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Final rule; correction.
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), published a final rule on January 3, 2025, to amend the current regulations for the Single Family Housing (SFH) Direct Loan Program and the SFH Guaranteed Loan Program. The March 4, 2025, effective date of that final rule is deferred to May 5, 2025.
Effective March 4, 2025.
Sonya Evans, Finance & Loan Analyst, SFH Direct Loan Division, Rural Housing Service, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (423) 268-4333, Email:
In FR Doc. 2024-30270 (Docket No. RHS-24-SFH-0034), appearing at 90 FR 199, in the
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pratt & Whitney (PW) Model PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1521G-3, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A engines with a certain high-pressure compressor (HPC) 7th-stage axial rotor installed. This AD was prompted by an analysis of an event involving an International Aero Engines, LLC (IAE LLC) Model PW1127GA-JM engine, which experienced an HPC 7th-stage integrally bladed rotor (IBR-7) separation that resulted in an aborted takeoff. This AD requires performing initial and repetitive angled ultrasonic inspections (AUSI) of certain HPC 7th-stage axial rotors for cracks and replacing the HPC 7th-stage axial rotors if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective April 8, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 8, 2025.
• For PW material identified in this AD, contact PW, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: (860) 565-0140; 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. It is also available at
Carol Nguyen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7655; 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 PW Model PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1521G-3, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A engines. The NPRM published in the
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require performing initial and repetitive AUSIs of certain HPC 7th-stage axial rotors for cracks and replacement if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The FAA received comments from three commenters. The commenters were the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), PW, and Delta Air Lines, Inc (DAL). ALPA supported the NPRM without change. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
PW and DAL requested that the FAA revise paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of the proposed AD by replacing “in accordance with paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii)” to “in accordance with paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii).” PW noted that the intent is to perform one step or the other, as applicable. DAL stated that the current language would drive the requirement to perform an AUSI in accordance with the ASBs listed in both paragraphs.
The FAA agrees to update the language in paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD as requested.
DAL and PW requested that the FAA revise the reference to service material in the proposed AD from “PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024” to “PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024.” DAL noted that PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00A-930A-D is an incorrect reference and may cause confusion because it is used for an unrelated issue on PW1500G Model engines.
The FAA agrees that the reference to the service material is incorrect. This AD has been updated as requested.
PW requested that the FAA add PW Special Instruction (SI) No. 100F-24 Revision TBD, dated TBD to paragraph (i) Credit for Previous Actions of the proposed AD. PW stated that they plan to provide the latest SI No. 100F-24 with the Revision Letter and date of issuance to the FAA prior to final rule issuance. PW also noted that the affected parts included in PW SI No. 100F-24 receive an AUSI scan in production.
The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request to add PW SI No. 100F-24 to paragraph (i) of the AD. The FAA notes that there is no need to provide previous credit to an action that is required at the next piece-part exposure. In addition, the FAA cannot reference a document that has not been issued.
DAL and PW requested that the FAA revise paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD to include new hardware that has not been service run in the definition for “part eligible for installation.” DAL also requested that the FAA add the following language to paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD; “(iv) A new zero-time HPC 7th-stage axial rotor, P/N 30G5307, that has passed AUSI per original manufacturing records.” PW also requested that the FAA revise paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD to read as follows; “(iv) A new zero-time HPC 7th-stage axial rotor, PN 30G5307, that per Pratt & Whitney Special Instruction No. 100F-24 Revision TBD, dated TBD (SI No. 100F-24) received an angle scan at new part production.” DAL noted that the global AMOC to AD 2024-06-04 allows for the use of PW SI No. 100F-24 to aid in determining hardware installation eligibility, and a similar approach within the subject AD is required to provide a method of ensuring new zero-time hardware has a record of AUSI accomplishment. PW noted that the parts listed in SI No. 100F-24 receive an AUSI scan in production and should be included in the definition for part eligible for installation.
The FAA agrees that the definition for a “part eligible for installation” should include new parts that have not been service run and that have already undergone an AUSI during production. The FAA has added the following paragraph to this AD: “(h)(3)(iv): A new zero-time HPC 7th-stage axial rotor, P/N 30G5307, that has passed an AUSI at new part production.” The FAA has also added the following note to this AD: “Note 1 to paragraph (h)(3)(iv): Parts that have been inspected at new part production are identified in the original manufacturing record for the part and may be obtained using PW's Vital Statistics Logbook look up tool.” Instructions on how to use PW's Vital Statistics Logbook look up tool can be found in PW Special Instruction No. 100F-24, Revision E or later revisions. The FAA disagrees with the request to include reference to PW SI No. 100F-24 in the definition for a “part eligible for installation” because the latest revision of the service material has not been issued yet and was not available for review while processing this AD.
DAL requested that the FAA clarify whether the following steps provide installation eligibility for the 7th-stage axial rotor, P/N 30G5307, regardless of which engine model the part originated from:
(1) Step 7 of PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0210-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024.
(2) Step 5.B of PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0211-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated August 1, 2024.
(3) Step 7 of PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024.
(4) Step 5.B of PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0158-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated August 1, 2024.
DAL noted that the HPC 7th-stage axial rotor having P/N 30G5307 is used in both PW Model PW1500G and PW1900G engines.
To clarify, the service material listed in paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD and identified by the commenter may be used to indicate accomplishment of the AUSI. The FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.
DAL requested that the FAA change the word “crack” to “crack indication” in paragraphs (g)(1), (2), and (3) of the proposed AD. DAL noted that the AUSI procedure can only show if the part being inspected has a “crack indication,” not a “crack,” so the current language in paragraphs (g)(1), (2), and (3) of the proposed AD will not drive replacement of affected hardware.
The FAA partially agrees. The FAA does not agree with the wording proposed by the commenter in paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) because those paragraphs require inspecting for cracks. The title of NDIP 1281 is, “PW1500 24K Rotor 7 High Pressure Compressor Disks Off-Wing Immersion Ultrasonic Inspection for Crack Detection.” The FAA also disagrees with the commenter's note that the current language in paragraphs (g)(1), (2), and (3) of the proposed AD will not drive hardware replacement because parts that fail the required AUSI will be
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any 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.
The FAA reviewed the following material:
(1) PW Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024; and PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0210-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024; which specify procedures for performing initial AUSIs on affected HPC 7th-stage axial rotors. This material also includes the serial numbers of affected HPC 7th-stage axial rotors. This material is distinct because it applies to different engine models in different configurations.
(2) PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0158-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated August 1, 2024; and PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0211-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated August 1, 2024; which specify procedures for performing repetitive AUSIs on affected HPC 7th-stage axial rotors. This material is distinct because it applies to different engine models in different 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
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.
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 121 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of engines that might need these replacements:
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(f), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney (PW) Model PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1521G-3, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A engines with an installed high-pressure compressor (HPC) 7th-stage axial rotor having part number (P/N) 30G5307.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section.
This AD was prompted by an analysis of an event involving an International Aero Engines, LLC Model PW1127GA-JM engine, which experienced an HPC 7th-stage integrally bladed rotor separation that resulted in an aborted takeoff. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPC 7th-stage axial rotor. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained HPC 7th-stage axial rotor failure, release of high-energy debris, damage to the engine, damage to the airplane, and possible loss of the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(1) At the next piece-part exposure after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at each piece-part exposure, except as required by paragraph (g)(2) and (4) of this AD, perform an angled ultrasonic inspection (AUSI) of the affected HPC 7th-stage axial rotor for cracks in accordance with paragraphs (g)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) For Model PW1500G engines: Step 7 of the Accomplishment Instructions of PW Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW1000G-A-72-00-0210-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024 (PW1000G-A-72-00-0210-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002), or step 5.B of the Accomplishment Instructions of PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0211-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated August 1, 2024.
(ii) For Model PW1900G engines: Step 7 of the Accomplishment Instructions of PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024 (PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002), or step 5.B of the Accomplishment Instructions of PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0158-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated August 1, 2024.
(2) For engines with an installed HPC 7th-stage axial rotor with a serial number listed in Table 1 of PW1000G-A-72-00-0210-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, or Table 1 of PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, that have not had an AUSI performed prior to the effective date of this AD, at the next HPC engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD, not to exceed 10,000 part cycles since new, or within 100 flight cycles (FCs) after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at each piece-part exposure: perform an AUSI of the HPC 7th-stage axial rotor for cracks in accordance with paragraphs (g)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD, as applicable.
(3) If any crack indication is found during any inspection required by paragraphs (g)(1) or (2) of this AD, before further flight, remove the HPC 7th-stage axial rotor from service and replace with a part eligible for installation.
(4) If an HPC 7th-stage axial rotor has accumulated 100 FCs or less since the last AUSI, reinspection is not required until the next shop visit provided that the part was not damaged during removal from the engine.
For the purpose of this AD:
(1) “Model PW1500G” engines are PW Model PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1521G-3, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, and PW1525G-3 engines.
(2) “Model PW1900G” engines are PW Model PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A engines.
(3) A “part eligible for installation” is any of the following:
(i) An HPC 7th-stage axial rotor, P/N 30G5307, that has passed the AUSI required by paragraphs (g)(1) or (2) of this AD.
(ii) An HPC 7th-stage axial rotor, P/N 30G5307, that has a Certificate of Conformance that shows compliance with NDIP-1281.
(iii) An HPC 7th-stage axial rotor that has a later approved P/N.
(iv) A new zero-time HPC 7th-stage axial rotor, P/N 30G5307, that has passed an AUSI at new part production.
(4) A “piece-part exposure” is when the HPC 7th-stage axial rotor is disassembled from the rotor assembly.
(5) An “HPC engine shop visit” is when the HPC rotor assembly is removed from the HPC module.
This paragraph provides credit for the initial AUSI required by paragraphs (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were done before the effective date of this AD using any of the following:
(1) PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 001, dated February 15, 2024.
(2) PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0158-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 001, dated February 19, 2024.
(3) PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0210-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 001, dated February 15, 2024.
(4) PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0211-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 001, dated February 19, 2024.
(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 (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 Carol Nguyen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7655; 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) Pratt & Whitney (PW) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW1000G-A-72-00-0157-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024.
(ii) PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0158-00B-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated August 1, 2024.
(iii) PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0210-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated May 22, 2024.
(iv) PW ASB PW1000G-A-72-00-0211-00A-930A-D, Issue No: 002, dated August 1, 2024.
(3) For PW material identified in this AD, contact PW, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: (860) 565-0140; 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.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by two engine fan blade-out (FBO) events that resulted in the separation of engine inlet cowl and fan cowl parts from the airplane. In one event, fan cowl parts damaged the fuselage, which caused loss of pressurization and subsequent emergency descent. This AD requires replacing specified inlet cowl aft bulkhead fasteners for certain airplanes; for certain other airplanes, inspecting the inlet cowl aft bulkhead fastener and replacing the fasteners if rivets are found, and, for all airplanes, replacement of the crushable spacers used in the attachment of the inlet cowl to the engine fan case; or as an option, installing a serviceable inlet cowl. This AD also requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations (AWLs). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective April 8, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 8, 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
Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3958; 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 The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
The FAA issued three NPRM ADs related to Exemption No. 19212A, dated September 7, 2023 (Docket No. FAA-2021-0681) (Exemption No. 19212A), which requires Boeing to develop modifications to the inlet cowl, fan cowl, and exhaust nozzle for operators to incorporate by July 31, 2028. Exemption No. 19212A further requires Boeing to provide solutions to address maintenance errors. Exemption No. 19212A also requires Boeing to develop airworthiness limitations for the modifications and solutions to address maintenance errors.
The NPRM for this AD, Docket No. FAA-2023-2236, refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938, dated July 27, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the inlet cowl.
The NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2234 (88 FR 86069, December 12, 2023) refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937, dated July 27, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the fan cowl.
The NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2235 (88 FR 86080, December 12, 2023) refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106, dated September 1, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the exhaust nozzle.
All three NPRMs also proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations (System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4).
The FAA received comments from Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from 13 commenters, including AIRDO, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Aviation Partners Boeing, Boeing, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, SIA Engineering, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, and an individual commenter. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
SIA Engineering requested that the FAA clarify the applicability of the proposed AD to match the part number applicability included in the effectivity paragraph of Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007. The commenter stated that the NPRM applies to all Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, whereas the effectivity paragraph for Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007, Revision 0, dated July 28, 2023, references the affected components (
The FAA agrees to clarify the applicability. The applicability for this AD affects all Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The FAA confirmed with Boeing that all Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes with inlet cowl part numbers (P/Ns) 314-2100-2, 314-2100-3, and 314-2100-4, regardless of serial number, are in the effectivity of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, which lists airplane line numbers, and Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007, which refers to the inlet cowl part numbers having serial numbers before 14220001. All applicable airplanes were delivered with inlet cowl P/Ns 314-2100-2, 314-2100-3, and 314-2100-4, which must be modified to address the unsafe condition. The effectivity of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, lists line numbers, which is equivalent to all airplanes. The effectivity of Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007, dated July 28, 2023, refers to affected inlet cowls (P/Ns 314-2100-2, 314-2100-3, and 314-2100-4) and specifies serial numbers prior to serial number 14220001, which is equivalent to all affected inlet cowls. Starting at serial number 14220001, the corresponding part number will be 314-2100-5, which is the new part that is equivalent to the inlet cowls modified as specified in Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007, dated July 28, 2023. The FAA has not changed this AD as a result of this comment.
Sun Country Airlines stated there is a possibility of an aircraft becoming out of compliance due to replacement of a modified inlet cowl with an unmodified inlet cowl. Sun Country Airlines stated that other rulemaking that has affected components has had wording identifying or limiting pre- and post-modification installation/interchangeability. The FAA infers Sun Country Airlines is requesting that the FAA add a note to the proposed AD to specify a modified inlet cowl cannot be replaced with an unmodified inlet cowl.
The FAA agrees to clarify. 14 CFR 39.7 specifies that once an AD is issued, no person may operate a product to which the AD applies except in accordance with the requirements of that AD. Further, 14 CFR 39.9 imposes a continuing obligation to maintain compliance with an AD by establishing a separate violation for each time an aircraft is operated that fails to meet AD requirements. Thus, operators have an ongoing obligation to ensure that the AD-mandated configuration is maintained. Therefore, adding the part restriction note would not be necessary since all Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes are required to accomplish Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines requested that the FAA change paragraphs (g) and (h) of the proposed AD to reference Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, which is pending publication. Southwest Airlines asked that the FAA not publish the AD until the release of Revision 1 and allow credit for previous accomplishment of the original issue of the requirements bulletin.
American Airlines also requested that the FAA allow the use of later FAA-approved revisions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB. American Airlines stated this is no different than when the FAA incorporates a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD into an FAA AD by reference, and the EASA AD “Ref. Publications” section states, “The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.” American Airlines concluded that this change will prevent the need for immediate, if not on-going requests for alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) upon the release of the revised service bulletins.
The FAA has reviewed Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024. This revision adds “System Airworthiness Limitation NO. 4—Engine Nacelle Maintenance Errors” to the actions to incorporate airworthiness limitations. The AWLs are now incorporated into Revision 1 of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB so this information can now be required via Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, instead of as an exception to the service information. In addition to incorporating the AWL information that was specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, the only other changes to the “Compliance” paragraph and Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, were to reference the NPRM, clarify Note 1 that describes the “Enhanced Required for Compliance” document, and to add Note 10 to allow alternative fasteners. None of these changes substantively affect the required actions for operators but instead are clarifying. Therefore, the FAA has revised this AD to refer to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, and added paragraph (j) of this AD to provide credit for previous work performed prior to the effective date of this AD.
Regarding the American Airlines request to include later approved revisions, the FAA cannot allow later approved revisions in the AD because referring to documents that do not exist at the time the AD is published violates Office of the Federal Register (OFR) regulations regarding approval of materials “incorporated by reference” in rules. These OFR regulations require that either the service document be submitted for approval by the OFR as “referenced” material, in which case it may be simply called out in the text of an AD, or the service document contents be published as part of the actual AD language. An AD may reference only the specific service document that was submitted and approved by the OFR for “incorporation by reference.” In order for operators to use later revisions of the referenced document (issued after the publication of the AD), either the FAA must revise the AD to reference the specific later revisions, or operators must request the approval of their use as an AMOC (under the provisions of paragraph (k) of this AD).
AIRDO, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia Airlines requested the compliance time for revising the existing maintenance or inspection program be extended from before further flight as specified in the proposed AD to a longer compliance time. Compliance time requests varied from 30 days to 12 months. Some commenters stated that the “before further flight” requirement should be removed altogether. Several commenters noted that voluntary incorporation of the modification is occurring but incorporating the AWLs before further flight after modification was not possible since the AWLs were not published at the same time as the modification bulletins. Several commenters expressed concern that this will result in non-compliance with the AD upon its effective date. Qantas requested that for airplanes on which the modification specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB has already been done, the FAA allow figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to be incorporated within 30 days after the effective date of the AD instead of before further flight after accomplishing actions specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB. Virgin Australian Airlines also requested credit if modification of the inlet cowl was accomplished prior to the AD's effective date. Sun Country Airlines also expressed concern that the AWL revision and updated requirements have not been approved or released via normal distribution channels.
The FAA disagrees with changing the compliance time but acknowledges the concern regarding the compliance time for airplanes on which the modification was done prior to adoption of this AD and availability of the updated AWL. However, the requirement to incorporate the AWLs before further flight is in accordance with Exemption No. 19212A, Docket No. FAA-2021-0681 and is part of the change to type design. The FAA provided a time-limited exemption (TLE) to Boeing, Exemption No. 19212A. The TLE includes a limitation to require the AWLs to be incorporated as part of the type design for each of the modifications which include engine inlet, fan cowl and fan cowl support beam, and exhaust nozzle. As the modification plus the AWL is required to maintain a compliant design, this AD will maintain the “before further flight” requirement.
The FAA also notes that paragraph (f) of this AD states to accomplish the required actions within the compliance times specified, “unless already done.” Therefore, if operators have accomplished the modification and incorporation of the AWLs required for compliance with this AD before the effective date of this AD, no further action is necessary.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Qantas, and United Airlines requested removing the requirement to incorporate some or all of the AWLs specified in the proposed AD (System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4). The commenters pointed out that paragraph (h) of the proposed AD specifies incorporating certain AWLs included in Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01. The commenters noted that the current published Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 does not include the AWLs specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, which are vague and do not provide a definitive action to address the unsafe condition identified in the proposed AD. Qantas stated that operators do not have instructions to modify the engine exhaust nozzles in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, July 27, 2023, and suggested that System Airworthiness Limitation No. 3 be removed from the proposed AD (the NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2234) and only be located in NPRM Docket No. FAA-2023-2235 where it is more suited.
Sun Country Airlines stated System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4 does not appear related to the events that prompted the NPRM and is not related to the intent of this rulemaking. Southwest stated that incorporating System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4 places responsibility on the operator, rather than the manufacturer, to be compliant and produce solutions. Southwest added that Boeing has a responsibility to define “potential maintenance errors” and to provide specific modification or inspection procedures to mitigate those errors. The commenters also raised concerns that an immediate change to the maintenance program would not provide additional safety measures. The commenters expressed further concern that the new proposed requirements may result in airplanes being out of revenue service while waiting on an operator's Certificate Management Office (CMO) to process the maintenance program change. Delta recommended that the FAA transfer the AWL requirements into a separate AD.
The FAA disagrees with removing some or all of the AWLs specified in this AD. The FAA requirement to incorporate the AWLs before further flight is in accordance with the modifications required by Exemption No. 19212A to address the unsafe condition. Furthermore, the TLE includes a limitation to require that the AWLs be incorporated as part of the type design for modifications to the engine inlet, fan cowl and fan cowl support beam, and exhaust nozzle. Therefore, once one of the modification bulletins (Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletins 737-71-1937 RB, 737-71-1938 RB, and 737-78-1106 RB) is accomplished, all the AWLs specified in this AD need to be incorporated into the operators' maintenance program so as the operator can maintain a compliant design and address the unsafe condition. System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 were created to address the TLE requirements and the unsafe condition.
A new version of the AWLs has been released, Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01, dated January 2024, that includes the AWLs identified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, includes procedures to incorporate those new AWLs. Therefore, the FAA has determined that incorporating the new AWLs must be done as part of the requirements of this AD and not in a separate AD.
Southwest Airlines suggested either a service data due date of December 31, 2024 to align with the time-limited exemption, Exemption No. 19212A, be added to the proposed AD or that the FAA remove the AWL requirements from the proposed AD. Southwest Airlines stated System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 do not provide a defined date for Boeing to release all service data to operators. Therefore, without a defined date for Boeing to release all service data, there
The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request. As previously mentioned, a new AWL revision has been released that includes the System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2 and No. 3, and No. 4. The service information for System Airworthiness Limitations. No. 2 and No. 3 has been released,
Delta Air Lines, All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, Qantas, and American Airlines asked for clarification on what would be required to meet System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4. The commenters stated adequate instructions are not included in the AWLs. Therefore, additional details are needed to clarify these requirements and provide a clear path to comply with the AWLs specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. Furthermore, certain operators do not believe this meets 14 CFR 43.16, and System Airworthiness Limitation No.4 is an unexpected demand.
The FAA agrees to clarify. Accomplishing the modification specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletins 737-71-1938 RB, 737-71-1937 RB, and 737-78-1106 RB satisfies the requirements of System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2 and No. 3. This also satisfies the requirement of 14 CFR 43.16 to perform inspections or maintenance in accordance with the AWLs.
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, the accomplishment of that requirements bulletin meets the requirements of item (1) of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION NO. 2.”
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, the accomplishment of that requirements bulletin meets the requirements of items (2) and (3) of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION NO. 2.”
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, the accomplishment of that requirements bulletin meets the requirements of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION NO. 3—FAN BLADE OUT CONDITIONS.”
As previously stated, the FAA coordinated with Boeing to determine potential maintenance errors that require solutions in accordance with System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4. To comply with this AD and the System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4, solutions will consist of a re-designed fan cowl latch and keeper and application of high visibility paint on the interior of the IDG door. If any specific service information is provided or further solutions are incorporated to address potential maintenance errors, the FAA may consider further rulemaking.
