Friday’s edition of the Federal Register contains new rules for flying drones, a public ban on petting dangerous animals, and certification requirements for electric motors.
Here’s what is happening:
Drones: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving forward with new drone regulations.
{mosads}The FAA announced the drone rules earlier in the week, but is now formally publishing them in the Federal Register to codify the requirements.
The new rules will pave the way for remote pilots to be certified to operate drones, or small unmanned aircraft.
The new rule goes into effect in 60 days.
Animals: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is considering prohibiting people from coming into contact with dangerous animals like bears, lions, tigers and monkeys.
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service originally began considering the ban in August 2013, but is now reopening the comment period to give the public more time to consider the changes.
This stems from a petition requesting the ban under the Animal Welfare Act.
The public has until Aug. 31 to comment.
Electric motors: The Department of Energy is considering new rules for electric motors.
The Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy proposed Thursday new certification requirements and enforcement regulations for electric motors.
The public has 30 days to comment.
Televisions: The Department of Energy is considering new efficiency rules for televisions.
The Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued Thursday a request for information as it looks into new test procedures for televisions.
The public has 30 days to comment.
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