U.S. International Trade Commission Starts Five-Year Review on Forged Steel Fittings from India and South Korea Estimated reading time: 5–6 minutes U.S. International Trade Commission Starts Five-Year Review on Forged Steel Fittings from India and South Korea On December 1, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a review of orders about forged steel fittings from India and South Korea. This review follows the Tariff Act of 1930 rules. The goal is to decide if canceling these orders would hurt U.S. businesses. What Is Being Reviewed The review covers: Countervailing duty order on forged steel fittings from India. Antidumping duty orders on forged steel fittings from both India and South Korea. The USITC wants to know if removing these orders will hurt U.S. companies by bringing back unfair trade. Key Dates The review began on November 3, 2025. Interested parties must send in responses by December 31, 2025. Comments about the responses’ quality are due by February 10, 2026. How to Respond Any person or company interested in this case must respond with specific information. They can send information if they are businesses that make, sell, or use forged steel fittings, or if they are trade groups or worker groups. Definitions “Subject Merchandise” means the forged steel fittings under review. “Subject Countries” are India and South Korea. “Domestic Like Product” is the similar product made in the U.S. “Domestic Industry” means all U.S. makers of the product, except one company. The “Order Date” is December 11, 2020, when the duty orders started. Who Can Take Part People, companies, and groups can join by filing an entry of appearance. They must do this within 21 days of this notice. The names and contacts of all parties will be kept on a public list. Former commission employees can also appear in this review, even if they worked on earlier, related cases. They do not need special commission approval to do this. Business Proprietary Information Some information can be shared under a special order to protect business secrets. Only approved applicants can see this information. They must apply within 21 days of this notice. Submitting Information Each person or group must ensure all information is accurate and complete. There are strict rules for submitting and serving documents on all parties. People must file documents electronically at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper files are accepted. If anyone cannot provide the full information, they must explain why as early as possible. What Information Is Needed Those responding must give: Firm or group name, address, website, and certifying official’s contact. How they qualify as an interested party. Whether they will fully take part in providing information. The likely impact if the orders are canceled, including on the volume and price of imports, and effects on U.S. makers. Lists of all U.S. makers and importers, and overseas makers/exporters since December 11, 2020. Names and contacts for 3 to 5 of the biggest U.S. buyers. Sources for price information for these products. Production, shipment, sales, and financial data for 2024. Lists and data for importers, foreign producers, and exporters. Parties are also asked to detail any big changes in market conditions since the orders started and any expected changes soon. They may say if they agree or disagree with how USITC defines the Domestic Like Product and Domestic Industry. Legal Authority This review follows Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and section 207.61 of the Commission’s rules. Contact Alexis Yim Office of Investigations U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436 Phone: 202-708-1446 For more details and to send in comments, visit https://www.usitc.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
U.S. Launches Five-Year Review of Citric Acid Imports From China Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On December 1, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced the start of its third five-year review to determine if ending special trade protections on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China would harm U.S. companies. What Is Happening? The USITC is reviewing two types of trade protection orders: antidumping and countervailing duty orders on citric acid and related products from China. These orders were first put in place in 2009. Their goal is to stop unfairly traded imports that could injure American businesses. Now, the Commission wants to find out if removing these orders would likely lead to continued or repeated harm to the U.S. citric acid industry. What Products Are Covered? The products under review include citric acid (in unfinished or finished form), sodium citrate, and potassium citrate. These products are used in many foods, drinks, and cleaning products. Who Is Involved? The review focuses on imports from China only. The U.S. “domestic industry” covers all U.S. producers of these citric acid products. Other parties, such as importers, foreign exporters, unions, and trade groups, can also take part. How Can Companies Participate? Interested parties must respond to the Commission by December 31, 2025, to have their input considered. They need to: Give their company’s or group’s contact information. Say if they are a producer, importer, or a trade association of these products. Say if they are willing to share related business information. Discuss the possible effects if the trade protections end. They are also asked for lists of: Current U.S. producers. Importers of the subject goods. Chinese exporters who have shipped these goods since 2019. Major U.S. buyers and price sources. U.S. producers and importers are asked for details about their operations in 2024, such as production, sales, costs, and profits. Chinese producers and exporters must share similar information about their business and exports to the U.S. Deadlines and Procedures All responses are due by 5:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Comments on other responses are due by February 12, 2026. Every submission must be filed electronically via the USITC’s online system at https://edis.usitc.gov. The Commission will review the responses to decide if a full investigation or an expedited review is needed. Special Instructions Replies must be certified as accurate and complete. U.S. law allows some private business information to be used under protection. Companies unable to provide all requested information should explain why and offer alternatives. If not, the Commission may make decisions without their input. Public Record and Further Information All review documents and updates are publicly available at https://www.usitc.gov and via the EDIS system. For questions, contact Alec Resch at 202-708-1448 or visit the USITC website. Legal Authority This review follows Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and USITC rules. The official notice was signed by Supervisory Attorney Susan Orndoff and published in the Federal Register. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Fluid End Blocks From China, Germany, India, and Italy; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
USITC Starts Five-Year Reviews on Fluid End Blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy Estimated reading time: 4–8 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started five-year reviews for fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy. The decision was announced on December 1, 2025. The reviews will help decide if removing the current countervailing and antidumping duty orders will likely lead to harm for the U.S. industry. These orders were first put in place on January 29, 2021. What Are Fluid End Blocks? Fluid end blocks are parts used in high-pressure pumps. The reviews involve imports from four countries: China, Germany, India, and Italy. What Is Being Reviewed? Countervailing duty orders on fluid end blocks from China and India. Countervailing and antidumping duty orders on fluid end blocks from Germany and Italy. What Is the USITC Doing? The USITC will collect information to decide if removing the orders would hurt U.S. producers. If needed, the USITC may hold full reviews or decide on the facts they receive. Important Definitions Subject Merchandise: The fluid end blocks covered in these reviews. Subject Countries: China, Germany, India, and Italy. Domestic Like Product: U.S.-made fluid end blocks. Domestic Industry: All U.S. producers of fluid end blocks. Order Date: January 29, 2021, when the duty orders took effect. Importer: Anyone who brings the subject merchandise into the United States. How to Participate Anyone who wants to join this process as a party must file an entry of appearance no later than 21 days after the notice was published. The USITC will keep a public list of all parties. Former USITC staff who worked on past investigations can now take part in five-year reviews of the same products without special approval. Public Information and Filing Some business information will be protected and only shared with approved parties. All filings must be electronic through the USITC’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). No paper filings are accepted at this time. Deadlines Responses to the notice must be sent by 5:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Comments on the responses’ adequacy can be filed by 5:15 p.m. on February 12, 2026. Information Requested The USITC is asking for information from firms or organizations related to fluid end blocks. Information requested includes: Name and details of businesses. Statement if they are an interested party. Willingness to participate. Effects if the orders are removed. Lists of U.S. producers, importers, and exporters. Lists of buyers in the U.S. market. Production and sales data for 2024. Major changes in the market since January 2021. Unable to Provide Information? If a party cannot provide the requested data, they must inform the USITC and explain why. Failure to provide data may result in the USITC making decisions based on other available information. Authority and Contact The review is being conducted under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. Susan Orndoff, Supervisory Attorney, announced the notice. For more information, people can contact Kenneth Gatten at the USITC. End of Notice Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Oil Country Tubular Goods From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
U.S. Announces Review for Oil Country Tubular Goods from China Estimated reading time: 6-9 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started its third five-year review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from China. The review aims to decide if removing these orders would likely harm U.S. industry. Background The Department of Commerce made a countervailing duty order on OCTG from China on January 20, 2010. An antidumping duty order was issued on May 21, 2010. These orders were reviewed and continued in 2015 and 2020. Now, the USITC is reviewing them again as required by law. What Are Oil Country Tubular Goods? OCTG are steel tubes used in the oil and gas industry for drilling and transporting oil and gas. How the Review Works The Commission’s review follows section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The review checks if canceling the orders would lead to harm for U.S. companies within a reasonable time. The Commission will decide based on facts, including information provided during this review. Definitions Used in the Review Subject Merchandise: The goods under review, defined by the Department of Commerce. Subject Country: China. Domestic Like Product: U.S.-made goods most similar to the Subject Merchandise. Domestic Industry: All U.S. producers of the Domestic Like Product. Importer: Anyone bringing the Subject Merchandise into the U.S. How to Take Part Anyone, including industrial users and consumer groups, may take part by filing an “entry of appearance” within 21 days after this notice appears in the Federal Register. A public service list will be made with names and addresses of all parties involved. Rules for Former Employees Former Commission employees may participate in this review, even if they worked on earlier reviews or investigations, without special approval. Handling of Business Proprietary Information (BPI) Business proprietary information will be shared with authorized applicants under an Administrative Protective Order. A separate service list will be kept for parties allowed to get BPI. All information given must be accurate and complete. Information may be used by the Commission or other U.S. government employees for various reasons, including cybersecurity. Submitting Information Responses must be filed by 5:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Comments about how strong the responses are can be filed by 5:15 p.m. on February 6, 2026. All filings must follow the Commission’s rules. Only electronic filings will be accepted. Filings are done through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Information Requested by the Commission Firms responding must provide: Name, address, and contact information. A statement indicating if the firm is an interested party and how. Willingness to participate in the review. Likely effects of lifting the duties on the Domestic Industry and their business. List of all known U.S. producers of the Domestic Like Product. List of U.S. importers and foreign producers/exporters of the Subject Merchandise. List of 3-5 leading U.S. buyers of the products. Known sources of U.S. or other market prices for the products. (For U.S. producers) Details on operations in 2024 (production, capacity, sales, profits, costs, and more). (For importers) Details on imports and sales for 2024. (For Chinese producers/exporters) Details on production, capacity, and U.S. exports for 2024. Any major changes in supply and demand since 2019 or expected soon. (Optional) Agreement or disagreement with how Domestic Like Product and Domestic Industry are defined. Other Details If a party cannot provide all the information, it must explain why. Failure to give information may result in adverse findings by the Commission. No further response is needed if the Office of Management and Budget control number is not shown. Contact Information For more information, contact Rachel Devenney at 202-205-3172, or access the Commission’s website at https://www.usitc.gov. The notice was issued by Susan Orndoff, Supervisory Attorney, on November 25, 2025. Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 228 (Monday, December 1, 2025), pages 55167-55169. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Non-Oriented Electrical Steel From China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