Boeing requested appending the following statement to the end of System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4.: “Boeing will release all service data to enable full compliance for the CFM56-7B nacelle for addressing potential maintenance errors prior to that date.” Boeing stated that the statement would correspond to the statements included in AWL No. 2 and 3.
The FAA agrees to clarify. As previously mentioned, the recently released Boeing AWL document includes System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4. The new AWL includes the text as requested by Boeing. Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary.
Sun Country Airlines noted that the proposed AD only refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, dated July 27, 2023, and requested that the FAA list additional service information as documentation to be used for compliance with the proposed rule. The commenter noted that other service information contains critical details of the inlet attach ring fastener replacement work.
The FAA partially agrees. The FAA agrees that several actions in Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007, Revision 0, dated July 28, 2023, are required for compliance as specified by Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, which is required by paragraph (g) of this AD. The FAA also acknowledges that certain other service information might be related to the required actions. However, the FAA only identifies service information that is directly required for compliance by this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
United Airlines requested the FAA add an exception to allow equivalent consumables substitutes for sealant, primer, etc., to be used during the accomplishment of the proposed AD. United Airlines noted that table 2.C in Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007 allows an equivalent substitute to certain consumables to be used but these substitutes are not allowable as part of the “Required for Compliance” (RC) steps. Instead, United Airlines stated Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007 calls out specific consumable products in the RC steps; this violates standard practice where typically a material specification is referenced instead of a specific manufacturer product.
The FAA agrees with the request. By allowing equivalent material substitutes, this AD still adequately addresses the identified unsafe condition. Therefore, the FAA has added paragraph (h)(3) of this AD to allow equivalent material substitutes for the use of Bonderite M-CR 1200S Aero, 10P4-2NF primer, EC-117S converter, TR19 thinner, or T20 thinner.
An individual advised the FAA of the need for dimensional inspection and conformance requirements of the threaded fasteners and recommended using AS8879 Category 2 fasteners instead of Category 1 fasteners.
The FAA clarifies that Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, specifies the approved part numbers of the fasteners for this modification. The subject inlet configuration was found to meet the pertinent structural regulations with the existing fastener thread specifications. The FAA has not changed this AD as a result of this comment.
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets per supplemental type certificate (STC) ST00830SE on applicable Boeing models subject to the proposed rule does not affect compliance with the mandated actions in the proposed AD.
The FAA agrees with the commenter that STC ST00830SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any 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.
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024. This material specifies procedures to accomplish replacement of specified inlet cowl aft bulkhead fasteners for certain airplanes; for certain other airplanes, an inlet cowl aft bulkhead fastener inspection and fastener replacement of the inlet cowl aft bulkhead fasteners if rivets are found, and, for all airplanes, replacement of the crushable spacers used in the attachment of the inlet cowl to the engine fan case for engine 1 and engine 2; or as an option, installation of a serviceable inlet cowl with new crushable spacers. This material also specifies procedures to incorporate Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 2—Fan Blade Out Conditions”, “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 3—Fan Blade Out Conditions,” and “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4—Engine Nacelle Maintenance Errors” into the operator's maintenance or inspection program.
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 1,979 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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. Therefore, the agency estimates the average total cost per operator 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 April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
This AD was prompted by two engine fan blade-out (FBO) events that resulted in the separation of engine inlet cowl and fan cowl parts from the airplane. In one event, fan cowl parts damaged the fuselage, which caused loss of pressurization and subsequent emergency descent. The FAA is issuing this AD to address inlet cowls that are not strengthened, which, in the event of an FBO occurrence, could depart the airplane potentially damaging the airframe structure, or the inlet cowl could strike the fuselage and window. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of control of the airplane and hazard to window-seated passengers aft of the wing. In addition, the unsafe condition could result in significantly increased drag of the airplane, which during an extended operations (ETOPS) flight, could lead to fuel starvation and a forced off-airplane 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 times specified in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024.
(1) Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, refer to the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, requires incorporation of solutions to address potential engine nacelle maintenance errors, solutions consist of a re-designed fan cowl latch and keeper and application of high visibility paint on the interior of the integrated drive generator (IDG) door.
(3) Where Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007 referenced in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, specifies use of Bonderite M-CR 1200S Aero, 10P4-2NF primer, EC-117S converter, TR19 thinner, or T20 thinner, this AD also allows for equivalent material substitutes as specified in paragraph 2.C., “Material Necessary for Each Inlet Assembly,” of Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007 referenced in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024.
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions may be used unless the actions are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, dated July 27, 2023, provided where Tables 1 through 4 of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, dated June 27, 2024, specify incorporating 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 2—Fan Blade Out Conditions” and “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 3—Fan Blade Out Conditions” into the operators' maintenance program, the information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD has been incorporated into the airworthiness limitations.
(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 (l)(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 Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3958; email:
(2) For Collins material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference, contact Collins Aerospace, 15701 West 95th Street, Lenexa, KS 66219; email
(3) Boeing material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (m)(3) this AD.
(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) Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024.
(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.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by two engine fan blade-out (FBO) events that resulted in the separation of engine inlet cowl and fan cowl parts from the airplane. In one event, fan cowl parts damaged the fuselage, which caused loss of pressurization and subsequent emergency descent. This AD requires replacing the fasteners on the fan cowl support beam hinge fittings for certain airplanes and, for all airplanes, requires modifying the radial restraint assembly and installing an external doubler at the starter vent, or as an option, installing a serviceable fan cowl. This AD also requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective April 8, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 8, 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
Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone: 206-231-3958; 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 The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
The FAA issued three NPRM ADs related to Exemption No. 19212A, dated September 7, 2023 (Docket No. FAA-2021-0681) (Exemption No. 19212A), which requires Boeing to develop modifications to the inlet cowl, fan cowl, and exhaust nozzle for operators to incorporate by July 31, 2028. Exemption No. 19212A further requires Boeing to provide solutions to address maintenance errors. Exemption No. 19212A also requires Boeing to develop airworthiness limitations for the modifications and solutions to address maintenance errors.
The NPRM for this AD, Docket No. FAA-2023-2234, refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937, dated July 27, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the fan cowl.
The NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2236 (88 FR 86084, December 12, 2023) refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938, dated July 27, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the inlet cowl.
The NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2235 (88 FR 86080, December 12, 2023) refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106, dated September 1, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the exhaust nozzle.
All three NPRMs also proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations (System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4).
The FAA received comments from Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from 11 commenters, including AIRDO, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Aviation Partners Boeing, Boeing, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia Airlines. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Sun Country Airlines stated there is a possibility of an aircraft becoming out of compliance due to replacement of a modified fan cowl with an unmodified fan cowl. Sun Country Airlines stated that other rulemaking that has affected components has had wording identifying or limiting pre- and post-modification installation/interchangeability. The FAA infers Sun Country Airlines is requesting that the FAA add a note to the proposed AD to specify a modified fan cowl cannot be replaced with an unmodified fan cowl.
The FAA agrees to clarify. 14 CFR 39.7 specifies that once an AD is issued, no person may operate a product to which the AD applies except in accordance with the requirements of that AD. Further, 14 CFR 39.9 imposes a continuing obligation to maintain compliance with an AD by establishing a separate violation for each time an aircraft is operated that fails to meet AD requirements. Thus, operators have an ongoing obligation to ensure that the AD-mandated configuration is maintained. Therefore, adding the part restriction note would not be necessary since all Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes are required to accomplish Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines requested that the FAA change paragraphs (g) and (h) of the proposed AD to reference Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, which is pending publication. Southwest Airlines asked that the FAA not publish the AD until the release of Revision 1 and allow credit for previous accomplishment of the original issue of the requirements bulletin.
American Airlines also requested that the FAA allow the use of later FAA-approved revisions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB. American Airlines stated this is no different than when the FAA incorporates a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD into an FAA AD by reference, and the EASA AD “Ref. Publications” section states, “The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.” American Airlines concluded that this change will prevent the need for immediate, if not on-going requests for alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) upon the release of the revised service bulletins.
The FAA has reviewed Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024. This revision adds “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4—Engine Nacelle Maintenance Errors” to the actions to incorporate airworthiness limitations. The AWLs are now incorporated into Revision 1 of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB so this information can now be required via Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, instead of as an exception to the service information. In addition to incorporating the AWL information that was specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, the only other changes to the “Compliance” paragraph and Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, were to reference the NPRM, clarify Note 1 that describes the “Enhanced Required for Compliance” document, add Note 8 to allow alternative fasteners and add an optional concurrent service bulletin. None of these changes substantively affect the required actions on operators but instead are clarifying. Therefore, the FAA has revised this AD to refer to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, and added paragraph (j) of this AD to provide credit for previous work performed prior to the effective date of this AD.
Regarding the American Airlines request to include later approved revisions, the FAA cannot allow later approved revisions in the AD because
AIRDO, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia Airlines requested the compliance time for revising the existing maintenance or inspection program be extended from before further flight as specified in the proposed AD to a longer compliance time. Compliance time requests varied from 30 days to 12 months. Some commenters stated that the “before further flight” requirement should be removed altogether. Several commenters noted that voluntary incorporation of the modification is occurring but incorporating the AWLs before further flight after modification was not possible since the AWLs were not published at the same time as the modification bulletins. Several commenters expressed concern that this will result in non-compliance with the AD upon its effective date. Qantas requested that for airplanes on which the modification specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB has already been done, the FAA allow figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to be incorporated within 30 days after the effective date of the AD instead of before further flight after accomplishing actions specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB. Virgin Australian Airlines requested credit if modification of the inlet cowl was accomplished prior to the AD's effective date. Sun Country Airlines also expressed concern that the AWL revision and updated requirements have not been approved or released via normal distribution channels.
The FAA disagrees with changing the compliance time but acknowledges the concern regarding the compliance time for airplanes on which the modification was done prior to the adoption of this AD and the availability of the updated AWL. However, the requirement to incorporate the AWLs before further flight is in accordance with Exemption No. 19212A, Docket No. FAA-2021-0681 and is part of the change to type design. The FAA provided a time-limited exemption (TLE) to Boeing, Exemption No. 19212A. The TLE includes a limitation to require the AWLs to be incorporated as part of the type design for each of the modifications which include engine inlet, fan cowl and fan cowl support beam, and exhaust nozzle. As the modification plus the AWL is required to maintain a compliant design, this AD will maintain the “before further flight” requirement.
The FAA also notes that paragraph (f) of this AD states to accomplish the required actions within the compliance times specified, “unless already done.” Therefore, if operators have accomplished the modification and incorporation of the AWLs required for compliance with this AD before the effective date of this AD, no further action is necessary.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Qantas, and United Airlines requested removing some or all of the AWLs specified in the proposed AD (System AWLs No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4). The commenters pointed out that paragraph (h) of the proposed AD specifies incorporating certain AWLs included in Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01. The commenters noted that the current Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 does not include the AWLs specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, and added that the current AWLs are vague and do not provide a definitive action to address the unsafe condition identified in the proposed AD. Qantas stated that operators do not have instructions to modify the engine exhaust nozzles in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, July 27, 2023, and suggested that System Airworthiness Limitation No. 3 be removed from the proposed AD and only be located in the NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2235 where it is more suited.
Sun Country Airlines stated System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4 does not appear to be related to the events that prompted the NPRM and is not related to the intent of this rulemaking. Southwest stated that incorporating System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4 places responsibility on the operator, rather than the manufacturer, to be compliant and produce solutions. Southwest added that Boeing has a responsibility to define “potential maintenance errors” and to provide specific modification or inspection procedures to mitigate those errors. Some commenters also raised concerns that an immediate change to the maintenance program would not provide additional safety measures. American Airlines expressed further concern that the new proposed requirements may result in airplanes being out of revenue service while waiting on an operator's Certificate Management Office (CMO) to process the maintenance program change. Delta recommended that the FAA transfer the AWL requirements into a separate AD.
The FAA disagrees with removing some or all of the AWLs specified in this AD. The FAA requirement to incorporate the AWLs before further flight is in accordance with the modification required by Exemption No. 19212A to address the unsafe condition. Furthermore, the TLE includes a limitation to require that the AWLs be incorporated as part of the type design for modifications to the engine inlet, fan cowl and fan cowl support beam, and exhaust nozzle. Therefore, once one of the modification bulletins (Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletins 737-71-1937 RB, 737-71-1938 RB, and 737-78-1106 RB) is accomplished, all the AWLs specified in this AD need to be incorporated into the operators' maintenance program so as the operator can maintain a compliant design and address the unsafe condition. System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 were created to address the TLE requirements and the unsafe condition,
A new version of the AWLs has been released, Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01, dated January 2024, that includes the AWLs identified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, includes
Southwest Airlines suggested either a service data due date of December 31, 2024 to align with the time-limited exemption, Exemption No. 19212A be added to the proposed AD or that the FAA remove the AWL requirements from the proposed AD. Southwest Airlines stated System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 do not provide a defined date for Boeing to release all service data to operators. Therefore, without a defined date for Boeing to release all service data, there is concern that operators may not be given sufficient time to perform the required modifications prior to the AD's completion due date.
The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request. As previously mentioned, a new AWL revision has been released that includes the System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2 and No. 3, and No. 4. The service information for System Airworthiness Limitations. No. 2 and No. 3 has been released,
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Qantas, and American Airlines asked for clarification on what would be required to meet System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4. The commenters stated adequate instructions are not included in the AWLs. Therefore, additional details are needed to clarify these requirements and provide a clear path to comply with the AWLs specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. Furthermore, certain operators do not believe this meets 14 CFR 43.16, and System Airworthiness Limitation No.4 is an unexpected demand.
The FAA agrees to clarify. Accomplishing the modification specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletins 737-71-1938 RB, 737-71-1937 RB, and 737-78-1106 RB satisfies the requirements of System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2 and No. 3. This also satisfies the requirement of 14 CFR 43.16 to perform inspections or maintenance in accordance with the AWLs.
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, the accomplishment of that requirements bulletin meets the requirements of items (2) and (3) of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION NO. 2.”
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, the accomplishment of that requirements bulletin meets the requirements of item (1) of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION NO. 2.”
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, the accomplishment of that requirements bulletin meets the requirements of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION NO. 3—FAN BLADE OUT CONDITIONS.”
As previously stated, the FAA coordinated with Boeing to determine potential maintenance errors that require solutions in accordance with System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4. To comply with this AD and the System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4, solutions will consist of a re-designed fan cowl latch and keeper and application of high visibility paint on the interior of the IDG door. If any specific service information is provided or further solutions are incorporated to address potential maintenance errors, the FAA may consider further rulemaking.
Boeing requested appending the following statement to the end of System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4.: “Boeing will release all service data to enable full compliance for the CFM56-7B nacelle for addressing potential maintenance errors prior to that date.” Boeing stated that the statement would correspond to the statements included in AWL No. 2 and 3.
The FAA agrees to clarify. As previously mentioned, the recently released new Boeing AWL document includes System AWL No. 4. The new AWL includes the text as requested by Boeing. Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary.
Sun Country Airlines noted that the proposed AD only refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, dated July 27, 2023, and requested that the FAA list additional service information as documentation to be used for compliance with the proposed rule. The commenter noted that other service information contains critical details of the fan cowl work.
The FAA partially agrees. The FAA agrees that several actions in the Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-008 are required for compliance as specified by Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, which is required by paragraph (g) of this AD. The FAA also acknowledges that certain other service information might be related to the required actions. However, the FAA only identifies service information that is directly required for compliance by this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
United Airlines requested the FAA add an exception to allow equivalent
The FAA agrees with the request. By allowing equivalent material substitutes this AD still adequately addresses the identified unsafe condition. Therefore, the FAA has added paragraph (h)(4) of this AD to allow equivalent material substitutes for the use of Bonderite M-CR 1200S Aero, 10P4-2NF primer, EC-117S converter, TR19 thinner, or T20 thinner.
United Airlines requested that a primer application step in Collins Service Bulletin 737NG-71-008 (which is referenced in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB) be revised to reference commonly used manuals such as standard overhaul practices manual (SOPM) 20-41-02 or other equivalent documents. United Airlines stated that Collins Service Bulletin currently states to “apply primer over the repair area per Boeing document D6-1816”. United Airlines noted that document D6-1816 document is used by Boeing during production and is not accessible to technicians.
The FAA agrees with the commenter's request. The SOPM maintains the intended configuration and is a manual readily accessible to technicians. The FAA has added paragraph (h)(5) of this AD to allow using the SOPM for primer application.
United Airlines requested provisions be added in the final rule to allow installation of the external doubler and new radial restraint to be performed concurrently as they are independent installations and do not adversely affect the intent of the modification. The commenter stated that Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, dated July 27, 2023, requires the modification of the radial restraint assembly followed by the installation of the external doubler on the fan cowl assembly. United Airlines stated that completing the installation of the external doubler before installation of the new radial restraint assembly would provide better access to install the rivets common to the doubler.
The FAA agrees with the commenter's request for the reasons provided. The FAA coordinated with Boeing, and noted the most convenient order of modification for operators is to remove the previous radial restraint, perform the external doubler installation, and install the modified radial restraint. The FAA has added paragraph (h)(6) of this AD allowing these two actions to be accomplished concurrently.
United Airlines noted that Collins Service Bulletin 737NG-71-008, Revision 4, dated July 28, 2023, states to: “Topcoat over the repair area to agree with the initial production topcoat.” United Airlines noted that the fan cowl panels are often part of the aircraft livery and may have switched products and colors several times. Therefore, the “initial production topcoat” may conflict with current paint system. United Airlines added that Table 2.2 of Collins Service Bulletin 737NG-71-008 Revision 4, dated July 28, 2023, also calls out BMS10-72 Type VIII topcoat which is not what every operator uses for their exterior paint system. United Airlines recommended that the step be revised to “match the surrounding topcoat” which is generic and allows operators to use their existing paint system and colors. Alternatively, United Airlines stated that this step can also be omitted from the RC step since it is not part of the safety concern being addressed.
The FAA agrees with the commenter for the reasons provided. The FAA has added paragraph (h)(7) of this AD to permit the topcoat to match the surrounding topcoat.
United Airlines noted that the ability to determine the fastener grip length during installation for the fan cowl modification is missing from Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB and Collins Service Bulletin 737NG-71-008. United Airlines requested that the standard Boeing general note that states “fasteners of the same specification, or an approved substitute, with a length that meets the installation standards given in SRM Chapter 51 may be used” be added to the service information. United Airlines noted that installation may occasionally require a deviation of plus or minus one grip length adjustment from the fastener part number called out in the service information due to variations in the stack up (
The FAA agrees to clarify. As previously noted, this AD has been updated to refer to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, which includes the language United Airlines requested in Note 8. of “General Information” of the Accomplishment Instructions. Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary.
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets per supplemental type certificate (STC) ST00830SE does not affect compliance with the mandated actions in the proposed AD.
The FAA agrees with the commenter that STC ST00830SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any 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.
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024. This material specifies procedures for replacing, for certain airplanes, the fasteners on the fan cowl support beam hinge fittings on the left and right engine strut, and, for engine 1 and engine 2 for all airplanes, modifying the radial restraint assembly and installing an external doubler at the starter vent, or as an option, installing a serviceable fan cowl. This material also specifies procedures to incorporate Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 2—Fan Blade Out Conditions,” “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 3—Fan Blade Out Conditions,” and “System
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 1,979 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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. Therefore, the agency estimates the average total cost per operator 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 April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
This AD was prompted by two engine fan blade-out (FBO) events that resulted in the separation of engine inlet cowl and fan cowl parts from the airplane. In one event, fan cowl parts damaged the fuselage, which caused loss of pressurization and subsequent emergency descent. The FAA is issuing this AD to address fan cowls that are not strengthened, which, in the event of an FBO occurrence, could depart the nacelle potentially damaging a stabilizer, or the fan cowl striking the fuselage and window. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of control of the airplane, or in a rapid decompression and hazard to window-seated passengers aft of the wing.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024.
(1) Where the service information referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD specifies contacting Boeing or Collins Aerospace for repair instructions: This AD requires doing the repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(2) Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, refer to the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB,
(3) Where System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, requires incorporation of solutions to address potential engine nacelle maintenance errors, solutions consist of a re-designed fan cowl latch and keeper and application of high visibility paint on the interior of the integrated drive generator (IDG) door.
(4) Where Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-008 referenced in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, specifies use of Bonderite M-CR 1200S Aero, 10P4-2NF primer, EC-117S converter, TR19 thinner, or T20 thinner, this AD also allows for equivalent material substitutes as specified in paragraph 2.C., “Material Necessary for Each Inlet Assembly,” of Collins Aerospace Service Bulletin 737NG-71-007 referenced in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024.
(5) Where Collins Service Bulletin 737NG-71-008 referenced in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, states to apply primer “per Boeing document D6-1816,” this AD requires replacing that text with “per Boeing document D6-1816 or Boeing SOPM 20-41-02.”
(6) Where Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, requires (Option 1)(Action 3) to be accomplished after (Option 1)(Action 2), this AD allows these two actions to be accomplished concurrently.
(7) Where Collins Service Bulletin 737NG-71-008, dated July 28, 2023, referenced in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, specifies to topcoat over the repair area to agree with the initial production topcoat, this AD also allows topcoat to match the surrounding topcoat.
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions may be used unless the actions are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, dated July 27, 2023, provided where Tables 1 through 4 of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, dated June 27, 2024, specify incorporating 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 2—Fan Blade Out Conditions” and “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 3—Fan Blade Out Conditions” into the operators' maintenance program, the information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD has been incorporated into the airworthiness limitations.
(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 (l)(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 Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone: 206-231-3958; email:
(2) For Collins material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference, contact Collins Aerospace, 15701 West 95th Street, Lenexa, KS 66219; email
(3) Boeing material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (m)(3) this AD.
(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) Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937 RB, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024.
(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
(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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CFM International, S.A. (CFM) Model LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B, and LEAP-1C engines. This AD was prompted by a manufacturer investigation that revealed a quality escape for low-pressure turbine (LPT) disks made from forgings with nonconforming grain size. This AD requires removal and replacement of the LPT stage 4 and stage 5 disks. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective April 8, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 8, 2025.
