Boeing Response to FAA Exemption 18419C Amendment RFI

Boeing Company submitted additional information to the FAA in response to a Request for Information regarding petition to amend exemption 18419C. The submission addresses safety justification and public benefit considerations required for the exemption amendment. The FAA will review the response as part of its ongoing evaluation of the exemption amendment request.

United Airlines Requests Extension of FAA Exemption 6783

United Airlines has filed a petition with the FAA requesting extension of Exemption No. 6783, originally granted under FAA docket FAA-2002-11756. The exemption, which has been in place since 2002, permits United Airlines to operate under specified regulatory relief from Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition seeks to extend the operational flexibility beyond the current expiration period.

CARES Child Restraint Exemption Petition

Jordan Sissac filed a petition with the FAA requesting an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b) to permit the use of an FAA Approved Child Restraint System (CARES) for a passenger who exceeds the manufacturer's weight limits. The petition seeks regulatory flexibility to accommodate individuals outside standard CRS weight parameters.

Shady Oak Drone LLC agricultural drone exemption petition

Shady Oak Drone Solutions LLC has petitioned the FAA for an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations to conduct agricultural aircraft operations using drones under 14 CFR § 137.3. The petition, filed under 14 CFR Part 11 authority, seeks relief from specified FARs for agricultural spraying and related UAS operations. The FAA is seeking public comments on this individual exemption request.

SkyApply petitions FAA for 55lb UAS agriculture exemption

SkyApply Solutions LLC submitted a petition to the FAA requesting an exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 CFR Part 11 to authorize commercial agricultural UAS operations with drones weighing 55 pounds or more. The petition requests authority for up to 3 simultaneous operations by a single pilot in command, without visual observers, during night VLOS operations in visual meteorological conditions.

Potter & Son Agricultural Aircraft Exemption Petition

Potter & Son Incorporated has petitioned the FAA for an exemption from specified Federal Aviation Regulations to conduct agricultural aircraft operations as defined by 14 CFR 137.3. The petition relies on statutory authority under 49 U.S.C. §§ 44701(f) and 44807. The petition is available for public comment before the FAA renders a decision.

Waiver of Estimated Tax Penalties for Farmers and Fishermen

The IRS issued Notice 2026-24 waiving estimated tax penalties under IRC § 6654 for qualifying farmers and fishermen for the 2025 taxable year. The waiver addresses delayed Form 8995 software updates—IRS corrected the form on January 27, 2026, but compliant software was unavailable until February 23, 2026. Qualifying taxpayers must file returns and pay full tax by March 2, 2026 (the extended deadline) to claim the penalty relief.

Proposed Directive - Revised requirements related to Interest Rates Risk in the Banking Book

The South African Reserve Bank Prudential Authority has issued a proposed directive for consultation on revised requirements related to Interest Rates Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB). The directive incorporates recalibrated interest rate shocks that banks must apply to their banking book exposures for risk measurement purposes. This consultation follows international Basel Committee standards updates on IRRBB supervision.

Proposed Directive on Securitisation Vehicle Risk Disclosures

The South African Reserve Bank Prudential Authority issued Proposed Directive BA501 requiring issuer Special Purpose Institutions (SPIs) to disclose enhanced securitisation risk information. The directive replaces Directive 4 of 2017 and mandates that auditors include verification of Annexure A requirements in annual audits. Comments are being solicited on this proposed directive.

Valuator Requirements for Resolution Under FSR Act

The South African Reserve Bank Prudential Authority issued Prudential Communication 4 of 2026 establishing requirements for valuators appointed for resolution purposes under the Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017. The communication sets out standards for independence, competence, governance, methodologies, information access, and reporting. Affected parties include valuators seeking appointment by the resolution authority and financial institutions subject to resolution proceedings.