forth in 25 CFR part 83.
(c) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
(b) Within 60 days of this order, the OMB Director, in coordination with the APST, shall revise OMB Memoranda M-24-10 and M-24-18 as necessary
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) The Council shall be composed of not more than 20 members. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Defense shall be members of the Council. The remaining members shall include relevant agency heads and distinguished individuals and representatives from sectors outside of the Federal Government appointed by the President. These non-Federal members shall have diverse perspectives and expertise in disaster relief and assistance, emergency preparedness, natural disasters, Federal-State relationships, and budget management.
(c) The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Defense shall serve as Co-Chairs of the Council. The Co-Chairs may designate up to two Vice Chairs of the Council from among the non-Federal members of the Council, to support the Co-Chairs in the leadership and organization of the Council.
(b) The Council shall meet regularly and shall:
(c) The Council shall produce a report for the President that includes the following:
(d) The Council shall solicit public comment, including other expert views, to ensure that its work is informed by a broad spectrum of ideas.
(e) The Council shall hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the date of this order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of the date of the Council's first public meeting.
(b) In consultation with the Co-Chairs, the Council is authorized to create standing subcommittees and ad hoc groups, including technical advisory groups, to assist the Council and provide preliminary information directly to the Council.
(c) The Department of Homeland Security shall provide such funding and administrative and technical support as the Council may require, to the extent permitted by law and as authorized by existing appropriations.
(d) Members of the Council shall serve without any compensation for their work on the Council, but may receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving intermittently in the government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(e) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), may apply to the Council, any functions of the President under that Act, except that of reporting to the Congress, shall be performed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in accordance with the guidelines and procedures established by the Administrator of General Services.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(b) In particular, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall immediately take actions to override existing activities that unduly burden efforts to maximize water deliveries. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall consider actions including those consistent with the “No Action Alternative” in the Final Environmental Impact Statement issued November 15, 2024, by the Bureau of Reclamation on Long-term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project.
(c) The Secretary of the Interior, including through the Bureau of Reclamation, shall utilize his discretion to operate the CVP to deliver more water and produce additional hydropower, including by increasing storage and conveyance, and jointly operating federal and state facilities, to high-need communities, notwithstanding any contrary State or local laws. The Bureau of Reclamation shall take all available measures to ensure that State agencies—including the California Department of Water Resources—do not interfere with the Bureau of Reclamation's operation of the project to maximize water delivery to high-need communities or otherwise, including but not limited to the issuance of a new Record of Decision maximizing water deliveries and consistent with the 2020 Record of Decision.
(d) In accordance with section 6 of the Executive Order of January 20, 2025 (Declaring a National Energy Emergency), the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, and in accordance with section 1536 of title 16 United States Code, shall expedite action related to any exemption under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1531
(e) The Secretary of the Interior shall promptly review, revise, or rescind any regulations or procedures specific to implementation of section 1536 of title 16 United States Code, as needed and consistent with applicable law, to conform with the plain meaning of the statute.
(f) The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall identify all ongoing or potential major water-supply and storage projects within the State of California for which they have joint responsibility under the ESA or individual responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321
(g) For each such project identified under subsection (f), the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce shall each designate one federal official to coordinate each agency's respective NEPA and ESA compliance responsibilities. Within 30 days from the date of this order, each designated official shall identify any regulatory hurdles that unduly burden each respective water project, identify any recent changes in state or Federal law that may impact such projects from a regulatory perspective (including Public Law 118-5), and shall develop a proposed plan, for review by the Secretaries, to appropriately suspend, revise, or rescind any regulations or procedures that unduly burden such projects and are not necessary to protect the public interest or otherwise comply with the law. In so doing, each designated federal official will coordinate and share all appropriate information that will enable improved efficiencies. For the purposes of this order, “unduly burden” means to unnecessarily obstruct, delay, curtail, impede or otherwise impose significant costs on the permitting, utilization, transmission, delivery, or supply of water resources and water infrastructure.
(b) Within 30 days of the date of this order, to ensure that State and local jurisdictions promote sensible land management practices and reliable water supply for all Americans, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly report to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, regarding California State and local policies or practices inconsistent with sound disaster prevention and response.
(c) The Director of OMB, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, shall recommend appropriate action to the President, regarding:
(b) Expediting Waste Removal. Within 5 days from the date of this order, to accelerate the rebuilding of areas devastated by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security,
(c) Effectively Using Grants to Improve Fire Preparedness. The Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Administrator of FEMA, shall immediately implement a plan to enable the timely and appropriate use of Federal preparedness grants for the City of Los Angeles. As of the date of this order, the city has yet to use the majority of its $213 million allotment that has accrued since fiscal year 2021. These Federal preparedness grants shall not be used to support illegal aliens. The Attorney General, in coordination with the FEMA Administrator, shall investigate the misuse of these grants by the City of Los Angeles and take appropriate action to address such misuse.
(b) Housing Displaced Families. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall immediately provide an Integrated Federal Housing Strategy and Implementation Plan to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs that expedites options for housing relief to survivors displaced by Hurricane Helene.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(a) Executive Order 14076 of July 8, 2022; and
(b) Executive Order 14079 of August 3, 2022.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.