• For CFM material identified in this AD, contact CFM, GE Aviation Fleet Support, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: (877) 432-3272; 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. It is also available at
Mehdi Lamnyi, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7743; 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 CFM Model LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B, and LEAP-1C engines. The NPRM published in the
The FAA received comments from two commenters. Commenters included Air Line Pilots Association, International and The Boeing Company. All commenters supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the 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, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
The FAA reviewed CFM SB LEAP-1A-72-00-0519-01A-930A-D; CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D; and CFM SB LEAP-1C-72-00-0100-01A-930A-D, Issue 001-00, dated September 18, 2024. This material specifies the part numbers and serial numbers of affected LPT disks, and the cycles since new thresholds for the replacement of affected LPT disks. These documents are distinct because they apply to different engine models. 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 13 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates that 2 engines will need removal and replacement of the LEAP-1A LPT stage 5 disk; 8 engines will need removal and replacement of the LEAP-1B LPT stage 5 disk; and 3 engines will need removal and replacement of the LEAP-1B LPT stage 4 disk.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this 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.
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(f), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to the following CFM International, S.A. (CFM) Model engines:
(1) LEAP-1A23, LEAP-1A24, LEAP-1A24E1, LEAP-1A26, LEAP-1A26CJ, LEAP-1A26E1, LEAP-1A29, LEAP-1A29CJ, LEAP-1A30, LEAP-1A32, LEAP-1A33, LEAP-1A33B2, LEAP-1A35A;
(2) LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25, LEAP-1B27, LEAP-1B28, LEAP-1B28B1, LEAP-1B28B2, LEAP-1B28B2C, LEAP-1B28B3, LEAP-1B28BBJ1, LEAP-1B28BBJ2; and
(3) LEAP-1C28, LEAP-1C30, and LEAP-1C30B1.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine Section.
This AD was prompted by a manufacturer investigation that revealed a quality escape for certain low-pressure turbine (LPT) disks made from forgings with nonconforming grain size. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the fracture and uncontained failure of certain LPT stage 4 and stage 5 disks. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(1) For LEAP-1A engines with an installed LPT stage 5 disk having a part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) listed in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3 of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) LEAP-1A-72-00-0519-01A-930A-D, Issue 001-00, dated September 18, 2024 (CFM SB LEAP-1A-72-00-0519-01A-930A-D): At the next piece-part exposure of the LPT stage 5 disk, or before exceeding the applicable cycles since new (CSN) threshold identified in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3 of CFM SB LEAP-1A-72-00-0519-01A-930A-D, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, remove the LPT stage 5 disk from service and replace with a part eligible for installation.
(2) For LEAP-1B engines with an installed LPT stage 4 disk having a P/N and S/N listed in Table 1 of CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D, Issue 001-00, dated September 18, 2024 (CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D): At the next piece-part exposure of the LPT stage 4 disk, or before exceeding the applicable CSN threshold identified in Table 1 of CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, remove the LPT stage 4 disk from service and replace with a part eligible for installation.
(3) For LEAP-1B engines with an installed LPT stage 5 disk having a P/N and S/N listed in Table 2 or Table 3 of CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D: At the next piece-part exposure of the LPT stage 5 disk, or before exceeding the applicable CSN threshold identified in Table 2 or Table 3 of CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, remove the LPT stage 5 disk from service and replace with a part eligible for installation.
(1) After the effective date of this AD, do not install an LPT stage 5 disk that has a P/N and S/N identified in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3, of CFM SB LEAP-1A-72-00-0519-01A-930A-D, in any LEAP-1A engine.
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install an LPT stage 4 disk or LPT stage 5 disk that has a P/N and S/N identified in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3, of CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D in any LEAP-1B engine.
(3) After the effective date of this AD, do not install an LPT stage 5 disk that has a P/N and S/N identified in Table 1 of CFM SB LEAP-1C-72-00-0100-01A-930A-D, Issue 001-00, dated September 18, 2024, in any LEAP-1C engine.
For the purpose of this AD:
(1) “LEAP-1A engines” are CFM Model LEAP-1A23, LEAP-1A24, LEAP-1A24E1, LEAP-1A26, LEAP-1A26CJ, LEAP-1A26E1, LEAP-1A29, LEAP-1A29CJ, LEAP-1A30, LEAP-1A32, LEAP-1A33, LEAP-1A33B2, and LEAP-1A35A engines.
(2) “LEAP-1B engines” are CFM Model LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25, LEAP-1B27, LEAP-1B28, LEAP-1B28B1, LEAP-1B28B2, LEAP-1B28B2C, LEAP-1B28B3, LEAP-1B28BBJ1, and LEAP-1B28BBJ2 engines.
(3) “LEAP-1C engines” are CFM Model LEAP-1C28, LEAP-1C30, and LEAP-1C30B1 engines.
(4) A “part eligible for installation” on a LEAP-1A engine is an LPT stage 5 disk that does not have a P/N and S/N identified in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3 of CFM SB LEAP-1A-72-00-0519-01A-930A-D.
(5) A “part eligible for installation” on a LEAP-1B engine is an LPT stage 4 disk or LPT stage 5 disk that does not have a P/N and S/N identified in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3 of CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D.
(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 the 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 Mehdi Lamnyi, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7743; 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) CFM Service Bulletin (SB) LEAP-1A-72-00-0519-01A-930A-D, Issue 001-00, dated September 18, 2024.
(ii) CFM SB LEAP-1B-72-00-0419-01A-930A-D, Issue 001-00, dated September 18, 2024.
(iii) CFM SB LEAP-1C-72-00-0100-01A-930A-D, Issue 001-00, dated September 18, 2024.
(3) For CFM material identified in this AD, contact CFM International, S.A., GE Aviation Fleet Support, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: (877) 432-3272; 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.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the discovery that a partial loss of thrust after an engine failure during a required navigation performance authorization required (RNP-AR) approach under certain weight, altitude and temperature (WAT) conditions, may lead to a descent below the specified path guidance. This AD requires a revision to the existing airplane flight manual (AFM), to incorporate updated WAT tables for RNP-AR approach operations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective April 8, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 8, 2025.
• For Bombardier material identified in this AD, contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-2999; 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
Joseph Catanzaro, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7300; 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 Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require a revision to the existing AFM, to incorporate updated WAT tables for RNP-AR approach operations that contain possible vertical deviations within the 75-foot requirement. 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 an individual who did not make a request the FAA can act on.
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, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
The FAA reviewed (Bombardier) Global 7500 Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision TR-58, dated March 21, 2024. This material specifies procedures to update WAT tables for RNP-AR approach operations to contain possible vertical deviations within the 75-foot requirement. 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 70 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this 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.
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(f), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.
This AD was prompted by the discovery that a partial loss of thrust after an engine failure during a required navigation performance authorization required (RNP-AR) approach under certain weight, altitude, and temperature (WAT) conditions, may lead to a descent below 75 feet of the path guidance, requiring a go-around. The resultant vertical deviation may exceed allowable approach containment for obstacle clearance and may reduce the safety margins in the missed approach.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing AFM to include the information specified in (Bombardier) Global 7500 Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision TR-58, dated March 21, 2024.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)
(2)
For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Catanzaro, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7300; 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) (Bombardier) Global 7500 Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision TR-58, dated March 21, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Bombardier material identified in this AD, contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-2999; 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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-7A, CT7-7A1, CT7-9B, CT7-9B1, CT7-9B2, CT7-9C, CT7-9C3, CT7-9D, and CT7-9D2 engines. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's determination that certain GE Model CT7 fleets have affected cooling plates installed that do not meet lifing guidelines. This AD requires replacement of the stage 1 turbine forward cooling plate and the stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective April 8, 2025.
Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7241; 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 GE Model CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-7A, CT7-7A1, CT7-9B, CT7-9B1, CT7-9B2, CT7-9C, CT7-9C3, CT7-9D, and CT7-9D2 engines. The NPRM published in the
The FAA received one comment from the Airline Pilots Association, International. The commenter supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the 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, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 228 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The above costs presume that the installed engine requires replacement of both the stage 1 turbine forward cooling plate and stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate. It is possible that only one of these needs replacement, thus reducing the cost of this 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.
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 April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) Model CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-7A, CT7-7A1, CT7-9B, CT7-9B1, CT7-9B2, CT7-9C, CT7-9C3, CT7-9D, and CT7-9D2 engines with an installed stage 1 turbine forward cooling plate having part number (P/N) 6064T08P01; or with an installed stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate having P/N 6064T07P05 or P/N 6068T36P01.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine (Turbine/Turboprop).
This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's determination that certain GE Model CT7 fleets have affected cooling plates installed that do not meet lifing guidelines. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the failure of the stage 1 turbine forward cooling plate and stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Within the compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD, replace the affected stage 1 turbine forward cooling plate or stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate, as applicable, with a replacement P/N eligible for installation, in accordance with table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD:
(1) For Group 1 engines with an affected part installed, replace the affected part at the next exposure of the gas generator stator assembly that occurs after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For Group 2 engines with an affected part installed having 7,000 part cycles since new (PCSN) or less as of the effective date of this AD, replace the affected part at the next exposure of the gas generator stator assembly or within 2,000 flight cycles (FCs) but before reaching 7,500 PCSN, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
(3) For Group 2 engines with an affected part installed having more than 7,000 PCSN as of the effective date of this AD, replace the affected part at the next exposure of the gas generator stator assembly or within 500 FCs, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
For the purpose of this AD:
(1) “Group 1 engines” are GE Model CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-9B, CT7-9B1, CT7-9B2, CT7-9D, and CT7-9D2 engines.
(2) “Group 2 engines” are GE Model CT7-7A, CT7-7A1, CT7-9C, and CT7-9C3 engines.
(3) “Exposure of the gas generator stator assembly” is when the gas generator rotor and stator assembly are separated from the combustor module.
(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 the 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 Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7241; email:
None.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of contamination of the advanced pneumatic detector pressure switch of engine pylon fire detectors. This AD requires require replacement of the affected parts and prohibits installation of affected parts, 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 April 8, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 8, 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
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3229; 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 Airbus SAS Model 330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacement of the affected parts and to prohibit installation of affected parts, as specified in EASA AD 2024-0119. The FAA is issuing this AD to address such contamination, which could affect the reliability of the engine pylon fire detector, possibly leading to an undetected fire and consequent reduced control of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA received a comment from 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 any 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, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
EASA AD 2024-0119 specifies procedures for replacement of the affected engine pylon fire detector and prohibits installation of affected engine pylon fire detectors. 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 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this 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
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(f), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0119, dated June 27, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0119).
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection.
This AD was prompted by a report of contamination of the advanced pneumatic detector pressure switch of engine pylon fire detectors. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this contamination. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could affect the reliability of the engine pylon fire detector, possibly leading to an undetected fire and consequent reduced control 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, EASA AD 2024-0119.
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0119 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (1) of the EASA AD 2024-0119 states to “replace each affected part with a serviceable part in accordance with the instructions of the SB” this AD requires replacing that text with “replace each affected part with a serviceable part in accordance with the applicable tasks for removal and installation of the affected parts as specified in the accomplishment instructions of the SB.”
(3) Where EASA AD 2024-0119 defines a serviceable part as “Engine pylon fire detector, eligible for installation in accordance with Airbus instructions, which is not an affected part” for this AD replace that text with “Engine pylon fire detector, eligible for installation that is not an affected part.”
(4) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2024-0119.
Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2024-0119 specifies to send affected pylon fire detectors to Kidde Technologies Inc., 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 Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3229; 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0119, dated June 27, 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,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by two engine fan blade-out (FBO) events that resulted in the separation of engine inlet cowl and fan cowl parts from the airplane damaging the fuselage, which caused loss of pressurization and subsequent emergency descent. The FBO events also resulted in cracks in the primary exhaust nozzle, potentially resulting in the departure of the primary exhaust nozzle and damaging a stabilizer or striking the fuselage and window. This AD requires an inspection or maintenance records check to determine if the primary exhaust nozzle has an affected part number and, for affected primary exhaust nozzles, an installation of bridge brackets onto the primary exhaust nozzle, or as an option, an installation of a serviceable primary exhaust nozzle. This AD also requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective April 8, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 8, 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 service information 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
Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone: 206-231-3958; 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 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
The FAA issued three NPRM ADs related to Exemption No. 19212A, dated September 7, 2023 (Docket No. FAA-2021-0681) (Exemption No. 19212A), which requires Boeing to develop modifications to the inlet cowl, fan cowl, and exhaust nozzle for operators to incorporate by July 31, 2028. Exemption No. 19212A further requires Boeing to provide solutions to address maintenance errors. Exemption No. 19212A also requires Boeing to develop airworthiness limitations for the modifications and solutions to address maintenance errors.
The NPRM for this AD, Docket No. FAA-2023-2235, refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106, dated September 1, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the exhaust nozzle.
The NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2234 (88 FR 86069, December 12, 2023) refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937, dated July 27, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the fan cowl.
The NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2236 (88 FR 86084, December 12, 2023) refers to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938, dated July 27, 2023, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed modifications to the inlet cowl.
All three NPRMs also proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations (System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4).
The FAA received comments from Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from 10 commenters, including AIRDO, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Aviation Partners Boeing, Boeing, Delta Airlines, Qantas, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Virgin Australia Airlines. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Sun Country Airlines stated there is a possibility of an aircraft becoming out of compliance due to replacement of a modified exhaust nozzle with an unmodified exhaust nozzle. Sun Country Airlines stated that other rulemaking that has affected components has had wording identifying or limiting pre- and post-modification installation/interchangeability. The FAA infers Sun Country Airlines is requesting that the FAA add a note to the proposed AD to specify a modified exhaust nozzle cannot be replaced with an unmodified exhaust nozzle.
The FAA agrees to clarify. 14 CFR 39.7 specifies that once an AD is issued, no person may operate a product to which the AD applies except in accordance with the requirements of that AD. Further, 14 CFR 39.9 imposes a continuing obligation to maintain compliance with an AD by establishing a separate violation for each time an aircraft is operated that fails to meet AD requirements. Thus, operators have an ongoing obligation to ensure that the AD-mandated configuration is maintained. Additionally, it is not possible to install an affected primary exhaust nozzle on airplanes not identified in the applicability of this AD. Therefore, adding the part restriction note would not be necessary since all affected Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes are required to accomplish Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
Southwest Airlines requested that the FAA change paragraphs (g) and (h) of the proposed AD to reference Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, which is pending publication. Southwest Airlines asked that the FAA not publish the AD until the release of Revision 1 and allow credit for previous accomplishment of the original issue of the requirements bulletin.
The FAA has reviewed Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024. This revision adds airplane line numbers 1245, 1614, 1810, 1839, 1885, 1934, 1979, 1991, 2080, 2157, 2232, 2531, 2822, 3071, 3189, and 3319 to the effectivity (which were listed in paragraph (c)(2) of the proposed AD). This revision also adds “System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4—Engine Nacelle Maintenance Errors” to the actions to incorporate airworthiness limitations. The AWLs are now incorporated into Revision 1 of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB. This information can now be required via Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, instead of as an exception to the service information.
In addition to incorporating the AWL information that was specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, the only other changes to the “Compliance” paragraph and Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, were to reference the NPRM, clarify Note 1 that describes the “Enhanced Required for Compliance” document, clarify a certain part nomenclature and clarify the location of a certain pin. None of these changes substantively affect the required actions on operators but instead are clarifying.
Therefore, the FAA has revised this AD to refer to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, including revising the applicability of this AD to only refer to Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, since the line numbers identified in paragraph (c)(2) of the proposed AD are included in the service information. The FAA also added paragraph (j) of this AD to provide credit for previous work performed prior to the effective date of this AD.
AIRDO, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Qantas, and Virgin Australia Airlines requested the compliance time for revising the existing maintenance or inspection program be extended from before further flight as specified in the proposed AD to a longer compliance time. Compliance time requests varied from 30 days to 12 months. Some commenters stated that the “before further flight” requirement should be removed altogether. Several commenters noted that incorporating the AWLs before further flight after modification was not possible since the AWLs were not published at the same time as the modification bulletins. Qantas requested that for airplanes on which the modification specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB has already been done, the FAA allow figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to be incorporated within 30 days after the effective date of the AD instead of before further flight after accomplishing actions specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB. Virgin Australian Airlines requested credit for completing the modification of the exhaust nozzle prior to the AD's effective date. Sun Country Airlines also expressed concern that the AWL revision and updated requirements have not been approved or released via normal distribution channels.
The FAA disagrees with changing the compliance time but acknowledges the concern regarding the compliance time for airplanes on which the modification was done prior to adoption of this AD and availability of the updated AWL. However, the requirement to incorporate the AWLs before further flight is in accordance with Exemption No. 19212A, Docket No. FAA-2021-0681 and is part of the change to type design. The FAA provided a time-limited exemption (TLE) to Boeing, Exemption No. 19212A. The TLE includes a limitation to require the AWLs to be incorporated as part of the type design for each of the modifications which include engine inlet, fan cowl and fan cowl support beam, and exhaust nozzle. As the modification plus the AWL is required to maintain a compliant design, the AD will maintain the “before further flight” requirement.
The FAA also notes that paragraph (f) of this AD states to accomplish the required actions within the compliance times specified, “unless already done.” Therefore, if operators have accomplished the modification and incorporation of the AWLs required for compliance with this AD before the
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Qantas requested removing the requirements to incorporate some or all of the AWLs specified in the proposed AD (System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4). The commenters pointed out that paragraph (h) of the proposed AD specifies incorporating certain AWLs included in Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01. The commenters noted that the current Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 does not include the AWLs specified in figure 1 to the introductory text to paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, which are vague and do not provide a definitive action to address the unsafe condition identified in the proposed AD. Qantas stated that operators do not have instructions to modify the inlet cowls and fan cowls in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, and suggested that System Airworthiness Limitation No. 2 be removed from the proposed AD and only be located in the NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2234 and the NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-2236 where it is more suited.
Sun Country Airlines stated System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4 does not appear to be related to the events that prompted the NPRM and is not related to the intent of this ruling. Southwest stated that incorporating System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4 places responsibility on the operator, rather than the manufacturer, to be compliant and produce solutions. Southwest added that Boeing has a responsibility to define “potential maintenance errors” and to provide specific modification or inspection procedures to mitigate those errors. Some commenters also raised concerns that an immediate change to the maintenance program would not provide additional safety measures. American Airlines expressed further concern that the new proposed requirements may result in airplanes being out of revenue service while waiting on an operator's Certificate Management Office (CMO) to process the maintenance program change. Delta recommended that the FAA transfer the AWL requirements into a separate AD.
The FAA disagrees with removing some or all of the AWLs specified in this AD. The FAA requirement to incorporate the AWLs before further flight is in accordance with the modifications required by Exemption No. 19212A to address the unsafe condition. Furthermore, the TLE includes a limitation to require that the AWLs be incorporated as part of the type design for modifications to the engine inlet, fan cowl and fan cowl support beam, and exhaust nozzle. Therefore, once one of the modification bulletins (Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletins 737-71-1937 RB, 737-71-1938 RB, and 737-78-1106 RB) is accomplished, all the AWLs specified in this AD need to be incorporated into the operators' maintenance program so the operator can maintain a compliant design and address the unsafe condition. System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 were created to address the TLE requirements and the unsafe condition.
A new version of the AWLs has been released, Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01, dated January 2024, that includes the AWLs identified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, includes procedures to incorporate those new AWLs. Therefore, the FAA has determined that incorporating the new AWLs must be done as part of the requirements of this AD and not in a separate AD.
Southwest Airlines suggested either a service data due date of December 31, 2024 to align with the time-limited exemption, Exemption No. 19212A be added to the proposed AD or that the FAA remove the AWL requirements from the proposed AD. Southwest Airlines stated System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 do not provide a defined date for Boeing to release all service data to operators. Therefore, without a defined date for Boeing to release all service data, there is concern that operators may not be given sufficient time to perform the required modifications prior to the AD's completion due date.
The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request. As previously mentioned, a new AWL revision has been released that includes the System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2 and No. 3, and No. 4. The service information for System Airworthiness Limitations. No. 2 and No. 3 has been released,
Delta Air Lines, Qantas, and American Airlines asked for clarification on what would be required to meet System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4. The commenters stated adequate instructions are not included in the AWLs. Therefore, additional details are needed to clarify these requirements and provide a clear path to comply with the AWLs specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. Furthermore, certain operators do not believe this meets 14 CFR 43.16, and System Airworthiness Limitation No.4 is an unexpected demand.
The FAA agrees to clarify. Accomplishing the modification specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletins 737-71-1938 RB, 737-71-1937 RB, and 737-78-1106 RB satisfies the requirements of System Airworthiness Limitations No. 2 and No. 3. This also satisfies the requirement of 14 CFR 43.16 to perform inspections or maintenance in accordance with the AWLs.
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1938,
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-71-1937, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2024, the accomplishment of that requirements bulletin meets the requirements of items (2) and (3) of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION NO. 2.”
As denoted in paragraph 4., “Approval” of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, the accomplishment of that requirements bulletin meets the requirements of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION NO. 3—FAN BLADE OUT CONDITIONS.”
As previously stated, the FAA coordinated with Boeing to determine potential maintenance errors that require solutions in accordance with System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4. To comply with this AD and the System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4, solutions will consist of a re-designed fan cowl latch and keeper and application of high visibility paint on the interior of the IDG door. If any specific service information is provided or further solutions are incorporated to address potential maintenance errors, the FAA may consider further rulemaking.
Boeing requested appending the following statement to the end of System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4.: “Boeing will release all service data to enable full compliance for the CFM56-7B nacelle for addressing potential maintenance errors prior to that date.” Boeing stated that the statement would correspond to the systems included in AWL No. 2 and 3.
The FAA agrees to clarify. As previously mentioned, the recently released new Boeing AWL document includes System AWL No. 4. The new AWL includes the text as requested by Boeing. Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary.
Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) stated that the installation of winglets per supplemental type certificate (STC) ST00830SE on applicable Boeing models subject to the proposed rule does not affect compliance with the mandated actions in this AD.
The FAA agrees with the commenter that STC ST00830SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any 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.
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024. This material specifies procedures for a maintenance records check, or an inspection of the engine to identify if the engine has a primary exhaust nozzle with an affected part number. For affected primary exhaust nozzles, the service information specifies procedures for installing bridge brackets onto the primary exhaust nozzle, or as an option, installing a serviceable exhaust nozzle onto the engine. This material also specifies the incorporation of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “System Airworthiness Limitation NO. 2—Fan Blade Out Conditions,” “System Airworthiness Limitation NO. 3—Fan Blade Out Conditions”, and “System Airworthiness Limitation NO. 4—Engine Nacelle Maintenance errors” into the operator's maintenance or inspection program.