U.S. International Trade Commission Begins Review of Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Imports Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has officially started its second five-year review of duties on non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan. This review will determine if removing certain trade orders would harm the U.S. industry. Background on Duties and Reviews On December 3, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce placed special trade orders on NOES imports. These were: Countervailing duty orders on NOES from China and Taiwan Antidumping duty orders on NOES from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan After an earlier five-year review in 2020, these duties stayed in place. The new review, started on November 3, 2025, checks if ending these orders would hurt the U.S. NOES industry. What is Being Reviewed In this process, the USITC is looking at: The effects of ending both antidumping and countervailing duties. If removing the orders would let more imports come in, lower prices, or negatively impact the domestic NOES industry. The only known U.S. producer of NOES is AK Steel. The review is guided by rules in the Tariff Act of 1930 and USITC regulations. Who Can Participate Any interested party (like domestic producers, unions, importers, exporters, or industry groups) may get involved. To do this, they must file an entry of appearance within 21 days after the notice appears in the Federal Register. Anyone wishing to handle confidential business information in this case must apply under an Administrative Protective Order, again no later than 21 days after publication. Information Needed from Participants Those responding should provide: Their company or group name and contact information Statements on why they are interested parties Whether they will take part in the proceeding Opinions on what would happen if the trade orders ended, focusing on import levels, pricing, and industry impacts Lists of U.S. producers, importers, overseas exporters, and main U.S. buyers Business data for 2024, such as production, sales, and profits There are also requests for updates on changes in supply or demand since 2019, and expected future changes. Document Filing Requirements All filings must be electronic, using the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Paper filings are not accepted at this time. Submissions must be made by 5:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Comments on the quality of responses can be filed until 5:15 p.m. on February 6, 2026. Contact and Further Information For questions, contact Camille Bryan at the Office of Investigations (202-205-2811). More details are available on the USITC website, including filing rules and important worksheets. Authority This review is held under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and is published by order of the Commission. The notice was issued on November 25, 2025, by Supervisory Attorney Susan Orndoff. Official Reference Federal Register Volume 90, Number 228 (Monday, December 1, 2025), pages 55159-55161. For full details and instructions, visit https://www.usitc.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Slag Pots From China; Determinations
US Finds Injury From Imports of Slag Pots From China Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has completed its investigations into imports of slag pots from China. The Commission found that U.S. industry is materially injured because these Chinese imports are sold at less than fair value and are subsidized by the government of China. Slag pots are identified under subheadings 7309.00.00 and 8454.20.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The USITC started this investigation on December 31, 2024. The investigation began after a petition was filed by WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Earlier, the U.S. Department of Commerce determined that slag pots from China were being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) and were also being subsidized. A public hearing for these investigations was held by the Commission on August 27, 2025. Everyone who asked to take part in the hearing was able to do so. There was a temporary pause in import injury investigations due to a lapse in appropriations and the stopping of Commission operations. All investigations were tolled, or put on hold, according to U.S. laws. The Commission made its determinations under the Tariff Act of 1930, specifically under sections 705(b) and 735(b). The final findings in the investigations were completed and filed by the Commission on November 25, 2025. Commissioner David S. Johanson agreed with the majority that there is harm, but said the industry is threatened with material injury, rather than already injured. The views of the Commission can be found in USITC Publication 5679, released in November 2025. The official record of this action is recorded in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 228, issued Monday, December 1, 2025. The notice of the Commission’s final actions was issued by Susan Orndoff, Supervisory Attorney, on November 26, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
USITC Briefing 2025-12-01
International Trade Commission Briefing 2025-12-01 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. Quartz Surface Products; Institution of Investigation, Scheduling of Public Hearings, and Determination That the Investigation Is Extraordinarily Complicated Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21715/quartz-surface-products-institution-of-investigation-scheduling-of-public-hearings-and-determination Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Following receipt of a petition for import relief on September 15, 2025, as supplemented on September 23, 2025, and November 17, 2025, the Commission has instituted investigation No. TA-201-79 pursuant to section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974 ("the Act") to determine whether quartz surface products ("QSP") are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof, to the domestic industry producing an article like or directly competitive with the imported article. The Commission has deemed the petition, as supplemented, to have been properly filed on November 17, 2025. The Commission has determined that this investigation is "extraordinarily complicated," and will make its serious injury determination by April 1, 2026. The Commission will submit to the President the report required under section 202(f) of the Act within 180 days after the date on which the petition was filed, or by May 18, 2026. 2. Slag Pots From China; Determinations Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21691/slag-pots-from-china-determinations Sub: International Trade Commission 3. Non-Oriented Electrical Steel From China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21687/non-oriented-electrical-steel-from-china-germany-japan-south-korea-sweden-and-taiwan-institution-of Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty orders on non-oriented electrical steel ("NOES") from China and Taiwan and revocation of the antidumping duty orders on NOES from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan would would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission. 4. Oil Country Tubular Goods From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21686/oil-country-tubular-goods-from-china-institution-of-five-year-reviews Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on oil country tubular goods ("OCTG") from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission. 5. Fluid End Blocks From China, Germany, India, and Italy; Institution of Five-Year Reviews Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21685/fluid-end-blocks-from-china-germany-india-and-italy-institution-of-five-year-reviews Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty orders on fluid end blocks from China and India, and the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on fluid end blocks from Germany and Italy, would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission. 6. Frozen Fish Fillets From Vietnam; Institution of a Five-Year Review Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21683/frozen-fish-fillets-from-vietnam-institution-of-a-five-year-review Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on frozen fish fillets from Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission. 7. Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21682/citric-acid-and-certain-citrate-salts-from-china-institution-of-five-year-reviews Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission. 8. Forged Steel Fittings From India and South Korea; Institution of Five-Year Reviews Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21678/forged-steel-fittings-from-india-and-south-korea-institution-of-five-year-reviews Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on forged steel fittings from India and the antidumping duty orders on forged steel fittings from India and South Korea would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission. 9. Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers (MAMMOs) From South Korea and Taiwan; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21614/multifunctional-acrylate-and-methacrylate-monomers-and-oligomers-mammos-from-south-korea-and-taiwan Sub: International Trade Commission Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Juvenile Facility Census Program (JFCP)
Department of Justice Announces Proposed Changes to Juvenile Facility Census Program Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Department of Justice (DOJ) has published a notice about a planned update to its Juvenile Facility Census Program (JFCP). This program collects information about places where young people under age 21 are kept because of contact with the justice system. The update has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Public Comments Invited People can comment on the changes until December 29, 2025. The DOJ wants feedback about whether the update is needed, if the time estimates are right, ideas for making the questions better, and ways to lower the time or work required. Comments can be sent through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain online. Details of the Census Program The JFCP is a combination of two earlier data collections: the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement (CJRP) and the Juvenile Residential Facility Census (JRFC). Now, instead of doing these separately, they will be merged into one program. The census collects details from all types of youth residential facilities—both secure and nonsecure. These include places where youth are housed for law violations, whether they are waiting for court or have been committed after being found responsible for an offense. There are two main parts to the new program. The first is the Youth Population module. It asks for details about the youth living in the facilities, including their ages, backgrounds, and the length of time they stay. The second is the Facility Operations module. This part covers information about the services, features, and daily operations of each facility. Each of these two modules is collected separately during a two-year cycle. Number of Respondents and Time Required About 1,636 people or groups will need to respond for each module each year. It takes about 4 hours to complete the Youth Characteristics (CJ-14) module and 2 hours for the Facility Operations (CJ-15) module. The total work time for everyone for one full collection cycle will be about 9,816 hours. Costs of the Program The DOJ says the yearly cost of collecting this information is about $1,142,115. For the full two-year cycle, the cost is estimated at $2,284,230. Why the Change? By combining the two separate data collections into one, the DOJ hopes to save money and reduce the amount of work for people who have to answer the questions. When Will It Happen? The DOJ is asking for approval to run this information collection system for two years at a time. Each approval from OMB cannot last longer than three years without another review. How to Get More Information If you need more information about this update, you can contact Benjamin Adams, Supervisory Social Science Analyst, at the National Institute of Justice, by email or phone. You may also reach Darwin Arceo, the Department Clearance Officer, at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. This notice was signed by Darwin Arceo on November 25, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
DOJ Briefing 2025-11-28
Justice Department Briefing 2025-11-28 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Juvenile Facility Census Program (JFCP) Sub: Justice Department Content: The National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 2. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Application to Transport Interstate or To Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms-ATF Form 5320.20 Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 3. Proposed Aggregate Production Quotas for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances and Assessment of Annual Needs for the List I Chemicals Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine for 2026 Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposes to establish the 2026 aggregate production quotas for controlled substances in schedules I and II of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the assessment of annual needs for the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. 4. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-Identifying/Marking Explosive Materials Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 5. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-National Response Team Customer Satisfaction Survey Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 6. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title-Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Explosives Licensee/Permittee Out-of-Business Records Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Lightweight Thermal Paper From China; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding
US International Trade Commission Revises Schedule for Lightweight Thermal Paper Proceeding Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced a revised schedule for its investigation of lightweight thermal paper from China. The investigation numbers are 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126 (Third Review). The change is because there was a lapse in government funding. This stopped the Commission’s work for a time. Because of this, the schedule needed to be updated. The Commission says the staff report will now be put into the nonpublic record on December 3, 2025. Anyone who wants to send comments about the report must do so by December 9, 2025. This investigation is being done under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The rules the Commission is following are in 19 CFR part 201, subparts A and B, and 19 CFR part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F. People can contact Alexis Yim at the USITC Office of Investigations for more information. The phone number is 202-708-1446. Those who are hearing impaired may call the TDD terminal at 202-205-1810. People with mobility impairments may need special help to access the Commission, and they should call the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. The public can see all records related to this investigation on the USITC’s online docket system at https://edis.usitc.gov. This notice was issued on November 25, 2025, by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. The notice is published following section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
USITC Briefing 2025-11-28
International Trade Commission Briefing 2025-11-28 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. Appointment of Individuals To Serve as Members of the Performance Review Board Sub: International Trade Commission 2. Lightweight Thermal Paper From China; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding Sub: International Trade Commission 3. Quartz Surface Products From India and Turkey; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding Sub: International Trade Commission 4. Certain Microcurrent Facial Toning Devices and Systems Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 4, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of ZIIP, Inc. of Pleasant Hill, California and The Beauty Tech Group Ltd. of the United Kingdom. A supplement to the complaint was filed on September 15, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain microcurrent facial toning devices and systems thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,967,180 (“the ‘180 patent”) and U.S. Patent No. 12,042,652 (“the ‘652 patent”). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. 5. Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 29, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of BH Innovations LLC of New York, New York. The complaint was amended on September 19, 2025, to add Longitude Licensing Limited of Ireland, and 138 East LCD Advancements Ltd. of Ireland as complainants. A supplement to the complaint was filed on September 25, 2025. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain liquid crystal display devices, components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,705,948 (“the ‘948 patent”) and U.S. Patent No. 7,570,334 (“the ‘334 patent”). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Juvenile Facility Census Program (JFCP)
