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6/18/2024

Removal of Check Pilot Medical Certificate Requirement

The FAA has finalized a rule removing the medical certificate requirement for check pilots, check flight engineers, and flight instructors in certain operations, allowing them to continue performing their functions without a medical certificate unless serving as required flightcrew members.

6/18/2024

FAA Amends US and Canadian Air Navigation Routes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending US and Canadian air navigation routes due to the planned decommissioning of a VOR navigational aid in Ontario, Canada, as part of NAV CANADA's NAVAID Modernization Program.

6/18/2024

Modification of Class E Airspace at Yerington Municipal Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has modified the Class E airspace at Yerington Municipal Airport in Nevada to support the airport's transition to instrument flight rules (IFR) operations, allowing for more efficient air traffic management.

6/18/2024

FAA Amends Jet Route and Establishes Canadian RNAV Route

The FAA amends Jet Route J-89 and VOR Federal Airway V-161, and establishes Canadian RNAV Route Q-834, in support of NAV CANADA's NAVAID Modernization Program, due to the decommissioning of the Winnipeg, Manitoba VOR/Tactical Air Navigation aid.

6/18/2024

EPA Grants Emergency Exemptions for Pesticides

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted emergency exemptions for the use of certain pesticides from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, to combat unforeseen pest outbreaks.

6/18/2024

Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee Meeting

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host a public meeting of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC) to discuss proposed recommendations for the Secretary of Agriculture on urban agriculture policies and outreach. The committee is authorized under the 2018 Farm Bill and operates under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

6/18/2024

USAID Seeks Public Input for Science Award Data Collection

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is requesting public input to collect information from Judging Committees of science fairs participating in the USAID Science Champion Award program, which recognizes students for projects addressing global development challenges.

6/18/2024

GSA Proposes Changes to System of Records Subject to Privacy Act of 1974

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing modifications to a system of records used to investigate allegations of misconduct and ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including the addition of video and audio recordings, and updates to the system's notice to reflect these changes.

6/18/2024

Submission for OMB Review: Reporting and Use of Information Concerning Integrity and Performance of Recipients of Grants and Cooperative Agreements

The Regulatory Secretariat Division will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and approve a revision and renewal of the information collection requirement on reporting and use of information concerning integrity and performance of grant and cooperative agreement recipients, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

6/18/2024

USITC Seeks Public Input on Potential Violation of Antidumping Law

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is requesting public comments on potential public interest issues related to a recent investigation into a possible violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as outlined in a notice published on June 10, 2024.

6/18/2024

FDA Issues Final Rule on Medical Gas Regulations

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule revising requirements for the manufacturing, labeling, and certification of certain medical gases, including those related to postmarketing safety reporting and current good manufacturing practice.

6/18/2024

FDA Announces First Annual Animal Drug User Fee Educational Conference

The FDA is hosting its first annual educational conference to provide stakeholders with information on the new animal drug approval process, as part of its efforts to implement the Animal Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

6/18/2024

FDA Submits Collection of Information for OMB Review

The Food and Drug Administration has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, focusing on qualitative data on tobacco products and communications.

6/18/2024

FDA Releases Final Guidance on Facility Readiness for ANDA Submissions Under GDUFA

The FDA has released a final guidance for industry on facility readiness for original abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs), incorporating a program enhancement agreed upon by the Agency and industry as part of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) reauthorization. The guidance finalizes a draft released on October 7, 2022, and provides information on how the FDA will use facility readiness information to set a goal date for ANDA submissions.