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 1,215 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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. Therefore, the agency estimates the average total cost per operator 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 April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Exhaust.
This AD was prompted by two engine fan blade-out (FBO) events that resulted in the separation of engine inlet cowl and fan cowl parts from the airplane damaging the fuselage, which caused loss of pressurization and subsequent emergency descent. The FBO events also resulted in cracks in the primary exhaust nozzle, which could result in the departure of the primary exhaust nozzle. The FAA is issuing this AD to address primary exhaust nozzles that are not strengthened, which during an FBO event, could depart the engine, potentially damaging a stabilizer or striking the fuselage and window. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of control of the airplane, or in a rapid decompression and hazard to window-seated passengers aft of the wing.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024.
(1) Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, refer to the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where System Airworthiness Limitation No. 4, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024, requires incorporation of solutions to address potential engine nacelle maintenance errors, solutions consist of a re-designed fan cowl latch and keeper and application of high visibility paint on the interior of the integrated drive generator (IDG) door.
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions may be used unless the actions are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, dated September 1, 2023, provided where Tables 1 and 2 of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB specify incorporating 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Document D626A001-9-01 “System Airworthiness Limitation NO. 2—Fan Blade Out Conditions,” and “System Airworthiness Limitation NO. 3—Fan Blade Out Conditions” into the operators' maintenance program, the information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD has been incorporated into the airworthiness limitations.
(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 (l)(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 Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone: 206-231-3958; email:
(2) Boeing material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (m)(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 service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-78-1106 RB, Revision 1, dated May 23, 2024.
(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 service information 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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders. This AD was prompted by reports of gliders' canopies opening during air tow. This AD requires modifying the canopy locking mechanism. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective April 8, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 8, 2025.
• For Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH material identified in this AD, contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25, Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany; phone: +49 7021 7298-0; email:
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at
Fred Guerin, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (206) 231-2346; 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 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders. The NPRM published in the
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require modifying the canopy locking mechanism. 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 an individual who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from two individual commenters. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
An individual commenter noted that the service information was presented by the factory on July 2, 2004, and it was not clear why in October 2024 there is now an issue with these gliders. The commenter further stated that the canopy locking mechanism works as designed when used properly and that although an inexperienced pilot could close the canopy, slide the levers forward, and not have the canopy properly latched, learning how to correctly latch the canopy is a matter of education rather than an indication that an AD is needed. The FAA infers that the commenter requested that the NPRM be withdrawn.
Another commenter stated that an AD is not warranted because, regardless of additional mechanisms, pilots must properly confirm canopy closure and latching and brief passengers on remaining clear of the canopy latch. The commenter mentioned that most instances of canopies opening are the result of pilot error and personally witnessed inexperienced pilots in the front seat rest their hand on the canopy latch to catch airflow along the canopy and that this is an unacceptable practice and should be corrected by the pilot in charge, as well as covered during the pre-flight briefing with any new pilot or passenger.
The FAA disagrees with the commenters' requests. The FAA issues an AD once an unsafe condition has been identified and the unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH issued technical notes in 2004 and 2005 based upon data gathered from numerous glider operators. However, a subsequent fatal accident in 2023 highlights the risk associated with the inadequate design. While the FAA agrees with the comment that a proper preflight inspection includes confirming a canopy closure, the fatal accident in 2023 indicates that the risks associated with the inadequate design still exist. The FAA agrees with EASA's risk assessment that an unsafe condition exists on the affected gliders and an AD action is necessary.
The FAA has not changed this AD regarding these comments.
An individual commenter stated that the applicability in the proposed AD is Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, but Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Technical Note No. 380-1, No. 396-6, dated July 27, 2004, with Appendix to Technical Note No. 380-1/396-6, only specifies Duo Discus sailplanes with serial numbers 1 to 422. The FAA infers that the commenter is requesting that the applicability be revised to specify gliders with specific serial numbers.
The FAA agrees. The FAA revised paragraph (c) of this AD, Applicability, to specify Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus gliders serial numbers (S/Ns) 1 through 422 (inclusive) and Duo Discus T gliders S/Ns 1 through 96 (inclusive), certificated in any category.
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 any other changes discussed 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 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 380-1, No. 396-6 dated July 27, 2004, with Appendix to Technical Note No. 380-1/396-6 attached (issued as one document); and Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 868-4, No. 890-5 dated February 23, 2005, with Appendix to Technical Note No. 868-4/890-5 attached (issued as one document), which specify procedures for installing a compression spring in the canopy locking mechanism, installing spring washers at the canopy actuating levers, and modifying the front actuating lever to include a magnet and applying a red mark to the front and aft inside the left canopy frame or installing a front actuating lever that has a magnet.
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
While the MCAI applies to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Nimbus-4D and Nimbus-4DT/DM gliders, this AD does not because these models do not have an FAA type certificate.
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 34 gliders of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this 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.
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(f), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 8, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus gliders serial numbers (S/Ns) 1 through 422 (inclusive) and Duo Discus T gliders S/Ns 1 through 96 (inclusive), certificated in any category.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 5200, Doors; 5210, Passenger/Crew Doors.
This AD was prompted by reports of gliders' canopies opening during air tow. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the canopy locking mechanism opening during flight. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead to the canopy opening in flight, resulting in loss of control of the glider.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the canopy locking mechanism by installing a compression spring in the canopy locking mechanism, installing spring washers at the canopy actuating levers, modifying the front actuating lever to include a magnet and applying a red mark to the front and aft inside the left canopy frame; or installing a front actuating lever that has a magnet, in accordance with the applicable technical note specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD.
(1) For Model Duo Discus gliders: Appendix to Technical Note No. 380-1/396-6 attached to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 380-1, No. 396-6 dated July 27, 2004 (issued as one document).
(2) For Model Duo Discus T gliders: Appendix to Technical Note No. 868-4/890-5 attached to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 868-4, No. 890-5 dated February 23, 2005 (issued as one document).
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 (i) of this AD or email to:
For more information about this AD, contact Fred Guerin, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (206) 231-2346; 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) Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 380-1, No. 396-6 dated July 27, 2004, with Appendix to Technical Note No. 380-1/396-6 attached (issued as one document).
(ii) Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 868-4, No. 890-5 dated February 23, 2005, with Appendix to Technical Note No. 868-4/890-5 attached (issued as one document).
(3) For Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH material identified in this AD, contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25, Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany; phone: +49 7021 7298-0; email:
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. 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.
This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
This rule is effective March 4, 2025. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 4, 2025.
Availability of matter incorporated by reference in the amendment is as follows:
1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical Information Services, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center online at
Thomas J. Nichols, Standards Section Manager, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Office of Safety Standards, Flight Standards Service, Aviation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address: FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., STB Annex, Bldg. 26, Room 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73099. Telephone: (405) 954-1139.
This rule amends 14 CFR part 97 by amending the referenced SIAPs. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the National Flight Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent Notice to Air Missions (P-NOTAM), and is incorporated by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make their verbatim publication in the
The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as listed in the
The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs as identified in the amendatory language for part 97 of this final rule.
This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as modified by FDC permanent NOTAMs.
The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, as modified by FDC permanent NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these changes to SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts.
The circumstances that created the need for these SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP amendments require making them effective in less than 30 days.
Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), good cause exists for making these SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore—(1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air traffic control, Airports, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 14 CFR part 97 is amended by amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.
By amending: § 97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or TACAN; § 97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; § 97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; § 97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV; § 97.31 RADAR SIAPs; § 97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and § 97.35 COPTER SIAPs, Identified as follows:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
This rule is effective March 4, 2025. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 4, 2025.
Availability of matters incorporated by reference in the amendment is as follows:
1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical Information Services, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center at
Thomas J. Nichols, Standards Section Manager, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Office of Safety Standards, Flight Standards Service, Aviation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address: FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., STB Annex, Bldg. 26, Room 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73099. Telephone (405) 954-1139.
This rule amends 14 CFR part 97 by establishing, amending, suspending, or removes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP and its associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP for an identified airport is listed on FAA form documents which are incorporated by reference in this amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR 97.20. The applicable FAA Forms are 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, 8260-15B, when required by an entry on 8260-15A, and 8260-15C.
The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make publication in the
The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as listed in the
The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPs as identified in the amendatory language for part 97 of this final rule.
This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the transmittal. Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and textual ODP amendments may have been issued previously by the FAA in a Flight Data Center (FDC) Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) as an emergency action of immediate flights safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts.
The circumstances that created the need for some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP amendments may require making them effective in less than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, an effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided.
Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied to the conditions existing or anticipated at the affected airports. Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), good cause exists for making some SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore—(1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air traffic control, Airports, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 14 CFR part 97 is amended by establishing, amending, suspending, or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Final rule; extension of compliance date.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission” or “SEC”) is extending the compliance date for the amendments to the rules applicable to covered clearing agencies for U.S. Treasury securities (“U.S. Treasury securities CCAs”), which require that such covered clearing agencies have written policies and procedures reasonably designed to require that every direct participant of the covered clearing agency submit for clearance and settlement all eligible secondary market transactions in U.S. Treasury securities to which it is a counterparty and to identify and monitor its direct participants' submission of transactions for clearing, including how the U.S. Treasury securities CCA would address a failure to submit transactions, that were adopted on December 13, 2023. Specifically, the Commission is extending the compliance dates by one year, from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026, for eligible cash market transactions, and from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for eligible repo transactions.
Elizabeth L. Fitzgerald, Assistant Director, and Robert Zak, Special Counsel, Office of Clearance and Settlement, at (202) 551-5777, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-7010.
The Commission is extending the compliance date for Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv)(A) and (B) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).
On December 13, 2023, the Commission adopted, among other things, Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv)(A) and (B) (together, the “Trade Submission Requirement”).
The Commission established the compliance dates for Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv)(A) and (B) as follows: (1) each U.S. Treasury securities CCA will be required to file with the Commission any proposed rule changes regarding those amendments required under Section 19(b) of the Exchange Act and/or advance notices required under Title VIII of the Dodd-Frank Act no later than 150 days following January 16, 2024, and (2) the proposed rule changes must be effective by December 31, 2025, for cash market transactions encompassed by section (ii) of the definition of an eligible secondary market transaction, and by June 30, 2026, for repo transactions encompassed by section (i) of the definition of an eligible secondary market transactions.
Since the Trade Submission Requirement was adopted, Commission staff has been working with market participants, including the current U.S. Treasury securities CCA and applicants to become U.S. Treasury securities CCAs to address certain operational questions relating to implementation of these rules. As part of these efforts, Commission staff has become aware, through telephonic meetings and letters, that certain market participants believe that additional time to implement Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv)(A) and (B) would be appropriate. In this regard, a group of trade associations representing different types of market participants submitted a letter requesting that the Commission extend the compliance dates established in the Adopting Release by at least one year, and a separate trade association submitted a letter requesting that the Commission extend the compliance dates for the submission of repo transactions established in the Adopting Release by 24 months.
The Associations stated that they are concerned that, without an extension, the transition to central clearing will be seriously compromised and will inevitably lead to disruptions in the cash and repo markets in U.S. Treasury securities to the detriment of the
The Associations also stated that members of U.S. Treasury securities CCAs will need to upgrade systems, operations, and legal relationships with the U.S. Treasury securities CCAs and with their customers to allow access to central clearing consistent with the Trade Submission Requirement.
The Associations further stated that additional time is needed to consider how to resolve critical issues both for further development of the market and so that market participants (including covered clearing agencies, clearing members, and participants) may successfully implement the Trade Submission Requirement in an efficient manner for the industry.
In addition, one association specifically raised several issues related to registered funds. First, the association stated additional time is necessary to address margin issues associated with registered funds' repo transactions. The association identified several such issues, including the interaction of the 2% overcollateralization requirement with margin requirements that apply to cleared transactions but do not exist for uncleared repo transactions;
After considering these requests, the Commission is extending the compliance dates for the Trade Submission Requirement. The Commission agrees that an extension would allow for further engagement on compliance, operational, and interpretive questions, including those highlighted by the Associations related to, among other things, the further development of done-away clearing, standard documentation, onboarding processes, and systems and operations upgrades. In addition, an extension should improve market participants' ability to plan for compliance with the Trade Submission Requirement, including the development and
As discussed further below,
Therefore, the Commission extends the compliance date for Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv)(A) and (B) by one year to December 31, 2026, for eligible cash market transactions, and June 30, 2027, for eligible repo market transactions.
Lastly, the Commission is not extending the compliance dates for Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv)(C) (regarding access) and Rule 15c3-3 (regarding the broker-dealer customer protection rule). Although these rules have a March 31, 2025, compliance date, no market participant is obligated to use a particular access model or to segregate its margin.
The Commission is mindful of the economic effects, including the costs and benefits, of the compliance date extension. Exchange Act section 3(f) requires the Commission, when it is engaged in rulemaking pursuant to the Exchange Act and is required to consider or determine whether an action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, to consider, in addition to the protection of investors, whether the action will promote efficiency, competition, and capital formation.
The baseline against which the costs, benefits, and the effects on efficiency, competition, and capital formation of the compliance date extension are measured consists of the current state of the market for U.S. Treasury securities, including the repo market, current practice as it relates to the purchase and sale of U.S. Treasury securities, and the current regulatory framework, including recently adopted rules. As discussed above, pursuant to the Adopting Release, the compliance date for the Trade Submission Requirement was December 31, 2025, for eligible cash market transactions, and June 30, 2026, for eligible repo market transactions.
The Trade Submission Requirement will apply to all covered clearing agencies for U.S. Treasury securities, and, in turn, will have an impact on direct participants in such covered clearing agencies and other market participants transacting with such direct participants. Such market participants include, among others: broker-dealers that are not direct participants of such covered clearing agencies, hedge funds, family offices, separately managed accounts, registered investment companies (including money market funds, certain exchange-traded funds, and other types of mutual funds), principal trading firms, private pension funds, triparty agents, custodian banks, and the Fedwire Settlement Service.
The Commission is extending the compliance date for the Trade Submission Requirement to December 31, 2026, for eligible cash market transactions, and June 30, 2027, for eligible repo market transactions. Extending the compliance date will mitigate the costs that industry participants (including covered clearing agencies) will face relative to the baseline of the Initial Compliance Date.
In aggregate, the extension of the compliance dates for the Trade Submission Requirement to December 31, 2026, for eligible cash market transactions, and June 30, 2027, for eligible repo market transactions will also delay the realization of the economic benefits associated with the final rules. In particular, the benefits of central clearing including the reduction of contagion risk to U.S. Treasury securities CCAs and the resulting lowering of systemic risk would be delayed.
The Commission has also previously acknowledged that “the centralization of clearance and settlement activities at covered clearing agencies allows market participants to reduce costs, increase operational efficiency, and manage risks more effectively.”
The effect of the extension of the compliance dates on efficiency, competition, or capital formation will be a delay in the impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation described in the final rule.
The Commission considered reasonable alternatives to the new compliance dates, namely a longer extension. As discussed above, one commenter requested that the Commission extend the compliance dates established in the Adopting Release by 24 months stating that the additional time was needed to develop done-away capabilities, to further address necessary customization needed with respect to documentation to address registered fund issues, to address margin issues associated with registered funds' repo transactions, and to review potential new FICC access models.
An extension longer than the one year by which the Commission is extending the compliance dates for the Trade Submission Requirement would entail a tradeoff: while it could further reduce some costs associated with disruptions under a more compressed timeline, as explained above, it also further delays the benefits from implementation. As discussed above, a one year extension results in a compliance date for repo transactions that is approximately 27 months away from the date of this release and for cash transactions that is approximately 22 months away from the date of this release. The Commission believes a one-year extension, which is consistent with the minimum amount of additional time requested in the Associations' Letter, is sufficient given that compliance activity has been ongoing and the incremental cost savings of an extension longer than one year are uncertain relative to the benefits that would be lost as a result.
The Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”) generally requires an agency to publish notice of a rulemaking in the
For the reasons cited above, the Commission, for good cause, finds that notice and solicitation of comment regarding the extension of the compliance dates set forth herein is impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.
For similar reasons, although the APA generally requires publication of a rule at least 30 days before its effective date, the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 808(2) are satisfied (notwithstanding the requirement of 5 U.S.C. 801),
Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has designated the extension of the compliance dates not a “major rule,” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
The Commission extends the compliance date for Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv)(A) and (B) by one year, to December 31, 2026, for eligible cash market transactions, and June 30, 2027, for eligible repo market transactions.
By the Commission.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation.
Final rule; delay of effective date.
This document delays the effective date of the final rule, published on January 14, 2025, titled Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products.
This effective date of the rule amending 23 CFR part 635 published on January 14, 2025, is delayed until March 20, 2025.
For questions about this final rule, please contact Mr. Brian Hogge, FHWA Office of Infrastructure, 202-366-1562, or via email at
This document, the notice of proposed rulemaking, all comments received, the final rule, and all supporting material may be viewed online at
In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from the President to executive departments and agencies, entitled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” (90 FR 8249; Jan. 28, 2025), this action temporarily delays the effective date of the rule titled Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products published in the
This action is exempt from notice and comment under 5 U.S.C. 553 and is effective immediately upon publication in the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
This action proposes to amend Colored Federal Airway Green 8 (G-8), Jet Route J-115, and United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-227, and establish RNAV Route Q-188 in Alaska. The FAA is proposing this action due to the pending decommissioning of the Shemya, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB).
Comments must be received on or before April 18, 2025.
Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-0372 and Airspace Docket No. 24-AAL-126 using any of the following methods:
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FAA Order JO 7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at
Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it would amend the airway structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System.
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives.
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Operations office (see
Colored Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6009, Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004, United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 6011 and paragraph 2006 of FAA Order JO
FAA Order JO 7400.11J lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
In 2003, Congress enacted the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Pub. L. 108-176), which established a joint planning and development office in the FAA to manage the work related to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Today, NextGen is an ongoing FAA-led modernization of the nation's air transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more predictable.
In support of NextGen, this proposal is part of an ongoing, large, and comprehensive airway modernization project in the state of Alaska. Part of this project is to transition the Alaskan en route navigation structure away from dependency on NDBs and move to develop and improve the RNAV route structure. The FAA is planning to decommission the Shemya, AK, NDB. As a result, portions of G-8 and J-115 will become unusable. Currently, G-8 extends between the Shemya NDB and the Kachemak, AK, NDB. The FAA is proposing to revoke the segment of G-8 that extends between the Shemya NDB and the Mount Moffet, AK, NDB. The mitigation to the loss of this segment of G-8 is the existing RNAV Route T-227. J-115 currently extends between the Shemya NDB and the Deadhorse, AK, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The FAA is proposing to revoke the segment of J-115 that extends between the Shemya NDB and the Mount Moffet NDB. The mitigation to the loss of this segment of J-115 is RNAV Route Q-188, proposed in this airspace action. The FAA is also proposing to amend RNAV Route T-227 by adding the DEJJE, AK, waypoint (WP) to the route. This amendment will allow enroute transition with instrument procedures at the Adak Airport (ADK). RNAV Route Q-188 would be a direct overlay of the portion of J-115 that is proposed to be revoked.
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Colored Federal Airway Green 8 (G-8), Jet Route J-115, and RNAV Route T-227, and establish RNAV Route Q-188 in Alaska. The FAA is proposing this action due to the pending decommissioning of the Shemya, AK, NDB.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, “Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures” prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(f); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
From Mount Moffet, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; INT Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB 041° and Elfee, AK, NDB 253° bearings, 20 AGL; Elfee, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Chinook, AK, NDB; INT Chinook, AK, NDB 054° and Kachemak, AK, NDB 269° bearings; to Kachemak, AK, NDB.
From Mount Moffett, AK, NDB; Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB; Cold Bay, AK; King Salmon, AK; INT King Salmon 053° and Kenai, AK, 239° radials; Kenai, AK; Anchorage, AK; Big Lake, AK; Fairbanks, AK; Chandalar, AK, NDB; to Deadhorse, AK.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.
In the
The comment period for the document published on January 14, 2025, at 90 FR 3107 (FRL-8331-02-OCSPP) is reopened. Comments must be received on or before April 29, 2025.
Submit your comments, identified by ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0277, online at
To give stakeholders additional time to review materials and prepare comments, EPA is hereby reopening the comment period established in the
To submit comments or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Export notification, Hazardous substances, Import certification, reporting and recordkeeping.
15 U.S.C. 2605, 15 U.S.C. 2625(l)(4).
Federal Communications Commission.
Proposed rule.
In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks
Comments are due on or before April 3, 2025, and reply comments are due on or before April 18, 2025.
You may submit comments, identified by WC Docket No. 18-336, by any of the following methods:
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For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the
Merry Wulff, Attorney Advisor, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at
This is a summary of the Commission's Public Notice, document DA 25-148, released on February 19, 2025, in WC Docket No. 18-336.
The full text of the document is available on the Commission's website at
Interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments should refer to WC Docket No. 18-336. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS).
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• Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
• Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building.
• Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
• Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
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The proceeding this Notice initiates shall be treated as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission's
The
This document does not contain proposed new or modified information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) beyond any already proposed in the
The Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act (Pub. L. 118-9) requires each agency, in providing notice of a rulemaking, to post online a brief plain-language summary of the proposed rule. The required summary of the document is available at
In document DA 25-148, the Bureau seeks additional, targeted comment on potential privacy issues involved in georouting text-to-988 pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission)
The Commission has long recognized the importance of protecting the privacy interests of Americans seeking help from the 988 Lifeline. In recent years, the Commission has sought comment on privacy with respect to georouting and has taken action to protect the privacy of voice callers to 988. We continue this effort by seeking further comment on georouting text-to-988 implications, potential risks, and proposed safeguards to bolster the privacy and confidentiality of individuals texting the 988 Lifeline.