Department of Justice Seeks Public Comments on Juvenile Facility Census Program Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a plan to revise and combine two data collections into one program called the Juvenile Facility Census Program (JFCP). The plan is published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2025. The DOJ is asking for public comments for 30 days, ending December 29, 2025. The JFCP is overseen by the National Institute of Justice and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The program collects information from all types of facilities that house young people under 21 years old after contact with the juvenile justice system. This includes youth held for status offenses and delinquency offenses. The JFCP will replace two earlier programs: Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement (CJRP) Juvenile Residential Facility Census (JRFC) The program gathers general information about each facility and counts of youth who live there. There are two main sections, called modules: Youth Characteristics Module (Form CJ-14): This asks for details about each youth, like age, gender, and how long they stay in a facility. It takes about 4 hours to finish for each facility. Facility Operations Module (Form CJ-15): This collects information on services, features, and how the facility works. It takes about 2 hours to finish for each facility. The JFCP works on a two-year cycle. Each year, both modules are given to about 1,636 facilities. Each cycle totals about 9,816 hours of work for everyone, split between the two modules. The Youth Characteristics module takes 6,544 total hours. The Facility Operations module takes 3,272 hours. The information collected helps create reports and statistics. These materials are shared with Congress, the President’s office, researchers, media, and the public through agency websites. Responding to the survey is voluntary. Estimated annual costs for the JFCP are $1,142,115, with each full collection cycle costing $2,284,230. Anyone who wants to see the forms or comment on the program can visit www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments can include thoughts on the need for the collection, how useful the data are, accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to improve the questions, or ways to reduce the burden. For questions, contact Benjamin Adams, Supervisory Social Science Analyst, National Institute of Justice, 999 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20531, email: [protected], phone: 202-598-6493. For more facts, contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC 20530. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
DOJ Briefing 2025-11-28
Justice Department Briefing 2025-11-28 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Juvenile Facility Census Program (JFCP) Sub: Justice Department Content: The National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 2. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Application to Transport Interstate or To Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms-ATF Form 5320.20 Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 3. Proposed Aggregate Production Quotas for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances and Assessment of Annual Needs for the List I Chemicals Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine for 2026 Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposes to establish the 2026 aggregate production quotas for controlled substances in schedules I and II of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the assessment of annual needs for the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. 4. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-Identifying/Marking Explosive Materials Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 5. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-National Response Team Customer Satisfaction Survey Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 6. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title-Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Explosives Licensee/Permittee Out-of-Business Records Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
ITA Briefing 2025-11-24
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Briefing 2025-11-24 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The meeting is open to the public with registration instructions provided below. This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed topics for the meeting. 2. Subsidy Programs Provided by Countries Exporting Softwood Lumber and Softwood Lumber Products to the United States; Request for Comment Pursuant to the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008 Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) seeks public comment on any subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by certain countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States during the period January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. Pursuant to section 805 of title VIII of the Tariff Act of 1930 (the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008), the Secretary of Commerce is mandated to submit to the appropriate Congressional committees a report every 180 days on any subsidy provided by countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States, including stumpage subsidies. 3. Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024; Correction Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice in the Federal Register of September 15, 2025, in which Commerce announced the final results of the 2023-2024 administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on large diameter welded pipe (welded pipe) from the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye). This notice corrects the spelling of the name of Emek Boru Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., a company that was not selected for individual examination. 4. Silicon Metal From Angola: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value; Correction Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notice in the Federal Register of September 30, 2025, in which Commerce issued its affirmative preliminary determination in this antidumping duty (AD) investigation. This notice corrects the end date of the period of investigation (POI) listed in that notice. 5. Acetone From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024 Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc. (KPB), a producer/exporter subject to this administrative review, did not make sales of acetone from the Republic of Korea (Korea) at less than normal value. The period of review (POR) is March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. 6. District Export Council Nomination Opportunity Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking nominations of individuals for consideration for appointment by the Secretary of Commerce to serve as members of one of the 61 District Export Councils (DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely affiliated with the U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS), which is part of the Global Markets unit within the International Trade Administration, and play a key role in the planning and coordination of export activities in their communities. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding
U.S. International Trade Commission Changes Schedule in Hard Empty Capsules Investigation Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has released a revised schedule for the investigation into hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. This investigation is officially titled “Investigation Nos. 701-TA-742-745 and 731-TA-1720-1723 (Final).” The new schedule changes follow a lapse in government funding that led to a pause in Commission operations. The new schedule includes important dates for people and companies involved. The deadline for filing prehearing briefs is now November 24, 2025. Anyone who wants to speak at the hearing must file a request with the Secretary to the Commission on November 25, 2025. A prehearing conference will be held on November 28, 2025, if the Commission decides it is needed. Parties must file and serve their written testimony and presentation slides for the hearing by noon on December 1, 2025. The hearing will take place at the USITC Building at 9:30 a.m. on December 2, 2025. Posthearing briefs and written statements from those who have not joined as a party are due December 9, 2025. The Commission will make its final release of information on December 19, 2025. Final party comments are due on December 23, 2025. This investigation is being run as directed by title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice is published to follow section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. For more information, people can contact Julie Duffy at the USITC or visit the Commission’s website. This revised schedule was ordered and released by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on November 20, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Float Glass Products From China and Malaysia; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding
U.S. International Trade Commission Changes Schedule for Float Glass Products Investigation Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced a revised schedule for its investigation into float glass products from China and Malaysia. This change is due to a recent lapse in government funding, which caused the Commission to temporarily stop operations. The investigation numbers are 701-TA-748-749 and 731-TA-1726-1727 (Final). Here are the new important dates: The prehearing staff report will be made available on December 23, 2025. Prehearing briefs must be filed by December 31, 2025. Requests to appear at the hearing are due to the Secretary by January 2, 2026. A prehearing conference may be held on January 6, 2026, if needed. Any parties presenting at the hearing must file written testimony and slides by noon on January 7, 2026. The hearing will take place at the USITC Building at 9:30 a.m. on January 8, 2026. Post-hearing briefs and written statements from people who have not registered as a party are due on January 15, 2026. The Commission will make a final release of information on January 28, 2026. The deadline for final comments from parties is February 2, 2026. This investigation is being conducted under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The official notice was published according to section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. For more information, the public can contact Kristina Lara at 202-205-3386. Hearing-impaired persons can use the TDD terminal at 202-205-1810. Those needing help with building access should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. Additional details and public records for this investigation can be found on the USITC website at www.usitc.gov and on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at edis.usitc.gov. The notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on November 20, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
USITC Briefing 2025-11-24
International Trade Commission Briefing 2025-11-24 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes 1. Float Glass Products From China and Malaysia; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding Sub: International Trade Commission 2. Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding Sub: International Trade Commission Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
ITA Briefing 2025-11-19
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Briefing 2025-11-19 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12: Binational Panel Review: Notice of Request for Panel Review Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: A Request for Panel Review was filed on behalf of Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. and I.N.G.E.T.E.K.N.O.S. Estructurales, S.A. de C.V. with the United States Section of the USMCA Secretariat, pursuant to USMCA Article 10.12. Panel Review was requested of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Final Results in the 2022-2023 Administrative Review of Antidumping Duty Order on Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Mexico. The USMCA Secretariat has assigned case number USA-MEX-2025-10.12-01 to this request. The Request for Panel Review was timely filed on October 2, 2025. Due to a lapse in appropriations for the U.S. federal government, the United States Section of the USMCA Secretariat was closed from October 1, 2025, through November 12, 2025. Thus, the Request for Panel Review was docketed on November 13, 2025, upon the office resuming operations; as such, November 13, 2025, shall be considered the start date for the dispute. The dispute timeline has been determined based on this date. 2. United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12: Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Completion of Panel Review Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The USA-CDA-2020-10.12-02 Panel has granted a joint motion for voluntary dismissal filed on behalf of: The Government of Canada; Canfor Corporation, Canadian Forest Products, Ltd., and Canfor Wood Products Marketing, Ltd. (collectively, “Canfor”); Resolute FP Canada Inc. and affiliates (“Resolute”); West Fraser Mills Ltd.; and the Ontario Forest Industries Association (“OFIA”), the Conseil de l’industrie forestière du Québec (“CIFQ”), and the individual members of OFIA and CIFQ (collectively, the “Canadian Parties”). The motion requested the termination of panel review in the Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2017-2018 (Softwood Lumber AD AR) dispute. Given the Panel’s ruling on this motion, and pursuant to Rule 75(1) of the USMCA Rules of Procedure for Article 10.12 Binational Panel Reviews (Rules), the Softwood Lumber from Canada AD AR dispute has been dismissed. As a result, and in accordance with Rules 81(a) and 82(b), notice is hereby given that panel review of the Softwood Lumber from Canada AD AR dispute has been completed effective October 30, 2025. 3. United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12: Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Completion of Panel Review Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The USA-CDA-2021-10.12-04 Panel has granted a joint motion for voluntary dismissal filed on behalf of: The Government of Canada; the Governments of Ontario and Québec; the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council; Resolute FP Canada Inc. and affiliates; the Ontario Forest Industries Association, the Conseil de l’industrie forestière du Québec, and individual members of each; Canfor Corporation, Canadian Forest Products, Ltd., and Canfor Wood Products Marketing, Ltd.; Tolko Marketing and Sales Ltd., Tolko Industries Ltd., and Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd.; and West Fraser Mills Ltd.; the Committee Overseeing Action for Lumber International Trade Investigations or Negotiations; and Sierra Pacific Industries, including its subsidiary Seneca Sawmill Company. The motion requested the termination of panel review in the Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019 (Softwood Lumber AD AR2) dispute. Given the Panel’s ruling on this motion, and pursuant to Rule 75(1) of the USMCA Rules of Procedure for Article 10.12 Binational Panel Reviews (Rules), the Softwood Lumber from Canada AD AR2 dispute has been dismissed. As a result, and in accordance with Rules 81(a) and 82(b), notice is hereby given that panel review of the Softwood Lumber from Canada AD AR2 dispute has been completed effective October 23, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint on Vaporizer Devices Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced that it received a formal complaint named “Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof II, DN 3849.” The complaint was filed by three organizations: NJOY, LLC; Altria Group Distribution Company; and Altria Client Services LLC. The document says the complaint was filed on September 22, 2025. The complaint claims that JUUL Labs, Inc. of Washington, DC has violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This means the company is accused of importing, selling for importation, or selling in the U.S. after importation certain vaporizer devices, cartridges, and parts that may be infringing. The complaint asks the USITC to take several actions: Issue a limited exclusion order Issue cease and desist orders Impose a bond on the accused products during a 60-day Presidential review period, according to U.S. law Because of a lapse in appropriations, there was a delay in accepting written comments. Now, interested parties and the public can send comments about the public interest issues raised by the complaint. The Commission is especially interested in comments that: Explain how the potentially banned products are used in the U.S. Point out any public health, safety, or welfare concerns Identify similar or competitive products made in the U.S. that could replace the accused products State whether the complainant or others have the ability to replace the volume of products if banned Explain how the requested orders would affect U.S. consumers Written comments about the public interest must be sent to the Commission no later than eight calendar days after this notice is published in the Federal Register. There will also be a chance for the public to comment after the first big decision in the investigation. Any other written comments must also be filed by the same eight-day deadline. The complainant may reply to responses within three calendar days after the deadline for initial submissions. All documents must be filed electronically on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS), at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper copies will be accepted at this time. Each submission is limited to five pages, including attachments. Those requesting confidential treatment for submissions must give full reasons to the Secretary at the Commission. All nonconfidential submissions will be available for public viewing at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS. This action was authorized under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and the Commission’s rules. Issued by the authority of the Commission. Signed by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on 2025-11-17. