Federal Register #2026-10132

FAA Directive for Leonardo Helicopter Brake Pedal Inspections; SEC Settlement Policy Change; DHS Public Health Measures

This summary covers recent federal actions impacting aviation safety, enforcement settlements, and public health measures: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive - Buyer: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service - OEM Highlight: Leonardo S.p.a. - Product: Inspection and corrective actions for tail rotor brake pedal assemblies on Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139, AW139, and AW189 helicopters - Reference: EASA AD 20250163 - Requirement: Detect and address cracks on left/right tube assemblies and pedal shaft assemblies - Notable Requirement: Compliance with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Policy Change - Buyer: Securities and Exchange Commission - Service: Rescission of Rule 202.5(e), allowing defendants to deny allegations in settlements - Notable: No products or services are being procured; this is a procedural change - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Health Measures - Buyer: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security - Service: Enhanced public health screening for flights from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan - Notable: Flights must arrive at designated U.S. airports for Ebola-related health measures - Key Locations - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Fort Worth, TX - Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (federal office) - Designated U.S. airports for public health measures - Relevant countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, South Sudan

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rescinding a rule of informal procedure concerning settlements in judicial or administrative proceedings. This final rule eliminates the no-deny policy codified in Rule 202.5(e), which previously prohibited defendants from denying allegations in settlements. The rescission aims to provide the SEC with more flexibility in settling enforcement actions, conserve resources, and potentially speed the return of money to injured investors. The rule is effective May 21, 2026, and does not impose new requirements on non-agency parties but may expand the range of possible settlements.

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