Since the Commission designated 988 as the easy-to-remember, three digit code for the 988 Lifeline, the Commission has engaged with consumer advocacy groups, wireless providers, partner agencies, and other industry stakeholders to balance privacy concerns while advancing the accessibility and effectiveness of 988 Lifeline. We understand the sensitive nature of individuals' contacts with the 988 Lifeline and have worked to prevent the erosion of privacy protections or expectations of confidentiality. In response to privacy concerns surrounding the use of precise location information and the chilling effect those concerns may have on potential 988 Lifeline users, the Commission sought alternative solutions to enhance the 988 Lifeline while protecting user privacy and confidence in the program. Commission staff, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant or Lifeline Administrator), nationwide wireless providers, and other industry stakeholders, developed, tested, and implemented georouting solutions to direct 988 calls based on a geographic location for the origin of the call without transmitting information about the caller's precise location. Based on this collaborative effort and comments received in response to the
As for voice calls, the 988 Lifeline Administrator, mental health advocates, providers, and other industry stakeholders continue to actively engage in voluntary collaborative efforts to identify technical solutions that leverage the ability to route 988 texts while maintaining consumer privacy. The Commission continues to prioritize consumer privacy and confidentiality while supporting industry collaboration as it develops solutions to improve upon the 988 Lifeline. As such, we invite stakeholders to update the record after reviewing the specific proposals, underlying analysis, and questions contained in the
We invite commenters to provide additional details on how each of the proposed text-to-988 georouting solutions transmit location data throughout the text routing process and to comment on any potential privacy implications, protections, and considerations. Are there specific privacy, security, or confidentiality considerations for text-to-988 georouting solutions that differ from voice-to-988? If so, is there a particular point in the text flow where such concerns arise? For example, CX360 asserts that incorporating aggregated location data early in the data flow will help prevent the transmission of sensitive location data to downstream parties. The record would benefit to the extent that commenters can depict points of potential concern in a text flow in a diagram or other visual description. Should the Commission consider additional requirements for text-to-988 georouting to protect the privacy interests of help-seekers? Are the proposed text-to-988 georouting solutions more prone to errors than voice-to-988 georouting solutions? If so, what privacy implications, if any, are raised by such errors?
We also seek additional comment on the extent to which location data is shared between CMRS providers and other entities within the routing process for any proposed text-to-988 georouting solutions. What degree or resolution of location data must be shared with each specific entity, for what purposes, and at what point in the data flow? As discussed above, CX360 proposes a georouting solution that relies on an SMS aggregator, whereas Intrado Life & Safety proposes to utilize TCCs. We seek further comment on these proposals, including any potential privacy implications. For instance, what, if anything, about the 988 texter could be inferred from data shared within the routing process? How do SMS aggregators and TCCs use, protect, and disclose location data? What security processes and requirements are in place, or should be in place, to ensure that location data is secured to protect privacy throughout the data flow? What entity operates and maintains responsibility over any necessary communication channels?
Commenters responding to the
In the
We seek to ensure that our actions with respect to text-to-988 georouting maintain the confidence of individuals in crisis that their information will remain confidential when communicating with crisis counselors. Anything less may have a chilling effect on the lifesaving crisis and suicide prevention services offered by 988 Lifeline. Are there additional privacy measures we should consider to prevent unintended chilling effects as the Commission continues to enhance 988 Lifeline through georouting capabilities? We seek comment on whether georouting for text-to-988 may discourage individuals from seeking assistance from the 988 Lifeline and if there are solutions that would minimize any such effects. Specifically, we seek comment on the CPAC Foundation's recommendation to establish an informed consent process for 988 Lifeline users wherein the user could determine how much information they would like to disclose. Could a consent mechanism be developed as part of the georouting solutions described above? Could it be incorporated into any text routing protocol? What mechanisms are in place, or would need to be in place, to ensure meaningful consent or understanding of georouting data use? What are the advantages and disadvantages of establishing an
Federal Communications Commission.
Proposed rule.
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of WYMT-TV, channel 12, Hazard, Kentucky (Station or WYMT-TV). Petitioner requests that the Bureau substitute channel 12 for channel 20 at Hazard, Kentucky in the Table of TV Allotments (table).
Comments must be filed on or before April 3, 2025 and reply comments on or before April 18, 2025.
Federal Communications Commission, Office of the Secretary, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve counsel for the Petitioner as follows: Joan Stewart, Esq., Wiley Rein LLP, 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Emily Harrison, Media Bureau, at
On January 27, 2022, the Bureau granted a petition for rulemaking submitted by Gray to substitute channel 20 for channel 12 at Hazard for WYMT-TV. On March 9, 2022, Gray was granted a construction permit for its new channel, with an expiration date of March 9, 2025. In its Petition, Gray states that it is unable to complete construction of the channel 20 facility by the expiration date. Thus, Gray requests amendment of the table to allow it to continue to operate on channel 12 and proposes to specify the technical parameters of its currently licensed channel 12 facility.
We believe that the Petitioner's channel substitution proposal for WYMT-TV warrants consideration. WYMT-TV is currently operating on channel 12 and the substitution of channel 12 for channel 20 in the table will allow the Station to remain on the air and continue to provide service to viewers within its service area. Given that Gray proposes to utilize its currently licensed parameters, we believe channel 12 can be substituted for channel 20 at Hazard as proposed, in compliance with the principal community coverage requirements of section 73.618(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules), at coordinates 37-11′-38.0′ N and 83-10′-52.0″ W. In addition, we find that this channel change meets the technical requirements set forth in section 73.622(a) of the Rules.
This is a synopsis of the Commission's
This document does not contain information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any proposed information collection burden “for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees,” pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198,
Members of the public should note that all
Television.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission proposes to amend 47 CFR part 73 as follows:
47 U.S.C. 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334, 336, 339.
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Federal Communications Commission.
Proposed rule.
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of KNOE-TV, channel 8, Monroe, Louisiana (Station or KNOE-TV). Petitioner requests that the Bureau substitute channel 8 for channel 24 at Monroe, Louisiana in the Table of TV Allotments (table).
Comments must be filed on or before April 3, 2025 and reply comments on or before April 18, 2025.
Federal Communications Commission, Office of the Secretary, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve counsel for the Petitioner as follows: Joan Stewart, Esq., Wiley Rein LLP, 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Emily Harrison, Media Bureau, at
On January 11, 2022, the Bureau granted a petition for rulemaking submitted by Gray to substitute channel 24 for channel 8 at Monroe for KNOE-TV. On March 1, 2022, Gray was granted a construction permit for its new channel, with an expiration date of March 1, 2025. In its Petition, Gray states that it is unable to complete construction of the channel 24 facility by the expiration date. Thus, Gray requests amendment of the table to allow it to continue to operate on channel 8, and proposes to specify the technical parameters of its currently licensed channel 8 facility.
We believe that the Petitioner's channel substitution proposal for KNOE-TV warrants consideration. KNOE-TV is currently operating on channel 8 and the substitution of channel 8 for channel 24 in the table will allow the Station to remain on the air and continue to provide service to viewers within its service area. Given that Gray proposes to utilize its currently licensed parameters, we believe channel 8 can be substituted for channel 24 at Monroe as proposed, in compliance with the principal community coverage requirements of section 73.618(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules), at coordinates 32-11′-51.0″ N and 92-04′-14.0″ W. In addition, we find that this channel change meets the technical requirements set forth in section 73.622(a) of the Rules.
This is a synopsis of the Commission's
This document does not contain information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any proposed information collection burden “for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees,” pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198,
Members of the public should note that all
Television.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission proposes to amend 47 CFR part 73 as follows:
47 U.S.C. 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334, 336, 339.
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The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Comments are requested regarding: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received by April 3, 2025. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
General authority for these data collection activities is granted under U.S. Code Title 7, Section 2204 (a). This statute specifies that “The Secretary of Agriculture shall procure and preserve all information concerning agriculture which he can obtain . . . by the collection of statistics . . . and shall distribute them among agriculturalists.”
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting a substantive change to the Agricultural Prices information collection request (OMB No. 0535-0003) to adjust data collection in effort to increase efficiency by eliminating one survey and collecting data for that eliminated survey on another survey with a more reliable population for reporting peanut seed prices. There is no change in total burden as a result of this change.
Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA.
Notice and request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Foreign Agricultural Service to request an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of a currently approved information collection for the Emerging Markets Program.
Comments on this notice must be received by May 5, 2025 to be assured of consideration.
You may send comments, identified by the OMB Control number
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Curt Alt, (202) 690-4784,
Copies of this information collection may be obtained from Ken Vernon, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at
All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be available without change, including any personal information provided, for inspection online at
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for OMB approval.
Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication of information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.
Notice.
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 602 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) related to three civil rights cold case incidents to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifiers 2023-002-008, 2024-003-006, and 2024-003-031. The agencies proposed 643 postponements of disclosure. On February 20, 2025, the Review Board met and approved 271 postponements, requested changes to 27 postponements, and determined that 520 pages in full and 82 pages in part should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the
Stephannie Oriabure, Chief of Staff, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, (771) 221-0014,
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that Sahamitr Pressure Container Plc. (also known as Sahamitr Pressure Container Public Company Limited) (SMPC) made sales of subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value during the period of review (POR) August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2023.
Applicable March 4, 2025.
Samuel Brummitt, 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) 482-7851.
On September 13, 2024, Commerce published the preliminary results of the 2022-2023 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on steel propane cylinders from Thailand in the
Commerce conducted this review in accordance with section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).
The products covered by the
All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues that parties raised, and to which we responded in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, is attached as an appendix to this notice. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at
For these final results, we determine that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margin exists for the period August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2023:
Normally, Commerce discloses to parties in the proceeding the calculations performed in connection with the final results of review within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of the notice of the final results in the
Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act, 19 CFR 351.213, and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), Commerce has determined, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), where the respondent reported the entered value of its U.S. sales, we calculated importer-specific
Commerce's “automatic assessment” will apply to entries of subject merchandise during the POR produced by SMPC for which the company did not know that the merchandise it sold to an intermediary (
Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of the final results of this review in the
The following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication in the
This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in Commerce's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties.
This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition 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 APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation.
This notice is being issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5).
Comment 1: Whether Certain Sales Were Outside the Ordinary Course of Trade
Comment 2: Whether to Revise SMPC's Home Market Credit Expenses
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
Applicable March 4, 2025.
Matthew Lipka at (202) 482-7976 (the
On October 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations of imports of thermoformed molded fiber products (molded fiber products) from China and Vietnam.
Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in an LTFV investigation within 140 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 733(c)(1)(A)(b)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 190 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation if: (A) the petitioner
On February 12, 2025, the petitioner submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone the preliminary determinations in these LTFV investigations.
For the reasons stated above and because there are no compelling reasons to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determinations by 50 days (
This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1).
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Notice of an open meeting of a Federal Advisory Committee.
The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a virtual meeting on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 11:00-11:30 a.m. The meeting is open to the public with registration instructions provided below. This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed topics for the meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). The deadline for members of the public to register to participate, including requests to make comments during the meeting and for auxiliary aids, or to submit written comments for dissemination prior to the meeting, is 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Members of the public must register by that date to participate.
The meeting will be held virtually. Requests to register to participate (including to speak or for auxiliary aids) and any written comments should be submitted via email to Ms. Megan Hyndman, Office of Energy & Environmental Industries, International Trade Administration, at
Ms. Megan Hyndman, Office of Energy & Environmental Industries, International Trade Administration (Phone: 202-823-1839; email:
The ETTAC is mandated by Section 2313(c) of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 4728(c), to advise the Environmental Trade Promotion Working Group of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee on the development and administration of programs to expand U.S. exports of environmental technologies, goods, services, and products. The ETTAC was most recently re-chartered through August 6, 2026. In accordance with the ETTAC's charter, the ETTAC advises the Working Group through the Secretary of Commerce.
On Friday, March 14, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET, the ETTAC will hold the second meeting of its current charter term. During the meeting, committee members will deliberate on proposed recommendation topics. An agenda will be made available upon request to Megan Hyndman.
The meeting will be open to the public and time will be permitted for public comment before the close of the meeting. Members of the public seeking to attend the meeting are required to register by Thursday, March 13, at 5:00 p.m. ET, via the contact information provided above. This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to OEEI at
Written comments concerning ETTAC affairs are welcome any time before or after the meeting. To be considered during the meeting, written comments
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
Brenda E. Brown, AD/CVD Operations, Customs Liaison Unit, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482-4735.
Each year during the anniversary month of the publication of an antidumping duty (AD) or countervailing duty (CVD) order, finding, or suspended investigation, an interested party, as defined in section 771(9) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), may request, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213, that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) conduct an administrative review of that AD or CVD order, finding, or suspended investigation.
All deadlines for the submission of comments or actions by Commerce discussed below refer to the number of calendar days from the applicable starting date.
In the event Commerce limits the number of respondents for individual examination for administrative reviews initiated pursuant to requests made for the orders identified below, Commerce intends to select respondents based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data for U.S. imports during the period of review (POR). We intend to release the CBP data under Administrative Protective Order (APO) to all parties having an APO within five days of publication of the initiation notice and to make our decision regarding respondent selection within 35 days of publication of the initiation
In the event Commerce decides it is necessary to limit individual examination of respondents and conduct respondent selection under section 777A(c)(2) of the Act:
In general, Commerce finds that determinations concerning whether particular companies should be “collapsed” (
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), a party that requests a review may withdraw that request within 90 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the requested review. The regulation provides that Commerce may extend this time if it is reasonable to do so. Determinations by Commerce to extend the 90-day deadline will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Section 504 of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 amended the Act by adding the concept of particular market situation (PMS) for purposes of constructed value under section 773(e) of the Act.
Neither section 773(e) of the Act nor 19 CFR 351.301(c)(2)(v) set a deadline for the submission of PMS allegations and supporting factual information. However, in order to administer section 773(e) of the Act, Commerce must receive PMS allegations and supporting factual information with enough time to consider the submission. Thus, should an interested party wish to submit a PMS allegation and supporting new factual information pursuant to section 773(e) of the Act, it must do so no later than 20 days after submission of initial Section D responses.
In accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b), an interested party as defined by section 771(9) of the Act may request in writing that Commerce conduct an administrative review. For both AD and CVD reviews, the interested party must specify the individual producers or exporters covered by an AD finding or an AD or CVD order or suspension agreement for which it is requesting a review. In addition, a domestic interested party or an interested party described in section 771(9)(B) of the Act must state why it desires Commerce to review those particular producers or exporters. If the interested party intends for Commerce to review sales of merchandise by an exporter (or a producer if that producer also exports merchandise from other suppliers) which was produced in more than one country of origin and each country of origin is subject to a separate order, then the interested party must state specifically, on an order-by-order basis, which exporter(s) the request is intended to cover.
Note that, for any party Commerce was unable to locate in prior segments, Commerce will not accept a request for an administrative review of that party absent new information as to the party's location. Moreover, if the interested party who files a request for review is unable to locate the producer or exporter for which it requested the review, the interested party must provide an explanation of the attempts it made to locate the producer or exporter at the same time it files its request for review, in order for Commerce to determine if the interested party's attempts were reasonable, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.303(f)(3)(ii).
As explained in
Commerce no longer considers the non-market economy (NME) entity as an exporter conditionally subject to an AD administrative review.
All requests must be filed electronically in Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) on Enforcement and Compliance's ACCESS website at
Commerce will publish in the
For the first administrative review of any order, there will be no assessment of antidumping or countervailing duties on entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the relevant provisional-measures “gap” period of the order, if such a gap period is applicable to the period of review.
On September 20, 2021, Commerce published the final rule titled “
In accordance with the
As mentioned in the
Interested parties have 30 days after the date of this notice to submit new or amended entries of appearance. Commerce will then finalize the annual inquiry service lists five business days thereafter. For ease of administration, please note that Commerce requests that law firms with more than one attorney representing interested parties in a proceeding designate a lead attorney to be included on the annual inquiry service list.
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 is not required by statute but is published as a service to the international trading community.
Corporation for National and Community Service.
Notice of information collection; request for comment.
The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled Childcare Benefit Forms for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling AmeriCorps, Courtney Russell, at 202-380-7825 or by email to
The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
• Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, including whether the information will have practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions;
• Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
• Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the
Space Systems Command, United States Space Force, Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense.
Notice of meeting.
This notice informs the public that the Space Systems Command, Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, Timing Directorate will host the 2025 Public Interface Control Working Group and Open Public Forum on May 13, 2025 for the following NAVSTAR GPS public documents: IS-GPS-200 (Navigation User Interfaces), IS-GPS-705 (User Segment L5 Interfaces), and IS-GPS-800 (User Segment L1C Interface). Additional logistical details can be found below.
Open to the public Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time.
This virtual meeting can be accessed via the following URLs and dial-in numbers:
If you wish to attend in person, please place a request via the
Mr. Daniel Stevenson, Los Angeles AFB, 483 N. Aviation Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245, telephone (310) 653-3531, email
The purpose of this meeting is to update the public on proposed GPS public document changes, collect issues/comments for analysis and adjudicate subject comments for possible incorporation into future GPS public document revisions. The 2025 Public Interface Control Working Group and Open Forum are open to the public.
Comments to the proposed changes will be collected, catalogued, and adjudicated for potential inclusion. If accepted, these changes will be processed through the government change management process for IS-GPS-200, IS-GPS-705, and IS-GPS-800. All comments must be submitted in a Comments Resolution Matrix. This form along with the proposed change notices, public document baseline documents, and the official meeting notice are posted at
Please submit comments to the Space Systems Command GPS Requirements Section (SSC/CGEPR) workflow at
For those who would like to attend and participate, we request that you register no later than April 30, 2025. Please send the registration information to
Election Assistance Commission.
Notice, request for comment.
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the EAC announces an information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. The EAC intends to submit this proposed information collection (National Mail Voter Registration Form) to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Section 9(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (“NVRA”) and Section 802 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (“HAVA”) requires the responsible agency to maintain a national mail voter registration form for U.S. citizens that want to register to vote, to update registration information due to a change of name, make a change of address or to register with a political party by returning the form to their state election office.
Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Comments on the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
Raymond Williams at 202-924-0794, or email
Take notice that on December 27, 2024, City of Pasadena, California submits tariff filing per 35.28: City of Pasadena 2025 TRBAA Update to be effective January 1, 2025.
Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202-502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link 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, 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
On February 10, 2025, Low Head Hydro M 13, LLC. filed an application
The proposed Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 Hydroelectric Project would consist of the following: (1) a proposed 300-foot by 200-foot masonry powerhouse located in alignment with the existing Corps' dam, containing three proposed Kaplan bulb or Kaplan pit turbines with a total capacity of 19.05 megawatts; (2) a proposed intake channel of unlined earthen excavation approximately 500 feet long and 200 feet wide, located upstream of the turbine bays and including a 200-foot-long guide wall along the western side of the channel; (3) a proposed 850-foot-long and 500-foot-wide tailrace area of unlined earthen excavation, including a 1,850-foot-long guide wall along the western side of the channel and 520-foot-long guide wall along the eastern side of the channel; (4) a proposed 85-foot-long by 60-foot-wide low profile project substation located downstream from the powerhouse containing a single pad mounted three-phase step-up transformer with a rating between 15 to 25 megawatt-ampere and ancillary equipment; (5) a proposed 4,700-foot-long access road adjacent; (6) an existing dam bridge improved and extended to provide access to the powerhouse along with a proposed public park and parking area adjacent to the new access road; and (7) a proposed 3,400-foot-long, 13.9 to 69-kilovolt (kv) underground transmission line to the project substation and a proposed 4.6 mile, 69-kv transmission line from the substation to the existing 161-kv ITC Midwest Beaver Island substation. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of 94,500 megawatt-hours.
Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36.
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
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications using the Commission's eFiling system at
More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the “eLibrary” link of the Commission's website at
On August 30, 2022, Midwest Hydro, LLC filed a relicense application for a subsequent license to continue operating the 0.48-megawatt Beloit Hydroelectric Project No. 2348 (Beloit Project). The project is located on the Rock River, near the City of Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin.
In accordance with the Commission's regulations, on December 4, 2024, Commission staff issued a notice that the Beloit Project was ready for environmental analysis (REA notice). Based on the information in the record, including comments filed on the REA Notice, staff does not anticipate that licensing the Beloit Project would constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the application to relicense the Beloit Project.
The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and considered in the Commission's final licensing decision.
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
The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.
Any questions
Take notice that on December 27, 2024, City of Azusa, California submits tariff filing: City of Azusa 2025 Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment and Existing Transmission Contract Update to be effective January 1, 2025.
Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202-502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link 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, 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
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.
Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date.
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, 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
On August 30, 2022, STS Hydropower, LLC filed a relicense application for a new major license to continue operating the 3.20-megawatt Dixon Hydroelectric Project No. 2446 (Dixon Project). The project is located on the Rock River, near the City of Dixon in Lee and Ogle Counties, Illinois.
In accordance with the Commission's regulations, on December 4, 2024, Commission staff issued a notice that the Dixon Project was ready for environmental analysis (REA notice). Based on the information in the record, including comments filed on the REA Notice, staff does not anticipate that licensing the Dixon Project would constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the application to license the Dixon Project.
The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and considered in the Commission's final licensing decision.
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
The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.
Any questions
On August 30, 2022, Midwest Hydro, LLC filed a relicense application for a subsequent license to continue operating the 1.10-megawatt Rockton Hydroelectric Project No. 2373 (Rockton Project). The project is located on the Rock River, in the Township of Rockton, in Winnebago County, Illinois.
In accordance with the Commission's regulations, on December 4, 2024, Commission staff issued a notice that the project was ready for environmental analysis (REA notice). Based on the information in the record, including comments filed on the REA Notice, staff does not anticipate that licensing the Rockton Project would constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the application to license the Rockton Project.
The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and considered in the Commission's final licensing decision.
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
The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.
Any questions
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:
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
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
On August 30, 2022, Midwest Hydro, LLC filed a relicense application for a subsequent license to continue operating the 0.50-megawatt Janesville Hydroelectric Project No. 2347 (Janesville Project). The project is located on the Rock River, near the city of Janesville in Rock County, Wisconsin.
In accordance with the Commission's regulations, on December 4, 2024, Commission staff issued a notice that the Janesville Project was ready for environmental analysis (REA notice). Based on the information in the record, including comments filed on the REA Notice, staff does not anticipate that licensing the Janesville Project would constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the application to relicense the Janesville Project.
The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and considered in the Commission's final licensing decision.
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
The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.
Any questions
Take notice that on December 17, 2024, City of Riverside, California submits tariff filing: City of Riverside 2025 Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment and Existing Transmission Contracts Update to be effective January 1, 2025.
Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202-502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link 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, 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
Take notice that on February 18, 2025, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) requested that the Commission grant an extension of time, until August 29, 2025, to construct and place into service its Abandonment by Sale (Project) located in the State of Kansas as authorized in the Order Approving Abandonment (Order).
On March 29, 2024, Black Hills Energy (BHE) filed a petition with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to request approval of the sale (March 29 Petition) in Docket No. 24-BHCG-652-ACQ. On January 23, 2025, the KCC issued an Order Acknowledging Extension of Time, extending the deadline to issue a final order to March 24, 2025. The KCC has yet to issue a final order either approving or denying BHE's petition. Due to the absence of approval from the KCC that either accepts or denies BHE's March 29 Petition, Southern Star requests an extension until August 29, 2025.
This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on Southern Star's request for an extension of time may do so. No reply comments or answers will be considered. If you wish to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this request, you should, on or before the comment date stated below, file a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) (18 CFR 157.10).
As a matter of practice, the Commission itself generally acts on requests for extensions of time to complete construction for NGA facilities when such requests are contested before order issuance. For those extension requests that are contested,
In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at (202) 502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments in lieu of paper using the “eFile” link 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, 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
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, March 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:
Federal Communications Commission.
Notice and request for comments.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might “further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.” The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before April 3, 2025.
Comments should be sent to
For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might “further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.”
The Order, PS Docket Nos. 15-91 and 15-94, FCC 21-77, pursuant to the directions set forth in Section 9201 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Public Law 116-283, 134 Stat. 3388, section 9201 (NDAA21), among other things, (i) requires the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) to establish a State EAS Plan Content Checklist composed of the content set forth in section 11.21 of the Commission's rules, (47 CFR 11.21), post the checklist on the FCC's website, and incorporate it as an appendix in
The Commission seeks OMB approval of these rule amendments as an extension of a previously approved information collection. Congress has determined that EAS rule changes are necessary to increase oversight over the distribution of state and local EAS alerts within states, and increase false alert reporting capabilities to help ameliorate confusion or other harmful effects that might result from false EAS alerts. The internal State EAS Plan processing requirements and rule changes adopted in the Order will improve State EAS Plan processing and administration, improving the capabilities and efficacy of EAS as a national system for distributing vital alert information to all Americans, and will do so in a cost-effective manner.
The following information collections contained in part 11 may be impacted by the rule amendments described herein.
The establishment of a State EAS Plan Content Checklist for SECCs should have no impact or lessen SECC burdens, and posting it on the FCC's website, and incorporating it as an appendix in the ARS user manual, are routine Bureau activities. The requirement to ensure State EAS Plans are updated annually already was contained in section 11.21, and thus does not represent a new burden.
The amendment to include as a required element in the State EAS Plan, a certification (which will be incorporated into the ARS) by the SECC Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson that the SECC met (in person, via teleconference, or via other methods of conducting virtual meetings) at least once in the twelve months prior to submitting the annual updated plan to review and update their State EAS Plan should promote added diligence in SECC administration of State EAS Plans. The Commission estimates the burden to SECC members in complying with this requirement to be two hours per member.
The rule amendment requiring the Bureau approve or reject State EAS Plans submitted for approval within 60 days of receipt does not impose new burdens on any entity. The Bureau already is charged with reviewing State EAS Plans. The internal requirement that the Bureau list the approval dates of State EAS Plans submitted on ARS on the Commission's website, and in the event a final decision is made to deny a plan, directly notify the chief executive of the State to which the plan applies of that determination and the reasons for such denial within 30 days, does not impose new burdens on any entity. The Bureau already maintains a web page on the Commission's website dedicated to SECC and State EAS Plan information.
The amendment enabling the FEMA Administrator and Tribal, State, local or territorial governments to file reports of false EAS alerts provides another mechanism for the Commission to receive information concerning false EAS alerts, does not impose burdens on any entity. Should any permitted government entity voluntarily elect to file a false EAS alert report, the burden associated with this provision amounts to composing an email, which the Commission estimates will take an hour or less to prepare, and falls within the routine activities of government employees. False alert reports help the Commission to identify, investigate, correct and prevent false EAS activations, which enhances the EAS's efficacy and the public trust in the EAS.
Federal Communications Commission.
Notice and request for comments.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might “further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.”
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before April 3, 2025.
Comments should be sent to
For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page
The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might “further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.”
47 CFR 74.783(b) requires licensees of television translators whose station identification is made by the television station whose signals are being rebroadcast by the translator, must secure agreement with this television station licensee to keep in its file, and available to FCC personnel, the translator's call letters and location, giving the name, address and telephone number of the licensee or his service representative to be contacted in the event of malfunction of the translator. It shall be the responsibility of the translator licensee to furnish current information to the television station licensee for this purpose.
47 CFR 73.1201(b)(1) requires that the official station identification consist of the station's call letters immediately followed by the community or communities specified in its license as the station's location. The name of the licensee, the station's frequency, the station's channel number, as stated on the station's license, and/or the station's network affiliation may be inserted between the call letters and station location. Digital Television (DTV) stations, or DAB Stations, choosing to include the station's channel number in the station identification must use the station's major channel number and may distinguish multicast program streams. For example, a DTV station with major channel number 26 may use 26.1 to identify a High Definition Television (HDTV) program service and 26.2 to identify a Standard Definition Television (SDTV) program service. A radio station operating in DAB hybrid mode or extended hybrid mode shall identify its digital signal, including any free multicast audio programming streams, in a manner that appropriately alerts its audience to the fact that it is listening to a digital audio broadcast. No other insertion between the station's call letters and the community or communities specified in its license is permissible. A station may include in its official station identification the name of any additional community or communities, but the community to which the station is licensed must be named first.
Regulations at 47 CFR 74.791(c) permit low power TV permittees or licensees to request to be assigned four-letter call signs in lieu of the five-character alpha-numeric call signs. Regulations at 47 CFR 74.1283(c)(1) require a FM translator station licensee whose identification is made by the primary station must arrange for the primary station licensee to furnish the translator's call letters and location (name, address, and telephone number of the licensee or service representative) to the FCC. The licensee must keep this information in the primary station's files.
On April 17, 2023, the Commission released a Report and Order, Amendment of parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations, FCC 23-25. With the advent of digital television operation, there were a number of duplicative rules for both analog and digital television operations. Sections 74.783(e) and 74.791(c) are such rules. Section 74.783(e) referred to analog operations whereas 74.791(c) referred to digital operations. Since all television operations are now required to be digital and the rule sections are duplicative, the analog referenced rule, 74.783(e) has been deleted and replaced with Section 74.791(c), See FCC 23-25 for the actions described herein.
Under 47 CFR 64.1510 of the Commission's rules, telephone bills containing charges for interstate pay-per-call and other information services must include information detailing consumers' rights and responsibilities with respect to these charges. Specifically, telephone bills carrying pay-per-call charges must include a consumer notification stating that: (1) the charges are for non-communication services; (2) local and long distance telephone services may not be disconnected for failure to pay per-call charges; (3) pay-per-call (900 number) blocking is available upon request; and (4) access to pay-per-call services may be involuntarily blocked for failure to pay per-call charges. In addition, each call billed must show the type of services, the amount of the charge, and the date, time, and duration of the call. Finally, the bill must display a toll-free number which subscribers may call to obtain information about pay-per-call services. Similar billing disclosure requirements apply to charges for information services either billed to subscribers on a collect basis or accessed by subscribers through a toll-free number. The billing disclosure requirements are intended to ensure that telephone subscribers billed for pay-per-call or other information services can understand the charges levied and are informed of their rights and responsibilities with respect to payment of such charges.
The form currently is available on the website
Relevant to Control No. 3060-1070, the Report and Order adopted the following Commission rules: section 101.63(b); section 101.1523(a) and (e); and section 101.1528(a)(11), (b)(10), and (d). There are program changes to the reporting, recordkeeping and/or third-party disclosure requirements and the Commission estimates an increase in nationwide licensees. The recordkeeping, reporting, and third party disclosure requirements will be used by the Commission to verify licensee compliance with the Commission rules and regulations, and to ensure that licensees continue to fulfill their statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission's rules promote the private sector development and use of 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, and 92-95 GHz bands (70/80/90 GHz bands). Such information has been used in the past and will continue to be used to minimize interference, verify that applicants are legally and technically qualified to hold license, and to determine compliance with Commission rules.
For the purpose of this collection, a winning bidder of H Block spectrum must comply with each of the following rule sections:
(a) Sections 1.946(d) and 27.14 require H Block licensees to file a construction notification and certify that they have met the applicable performance benchmarks.
(b) Sections 1.949 and 27.13 require H Block licensees to file renewal applications and certify that they continue to provide at least the level of service required by its final performance requirement through the end of any subsequent license term or include a detailed description of: (1) the level and quality of service provided by the applicant; (2) the date service commenced; (3) whether service was ever interrupted; (4) the duration of any interruption or outage; (5) the extent to which service is provided to rural areas; (6) the extent to which service is provided to qualifying Tribal lands; and (7) any other factors associated with the level of service to the public.
(c) Section 27.10(d) requires an H Block licensee to notify the Commission within 30 days if it changes, or adds to, the carrier status on its license.
(d) Section 27.12 requires H Block licensees to comply with certain eligibility reporting requirements.
(e) Section 27.17 requires H Block licensees to notify the Commission within ten days if they permanently discontinue service by filing FCC Form 601 or 605 and requesting license cancellation.
Federal Communications Commission.
Notice and request for comments.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might “further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.”
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before April 3, 2025.
Comments should be sent to
For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page
The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might “further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.”
The liquidation of the assets for the receivership has been completed. To the extent permitted by available funds and in accordance with law, the Receiver will be making a final dividend payment to proven creditors. Based
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Notice and request for comment.
The FDIC, as part of its obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the renewal of the existing information collections described below (OMB Control No. 3064-0117; -0145 and -0161).
Comments must be submitted on or before May 5, 2025.
Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the FDIC by any of the following methods:
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All comments should refer to the relevant OMB control number. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB desk officer for the FDIC: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.
Manny Cabeza, Regulatory Counsel, 202-898-3767,
Proposal to renew the following currently approved collection of information:
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Comments are invited on (a) whether the collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimates of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record.
The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841
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 April 3, 2025.
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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meetings.
The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection; DHS.
General notice.
This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is renewing the Facial Comparison for Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) Compliance Test. Commercial air and sea carriers that voluntarily participate in this test use CBP's Traveler Verification Service (TVS) to comply with APIS regulatory requirements. During this test, participating carriers will use the existing TVS to ensure the manifest information sent to CBP is correct and to perform the required identity verification pursuant to APIS regulations. This process has the potential to expedite the departure process as compared to the manual data and identity verification process.
This renewal extends the test for an additional two years, expiring on February 16, 2027, unless renewed. The initial voluntary test began on February 16, 2023, and was set to expire on February 16, 2025. CBP will announce any modifications by notice in the
Applications to participate in the Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test must be submitted via email to
Natascha A. Gutermuth, Program Manager, Innovation and Strategy Directorate, Office of Field Operations,
Under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, the appropriate officials
As part of the reporting process, a carrier must, among other things, compare the travel document presented by the traveler with the information the carrier is transmitting to CBP on the electronic manifest in order to (1) verify that the manifest information transmitted to CBP is correct; and (2) verify that the traveler is the person to whom the travel document was issued.
To improve the accuracy and efficiency of the APIS verification requirements, CBP introduced the Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test on February 16, 2023.
Carriers participating in this test collect facial images (photographs) of certain travelers at the gate or other identity check points.
If the TVS matches the traveler's facial image to a photograph in the gallery and the manifest information transmitted to CBP is correct, the carrier's APIS verification requirements are considered fulfilled and the carrier is not required to perform any additional identity or passenger manifest verification.
If an individual traveler does not want to be photographed, the traveler can opt out of this procedure by notifying the carrier. CBP requires that carriers post clear and visible signs notifying travelers of their ability to opt out. Additionally, carriers may choose to give a verbal announcement during the boarding process with additional information about CBP's use of facial comparison technology. If a traveler opts out of the APIS test procedures, the carrier must perform a manual review of the travel documents to ensure the manifest information sent to CBP is correct and verify the traveler's identity as required by the APIS regulations. CBP requires carriers to provide an electronic manifest listing all travelers pursuant to APIS regulations, regardless of the verification process used by the carrier.
This notice extends the Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test beyond its original expiration date of February 16, 2025, for an additional period of two years. This renewal does not modify any other provision of the original notice. All provisions of the original notice, with the exception of the amended expiration date, will remain applicable through the extended period.
For convenience, CBP has republished portions of the previous notice in the following subsections, including the authorization for this test, a description of the affected regulatory requirements, expected costs and benefits, test evaluation criteria, consequences of misconduct under the test, a privacy notice, and a statement regarding the Paperwork Reduction Act. Further information regarding the Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test can be found in the original notice for this test.
The purpose of the APIS test is to determine the feasibility of allowing carriers to use CBP's TVS facial comparison service to comply with the carriers' APIS verification requirements.
The Facial Comparison for APIS Test was originally scheduled to run for a period of two years, beginning on February 16, 2023, and ending on February 16, 2025. Through this notice, CBP is renewing the facial comparison test and extending it beyond its original expiration date. The facial comparison test will run for an additional period of two years beginning on February 16, 2025, and ending on February 16, 2027. While the test is ongoing, CBP will evaluate the results and determine whether the test should be extended or otherwise modified. CBP reserves the right to discontinue this test at any time at CBP's sole discretion. CBP will announce any modifications by notice in the
Any commercial air or commercial sea carrier may apply to participate in the APIS test. To participate in this test, a carrier must submit a request to participate to
Carriers must agree that they will not store or retain any photos taken while using TVS facial comparison services. Carriers must provide CBP with a CBP-approved method of auditing compliance with this requirement. Any system log files associated with a TVS enabled system must be approved by CBP to ensure compliance with DHS and CBP privacy and security policies and all applicable privacy statutes and regulations.
The carrier must also sign and return the Business Requirements Document to CBP in order to participate in the APIS test. The Business Requirements Document is an acknowledgement by the carrier that it agrees to all CBP terms and technical specifications as well as any other requirements as determined by CBP.
Any carrier that wishes to participate in the APIS test may contact CBP via email at
It is within CBP's sole discretion to refuse test participation for any carrier.
The renewed test described in this notice is authorized pursuant to 19 CFR 101.9(a), which allows the Commissioner of CBP to impose requirements different from those specified in the CBP regulations for conducting a test program or procedure designed to evaluate the effectiveness of new technology or operation procedures regarding the processing of passengers, vessels, or merchandise. This test is authorized pursuant to this regulation as it is designed to evaluate whether the use of CBP's TVS technology is a feasible way for carriers to meet their APIS verification requirements.
Under CBP's APIS regulations, carriers are responsible for, among other things, comparing the travel documents presented by passengers with the manifest information the carrier is transmitting to CBP to verify that the information is correct and to verify the identity of the traveler. Under this test, these manual APIS verification requirements will be waived if CBP's TVS returns a match of the traveler's facial image to a photograph in the gallery.
As noted in Section I., if CBP's TVS does not return a match of the traveler's facial image or a traveler opts out of the APIS test procedures, the carrier must perform a manual document check to fulfill the APIS verification requirements.
Under this test, CBP gives participating carriers access to its TVS facial comparison service, and the carriers are responsible for selecting and purchasing the image capture and transmission equipment that best fits their needs. Carriers that participated in the Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test prior to this extension may continue to use equipment that meets CBP's technical requirements. There are no new costs attributable solely to the extension of the Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test.
The cost of the equipment varies by carrier and may depend on how the equipment is used. CBP believes costs will range from $5,000 to $20,000 per departure gate, based on CBP's experience from the initial testing period and CBP's experience with other facial comparison tests. It is also possible that costs will go down substantially over time as carriers develop more efficient and inexpensive equipment.
The goal of the APIS test is to enable carriers to satisfy the APIS verification requirements with greater accuracy and efficiency by eliminating the manual data and identity verification process in most cases. The use of TVS technology for APIS verification purposes has the potential to speed up the departure process for both carriers and travelers, as it enables travelers to be matched more efficiently to their travel documents. Various airlines have already partnered with CBP to test facial comparison in other contexts pursuant to regulations in title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations. While these other programs are unrelated to APIS compliance, the use of facial comparison technology in those contexts is comparable to the test procedures detailed here and participants have reported that facial
Performing biometric identity verification can also help CBP and partner stakeholders reconcile any errors or incomplete data in a traveler's biographic data. CBP anticipates that having a more accurate verification will result in more accurate border crossing records of travelers. This will allow CBP to more effectively identify overstays and aliens who are, or were, present in the United States without having been admitted or paroled and prevent their unlawful reentry into the United States. It will also make it more difficult for imposters to utilize other travelers' credentials. Ultimately, this provides CBP with more reliable information to verify identity and strengthens CBP's ability to identify criminals and known or suspected terrorists.
CBP will use the results of this test to assess the operational feasibility of using the TVS facial comparison service for the purposes of compliance with the APIS verification requirements. CBP will evaluate this test based on a number of criteria, including:
• the percentage of travelers for whom CBP had a gallery photo available for matching purposes; and
• the ability of the technology to correctly match the facial images captured to the correct individuals' facial image(s) on file, including continued tracking of any differences in matching performance based on measurable demographic factors.
CBP's operational data continues to show there is no measurable differential performance in matching based on demographic factors. CBP continually monitors algorithm performance and technology enhancements to ensure CBP is deploying the most accurate and effective algorithm. CBP continues to partner with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and use NIST research to ensure continued optimal performance.
If a carrier participating in the test fails to abide by the rules, procedures, or terms and conditions of this test, fails to exercise reasonable care in the execution of participant obligations, or otherwise fails to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, the participant may be suspended from participation in this test and/or subjected to penalties, liquidated damages, and/or other administrative or judicial sanction under APIS regulations.
If CBP determines that a suspension is warranted, CBP will notify the participant of this decision, the facts or conduct warranting suspension, and the date when the suspension will be effective. This decision may be appealed in writing to the Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, within 15 days of notification. The appeal should address the facts or conduct charges contained in the notice and state how the participant has or will achieve compliance. CBP will notify the participant within 30 days of receipt of an appeal whether the appeal is granted. If the appeal is granted and the participant has already been suspended, CBP will notify the participant when its participation in the test will be reinstated.
CBP will continue to ensure that all Privacy Act requirements and applicable DHS privacy policies are adhered to during this test.
CBP has issued a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for TVS, which outlines how CBP ensures compliance with Privacy Act protections and DHS privacy policies, including DHS's Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs). The FIPPs account for the nature and purpose of the information being collected in relation to DHS's mission to preserve, protect, and secure the United States. The PIA addresses issues such as the security, integrity, and sharing of data, use limitations, and transparency. The PIA is publicly available at:
CBP has also issued the DHS/CBP-005 APIS System of Records Notice (SORN), the APIS PIA, the DHS/CBP-007 Border Crossing Information (BCI) SORN, and the DHS/CBP-006 Automated Targeting System (ATS) SORN. These documents encompass all data collected for APIS compliance, as well as data collected to create border crossing records for individuals. CBP will create new documents or update these documents as needed to reflect the use of biometric data for the purposes of this test and will make these documents available at:
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security.
60-Day notice and request for comments.
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 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 (PRA). The information collection is published in the
Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than May 5, 2025) to be assured of consideration.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0086 in the subject line and the agency name. Please submit written comments and/or suggestions in English. Please use the following method to submit comments:
Requests for additional PRA information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, Telephone number 202-325-0056 or via email
CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
In order to make a claim under the CDSOA, CBP Form 7401 may be used. This form is accessible at:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security.
60-Day Notice and request for comments.
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 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 (PRA). The information collection is published in
Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than May 5, 2025) to be assured of consideration.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0127 in the subject line and the agency name. Please submit written comments and/or suggestions in English. Please use the following method to submit comments:
Requests for additional PRA information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, Telephone number 202-325-0056 or via email
CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
CBP Form I-510 collects information such as the name of the owner, agent, commander officer or master of the vessel or aircraft; the name of the crewmember; the port of arrival; and signature of the guarantor. This form is provided for by 8 CFR 253.1(a) and is accessible at:
United States International Trade Commission.
Notice.
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-755-756 and 731-TA-1734-1736 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam, provided for in subheadings 8716.39.00 and 8716.90.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of Mexico and Thailand. Unless the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by April 14, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by April 21, 2025.
February 26, 2025.
Stamen Borisson ((202) 205-3125), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (
For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).
Please note the Secretary's Office will accept only electronic filings during this time. Filings must be made through the Commission's Electronic Document Information System (EDIS,
In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service.
By order of the Commission.
United States International Trade Commission.
Notice.
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on aluminum wire and cable from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
February 4, 2025.
Laurel Schwartz (202) 205-2398, Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the
For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the reviews must be served on all other parties to the reviews (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service.
By order of the Commission.
United States International Trade Commission.
Notice.
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders and countervailing duty orders on welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China, and the antidumping duty orders on welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
February 4, 2025.
Alexis Yim (202-708-1446), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (
For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the reviews must be served on all other parties to the reviews (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service.
By order of the Commission.
U.S. International Trade Commission.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to ratify the prior Commission actions in this investigation and to review in its entirety a final initial determination (“Final ID”) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission requests briefing from the parties on certain issues under review and from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on remedy, the public interest, and bonding based on the schedule set forth below. The Commission has also determined to extend the target date for the competition of the investigation to May 14, 2025.
Robert Needham, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-5468. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at
The Commission instituted the above-captioned investigation on December 6, 2023, based on a complaint filed by complainants Nokia Technologies Oy and Nokia Corporation, both of Espoo, Finland (“Nokia”). 88 FR 84830-31 (Dec. 6, 2023). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges a violation of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain video capable electronic devices, including computers, streaming devices, televisions, and components and modules thereof by reason of the infringement of claims 6-9, 11, 15, 21, and 23 of U.S. Patent No. 7,724,818 (“the '818 patent”); claims 1-30 of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,536,714 (“the '714 patent”); claims 1-36 of U.S. Patent No. 11,805,267 (“the '267 patent”); claims 1, 5, 6, 8-13, 17, 18, 20-24, 26, 29-33, 35, and 38 of U.S. Patent No. 8,077,991 (“the '991 patent”); and claims 8-11 of U.S. Patent No. 8,050,321 (“the '321 patent”).