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint on Clear Aligners and Components Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On November 19, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it has received a new complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Clear Aligners and Components Thereof,” Docket Number 3850. The complaint was filed by Align Technology, Inc. on September 23, 2025. It claims that some companies have violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Align Technology, Inc. says that certain clear aligners and their parts are being brought into the United States, sold for import, and sold within the U.S. after being imported, in a way that breaks the law. The companies named as respondents in the complaint are: Angelalign Technology Inc. of China Wuxi EA Medical Instruments Technologies Co., Ltd. of China Wuxi EA Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. of China Shanghai EA Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. of China USA Angelalign Technology Corp. of Newark, Delaware Align Technology, Inc. is asking the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order. They also ask for cease and desist orders, and they want a bond put in place on the products while the matter is under the 60-day Presidential review. The original notice was published on September 25, 2025. Because of a lapse in appropriations, the Commission could not accept public submissions at that time. Now, the Commission has changed the notice and is asking for public comments about the complaint and any issues that may affect the public interest. The Commission is accepting comments from the public, interested parties, and government agencies. Comments should focus on whether the requested actions by the complainant would affect: Public health and welfare in the United States Competition in the U.S. economy Production of similar items in the U.S. U.S. consumers The Commission is especially interested in comments that: Explain how the products could be used in the U.S. Identify any health, safety, or welfare concerns in the U.S. if the orders are given. Identify products made by the complainant or others in the U.S. that could replace these products. Indicate if the complainant, its licensees, or third parties can make enough products to replace those that might be excluded, in a reasonable time. Explain how the requested orders would affect U.S. consumers. Comments about the public interest must be sent in by close of business, eight calendar days after this notice appears in the Federal Register. Other written submissions about this matter must also be filed by that deadline. If there are replies to comments, they must be filed within three calendar days after the initial comments were due. No other submissions will be accepted unless the Commission asks for them. Each submission or reply can be up to five pages long, including any attachments. Anyone sending their comments must file the original document electronically using the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Only electronic filings are being accepted at this time. No paper documents will be accepted until further notice. If someone wants to submit confidential information, a request for confidential treatment must be included. Requests should explain why the information should stay confidential and be sent to the Secretary to the Commission. The Commission will handle all such requests as outlined in 19 CFR 201.6. All non-confidential submissions will be public and can be viewed on the EDIS website. This action comes under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and rules 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on November 17, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
USITC Receives Complaint on Certain Semiconductor Devices and Computing Products Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a new complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Semiconductor Devices, Computing Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof”, with Docket Number 3855. The notice was made public on November 19, 2025. The complaint was filed by Adeia, Inc., Adeia Semiconductor Bonding Technologies, Inc., and Adeia Holdings Inc. It was filed on November 17, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). The parties named as respondents are: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) Lenovo (United States) Inc. (Morrisville, NC) Lenovo Group Limited (Hong Kong) Lenovo Information Products (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (China) Super Micro Computer, Inc. (San Jose, CA) The complaint concerns the importation and sale of certain semiconductor devices and computing products that may infringe on the complainants’ rights. Adeia has requested that the Commission issue: A limited exclusion order Cease and desist orders A bond on the allegedly infringing products during the 60-day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j) The USITC is now asking for comments from: The proposed respondents Other interested parties The public Government agencies Comments should focus on public interest issues linked to the complaint. The Commission wants details regarding: How the articles may be used in the United States. Any public health, safety, or welfare concerns connected to the potential orders. U.S.-made articles that could replace the accused products if excluded. Whether the complainant, its licensees, or third parties can replace these products in a reasonable time. The possible impact on U.S. consumers. Comments must be filed electronically no later than eight calendar days after this notice’s publication. Written submissions must address the specific issues raised. Replies to any submissions may be filed up to three calendar days after the deadline for the initial submissions. Submissions must only be filed electronically via the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Paper filings are not being accepted at this time. Those submitting documents seeking confidential treatment must request it from the Secretary to the Commission and include reasons for such treatment. Documents for which confidentiality is granted will be handled accordingly. All non-confidential submissions will be viewable by the public through the Commission’s Office of the Secretary and on EDIS. This investigation proceeds under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, and rules 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.8(c)). For more information, contact Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, at (202) 205-2000. Additional details are also available at https://www.usitc.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
USITC Briefing 2025-11-19
International Trade Commission Briefing 2025-11-19 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/19/2025-20335/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Semiconductor Devices, Computing Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof, DN 3855; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. 2. Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/19/2025-20334/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Clear Aligners and Components Thereof, DN 3850; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. 3. Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/19/2025-20333/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof II, DN 3849; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. 4. Fresh Mushrooms From Canada; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/19/2025-20312/fresh-mushrooms-from-canada-revised-schedule-for-the-subject-proceeding 5. Chromium Trioxide From India and Turkey; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/19/2025-20258/chromium-trioxide-from-india-and-turkey-revised-schedule-for-the-subject-proceeding Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 4-Chloromethcathinone in Schedule I
DEA Places 4-Chloromethcathinone (4-CMC) in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On November 17, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a final rule in the Federal Register. This rule adds 4-Chloromethcathinone (also known as 4-CMC, 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)propan-1-one) to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). 4-CMC and its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers will now be subject to the same strict rules as other Schedule I drugs. Why Is 4-CMC Being Scheduled? The United States is part of an international agreement called the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. This agreement asks countries to control certain drugs that might be abused. The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs made a decision in 2020 to control 4-CMC. The U.S. must now control it too. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the DEA both did reports on 4-CMC. They reviewed scientific and medical information and decided 4-CMC should be placed in Schedule I. What Is 4-CMC? 4-CMC is a central nervous system stimulant. It is similar to other drugs like amphetamine, methamphetamine, and synthetic cathinones (such as 4-MEC and 4-FMC). What Does Schedule I Mean? Drugs in Schedule I: Have a high potential for abuse. Have no currently accepted medical use in the United States. Lack safe use even under medical supervision. HHS confirmed that 4-CMC has no medical use and is not an approved medicine. No healthcare experts in the U.S. accept it for treatment. There is not enough information about its safety. Public Comments When the DEA first announced this idea, people could give comments or ask for a hearing. One person commented against the scheduling, saying it could stop possible medical research. DEA replied that placing 4-CMC in Schedule I does not stop research. Researchers can apply for special permission to study Schedule I drugs. Rules for Handling 4-CMC Starting December 17, 2025: Anyone who makes, sells, gives out, imports, exports, studies, uses, or owns 4-CMC must register with the DEA. Anyone who does not register cannot handle 4-CMC. People who have 4-CMC but do not want to register must give their 4-CMC to someone registered or dispose of it properly. 4-CMC must be stored safely according to strict rules. Labels and packaging must follow the law. Only certain manufacturers can make 4-CMC, and they need DEA-approved quotas. DEA registrants must keep records and take inventories of 4-CMC. Reports must be sent to the DEA as required. Special order forms are needed to distribute 4-CMC. All importing and exporting 4-CMC must follow DEA regulations. Doing anything not allowed by DEA rules is illegal and can lead to punishment. Other Information This rule will not have a big economic effect on small businesses. There are no major government costs or big paperwork burdens. The rule will not change relationships between the U.S. government and state, local, or tribal governments. Listed in the Federal Register 4-CMC is now officially listed in Schedule I as follows:“4-Chloromethcathinone (4-CMC, 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)propan-1-one)” with code number 1239. Key Dates Rule published: November 17, 2025 Effective date: December 17, 2025 Contact for Questions Dr. Terrence L. BoosDrug and Chemical Evaluation SectionDiversion Control Division, DEATelephone: (571) 362-3249 Signed by:Terrance Cole, Administrator, DEAHeather Achbach, Federal Register Liaison Officer, DEA Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
DOJ Briefing 2025-11-17
Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Briefing 2025-11-17 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 4-Chloromethcathinone in Schedule I Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: With the issuance of this final rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration places 4-chloromethcathinone (4-CMC, 1-(4-chlorophenyl)- 2-(methylamino)propan-1-one), including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This action is being taken, in part, to enable the United States to meet its obligations under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. This action imposes the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis with, or possess) or propose to handle 4-chloromethcathinone. 2. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title-Certification of Qualifying State Relief From Disabilities Program-ATF Form 3210.12 Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 3. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Application and Permit To Import Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles (ATF Form 5330.3B (“Form 6, Part II”)) Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 4. Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Sub: Justice Department 5. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; New Collection; User Access Request Form for EPIC System Portal (ESP) Sub: Justice Department Content: The Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
