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10/29/2024

FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Rolls-Royce Engines

The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model engines, citing reports of cracked intermediate pressure compressor shaft assembly front air seals, which could pose an unsafe condition.

10/29/2024

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Asheville, NC

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has amended Class E airspace at Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina to accommodate new instrument approach procedures for Mission Hospitals, and to update airport coordinates.

10/29/2024

Glufosinate-P; Pesticide Tolerances

The U.S. government has established tolerances for residues of glufosinate-P in various commodities, requested by BASF Corporation and MITSUI Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions, INC under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

10/29/2024

EPA Approves Wisconsin SIP Alignment Revision

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) submittal to align Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP) provisions with current administrative rules and statutes, without affecting air quality or Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements.

10/29/2024

Draft Regulatory Guide: Qualification of Fiber-Optic Cables, Connections, and Optical Fiber Splices for Use in Safety Systems for Production and Utilization Facilities

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a draft Regulatory Guide (DG-1427) for public comment, outlining the qualification of fiber-optic cables, connections, and optical fiber splices for use in safety systems in production and utilization facilities. The guide is a revision of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.257 and aims to provide an acceptable approach for complying with NRC regulations.

10/29/2024

Modoc Resource Advisory Committee Public Meeting

The Modoc Resource Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to improve collaborative relationships and provide advice on projects and recreation fee proposals for the Modoc National Forest, in compliance with federal laws and regulations.

10/29/2024

USDA Authorizes Importation of Fresh Soursop Fruit from Mexico

The US Department of Agriculture has authorized the importation of fresh soursop fruit from Mexico into the continental United States, following a pest risk analysis that deemed phytosanitary measures sufficient to mitigate risks of plant pests or weeds. The decision was made after a public review and comment period on a previous notice.

10/29/2024

Request for Applications for Indigenous Peoples' Representative on IPETCA Observer Delegation

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Indigenous Peoples' representatives on the observer delegation from the United States to the Partnership Council of the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA), a role that will be held for a two-year term with the possibility of extension for a third year.

10/29/2024

TTB Establishes Beverly, Washington Viticultural Area

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has designated a 2,415-acre viticultural area in Grant County, Washington, as the Beverly, Washington AVA, allowing vintners to describe the origin of their wines and consumers to identify them more easily.

10/29/2024

Internal Revenue Service Requests Comments on Proposed Gift Tax Forms

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on proposed and continuing information collections, including the United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

10/29/2024

Quarterly Publication of Individuals Who Have Chosen to Expatriate

The U.S. government has published a list of individuals who have lost their U.S. citizenship, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The list includes the names of individuals who have relinquished their U.S. citizenship, including long-term residents who are treated as if they were U.S. citizens who lost citizenship.

10/29/2024

U.S. Department of Labor Requests Federal Contractors to Object to Disclosure of EEO-1 Report Data

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has received two FOIA requests for 2021 Type 2 Consolidated Employer Information Reports filed by federal contractors, including the University of Utah and a non-profit organization called As You Sow. OFCCP is asking federal contractors who filed EEO-1 reports for the 2021 year to submit objections to the disclosure of this information within 40 days of the notice date.