The Commission terminated the investigation based on a partial withdrawal of the complaint with respect to claims 7, 11, 21, and 23 of the '818 patent; claims 1-22, and 24-30 of the '714 patent; claims 1-24, and 28-36 of the '267 patent; claims 1, 5-6, 8-9, 10-13, 17, 18, 20-21, 23-24, 26, 30, 32, 33, and 35 of the '991 patent; and claims 9 and 11 of the '321 patent. Order No. 19 (Feb. 14, 2024),
On August 12, 2024, the ALJ granted summary determination that Nokia failed to establish the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement under subsection 337(a)(3)(C) by failing to present evidence of a nexus between its investments and the domestic industry articles. Order No. 41 (Aug. 12, 2024). The Commission declined to review that ID. Comm'n Notice (Sept. 10, 2024).
The ALJ held an evidentiary hearing from September 9-13, 2024. Subsequently, the Commission terminated the investigation with respect to HP based on a settlement agreement. Order No. 49 (Nov. 27, 2024),
On December 20, 2024, the ALJ issued the Final ID finding a violation of section 337 by Amazon with respect to four patents—the '818, '321, '714, and '267 patents—and no violation with respect to the '991 patent. Final ID at 175. The Final ID found,
The ALJ also issued a recommended determination (“RD”) on the public interest, remedy, and bond. The ALJ advised that the issuance of a remedial order against the infringing articles: (1) would not adversely affect public health and welfare because, while the accused products are used in health applications, they are not themselves medical devices; (2) would not adversely affect competitive conditions because Amazon does not have a large market share and suitable replacements exist; (3) would not negatively impact the production of like or directly competitive articles because no such competitive articles are produced in the United States; and (4) would not negatively impact U.S. consumers because suitable replacements exist and there is no evidence that Nokia breached its RAND obligations.
On December 31, 2024, the Commission requested comments from the public and interested government agencies regarding any public interest issues raised by the ALJ's RD.
On January 3, 2025, Amazon filed a petition for review challenging quorum and the Final ID's findings on the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement, various infringement, invalidity, and technical prong issues for the four patents for which violation was found, and implied waiver and breach of the obligation to provide a license on RAND terms.
That same day, Nokia filed a petition challenging the Final ID's finding of no violation for the '991 patent and finding that claims 25 and 26 of the '267 patent are invalid as obvious, and a contingent petition regarding aspects of the Final ID's findings on the '818, '321, and '714 patents, the economic prong, and the RAND defense. On January 13, 2025, Amazon and Nokia opposed each other's petitions.
Also on January 3, 2025, Amazon filed a motion to extend the target date for the completion of the investigation based on quorum issues. On January 15, 2025, Nokia opposed Amazon's motion. On January 24, 2025, Amazon acknowledged that the potential quorum issues no longer existed, but requested that the Commission extend the target date for the completion of the investigation based on a pending United Kingdom Court of Appeal proceeding concerning an interim license and RAND issues. The motion remains pending before the Commission.
On January 17, 2025, Nokia and Amazon filed a joint motion to reopen the record to correct mislabeling in two admitted exhibits and to submit three exhibits (which were admitted by the ALJ but inadvertently not submitted by Amazon) into the record. The motion indicates that OUII takes no position on the motion due to its limited participation. The Commission has determined to grant the motion.
Before reaching the merits of whether to review the Final ID and in an abundance of caution, the Commission, after having fully reviewed the underlying facts and decisions, has determined to ratify all prior Commission actions taken in this investigation, including but not limited to its determination to institute this investigation, the delegation of this investigation to the ALJ for appropriate proceedings, initial determinations, and findings on the public interest, the naming of OUII as a party to this investigation, and the Commission's prior determinations declining to review the initial determinations of the presiding ALJ regarding termination of claims, the termination of HP as a respondent, and the grant in part of a motion for summary determination that Nokia failed to establish the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement under 19 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C). 88 FR 84830-31; Comm'n Notice (Feb. 20, 2025); Comm'n Notice (Mar. 8, 2024); Comm'n Notice (Sept. 10, 2024); Comm'n Notice (Sept. 17, 2024); Comm'n Notice (Oct. 1, 2024); Comm'n Notice (Dec. 10, 2024);
Having examined the record of this investigation, including the Final ID, the petitions for review, and the responses thereto, the Commission has determined to review the Final ID in its entirety. The Commission has also determined to extend the target date for the competition of the investigation to May 14, 2025.
In connection with its review, the Commission is interested in responses to the following questions. The parties are requested to brief their positions with reference to the applicable law, the existing evidentiary record, and the parties' submissions during the investigation.
1. Citing the evidentiary record, please describe the extent to which the Microsoft Xbox chipsets are customized and the extent to which Microsoft is involved in such customization. Please explain how such customization impacts the analysis under the
2. What is the evidence that Nokia's licensees' R&D activities and investments in their downstream products “have a direct relationship to the exploitation of the patented technology” of each asserted patent? Please explain what that direct relationship is. Under the rationale of
3. In determining whether domestic research and development (R&D) investments are significant under subsection 337(a)(3)(A), should the Commission consider all worldwide plant and equipment investments related to the article protected by each patent or only worldwide R&D-related plant and equipment expenses? Likewise, in determining whether domestic R&D investments are significant under subsection 337(a)(3)(B), should the Commission consider all worldwide labor and capital investments related to the article protected by each patent or only worldwide R&D-related labor and capital expenses? Please discuss the evidence of record as to these contextual analyses.
4. Please address whether the Commission should continue allowing investments related to engineering, research and development to qualify for a domestic industry under subsections 337(a)(3)(A) and (B).
5. When the complainant alleges that an asserted patent is a standard essential patent, subject to reasonable, and non-discriminatory (RAND) licensing terms, is the complainant precluded from seeking an exclusion order and/or cease and desist order based on infringement of that patent? Should the Commission consider RAND licensing obligations as a legal or equitable defense (
6. In the event a violation is found, does the information regarding the parties' RAND obligations and licensing attempts inform any particular public interest factor that the Commission should consider under section 337(d)(1) and (f)(1)? If so, please identify which factor it informs and explain why, including the relevant evidence of record. As part of its public interest analysis, should the Commission determine whether any prior license offer made by the patent holder covering the accused products is reasonable and non-discriminatory? If so, what evidence should the Commission consider in determining whether offers are reasonable and non-discriminatory based on the record of this investigation?
7. Should the Commission determine whether Amazon is a willing putative licensee? What is Amazon's obligation to fairly compensate the patent holder? What is the evidence of record, which party has the burden of proof, and was that burden met?
8. In this investigation, what evidence is there in the record regarding whether Nokia complied with its patent disclosure obligations regarding the setting of the H.264 and H.265 standards with respect to the patents asserted in this investigation? Please cite the relevant agreement and evidence of Nokia's compliance or noncompliance with regard to any obligations concerning the disclosure of the asserted patents.
9. What is the evidence of record of hold-up or hold-out by the parties, if any?
10. To what extent would the resolution of the Amazon-Nokia dispute in the UK court resolve issues in this investigation, including without limitation the violation issues, the remedy issues, and the public interest issues? If the UK court determines that a license should be granted on RAND terms, would that license cover the accused products in this investigation? What is the expected timing of any such resolution in the UK proceedings? Should the Commission extend its target date pending resolution of this dispute by the UK court?
11. Should the Commission provide an exemption to its remedial orders to allow for service, repair, and/or replacement of the accused products? Should such an exemption apply to only accused products under warranty? If an exemption should be granted to allow accused products to be used for service, repair, and/or replacement, please propose specific language that should be included in the Commission's remedial orders for any such exemption.
12. What are the warranty terms, if any, for the accused products? Is there any evidence of record showing that the warranty terms can be satisfied using non-infringing products?
13. Please provide data and information in the record identifying all reasonable substitutes for the accused products and their availability to U.S. consumers.
The parties are invited to brief only the discrete issues requested above. The parties are not to brief other issues on review, which are adequately presented in the parties' existing filings.
In connection with the final disposition of this investigation, the statute authorizes issuance of,
The statute requires the Commission to consider the effects of that remedy upon the public interest. The public interest factors the Commission will consider include the effect that an exclusion order and cease and desist orders would have on: (1) the public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. consumers. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving written submissions that address the aforementioned public interest factors in the context of this investigation.
If the Commission orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve, disapprove, or take no position on the Commission's action.
The Commission further requests that Complainants and OUII submit proposed remedial orders, state the date when the asserted patents expire, provide the HTSUS subheadings under which the subject articles are imported, and supply a list of known importers of the subject article. The written submissions, exclusive of any exhibits, must not exceed 75 pages, and must be filed no later than close of business on March 13, 2025. Reply submissions must not exceed 50 pages and must be filed no later than the close of business on March 20, 2025. No further submissions on these issues will be permitted unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.
Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above pursuant to 19 CFR 210.4(f). Submissions should refer to the investigation number (Inv. No. 337-TA-1380) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. (
Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment by marking each document with a header indicating that the document contains confidential information. This marking will be deemed to satisfy the request procedure set forth in Rules 201.6(b) and 210.5(e)(2) (19 CFR 201.6(b) & 210.5(e)(2)). Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. A redacted non-confidential version of the document must also be filed simultaneously with any confidential filing. All information, including confidential business information and documents for which confidential treatment is properly sought, submitted to the Commission for purposes of this investigation may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. Government employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection on EDIS.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on February 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.
U.S. International Trade Commission.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that on February 26, 2025, the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. The ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public and interested government agencies only.
Richard P. Hadorn, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3179. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at
Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 provides that, if the Commission finds a violation, it shall exclude the articles concerned from the United States unless, after considering the effect of such exclusion upon the public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, and United States consumers, it finds that such articles should not be excluded from entry. (19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1)). A similar provision applies to cease and desist orders. (19 U.S.C. 1337(f)(1)).
The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation, specifically: a limited exclusion order directed to certain computing devices utilizing indexed search systems and components thereof imported, sold for importation, and/or sold after importation by respondents (1) ASUSTeK Computer Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan; (2) ASUS Computer International of Fremont, California; (3) Acer Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan; (4) Acer America Corporation of San Jose, California; (5) Dell Technologies Inc. of Round Rock, Texas; and (6) Dell Products L.P. of Round Rock, Texas (collectively, “Respondents”); and cease and desist orders directed to Respondents. Parties are to file public interest submissions pursuant to 19 CFR 210.50(a)(4).
The Commission is interested in further development of the record on the public interest in this investigation. Accordingly, members of the public and interested government agencies are invited to file submissions of no more than five (5) pages, inclusive of attachments, concerning the public interest in light of the ALJ's Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding issued in this investigation on February 26, 2025. Comments should address whether issuance of the recommended remedial orders in this investigation, should the Commission find a violation, would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers.
In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that:
(i) explain how the articles potentially subject to the recommended remedial orders are used in the United States;
(ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the recommended orders;
(iii) identify like or directly competitive articles that complainant, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States which could replace the subject articles if they were to be excluded;
(iv) indicate whether complainant, complainant's licensees, and/or third-party suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of articles potentially subject to the recommended orders within a commercially reasonable time; and
(v) explain how the recommended orders would impact consumers in the United States.
Written submissions must be filed no later than by close of business on March 31, 2025.
Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above. The Commission's paper filing requirements in 19 CFR 210.4(f) are currently waived. 85 FR 15798 (Mar. 19, 2020). Submissions should refer to the investigation number (“Inv. No. 337-TA-1389”) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. (
Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment by marking each document with a header indicating that the document contains confidential information. This marking will be deemed to satisfy the request procedure set forth in Rules 201.6(b) and 210.5(e)(2) (19 CFR 201.6(b) & 210.5(e)(2)). Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. Any non-party wishing to submit comments containing confidential information must serve those comments on the parties to the investigation pursuant to the applicable Administrative Protective Order. A redacted non-confidential version of the document must also be filed simultaneously with any confidential filing and must be served in accordance with Commission Rule 210.4(f)(7)(ii)(A) (19 CFR 210.4(f)(7)(ii)(A)). All information, including confidential business information and documents for which confidential treatment is properly sought, submitted to the Commission for purposes of this investigation may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. Government employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection on EDIS.
This action is taken under the authority of 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 February 7, 2025, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. This group research project is no longer accepting new members; however, DEC intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On April 12, 2023, DEC 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 October 11, 2024. A notice was published in the
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice.
30-Day notice.
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, 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 60 days until April 3, 2025.
If you have additional 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 Jennifer Tyson, Deputy Director, Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 999 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20531 at (202) 598-0386 or
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If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.
Notice of availability; request for comments.
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before April 3, 2025.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this
Michael Howell by telephone at 202-693-6782, or by email at
This information collection request (ICR) seeks an extension without change to reinstate previous versions of Forms ETA-9142A, ETA-790, ETA-790A, and ETA-790B. Employers will use the forms that were used before the effective date of the Farmworker Protection Final Rule. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the
This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number.
DOL 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 DOL notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
Notice.
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Signal Peak Energy, LLC.
All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before April 3, 2025.
You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA-2025-0019 by any of the following methods:
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S. Aromie Noe, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9440 (voice),
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification.
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard to a coal or other mine if the Secretary of Labor determines that:
1. An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard exists which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or
2. The application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine.
In addition, sections 44.10 and 44.11 of 30 CFR establish the requirements for filing petitions for modification.
The petitioner states that:
(a) The petitioner currently utilizes 3M Versaflo TR-800 PAPRs, that were approved for use under a previous petition. The company's request to utilize Dräger units seeks to leverage its improved performance, battery life, durability, and air volume capacity to provide employees with the best protection available.
(b) Signal Peak Energy's Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 is a non-gassy mine. Methane and other relevant explosive gases have not been encountered at the mine.
(c) MSHA-approved permissible PAPRs are widely discontinued.
(d) Although not MSHA approved, the proposed Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR is certified as intrinsically safe to use in explosive or dusty environments. It is approved with an intrinsically safe (IS) rating of Class I, Zone 1, AEx ib IIB T4 Gb for explosive gas environments, and Zone 21, AEx ib IIIB 135 °C Db for combustible dust environments, under standards including CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-11:14 and ANSI/UL 60079-11:13. These certifications ensure the unit's safe operation in hazardous locations where explosive gases or dusts may be present.
(e) The standards for approval of these respirators are an acceptable alternative to MSHA's standards and provide an equivalent level of protection.
(f) The alternative method will guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners under the mandatory standard.
The petitioner proposes the following alternative method:
(a) Batteries for the Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR shall be charged only in intake air, either on the surface or underground, and not within 150 feet of a worked-out area.
(b) Battery inspections and replacements shall be conducted in intake air, either on the surface or underground.
(c) Appropriate battery packs and chargers shall be used with Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPRs:
(1) Li-Ion “High Capacity Battery (EX)”, 10.8 V, 6400mAh, P/N R59575, Um = 18 V DC for charging; or
(2) Li-Ion “Standard Capacity Battery (EX)” 10.8 V, 3350mAh, P/N R59595, Um = 18 V DC for charging.
(d) Miners shall be trained on the safe use, care, and inspection of the Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR units.
(e) The Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR units shall be assessed for physical damage before each use.
(f) The Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR shall not be used if methane is at or above one percent. If methane levels are higher than one percent, equipment shall immediately be de-energized and removed from the affected areas.
(g) All qualified and affected personnel shall receive training on the terms and conditions of the proposed decision and order (PDO) granted by MSHA prior to utilizing equipment in affected areas. A record of training shall be kept and provided upon request by an authorized representative.
(h) There are no representatives of miners at Signal Peak Energy, LLC, Bull Mountains Mine No. 1. A copy of this petition has been posted on the bulletin board as of December 20, 2024.
In support of the proposed alternative method, the petitioner has also submitted: a Dräger X-plore 8700 EX Certificate of Compliance and a Dräger X-plore 8700 EX data sheet.
The petitioner asserts that the alternative method will guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners under the mandatory standard.
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
Notice.
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Signal Peak Energy, LLC.
All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before April 3, 2025.
You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA-2025-0018 by any of the following methods:
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S. Aromie Noe, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9440 (voice),
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification.
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard to a coal or other mine if the Secretary of Labor determines that:
1. An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard exists which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or
2. The application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine.
In addition, sections 44.10 and 44.11 of 30 CFR establish the requirements for filing petitions for modification.
The petitioner states that:
(a) The petitioner currently utilizes 3M Versaflo TR-800 PAPRs, that were approved for use under a previous petition. The company's request to utilize Dräger units seeks to leverage its improved performance, battery life, durability, and air volume capacity to provide employees with the best protection available.
(b) Signal Peak Energy's Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 is a non-gassy
(c) MSHA-approved permissible PAPRs are widely discontinued.
(d) Although not MSHA approved, the proposed Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR is certified as intrinsically safe to use in explosive or dusty environments. It is approved with an intrinsically safe (IS) rating of Class I, Zone 1, AEx ib IIB T4 Gb for explosive gas environments, and Zone 21, AEx ib IIIB 135 °C Db for combustible dust environments, under standards including CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-11:14 and ANSI/UL 60079-11:13. These certifications ensure the unit's safe operation in hazardous locations where explosive gases or dusts may be present.
(e) The standards for approval of these respirators are an acceptable alternative to MSHA's standards and provide an equivalent level of protection.
(f) The alternative method will guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners under the mandatory standard.
The petitioner proposes the following alternative method:
(a) Batteries for the Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR shall be charged only in intake air, either on the surface or underground, and not within 150 feet of a worked-out area.
(b) Battery inspections and replacements shall be conducted in intake air, either on the surface or underground.
(c) Appropriate battery packs and chargers shall be used with Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPRs:
(1) Li-Ion “High Capacity Battery (EX)”, 10.8 V, 6400mAh, P/N R59575, Um = 18 V DC for charging; or
(2) Li-Ion “Standard Capacity Battery (EX)” 10.8 V, 3350mAh, P/N R59595, Um = 18 V DC for charging.
(d) Miners shall be trained on the safe use, care, and inspection of the Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR units.
(e) The Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR units shall be assessed for physical damage before each use.
(f) The Dräger X-plore 8700 PAPR shall not be used if methane is at or above one percent. If methane levels are higher than one percent, equipment shall immediately be de-energized and removed from the affected areas.
(g) All qualified and affected personnel shall receive training on the terms and conditions of the proposed decision and order (PDO) granted by MSHA prior to utilizing equipment in affected areas. A record of training shall be kept and provided upon request by an authorized representative.
(h) There are no representatives of miners at Signal Peak Energy, LLC, Bull Mountains Mine No. 1. A copy of this petition has been posted on the bulletin board as of December 20, 2024.
In support of the proposed alternative method, the petitioner has also submitted: a Dräger X-plore 8700 EX Certificate of Compliance and a Dräger X-plore 8700 EX data sheet.
The petitioner asserts that the alternative method will guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners under the mandatory standard.
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Labor.
Request for public comments.
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the OWCP is soliciting comments on the information collection for Disclosure of Medical Evidence.
All comments must be received on or before May 5, 2025.
You may submit comment as follows. Please note that late, untimely filed comments will not be considered.
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Anjanette Suggs, Office of Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, at (202) 354-9660 (phone) or
The Department's regulations implementing the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA), 30 U.S.C. 901
The Department's authority to engage in information collection is specified in BLBA sections 413(b), 422(a), and 426(a). See 30 U.S.C. 923(b), 932(a), and 936(a).
OWCP is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection related to the Disclosure of Medical Evidence. OWCP is particularly interested in comments that:
Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information has practical utility; Evaluate the accuracy of OWCP's estimate of the burden related to the information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used in the estimate;
Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
Documents related to this information collection request are available at
This information collection request concerns Disclosure of Medical Evidence. OWCP has updated the data with respect to the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and burden costs supporting this information collection request from the previous information collection request.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the proposed information collection request; they will become a matter of public record and will be available at
90 FR 10643.
10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Matter to be removed from the agenda of an agency meeting:
2. NCUA Board Vice Chairman Designation.
The NCUA Board voted unanimously that agency business required this item be removed from the agenda with less than one week notice to the public, and that no earlier notice of the removal was possible.
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, Secretary of the Board, Telephone: 703-518-6304.
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Notice.
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.
Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405, the Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to Competitive negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition of a negotiated service agreement from the Competitive product list or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the Competitive product list.
The public portions of the Postal Service's request(s) can be accessed via the Commission's website (
Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, that will be reviewed in a public proceeding as defined by 39 CFR 3010.101(p), the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each such request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114 (Public Representative). Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each such request.
The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's request(s) identified in Section II, if any, are consistent with the policies of title 39. Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3041. Comment deadline(s) for each such request, if any, appear in Section II.
Section III identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, to add a
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Notice.
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Sean C. Robinson, 202-268-8405.
The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on February 26, 2025, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a
Postal Service
Notice.
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Sean Robinson, 202-268-8405.
The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on February 26, 2025, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a
Postal Service
Notice.
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Sean Robinson, 202-268-8405.
The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on February 24, 2025, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a
Postal Service
Notice.
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Sean C. Robinson, 202-268-8405.
The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on February 24, 2025, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes a new Rule 10.7000 Series governing review and appeal of adverse actions and conforming changes to Rules 2.5 (Application Procedures for an ETP Holder) and 2.6 (Revocation of an ETP or an Association with an ETP Holder). The proposed Rule 10.7000 Series is substantially the same as rule text inadvertently deleted in 2018. 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 April 12, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) received an application from the New York Stock Exchange LLC (the “NYSE”) to amend a conditional exemption from Section 12(a) of the Exchange Act that the Commission granted to the NYSE on November 16, 2006 (the “2006 Exemption”)
On October 29, 2024, the Commission approved publication of a notice of the application submitted by the NYSE (the “Notice”).
Section 12(a) of the Exchange Act provides in relevant part that it “shall be unlawful for any member, broker or dealer to effect any transaction in any security (other than an exempted security
However, brokers or dealers (collectively “broker-dealers”)
As the Commission has stated in the past, this disparate regulatory treatment between debt securities traded on an exchange versus those traded in the OTC market may have unnecessarily and unintentionally affected the structure and development of the public debt markets.