U.S. ITC Receives Complaint on Vaporizers and Cartridges Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof, DN 3853.” The complaint was filed by JUUL Labs, Inc. and VMR Products LLC on September 30, 2025. The complaint names two companies as respondents: Glas, Inc. and Glas, LLC, both based in Los Angeles, California. The complaint states there are violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). The complaint covers the import, sale for import, and sale after import of vaporizer devices, cartridges, and parts used with them. JUUL Labs and VMR Products have asked the Commission to take several actions. They request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. They also ask the Commission to place a bond on the products of the respondents during the 60-day Presidential review period, in line with 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). The USITC is asking for comments from the public. The comments should focus on whether the relief requested by the complainants could affect: Public health and welfare in the United States Competitive conditions in the United States economy The production of similar or competing products in the country United States consumers The Commission especially wants answers to the following questions: How are the products in question used in the United States? Are there any public health, safety, or welfare concerns related to the requested remedial orders? Are there similar or competitive products made in the United States that could replace the imported items if they are excluded? Can JUUL Labs, its licensees, or third parties provide enough replacement products within a reasonable time, if imports are excluded? How would the requested orders affect U.S. consumers? Comments on public interest must be sent no later than eight calendar days after the notice appears in the Federal Register. Complainants can reply to other parties’ comments within three days after submissions are due. All submissions must be filed electronically through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov, as no paper filings will be accepted for now. Each submission must be no more than five pages. The submissions must note “Docket No. 3853” on the first page. Anyone wanting to submit confidential information must request such treatment and explain why confidentiality is needed. Confidential information will be shared only with approved USITC personnel and for official purposes. This notice is issued by order of the Commission, following Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and Commission rules (19 CFR 201.10, 210.8(c)). Further information is available at the Commission’s website at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation can be found at https://edis.usitc.gov. The notice was issued on September 30, 2025, by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. For questions or help on electronic filing, parties may contact the Secretary at the USITC. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint About DRAM Devices Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On November 17, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) received a complaint about certain DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) devices, products containing DRAM, and DRAM components. The complaint is known as Docket No. 3854. The complaint was filed by Netlist, Inc. on September 30, 2025. Netlist, Inc. claims there have been violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). This law deals with unfair trade practices related to imported products. The complaint names the following companies as respondents: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Plano, TX Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. of Plano, TX Google LLC of Mountain View, CA Super Micro Computer, Inc. of San Jose, CA Netlist, Inc. is asking the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. It also requests that a bond be imposed on the respondents’ products during the 60-day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). The USITC is asking for comments from the public, other interested parties, and government agencies about public interest issues related to the complaint. Some questions the Commission raised include: How are the DRAM devices and related products used in the United States? Are there any health, safety, or welfare concerns if the requested orders are issued? Are there similar products made in the United States that could replace the imported products? Can Netlist, its licensees, or others make enough of these products to meet the demand if imports are stopped? How would these orders impact U.S. consumers? People who want to send written comments must do so within eight days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. Netlist, Inc. can reply to these comments within three days after the first comments are due. Comments must not be more than five pages, including attachments. All filings must be electronic using the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper filings will be accepted at this time. Anyone who wants to keep their submission confidential must request this in writing and follow the rules in 19 CFR 201.6. Confidential information may still be shared with certain government employees and contractors for official use. This action follows the authority given by section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related rules. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, issued this notice on November 13, 2025. The public version of the complaint is available online at https://edis.usitc.gov. To contact the Commission with questions, call (202) 205-2000. For electronic filing help, email the Secretary as provided in the official notice. All nonconfidential information will be available to the public on the EDIS website. This notice provides all details for parties interested in participating in the investigation or submitting comments about the public interest. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
USITC Briefing 2025-11-17
International Trade Commission Briefing 2025-11-17 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof, DN 3854; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. 2. Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof, DN 3853; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities
U.S. Suspends Expansion of End-User Controls for One Year Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On November 12, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Department of Commerce announced a one-year suspension of a rule called the “Expansion of End-User Controls to Cover Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities.” This new action was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 216. The suspension starts on November 10, 2025. It will last until November 9, 2026. Unless changed by another future rule, the suspension will end on that date, and the original rules will return. What Was the Affiliates Rule? The Affiliates Rule was first published on September 30, 2025. It stated that any company or group that is at least 50 percent owned—directly or indirectly—by one or more parties on the Entity List would also be treated as a listed entity. The Entity List is a U.S. government list of people, companies, or groups the U.S. places restrictions on for national security or foreign policy reasons. Being on the Entity List means export restrictions apply. The Affiliates Rule would have extended those restrictions to affiliate companies, even if the affiliates were not directly named. Details of the Suspension With this new final rule, BIS has stopped the Affiliates Rule for one year. All changes made by the Affiliates Rule are paused during this time. Starting November 10, 2026, BIS plans to bring those changes back unless new actions are taken. While the Affiliates Rule is suspended, BIS will study U.S. national security and foreign policy concerns about affiliates of listed entities. Legal Authority This rule is issued under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), as part of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. ECRA gives BIS the power to regulate exports, reexports, and related matters involving items under U.S. authority. The law lets BIS update rules without first asking for public comments, for certain urgent actions. Impact on Businesses and Paperwork BIS estimates that delaying the expansion of end-user controls for one year will mean about 245 fewer license applications need to be submitted to BIS during this period. This change was reviewed under several government requirements, including rules about paperwork, and is not considered a “significant regulatory action” under related Executive Orders. After November 9, 2026, the changes will return, and license applications will return to earlier levels. The rule does not introduce new types of paperwork, just changes related to license requirements and record-keeping. Other Procedural Notes The rule does not affect federal and state government relationships, as explained under Executive Order 13132. The law also allows this kind of urgent suspension without notice or comments from the public. However, comments from the earlier announcement of the Affiliates Rule may be considered during future rulemaking. Contact Information Questions about the rule can be sent to the End-User Review Committee at the Bureau of Industry and Security. The contact phone number is (202) 482-5991. Approved By This rule was signed by Julia A. Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade, and officially filed for public notice on November 10, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Revisions to the Entity List
Bureau of Industry and Security Removes Entities from Export Entity List Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On November 12, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule in the Federal Register. This rule makes changes to the Entity List under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Changes Announced BIS has removed Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd. from the Entity List for China. Six aliases for Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. were also removed from the list. BIS stated that these parties do not pose a significant risk to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. Process and Review The End-User Review Committee (ERC) reviewed information provided under Section 744.16 of the EAR. The ERC is made up of representatives from the Departments of Commerce (Chair), State, War, Energy, and, as needed, the Treasury. The ERC decided to remove the entities after receiving commitments to improve export compliance measures. All decisions to remove entries from the Entity List are made by unanimous vote of the ERC. Legal Authority BIS acts under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), included in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. ECRA authorizes BIS to regulate exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) of items subject to U.S. law. It also lets BIS keep a list of foreign persons and end uses which may be a threat to U.S. national security or foreign policy. These actions can be taken without prior notice and comment. Rulemaking Requirements This rule is not considered significant for Executive Order 12866. It does not require a collection of information beyond what has already been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), under control number 0694-0088. The rule does not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This action is exempt from Administrative Procedure Act requirements for notice, public participation, and delay in the effective date. Details for Exporters The removal means that the entities listed above are no longer subject to the strict license requirements and limitations placed on Entity List parties. The revision specifically updates Supplement No. 4 to Part 744 of the EAR to reflect these removals and address changes to entries for China. Contact Information For more information, exporters can contact the Chair, End-User Review Committee, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration. The phone number is (202) 482-5991. Effective Date The rule is effective as of November 10, 2025. Official Reference This update is documented in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 216, Pages 50858-50860, Document Number 2025-19858. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
BIS Briefing 2025-11-12
Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Briefing 2025-11-12 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. Revisions to the Entity List Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is removing one entity from the Entity List under the destination of China, People’s Republic of (China). BIS is also removing six aliases associated with a different entity on the Entity List under the destination of China. BIS has determined, based on the review of additional information, that the entities do not pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in activities that are contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. 2. One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposes a one-year suspension of the interim final rule, “Expansion of End-User Controls to Cover Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities,”. The suspension is set to end November 9, 2026, absent a future extension. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities
U.S. Commerce Department Suspends End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities for One Year Estimated reading time: 6–10 minutes On November 12, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of Commerce, announced a one-year suspension of its interim final rule called “Expansion of End-User Controls to Cover Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities.” This rule is explained in Federal Register Volume 90, Number 216. Background on the Rule On September 30, 2025, BIS published the “Expansion of End-User Controls to Cover Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities.” This rule, also named the Affiliates Rule, stated that any business entity at least 50 percent owned, directly or indirectly, by a listed entity, or by one or more entities already under license requirements, would also be subject to the same restrictions as those listed entities. One-Year Suspension Details The new final rule, effective November 10, 2025, suspends the Affiliates Rule for one year. This suspension will end on November 9, 2026, unless it is extended. During the suspension, the changes that the Affiliates Rule made to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are paused. BIS is using this time to review U.S. national security and foreign policy concerns linked to foreign affiliates not directly on the Entity List. Plans After One Year On November 10, 2026, the license requirements and other provisions from the Affiliates Rule will be put back into effect. The Federal Register explains that the specific parts being suspended on November 10, 2025, will be reimposed on November 10, 2026. The regulatory document lists which sections will become active again. Legal Basis The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) provides BIS the legal authority for this rule. ECRA allows BIS to make these changes using an interim final rule without needing public notice and comment. Rulemaking Details The rule has been reviewed under Executive Orders 12866 and 13563. It is not considered a “significant regulatory action.” The rule is not subject to certain requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) unless it displays a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number. The OMB-approved collections involved include: The Simple Network Application Process and Multipurpose Application Form (estimated at 29.7 minutes per submission) Five Year Records Retention Period (estimated less than 1 minute) Automated Export System (AES) Program (estimated 3 minutes per submission) Procedures for parties to request removal or modification of an Entity List or Unverified List entry (estimated 15 hours per submission) BIS estimates a one-time reduction of 245 license applications to be submitted during the suspension year. The burden reduction will be temporary and will revert once the rule is reimposed. The rule does not affect federalism matters under Executive Order 13132. Under ECRA Section 1762, this rule is exempt from requirements for public notice, comment, and delay in effective date under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply to this rule. Contact Information Questions should be directed to the Chair, End-User Review Committee, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce. Phone: (202) 482-5991. Email: [protected]. The document was signed by Julia A. Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade. Federal Register citation: 90 FR 50857–50858 (November 12, 2025). Bureau of Industry and Security Rule: Docket No. 251106-0169; RIN 0694-AK34. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Revisions to the Entity List
U.S. Commerce Department Removes Entity and Aliases From the Entity List for China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has published a final rule in the Federal Register. This rule changes the Entity List for exports, reexports, and transfers involving China. What Was Changed BIS is removing one company, Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd., from the Entity List for China. BIS is also removing six aliases related to a separate company, Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., also on the list for China. BIS decided these companies do not pose a significant risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. This decision comes after reviewing new information and receiving commitments from these companies to strengthen export compliance. Background on the Entity List The Entity List is used by BIS to name foreign parties that may be involved in actions that are against U.S. security or policy. If a company appears on this list, extra government permission is needed for exports, reexports, or transfers of items. The End-User Review Committee (ERC), made up of members from several U.S. departments, makes changes to the Entity List. Why the Change Was Made The ERC reviewed information provided about Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd. and the aliases. They concluded these entities should be removed. The companies have promised to improve their export compliance rules. Authority for This Rule This rule is issued under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The law lets BIS regulate exports and maintain lists of entities and people that might threaten U.S. security. Rulemaking Details This rule is not considered significant under government review orders. It does not change government paperwork requirements or have effects on state or local government powers. The rule is issued without needing public comments, based on the Export Control Reform Act. Changes to the Code of Federal Regulations The rule revises 15 CFR part 744. The changes are: The entry for Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd. under China is removed. Six aliases under Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. are also removed. The entry for Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. is revised with updated details. Who to Contact If you have questions about this rule, you can contact the Chair of the End-User Review Committee by phone at (202) 482-5991 or by email. Effective Date This rule is effective from November 10, 2025. Official Information This change was made official by Julia Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade. The Final Rule can be found in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 216, pages 50858-50860, published on November 12, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
BIS Briefing 2025-11-12
Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Briefing 2025-11-12 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Revisions to the Entity List Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is removing one entity from the Entity List under the destination of China, People's Republic of (China). BIS is also removing six aliases associated with a different entity on the Entity List under the destination of China. BIS has determined, based on the review of additional information, that the entities do not pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in activities that are contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. 2. One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposes a one-year suspension of the interim final rule, "Expansion of End-User Controls to Cover Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities,". The suspension is set to end November 9, 2026, absent a future extension. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
USTR Briefing 2025-11-07
Trade Representative, Office of United States Briefing 2025-11-07 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Notification of the Third United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Labor Council Meeting Sub: Trade Representative, Office of United States Content: The Parties to the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA) intend to hold the third meeting of the Labor Council on December 9-10, 2025. The meeting will include a closed in-person government-to-government Labor Council session in Ottawa, Canada, and a virtual public session on implementation of the USMCA labor chapter. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) invite comments and questions from the public in advance of the virtual public session. 2. Notice of Change to Date for Public Hearing Relating to the Operation of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada Sub: Trade Representative, Office of United States Content: In a notice published on September 17, 2025, USTR announced a public hearing relating to the operation of the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA), scheduled for November 17, 2025, in the main hearing room of the U.S. International Trade Commission. USTR is modifying the date of the public hearing. The public hearing will convene on December 3-5, 2025, in the main hearing room of the U.S. International Trade Commission. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title: Application To Make and Register NFA Firearm, ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”)
ATF Proposes Revisions to Form 1: Application to Make and Register NFA Firearm Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes On October 30, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) announced proposed changes to the information collection process for ATF Form 5320.1, also called “Form 1.” Form 1 is the document people use to apply to make and register a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. Public Comment Period Open The ATF is accepting written public comments for 30 days, until midnight on December 1, 2025. Comments should be submitted online at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. People can search for this collection using the title or OMB control number 1140-0015. What is Changing? ATF is revising Form 1 for several reasons: The number of applicants has increased. There are now an estimated 148,975 applicants, up from 25,716. The time to complete the form is now less. Better technology means fewer people need to provide fingerprints and photos, and electronic systems have made the process faster. Only one copy of the form needs to be filled out. You do not need to send an extra copy to local law enforcement anymore. Detailed Form Updates The title of the form is being revised to be clearer. The photo box is being removed. Now you can attach either a passport-style photo or a copy of a photo ID document. Race and ethnicity questions are being combined. More types of electronic and digital signatures will be allowed. The fillable PDF will now link copy 1 and copy 2, except for the checkboxes and signature. References to eForms (electronic forms) and Pay.gov are being added. The form will now include instructions on how to get a refund. The requirement to notify Chief Law Enforcement Officers (CLEOs) and submit an extra copy has been removed. Married couples jointly making, transferring, or registering a firearm will get new instructions, as an ‘other legal entity.’ Minor grammar mistakes are being fixed. There will be email addresses for questions about the form. Changes to the Tax Requirement Item 1a: Applicants must submit a $200 tax payment for each machinegun or destructive device. The tax can be paid by card, check, money order, or through Pay.gov. Item 1b: For other types of firearms, the tax is $0, and item 19 does not need to be completed. Impact on Applicants The estimated time per respondent is now 12 minutes, down from 30 minutes. The total annual time burden for all applicants is now 29,795 hours. The total estimated annual cost burden (excluding time) is $685,285. Comments and ATF Response One dealer supported removing the requirement to send a copy to CLEOs, saying this prevents CLEOs from accidentally creating a firearms registry. The commenter supported digital signatures and using copies of photo IDs, rather than photographs and fingerprints. ATF replied that the changes reflect a broader move to modernize and digitize NFA forms. The agency expects to move to online-only forms in 2026. Where to Get More Information For questions or copies of the documents, contact Meghan Tisserand at the National Firearms Act Division (304-616-3219) or Darwin Arceo at the Department of Justice. Summary ATF’s changes to Form 1 are designed to make the process of applying to make and register NFA firearms faster, easier, and more modern, with less paperwork and more digital options. Public comments are welcome until December 1, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title: Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Paid), ATF Form 5320.4 (“Form 4”)
ATF Announces Big Changes to NFA Firearm Transfer Form (Form 4) Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is making big changes to Form 5320.4, also called “Form 4.” This is the form you use to transfer and register National Firearms Act (NFA) guns. These changes will help make the form easier and faster to fill out. The ATF is asking people to send in comments about these changes by December 1, 2025. Comments can be submitted online at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain by searching for “Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Paid)” or the OMB control number “1140-0014”. Who is Affected? This information collection affects state, local, and tribal governments, individuals and families, private businesses, and even the federal government. People with NFA firearms have to apply to the ATF for approval to transfer or register their firearm using Form 4. The approved Form 4 is proof that the gun is legally registered. Important Changes to Form 4 The number of people filling out this form has gone up a lot, from 123,339 last time to 546,424 now. The average time to finish the form is now just 12 minutes, down from 30 minutes. Many steps can now be done electronically. This lets people use digital fingerprints, digital signatures, photos from cell phones, and photocopies of IDs. The extra requirement to send a copy of the form to local law enforcement (CLEO) is being removed. The online fillable form now makes a second copy automatically. The estimated total time people will spend on this a year is now 109,285 hours, which is much less than before. The estimated total other annual costs will be $2,513,555. Updates to the Tax Section The $5 transfer tax box in Item 1 has been removed and replaced with a $0 box. The instructions now state: “The transfer tax is $200.00 for machineguns and destructive devices. The transfer tax is $0.00 for other types of firearms.” Other Major Form Revisions The title of the form is now clearer. The photo box has been removed. People can now use either a passport-style photo or a copy of a photo ID. Race and ethnicity items are now combined. More types of digital signatures can be used. The fillable online form now links copy 1 and 2, so both are filled out at the same time. New references to eForms and pay.gov have been added. There are instructions for getting a refund. The CLEO notification and extra copy are removed. There are now instructions for married couples filling out the form together as a legal entity. There are email addresses for help with different questions. Typographical and grammar corrections have been made. Public and ATF Feedback One NFA firearms dealer submitted a comment. This person supported the changes. They liked the removal of the CLEO copy requirement and the push for more digital options. They said digital signatures and allowing a photo of a photo ID or cell phone photo made things easier. ATF said they value feedback. They explained they are moving all NFA forms to electronic options. Full online submissions are planned for 2026. Other NFA forms are also getting updated. For More Information Contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice, 145 N Street NE, Suite 4W-218, Washington, DC 20530. You can also contact Meghan Tisserand at the National Firearms Act Division for more help. Deadline If you have thoughts about these changes, you must submit your comments by December 1, 2025. Visit www.reginfo.gov for more details. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title: Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Exempt), ATF Form 5320.5 (“Form 5”)
ATF Announces Changes to NFA Firearm Transfer Form (Form 5) Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On October 30, 2025, the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) published a notice in the Federal Register. The notice details proposed changes to the Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Exempt), also known as ATF Form 5320.5, or Form 5. The Form and Its Purpose Form 5 is used by people who need permission to transfer and register certain firearms covered under the National Firearms Act (NFA). Sometimes, these transfers do not need a tax because of special tax exemptions. People use Form 5 to claim these exemptions. ATF uses the form to check if the transfer is legal under federal, state, and local law. Some examples of use: Transferring a firearm from an estate to a beneficiary. Transferring firearms due to bankruptcy. Temporarily transferring firearms for repair and return. Who Uses the Form? The affected public includes: Federal, state, and local government agencies. People selling unserviceable firearms. Required Information To use the form, applicants need: To provide information about themselves and the firearm. If claiming a tax exemption, to give information supporting the claim. Why Is This Important? ATF is revising this information collection for several reasons: Respondents increased from 10,591 to 17,322 over three years. Time to complete the form dropped from 30 to 12 minutes. Improvements in technology allow more of the process to be done online or electronically. Fewer people must provide fingerprints or photographs. It is now easier to use cell phone photos or photocopied IDs. Copies of the form can be filled at the same time. The requirement to send an extra copy to local law enforcement is going away. The total time burden for all users dropped by 1,866 hours. The yearly total burden is now about 3,464 hours. The estimated yearly cost is $79,672. Changes to Form 5 Some changes include: A clearer title for the form. No more photo box; applicants can attach a photo or a copy of photo ID. Race and ethnicity items are now combined. More electronic and digital signature types are allowed. The form will automatically fill in copy 2 as copy 1 is completed. References to eForms and pay.gov have been added. Instructions for the refund process are included. The CLEO (Chief Law Enforcement Officer) notification requirement and copy are removed. New instructions for married couples applying together as a legal entity. Grammar and typo corrections. Email addresses for help and questions are added. Public Comments and ATF Response One firearm dealer commented during the 60-day period. The dealer supported: Removing the need to send a form to local law enforcement. Modernizing the form, including allowing digital signatures. Accepting photo IDs instead of a 2-inch by 2-inch photograph. Ending the fingerprint requirement for each application. ATF responded positively. The agency said all NFA forms are being updated and moved to electronic versions. Electronic signatures and fillable forms are becoming available. ATF plans to have all forms online by 2026. How to Comment ATF is accepting public comments about these changes until December 1, 2025. Comments can be sent online at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain by searching for the title or OMB control number 1140-0015. For more information, contact Meghan Tisserand at the National Firearms Act Division, or Darwin Arceo at the Department of Justice. Dated: October 28, 2025 Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 208, Pages 48903–48904. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
DOJ Briefing 2025-10-30