As another example, in 2001, the Commission approved the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (“FINRA”) (formerly the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (“NASD”)), rules for the Transaction Reporting and Compliance Engine (“TRACE”) to, among other things, improve price transparency in the corporate bond market.
On November 16, 2006, the Commission granted the 2006 Exemption to permit the NYSE to trade debt securities not registered under the Exchange Act on the facility that is now known as NYSE Bonds, subject to certain conditions. The Commission stated that granting this exemption “will
The disparate regulatory treatment of debt securities traded on an exchange versus those traded in the OTC market may continue to impact competition between those markets. The NYSE noted in its application that “[t]he current regulatory landscape . . . puts NYSE Bonds at a competitive disadvantage to the [alternative trading systems],” as “[t]he vast majority” of electronic transactions in the corporate bonds markets occur on alternative trading systems.
As noted above, the Commission received one comment letter on the Notice.
Section 36(a)(1) of the Exchange Act grants the Commission the authority, with certain limitations not at issue here,
Presently, unlike on a national securities exchange, broker-dealers may trade debt securities in the OTC market (for example, on one or more alternative trading systems) regardless of whether the issuer registered that class of debt under the Exchange Act. The requested exemption is designed to minimize that disparate regulatory treatment and to promote competition between national securities exchanges and OTC markets that trade debt securities.
The other conditions of the 2006 Exemption will remain in effect and continue to serve to protect investors by minimizing any reduction in information available as a result of the exemption we are granting. Further, the conditions are designed to ensure that investors continue to have access to comprehensive public information about an issuer, including the issuer's detailed disclosure in a registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933
The Commission is granting the amended exemptive relief subject to the one additional undertaking that the Commission proposed in the Notice: the NYSE will monitor daily the delistings of equity securities of each issuer whose debt securities are listed for trading on NYSE Bonds or, if the issuer of the debt securities is a wholly-owned subsidiary, equity securities of the issuer's parent company. This undertaking will help protect investors by mitigating the risk that investors will trade an issuer's debt securities on NYSE Bonds without access to the information regarding the issuer that is required pursuant to the Exchange Act for listed equity securities. If the equity securities of an issuer are delisted, then the NYSE would have to ensure that the issuer's debt securities no longer trade on NYSE Bonds in order to satisfy the conditions of this exemption.
In granting this relief, the Commission expects that the NYSE will design, implement, and maintain all rules related to the relief in a manner that protects investors and the public interest and does not unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, or broker-dealers.
Accordingly,
For purposes of this order, the term “debt securities” is defined as set forth in NYSE Rule 1400, as in effect on February 26, 2025.
For purposes of this order, the following conditions must be satisfied:
(1) The issuer of the debt security has registered the offer and sale of such security under the Securities Act of 1933;
(2) The issuer of the debt security, or the issuer's parent company if the issuer is a wholly-owned subsidiary,
(3) The transfer agent of the debt security is registered under Section 17A of the Exchange Act;
(4) The trust indenture for the debt security is qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939;
(5) The NYSE has complied with the undertakings set forth below to distinguish between debt securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and listed on the NYSE and debt securities trading pursuant to this order; and
(6) The NYSE will delist a class of debt securities that was listed on the NYSE as of November 16, 2006 only if the issuer of that class of debt security does not object to the delisting of those securities.
With respect to item (2) above, the NYSE undertakes to monitor daily the delistings of equity securities of each issuer whose debt securities are listed for trading on NYSE Bonds or, if the issuer of the debt securities is a wholly-owned subsidiary, equity securities of the issuer's parent company.
With respect to the undertakings referred to in item (5) above, the NYSE will:
(a) Provide definitions of “listed” debt securities and “traded” debt securities on NYSE Bonds and on the NYSE's website;
(b) Identify on NYSE Bonds and on the NYSE's website whether a particular debt security is “listed” or “traded”;
(c) Directly provide members and member organizations notification prior to the date that trading of the debt securities commences on NYSE Bonds to clarify the distinction between “listed” debt securities and “traded” debt securities and to provide notification that eligible debt securities will be traded on NYSE Bonds;
(d) Issue a press release upon approval of this exemption request stating that “listed” debt securities would trade alongside “traded” debt securities on NYSE Bonds; and
(e) Obtain corporate action information from IDS for debt securities covered by this request.
With respect to undertaking (e), IDS, an affiliate of the NYSE, is a bond issue tracking service that provides the NYSE a customized online reference for corporate actions relevant to bonds. The tracking system provides information and data electronically to the NYSE, and provides:
• Notification of calls (redemptions) of traded bonds,
• Notification of tender offers for traded bonds,
• Notice of defaults in payment of interest on traded bonds,
• Notice of consent solicitations for traded bonds, and
• Notice of corporate actions for traded bonds (includes tender offers, issuer name changes, and CUSIP number changes).
By the Commission.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend the MIAX Pearl Options Exchange Fee Schedule (“Fee Schedule”) to, among other things, adopt new fee categories for the Exchange's proprietary market data feeds the Top of Market (“ToM”) feed and the Liquidity Feed (“PLF”) feed (collectively, the “market data feeds”).
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.
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (“PRA”) (44 U.S.C. 3501
Rule 17Ad-16 requires a registered transfer agent to provide written notice to the appropriate qualified registered securities depository when assuming or terminating transfer agent services on behalf of an issuer or when changing its name or address. In addition, transfer agents that provide such notice shall maintain such notice for a period of at least two years in an easily accessible place. This rule addresses the problem of certificate transfer delays caused by transfer requests that are directed to the wrong transfer agent or the wrong address.
We estimate that the transfer agent industry submits approximately 16,412 Rule 17Ad-16 notices to appropriate qualified registered securities depositories. The staff estimates that the average amount of time necessary to create and submit each notice is approximately 15 minutes per notice. Accordingly, the estimated total industry burden is 4,103 hours per year (15 minutes multiplied by 16,412 notices filed annually).
Because the information needed by transfer agents to properly notify the appropriate registered securities depository is readily available to them and the report is simple and straightforward, the cost is relatively minimal. The average internal compliance cost to prepare and send a notice is approximately $96 (15 minutes at $385 per hour).
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.
Written comments are invited on: (a) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication by May 5, 2025.
Please direct your written comment to Austin Gerig, Director/Chief Data Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Tanya Ruttenberg, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to:
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend the MIAX Emerald Options Exchange Fee Schedule (the “Fee Schedule”) to, among other things, adopt new fee categories for the Exchange's proprietary market data feeds: (1) the Top of Market (“ToM”) feed, (2) the Complex Top of Market feed (“cToM”), (3) the Administrative Information Subscriber feed (“AIS”), and (4) the MIAX Emerald Order Feed (“MOR”) (collectively, the “market data feeds”).
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 the MIAX Options Exchange Fee Schedule (the “Fee Schedule”) to, among other things, adopt new fee categories for the Exchange's proprietary market data feeds: (1) the Top of Market (“ToM”) feed, (2) the Complex Top of Market feed (“cToM”), (3) the Administrative Information Subscriber feed (“AIS”), and (4) the MIAX Order Feed (“MOR”) (collectively, the “market data feeds”).
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 is filing a proposal to amend the MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange Fee Schedule to among other things, adopt new fee categories for the Exchange's proprietary market data feeds: (i) MIAX Sapphire Top of Market (“ToM”) data feed; (ii) MIAX Sapphire Complex Top of Market (“cToM”) data feed; and (iii) MIAX Sapphire Liquidity Feed (“SLF”).
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.
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
Rule 239 (17 CFR 230.239) provides exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a
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.
Written comments are invited on: (a) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
The public may view and comment on this information collection request at:
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (“PRA”) (44 U.S.C. 3501
The collections of information required under Rules 400 through 404 is mandatory for all funding portals. Form Funding Portal helps ensure that the Commission can make information about funding portals transparent and easily accessible to the investing public, including issuers and obligated persons who engage funding portals; investors who may purchase securities through offerings on funding portals; and other regulators. Further, the information provided on Form Funding Portal expands the amount of publicly available information about funding portals, including disciplinary history. Consequently, the rules and forms allow issuers and the investing public, as well as others, to become more fully informed about funding portals in a more efficient manner.
Rule 400 requires each person applying for registration with the Commission as a funding portal to file electronically with the Commission Form Funding Portal. Rule 400(a) requires a funding portal to become a member of a national securities association registered under Section 15A of the Exchange Act. Rule 400(b) requires a funding portal to file an amendment to Form Funding Portal if any information previously submitted on Form Funding Portal becomes inaccurate for any reason. Rule 400(c) provides that a funding portal can succeed to the business of a predecessor funding portal upon the successor filing a registration on Form Funding Portal and the predecessor filing a withdrawal on Form Funding Portal.
Rule 400(d) requires a funding portal to promptly file a withdrawal of registration on Form Funding Portal upon ceasing to operate as a funding portal. Rule 400(e) states that duplicate originals of the applications and reports provided for in this section must be filed with surveillance personnel designated by any registered national securities association of which the funding portal is a member. Rule 400(f) requires a nonresident funding portal to: (1) obtain a written consent and power of attorney appointing an agent for service of process in the United States; (2) furnish the Commission with the name and address of its agent for services of process on Schedule C of Form Funding Portal; (3) certify that it can, as a matter of law, and will provide the Commission and any registered national securities association of which it becomes a member with prompt access to its books and records and can, as a matter of law, and will submit to onsite inspection and examination by the Commission and any registered national securities association of which it becomes a member; and (4) provide the Commission with an opinion of counsel and certify on Schedule C on Form Funding Portal that the firm can, as a matter of law, provide the Commission and registered national securities association of which it becomes a member with prompt access to its books and records and can, as a matter of law, submit to onsite inspection and examination by the Commission and any registered national securities association of which it becomes a member.
Rule 403(a) requires a funding portal to implement written policies and procedures reasonably designed to achieve compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder relating to its business as a funding portal. Rule 403(b) provides that a funding portal must comply with privacy rules. Rule 404 requires all registered funding portals to maintain certain books and records relating to their funding portal activities, for not less than five years, the first two in an easily accessible place. Rule 404(e) requires funding portals to furnish promptly to the Commission, its representatives, and the registered national securities association of which the funding portal is a member true, correct, complete and current copies of such records of the funding portal that are requested by the representatives of the Commission and the registered national securities association.
The Commission staff estimates that the total annual industry time burden to comply with Rules 400-404 is approximately 36,315 hours per year. The Commission staff estimates that the total annual industry cost burden to comply with Rules 400-404 is approximately $618,293 per year.
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.
Written comments are invited on: (a) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication by May 5, 2025.
Please direct your written comment to Austin Gerig, Director/Chief Data Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Tanya Ruttenberg, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to:
U.S. Small Business Administration.
Amendment 1.
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Kentucky (FEMA-4860-DR), dated February 24, 2025.
Issued on February 25, 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.
The notice of the President's major disaster declaration for the State of Kentucky, dated February 24, 2025, is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster:
All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged.
Tennessee Valley Authority.
Record of Decision.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has decided to adopt the Preferred Alternative identified in its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS; Document ID EISX-455-00-000-1734008442) for the construction of the New Caledonia Gas (NCG) Plant. TVA's Preferred Alternative, Alternative B, involves the construction and operation of an approximately 500 megawatts (MW), dual fuel, simple cycle, frame combustion turbine (CT) facility on the NCG Plant property.
Alternative B will achieve the purpose and need to support continued load growth within TVA's seven-state service territory in a way that is consistent with the recommendations in the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The CTs are needed to provide dispatchable generation capacity to ensure that TVA can reliably meet required year-round generation, maximum capacity system demands, planning reserve margin targets, and comply with a primary objective under the TVA Act that power be sold at rates as low as feasible. The addition of CT units to the fleet supports meeting the growing demand for electricity and enhances system flexibility to integrate distributed resources and renewables such as solar generation. As the amount of solar generation in the TVA generation portfolio continues to increase, flexibility of the remainder of the fleet becomes even more important.
Erica McLamb, NEPA Compliance Specialist, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402; telephone 423-751-8022; email
This notice is provided in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S. Code [U.S.C.] 4321
TVA is a corporate agency and instrumentality of the United States that provides electricity for 153 local power companies (LPC) serving approximately 10 million people as well as directly serving commercial, industrial, and government customers in the Tennessee Valley—an 80,000-square-mile region comprised of Tennessee and parts of Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky.
In 2019, TVA completed its IRP and associated IRP EIS. The 2019 IRP identified various energy resource options that TVA may pursue to meet the energy needs of the Tennessee Valley region over a 20-year planning period. The Preferred Alternative aligns with the 2019 IRP. The strategic direction established by the 2019 IRP and results from recommended near-term actions formed the basis for TVA's asset strategy, which continues to support affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy for customers. The 2019 IRP
The role and contribution to system-wide generating capacity by various technologies/generating sources, including natural gas, is likely to change over time or be replaced by newer technologies. The inclusion of dispatchable power generation from natural gas-fired CTs effectively enables system-wide integration of solar while providing critical transmission-related benefits to ensure reliability, resiliency, and power quality. TVA has existing solar capacity commitments of nearly 3,200 MW and plans to add up to 10,000 MW of solar by 2035. TVA is continuing to expand its solar and carbon-free commitments through procurement methods such as requests for proposals and opportunities at existing TVA sites. Additionally, TVA continues to work with long-term LPCs customers to deploy additional generation onto the system, including solar, through the Flexibility option under TVA's Long-Term Agreement with each individual LPC customer. The recommended construction and operation of the approximately 500-MW simple cycle frame CT facility at the NCG Site is one piece of TVA's overall asset strategy.
TVA prepared a Final EIS pursuant to NEPA to assess the environmental impacts associated with constructing and operating the NCG Plant on the previous generating facility site, utilizing existing natural gas and transmission infrastructure, to meet system-wide generation demands. The Notice of Availability (NOA) for the New Caledonia Gas Plant Final EIS was published in the
TVA assessed two alternatives: Alternative A—No Action, and Alternative B—Construction and Operation of a simple cycle frame CT facility. Alternatives considered but eliminated from detailed evaluation are summarized in Table 2.1-1 of the Final EIS.
Additionally, the proposed NCG Site would include plant equipment and systems, such as natural gas metering and handling systems, instrumentation and control systems, transformers, and administration and warehouse/maintenance buildings. The NCG Plant would use an existing gas line currently located at the site. The existing interconnection and existing ancillary infrastructure (
Alternative B would meet TVA's project purpose and need to support continued load growth within the Tennessee Valley in a way that is consistent with the recommendations in the 2019 IRP and to meet the demand for electricity while facilitating the integration of renewables onto the electric grid.
TVA identified Alternative B as the Preferred Alternative in both the Draft and Final EISs because it is the best overall solution to provide low-cost, reliable energy to TVA's power system and would facilitate integration of renewable energy resources into the TVA power system. Additionally, the use of the existing, previously disturbed property and natural gas infrastructure would minimize potential environmental impacts. Alternative B aligns with the 2019 IRP generation target power supply mix, which includes the addition of up to 8,600 MW of CT by 2038.
The anticipated environmental impacts of the No Action Alternative and the Preferred Alternative are described in detail in the Final EIS and summarized in Table 2.2-1, and this section summarizes the actions and impacts that would occur under the various alternatives.
Construction of the site would have a minor and temporary effect on the following resources: Air Quality, Geology, Soils, and Prime Farmland, Surface Water Quality and Quantity, Vegetation, Aquatic Ecology, Natural Areas, Threatened and Endangered Species, Transportation, and Solid and Hazardous Waste. Minor, long-term effects anticipated are Climate Change, GHG, Land Use, Wildlife, Visual Resources, and Noise.
TVA actions under Alternative B would have a beneficial effect on the following resources: socioeconomics and environmental justice and utilities. Overall, the added dispatchable generation capacity as a result of Alternative B would have potential long-term beneficial impacts by helping to ensure that TVA can reliably meet required year-round generation, maximum capacity system demands, and planning reserve margin targets while facilitating the integration of renewable energy onto the electric grid. Additionally, a temporary increase in employment during construction activities will also occur, which may increase beneficial impacts on socioeconomic resources.
Alternative B would advance TVA's Strategic Intent and Guiding Principles to execute a long-term carbon reduction plan. Pursuant to guidance in effect at the time the EIS was prepared, TVA completed an analysis of GHG emissions and Social Cost of GHG (SC-GHG) directly attributable to Alternative B's construction and operation using methods consistent with guidance from the Council on Environmental Quality. Alternative B will result in an increase to TVA's system-wide GHG emissions; however, this increase is expected to be temporal. By providing flexible, dispatchable generation that would enable the integration of renewable generation into the system, the proposed project is expected to facilitate a long-term reduction in GHG emissions in alignment with the 2019 IRP. The eventual net reduction in GHG emissions would put downward pressure on the rate of climate change when the proposed project is paired with the installation of renewable energy. However, TVA acknowledges that any future net reductions would be dependent on installation of renewable energy as separate future projects.
To fulfill its obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), TVA consulted with the Mississippi State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and federally recognized Indian tribes regarding potential project-related effects to cultural resources from TVA's actions under Alternative B. Based on prior surveys and consultation, there are no above-ground historic properties in the cultural resources area of potential effect (APE), and one potentially significant archaeological site is present. To further assess the potential National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility of the site, TVA completed additional investigations following consultation with the SHPO and the tribes concerning the proposed research design and determined that the site should be considered eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. Furthermore, TVA determined the portion of the site north of the established gravel access road, and the road itself, are non-contributing portions to the site's NRHP eligibility. The continued use of the existing road and any ground-disturbing actions north of the gravel road would have no adverse effects on the site. TVA submitted a report of its findings to the SHPO and the tribes regarding this determination; the SHPO provided concurrence on August 30, 2024, while none of the consulted tribes objected or identified additional resources of concern in the APE. TVA and SHPO have agreed that the project as currently designed will avoid any adverse effects on the NRHP-eligible archaeological site located in the NCG boundary; therefore, TVA has no further obligation to consider potential effects on the site and no further compliance obligations under Section 106 of the NHPA. As such, Alternative B would have no impact on historic properties.
While the No Action Alternative would avoid the impacts of constructing and operating a new approximately 500-MW simple cycle frame CT, TVA would be required to obtain capacity from other sources, and relying on purchased power could potentially adversely affect TVA's ability to meet required year-round generation, maximum capacity system demands, and planning reserve target margins should market power be limited or unavailable.
When comparing the environmental impacts of the two alternatives, the No Action Alternative would have fewer environmental impacts in terms of immediate results; however, under the No Action Alternative, TVA would be required to obtain capacity from other sources to maintain reserves, if other sources are actually available. Without peaking power available when needed, TVA would purchase the power from the cheapest market source, a portion of which would likely be natural gas. Alternative A could result in adverse impacts to power availability if purchased power is not available or sufficient to meet demand, resulting in adverse impacts to TVA generation system reliability and increased costs to customers. Additionally, incorporation of renewable energy sources would be limited without the addition of the reliable dispatchable generation.
TVA initiated a 30-day public scoping period on November 28, 2023, when it published a Notice of Intent in the
The NOA of the Draft EIS was published in the
TVA received nine submissions totaling 100 unique comments on the Draft EIS. Substantive comments are addressed in Appendix A of the Final EIS.
Following the publication of the NOA for the Final EIS in January 2025, TVA received no additional public or agency comments.
TVA has considered all the alternatives, information, analyses, material in the record determined to be relevant, and comments submitted by Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments and public commenters for consideration in developing the Final EIS.
TVA has decided to implement the Preferred Alternative identified in the Final EIS. Under this alternative, TVA would construct the simple cycle frame CT at the NCG site, which would be capable of generating approximately 500 MW. The addition of CT units to the fleet aligns with the 2019 IRP recommendation to enhance system flexibility and TVA's May 2021 Strategic Intent and Guiding Principles.
TVA would employ standard practices, routine measures, and other project-specific measures to avoid and minimize effects to resources from the implementation of Alternative B. TVA would also implement minimization and mitigation measures based on BMPs, permit requirements, and adherence to erosion and sediment control plans to minimize erosion during construction, operation, and maintenance activities. The BMPs are described in TVA's A Guide for Environmental Protection and BMPs for TVA Construction and Maintenance Activities—Revision 4.
For those activities with potential to affect bats, TVA committed to implementing conservation measures established through TVA's programmatic consultation on routine actions with potential to affect federally listed bats that was completed in April 2018 and updated May 2023 and November 2024 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in accordance with Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act. In areas requiring tree removal, clearing activities would be limited to winter periods (October 1-March 14) to minimize impacts to wildlife and protected species. Unavoidable impacts to potential suitable summer roosting habitat for the proposed endangered tricolored bat (
To minimize potential impacts to transportation, a transportation study would be conducted to determine the routes used for delivery of construction equipment and project materials. Roads used to access the project area would be surveyed to determine the existing conditions prior to construction. Finally, based on the results of the transportation study and road survey, a traffic impact analysis would be performed if necessary to address potential roadway impacts.
Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
Notice.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
This action was issued on February 26, 2025. See
OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, 202-622-2480; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance, 202-622-2490 or
The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC's website:
On February 26, 2025, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed below.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice and request for comments.
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning the election involving the repeal of the bonding requirement.
Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2025 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of the revenue procedures should be directed to Kerry Dennis at (202) 317-5751, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at
The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice and request for comments.
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning guidance necessary to facilitate business electronic filing under section 1561, guidance necessary to facilitate business electronic filing and reduction, guidance necessary to facilitate business election filing; finalization of controlled group qualification rules, and limitations on the importation of net built-in Losses.
Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2025 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andrés Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of the regulation should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, (202) 317-6009, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at
The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice:
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice and request for comments.
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning the collection of information in Treasury Decision (TD) 9764, Section 6708 Failure to Maintain List of Advisees with Respect to Reportable Transactions.
Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2025 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to Jason Schoonmaker, (801) 620-2128, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at
The IRS is currently seeking comments concerning the following information collection tools, reporting, and record-keeping requirements:
The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice:
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice and request for comments.
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning information collection requirements related to Coverdell ESA contribution information limitations.
Written comments should be received on or before May 5, 2025 to be assured of consideration
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis at (202) 317-5751, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at
The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
In accordance with section 999(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Department of the Treasury is publishing a current list of countries which require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).
On the basis of the best information currently available to the Department of the Treasury, the following countries require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).