Justice Department Briefing 2025-10-30 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Exempt), ATF Form 5320.5 (“Form 5”) Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19724/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-title-application Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 2. Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Paid), ATF Form 5320.4 (“Form 4”) Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19723/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-title-application Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 3. Application To Make and Register NFA Firearm, ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”) Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19722/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-title-application Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 4. Antony Vanbang, M.D.; Decision and Order Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19710/antony-vanbang-md-decision-and-order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration 5. Tracy Amerson-Rivers, A.P.R.N.; Decision and Order Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19709/tracy-amerson-rivers-aprn-decision-and-order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration 6. Pharmacy Place, Llc; Decision and Order Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19708/pharmacy-place-llc-decision-and-order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration 7. Dawn Evert, N.P.; Decision and Order Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19707/dawn-evert-np-decision-and-order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration 8. Lawrence Michael Willis, D.D.S.; Decision and Order Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19705/lawrence-michael-willis-dds-decision-and-order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
JC Briefing 2025-10-27
Judicial Conference of the United States Briefing 2025-10-27 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference Sub: Judicial Conference of the United States Content: The Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules will hold a meeting virtually on November 6, 2025, rather than in New Orleans, LA, as previously announced. The meeting is open to the public only for remote observation with no participation. Please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section in this notice for instructions on observing the meeting. 2. Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference Sub: Judicial Conference of the United States Content: The Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules will hold a meeting virtually on November 5, 2025, rather than in New Orleans, LA, as previously announced. The meeting is open to the public only for remote observation with no participation. Please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section in this notice for instructions on observing the meeting. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
MCRGC, LLC; Decision and Order
DEA Denies Registration for MCRGC, LLC to Grow Marijuana Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes Background On May 7, 2024, the DEA sent an Order to Show Cause to MCRGC, LLC. This order explained that MCRGC, LLC’s application to grow marijuana might be denied because it did not meet certain legal requirements. Reasons for Denial The DEA found that MCRGC, LLC did not have: A physical location where it could grow marijuana and that the DEA could inspect. A DEA Schedule I researcher certificate of registration for marijuana. A real supply agreement with a registered DEA Schedule I researcher who has an approved research plan. A complete and accurate application as required. Hearing Process MCRGC, LLC was told it could ask for a hearing about its application. The DEA mailed and emailed the Order to Show Cause to the company. MCRGC, LLC replied to the email but did not ask for a hearing within 30 days. Because of this, the company was considered in default. This means that the DEA viewed all the facts in the Order as true. Legal Standards The law says that the DEA can only give registration to grow controlled substances like marijuana if doing so is consistent with the public interest. The DEA must also follow treaty obligations and make sure there are controls to prevent illegal use or theft. Rules require that the DEA can inspect where the drugs would be made. For marijuana, there are extra criteria, including having proper researcher registration and supply agreements. Findings Because MCRGC, LLC did not respond in time, its admission that it had no physical facility, no researcher registration, no supply contract, and an incomplete application was accepted. The DEA reviewed the facts and found that approving the application would not be in the public interest. Order and Authority The DEA Administrator officially denied the application from MCRGC, LLC. Any other applications from the company to grow marijuana are also denied as of November 20, 2025. Document Details This decision was signed by DEA Administrator Terrance Cole on October 9, 2025. The document was filed and made official by Heather Achbach, the DEA Federal Register Liaison Officer. The Federal Register published this notice on October 21, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
DOJ Briefing 2025-10-21
Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Briefing 2025-10-21 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes 1. MCRGC, LLC; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration 2. Hil Rizvi, M.D.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration 3. Enyibuaku Uzoaga, M.D.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration 4. Mert Kivanc, D.O.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
James Orrington, II, D.D.S.; Decision and Order
DEA Revokes Dr. James Orrington II’s Right to Handle Controlled Substances Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the registration of Dr. James Orrington II, D.D.S., of Chicago, Illinois. This action means Dr. Orrington can no longer handle controlled substances in the state of Illinois. The DEA sent an Order to Show Cause to Dr. Orrington on May 23, 2025. The order said he was not allowed to handle controlled substances in Illinois. The order also warned that if he did not respond, he would lose his right to a hearing. Dr. Orrington did not answer the order or ask for a hearing. This means he is in default. The DEA explained how they tried to contact Dr. Orrington. First, they tried to call him and visit his address. When these steps failed, they mailed the order to his address. The mail was not returned. Then, they emailed the order to him. That email was also not returned. Because none of these attempts failed, the DEA said Dr. Orrington was given enough notice. According to the facts, Dr. Orrington’s Illinois dental and controlled substance licenses were suspended on May 23, 2024. The DEA checked online records and confirmed that his licenses remain suspended. This means Dr. Orrington is not allowed to practice as a dentist or handle controlled substances in Illinois. The law says a dentist must have a valid state license to handle these substances. The Controlled Substances Act requires practitioners to have state authority. Since Dr. Orrington’s licenses are suspended, he does not meet this rule. The DEA cited laws and past cases to support its decision. According to 21 U.S.C. 824(a)(3), the Attorney General can revoke a registration if a state license is suspended. Illinois law defines who can dispense controlled substances, and Dr. Orrington is not currently authorized to do so. Because his licenses are not active, Dr. Orrington cannot keep his DEA registration. The DEA’s final order says Dr. Orrington’s registration number BO7484811 is revoked. Any requests by Dr. Orrington to renew, change, or add new registrations in Illinois are also denied. This order takes effect on November 19, 2025. The order was signed by DEA Administrator Terrance Cole on October 9, 2025. The official document was filed for publication in the Federal Register by the DEA Federal Register Liaison Officer, Heather Achbach. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Abolghasem Rezaei, M.D.; Decision and Order
DEA Revokes Dr. Abolghasem Rezaei’s Registration to Handle Controlled Substances in Oklahoma Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On October 20, 2025, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that it is revoking the Certificate of Registration No. FR0228747 for Dr. Abolghasem Rezaei of Lawton, Oklahoma. The decision was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 200. Order to Show Cause Issued On May 22, 2025, the DEA issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to Dr. Rezaei. The OSC stated that Dr. Rezaei was “currently without authority to prescribe, administer, dispense, or otherwise handle controlled substances in the State of Oklahoma.” This was the state where Dr. Rezaei was registered with the DEA. Dr. Rezaei was informed of his right to request a hearing. He did not file a request, and as a result, the DEA considered him to be in default. This meant that he admitted to the factual claims in the OSC. Oklahoma License Suspended The facts listed in the OSC proved that on December 5, 2024, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDD) suspended Dr. Rezaei’s OBNDD registration. On February 13, 2025, the OBNDD upheld the suspension. Oklahoma online records confirmed Dr. Rezaei’s OBNDD registration is inactive. This means he is not allowed to handle controlled substances in Oklahoma. Legal Requirements for Registration Federal law, under 21 U.S.C. 824(a)(3), says the DEA can revoke a registration if the state’s license is suspended or revoked. For a medical practitioner to have a DEA registration, they must have state authority to dispense controlled substances. Oklahoma law requires every person who dispenses, prescribes, or uses controlled substances in the state to have an OBNDD registration. Dr. Rezaei’s registration is not active, so he cannot handle controlled substances. Final Decision and Order Based on these facts, the DEA found that Dr. Rezaei is not authorized to handle controlled substances in Oklahoma. Because of this, he cannot keep his DEA registration. Dr. Rezaei’s DEA Certificate of Registration No. FR0228747 is revoked. Any pending applications by Dr. Rezaei to renew or modify this registration are also denied. Any other pending applications for registration in Oklahoma are also denied. Effective Date This order is effective as of November 19, 2025. Authority The official decision was signed on October 9, 2025, by DEA Administrator Terrance Cole. The document was prepared for publication by Heather Achbach, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Drug Enforcement Administration. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Ali Elhorr, M.D.; Decision and Order
DEA Denies Registration Application of Dr. Ali Elhorr Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On October 20, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a decision to deny Dr. Ali Elhorr’s application for a DEA Certificate of Registration. Dr. Elhorr is a physician from Dearborn, Michigan. Reasons for Denial Dr. Elhorr’s application was denied for two main reasons: Mandatory Exclusion from Federal Health Programs: Dr. Elhorr was found to be excluded from Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs. This exclusion began on February 20, 2017, for a minimum of 15 years. The exclusion was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, after Dr. Elhorr pled guilty to health care fraud in 2016. Material Falsification of DEA Application: On October 19, 2022, Dr. Elhorr applied for a DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances. The application asked if he had ever been excluded from Medicare or state health programs. Dr. Elhorr answered “No.” At the time, he was already excluded from these programs. The DEA found this to be a false statement and a violation of the Controlled Substances Act. Procedural Details Dr. Elhorr was personally served an Order to Show Cause (OSC) on June 3, 2025. He was informed that he could request a hearing. The DEA did not receive any response or request for a hearing from Dr. Elhorr. This counted as a default, meaning Dr. Elhorr was found to admit to all facts in the OSC. Legal Findings The DEA reviewed all evidence. The agency decided that Dr. Elhorr: Was mandatorily excluded from federal programs. Falsified his DEA application when he answered “No” to being excluded. Did not accept responsibility for these actions since he did not respond to the OSC. Each of these reasons, by themselves, was enough for the DEA to deny his application. Importance of Compliance The DEA stated that strict rules are important for controlling drugs and fighting drug abuse. Allowing someone who did not follow the rules to receive a registration would send a wrong message. Final Order The DEA denied Dr. Elhorr’s application for DEA registration, as well as any other pending applications in Michigan. This order is effective as of November 19, 2025. Official Signatures The document was signed by Administrator Terrance Cole on October 9, 2025. The notice was officially published by the Federal Register Liaison Officer of the DEA, Heather Achbach. References This news post is based on Federal Register Volume 90, Number 200 (Monday, October 20, 2025), pages 48375-48378. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Chantal F. Nouvellon, D.O.; Decision and Order
DEA Revokes Registrations of Dr. Chantal F. Nouvellon, D.O. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the Certificates of Registration for Dr. Chantal F. Nouvellon, D.O. The decision was announced in the Federal Register on October 20, 2025. On April 2, 2025, the DEA issued an Order to Show Cause to Dr. Nouvellon. The DEA proposed revoking her DEA registrations, BN5595775 and FN5439016. The reason was that Dr. Nouvellon no longer had authority to handle controlled substances in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. These are the states where she was registered with the DEA. The Order to Show Cause told Dr. Nouvellon she could ask for a hearing. She did not request a hearing. The DEA decided she was in default. By regulation, default means she gave up her right to a hearing and admitted the facts in the DEA’s order. The DEA served the order by email to Dr. Nouvellon’s attorney and later directly to her. Dr. Nouvellon responded by saying she was not prescribing since her suspension. There was no further response from her. According to the DEA, Dr. Nouvellon’s Massachusetts medical license was suspended on October 17, 2024. Online records show her Massachusetts license is still suspended. The DEA also found that her New Hampshire license was suspended on December 20, 2024, and it remains suspended. Because Dr. Nouvellon is not licensed in either state, she cannot practice medicine or handle controlled substances there. The rules say a doctor must have state authority to handle controlled substances. Without a valid state license, a doctor cannot have a DEA registration. Massachusetts law defines a “practitioner” as a person registered to handle controlled substances in the state. New Hampshire law says that only a properly licensed practitioner may prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled drugs. With both state licenses suspended, Dr. Nouvellon is not allowed to handle controlled substances in either state. As a result, her DEA registrations for those states have been revoked. The order, signed by DEA Administrator Terrance Cole, also denies any pending applications for Dr. Nouvellon to renew or change her DEA registrations. It also denies any new applications for registration in Massachusetts or New Hampshire. The order takes effect on November 19, 2025. The order was processed according to DEA procedures and published for official record. Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 200, October 20, 2025, Pages 48378-48379. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
DOJ Briefing 2025-10-20
Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Briefing 2025-10-20 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Chantal F. Nouvellon, D.O.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/20/2025-19600/chantal-f-nouvellon-do-decision-and-order 2. Ali Elhorr, M.D.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/20/2025-19599/ali-elhorr-md-decision-and-order 3. Abolghasem Rezaei, M.D.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/20/2025-19598/abolghasem-rezaei-md-decision-and-order 4. James Orrington, II, D.D.S.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/20/2025-19597/james-orrington-ii-dds-decision-and-order Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Grace S. Joanita, N.P.; Decision and Order
DEA Revokes Registration of Cincinnati Nurse Practitioner for False Fee Exemption Claim Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the DEA registration for Grace S. Joanita, N.P., a nurse practitioner based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The action was taken after Ms. Joanita was found to have provided false information on her DEA registration renewal application. Background on the Case On December 7, 2021, Ms. Joanita submitted a renewal application for her DEA registration number MJ5209677. The application included questions about whether she qualified for an exemption from paying the registration fee. On the form, Ms. Joanita listed a certifying official and claimed a fee exemption. An investigation found that Ms. Joanita had not worked for the named certifying official since November 20, 2019. This meant that her claim for fee exemption was false at the time she filed her renewal application. Because of her answers on the application, her registration was renewed without payment of the required fee. Opportunities to Correct the Filing The DEA contacted Ms. Joanita in December 2021, January 2022, and August 2022. They provided her the opportunity to pay the required registration fee and to fill out a form regarding any changes to her fee exemption status. At the time the Order to Show Cause (OSC) was issued, Ms. Joanita had neither paid the fee nor submitted the required update form. Legal Process and Default On February 6, 2023, the DEA sent Ms. Joanita an Order to Show Cause, proposing to revoke her DEA registration. She was informed of her right to request a hearing and answer the allegations. Ms. Joanita did not request a hearing, file an answer, or respond to the OSC in any way. The DEA determined that Ms. Joanita was therefore in default and that she had admitted to the factual allegations made in the OSC. The facts in the OSC were accepted as the basis for the Agency’s decision. Findings The DEA found that Ms. Joanita: Submitted a false statement on her renewal application by naming a certifying official she no longer worked for. Claimed fee exemption status when she was not entitled to it. Did not pay her registration fee as required by law and regulations. Did not respond to written requests or correct her application when given a chance. Material Falsification The DEA explained that providing false information on a renewal application is a serious violation. False statements about fee exemption are considered material because they affect the DEA’s decision to grant or renew a registration. The government’s evidence was found to be clear and convincing. The Agency decided it met the legal standard needed to prove that Ms. Joanita materially falsified her application. Sanctions and Final Order When someone is found to have submitted a materially false application, the burden shifts to them to show they can be trusted with DEA registration. Ms. Joanita did not respond or accept responsibility for the violation. The DEA stated that allowing a registrant to keep their registration after making false statements would send the wrong message. The Agency said that they must enforce the laws and require honest applications. As a result, the DEA issued an order: Revoking DEA Certificate of Registration No. MJ5209677 for Grace S. Joanita, N.P. Denying any pending applications for renewal or modification of this registration. Denying any other pending applications for additional registration in Ohio from Ms. Joanita. Order Effective Date This order is effective November 17, 2025. The order was signed by Administrator Terrance Cole of the Drug Enforcement Administration on October 1, 2025. The document was published in the Federal Register by Heather Achbach, DEA Federal Register Liaison Officer. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Shannon Wagner, D.O.; Decision and Order
DEA Grants Registration to Dr. Shannon Wagner After Review Estimated reading time: 7–9 minutes On October 17, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its decision in the case of Dr. Shannon Wagner, D.O., from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Wagner had applied for a DEA Certificate of Registration, which allows doctors to prescribe certain medicines. The Government had given Dr. Wagner an Order to Show Cause on August 13, 2024. This means the government asked Dr. Wagner to explain why they should not deny her application. The Government said Dr. Wagner had been excluded from all federal health care programs, like Medicare and Medicaid, under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7(a). There was a hearing before DEA Administrative Law Judge Teresa A. Wallbaum. She gave her decision on February 21, 2025, and said Dr. Wagner’s application should be granted. The DEA reviewed the whole record and agreed with the judge. Background and Events On August 21, 2014, in a Michigan federal court, Dr. Wagner pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks and to filing a false tax return. Based on these crimes, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) excluded her from all federal health care programs for 13 years, starting from December 18, 2014. This exclusion will end in 2027. The DEA found clear proof that Dr. Wagner is currently excluded from these programs. The law lets the DEA deny a registration if the person is excluded from federal health care programs. Dr. Wagner’s Response Dr. Wagner admitted to her mistakes. She said her actions were wrong and took the blame for her crimes. She said she should have stopped the illegal activity and accepted responsibility for everything, including not stopping her husband’s actions when he managed their business. Dr. Wagner also said she learned important lessons while in prison and working other jobs after her release. She worked as a waitress, delivery driver, cleaner, and more. She said these jobs humbled her and made her understand how important her medical license was. To get her medical license back in Wisconsin, Dr. Wagner worked under a limited license for a year with regular reports to the Wisconsin Medical Board. After that, she got her full license. She also took about 240 hours of continuing medical education credits, much more than the state’s minimum. Dr. Wagner is making monthly restitution payments and intends to pay off the full amount of $270,000. Remedial Measures Dr. Wagner is not married to her co-conspirator anymore. The ALJ and the DEA said that this and her actions after prison showed she took steps to make sure her crimes would not happen again. She now plans to use her medical skills to help people in prison. Other Factors The DEA said Dr. Wagner’s crimes were very serious. She was part of a seven-year health care fraud conspiracy and filed a false tax return. She spent 17 months in prison, served supervised release, lost property, and has been making consistent restitution payments. Her criminal conduct ended over 13 years ago. The DEA said Dr. Wagner’s punishment and state licensing actions were enough to prevent her from doing wrong again and to deter others. The DEA said denying her application was not needed as more punishment. Final Decision The DEA found that Dr. Wagner could be trusted with a DEA registration. She accepted responsibility, took real steps to correct her behavior, and showed insight into her past crimes. The DEA granted her application for a DEA Certificate of Registration. This order is effective immediately. The decision was signed by DEA Administrator Terrance Cole on October 1, 2025, and published in the Federal Register. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Hovic Pharmacy; Decision and Order
DEA Revokes Hovic Pharmacy’s Controlled Substance Registration After Violations Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes Background On October 20, 2021, the DEA issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) against Hovic Pharmacy. The DEA wanted to revoke the pharmacy’s registration number FH5569112. The DEA said that Hovic’s continued registration would not be in the public interest. The case focused on Hovic Pharmacy’s filling of controlled substance prescriptions. The prescriptions were often filled outside the usual course of pharmacy practice. The pharmacy did not follow its “corresponding responsibility” under federal rules and Texas law. Investigations and Findings DEA presented evidence from an independent pharmacy expert and several declarations. The expert found multiple “red flags” in prescription data. These red flags showed a risk of drug abuse and diversion for illegal street sales. A person known as “Recruiter” was at the center of the scheme. Recruiter pled guilty to conspiracy to dispense and distribute hydrocodone. Recruiter’s declaration showed that the scheme ran from at least 2017 to 2020. Recruiter recruited others to act as patients. They got controlled substance prescriptions from doctors, then filled them at Hovic. Recruiter picked up the drugs, forging patient signatures or signing their own name. The drugs were then sold on the street. Hovic Pharmacy’s staff rarely questioned the prescriptions. The staff did not ask for identification or proof of authority for pick-up. Hovic’s pharmacists even told Recruiter how to pick up drugs for others and suggested signing the signature log with fake or real names. One pharmacist lent Recruiter up to $800 to pay for doctor visits, expecting to be repaid after street sales. Expert Review Dr. Diane Ginsburg, a registered pharmacist and expert, reviewed the government’s evidence. She explained that pharmacy law requires pharmacists to catch and resolve red flags before filling prescriptions for dangerous drugs. These drugs included hydrocodone, alprazolam, carisoprodol, and promethazine with codeine. Dr. Ginsburg found that Hovic’s staff did not try to resolve red flags and did not document consultations as required by law. Hovic Pharmacy filled about 138 prescriptions with combinations of these drugs, called “cocktails.” These cocktails are known to be high-risk for abuse. The pharmacy also filled monthly or repeated prescriptions for promethazine with codeine for three people, which is a red flag for abuse. The pharmacy filled many prescriptions from doctors who issued the same or similar prescriptions to different people, known as “pattern prescribing.” Hovic filled these without investigating the red flags. Some individuals also used “pharmacy shopping,” getting controlled substances at multiple pharmacies, including Hovic. Again, Hovic failed to resolve the red flags. Over eighteen months, Hovic Pharmacy released about 13,135 controlled substance tablets and about a 3,478 days’ supply of promethazine with codeine into the community. These drugs are commonly abused and frequently diverted. Legal Standards and Violations Federal law says a prescription for a controlled substance must be for a legitimate medical purpose. Both the prescribing doctor and the pharmacist have responsibilities. Texas law also sets standards and requires pharmacists to identify and resolve red flags. Written records are required for consultations with doctors about prescriptions. The DEA determined that Hovic Pharmacy broke both federal and Texas laws. The pharmacy failed to resolve questions about prescriptions and released large amounts of dangerous drugs into the community. This included filling prescriptions for known street dealers, filling prescriptions for others based on forged signatures, and failing to follow professional standards. Sanction Hovic Pharmacy did not show up for its scheduled hearing and presented no evidence in its defense. The DEA found that Hovic did not show any responsibility for its actions or offer any plan to prevent future issues. The DEA found that allowing Hovic to keep its registration would not protect the public. Based on the evidence, the DEA revoked Hovic Pharmacy’s certificate of registration. The DEA also denied any pending application by Hovic for renewal or modification of registration in Texas. The revocation takes effect on November 17, 2025. The DEA stressed the need to maintain trust and safety in the pharmacy community. The decision aims to deter similar conduct by others. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
David S. Pecora, P.A.; Decision and Order
DEA Denies Registration Application of David S. Pecora, P.A. Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On October 17, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the denial of an application for DEA controlled substances registration submitted by David S. Pecora, P.A., of Bemidji, Minnesota. The application control number was W23054133M. Reasons for Denial The DEA denied Mr. Pecora’s application because he was found to have made false statements on five DEA registration applications, including the most recent application in May 2023. The agency also found that granting registration to Mr. Pecora would not be in the public interest. Default in Proceedings Mr. Pecora was notified of the allegations and given a chance to respond. He did not request a hearing, submit an answer, or respond. Because of this, the DEA determined he was in default. By default, he was also considered to have admitted to the facts stated in the notice. Materially False Applications The DEA determined that Mr. Pecora submitted applications with answers that were false or incomplete. On earlier applications, he answered “no” to questions about past suspensions or denials of state professional licenses, when in fact: In July 2007, his West Virginia registered nursing license was suspended. In October 2008, his Florida registered nursing license was suspended. In July 2012, his application for a physician assistant license in North Dakota was denied. His Minnesota physician assistant license was suspended and reinstated several times between 2014 and 2023. He also failed to truthfully report if he ever surrendered a DEA registration for cause. Repeated False Answers On his applications from January 2012, October 2013, January 2016, February 2020 (renewal), and May 2023, Mr. Pecora did not disclose all adverse actions taken against his medical and nursing licenses or his previous surrenders of DEA registrations. The DEA found these omissions and false statements to be material, which means they were important for making a decision on whether to grant or deny a registration. Findings About Controlled Substance Abuse and Diversion The DEA record shows: In 2007, Mr. Pecora was addicted to zolpidem, a controlled substance, and underwent addiction treatment. In 2013, while being monitored for drug abuse, he wrote prescriptions for carisoprodol (Soma) for two volleyball teammates, in return for some of the pills for his own use. He ordered carisoprodol online for personal use while in addiction treatment. He tested positive without a prescription for carisoprodol. In November 2020, Mr. Pecora stole propofol, another controlled substance, from an operating room for personal use. Public Safety and DEA Standards The DEA found that Mr. Pecora’s actions included diverting controlled substances for himself by fraudulent prescriptions and theft. He demonstrated a lengthy history of substance abuse and failed to comply with controlled substances laws. Under the Controlled Substances Act, the DEA must deny a registration if granting it would not be in the public interest. The agency found Mr. Pecora’s conduct threatened public health and safety. Sanction and Final Decision Mr. Pecora’s failure to respond was considered a lack of acceptance of responsibility for his actions. The DEA concluded he could not be trusted with a DEA registration. Therefore, the DEA denied his application for registration. The denial also affects any other pending applications from Mr. Pecora for registration in Minnesota. The order is effective as of November 17, 2025. Document Signed This decision was signed by DEA Administrator Terrance Cole on October 1, 2025. Heather Achbach, Federal Register Liaison Officer, confirmed the publication. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
