U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken a new sanctions action. This was announced in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 113, on Friday, June 13, 2025. Who Is Affected OFAC has added new persons and vessels to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The names of these persons and vessels were published because OFAC decided that certain legal criteria are met. What Does This Mean All property and interests in property of these persons that are under U.S. control are now blocked. U.S. persons cannot do business or make transactions with them. The vessels on the SDN List are also blocked because a blocked person owns or controls them. Key Dates This sanctions action was issued on May 8, 2025. Contact Information Questions can be directed to OFAC’s Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, Assistant Director for Licensing at 202-622-2480, or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. More details are also at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. Online Resources The SDN List and more information about OFAC sanctions can be found at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Vessels Identified IMPALAS (S9Z4)Crude Oil TankerFlag: Sao Tome & PrincipeYear Built: 1999IMO: 9171448MMSI: 668116257Linked To: EMBRACE QUE LIMITED THANE (T7BR8)Crude Oil TankerFlag: San MarinoYear Built: 2002IMO: 9237228MMSI: 268246702Linked To: NISSHO LINES INCORPORATED STAR TWINKLE 6 (3E5173)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2004IMO: 9256987MMSI: 352003519Linked To: STAR TWINKLE SHIPPING LIMITED LAMD (also known as TAI HE) (3E6106)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2007IMO: 9320843MMSI: 352003859Linked To: HONG KONG PRIME TRADING CO., LIMITED SKADI (HPPN)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2001IMO: 9230971MMSI: 352421000Linked To: SKADI LIMITED BIG MAG (HORS)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2002IMO: 9263215MMSI: 356336000Linked To: PROPITIOUS FOREVER TRADING CO LTD All these vessels are now property blocked by OFAC as part of this action. Authority This notice is signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Legal Reference Federal Register Document Number: 2025-10808. Filed 6-12-25, 8:45 am. Billing Code 4810-AL-P. 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-National Fire Protection Association
Department of Justice Posts Notice on NFPA Standards Activity Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Department of Justice has published an official notice in the Federal Register on June 13, 2025. This notice is about the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and its work on developing safety standards. On May 1, 2025, the NFPA filed written notifications under section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The NFPA sent this notice to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. This is part of their regular process when updating their standards development activities. The NFPA’s filing is meant to extend the protection of the Act. This Act limits the recovery of antitrust damages to actual damages in certain situations. The NFPA has sent an updated list about its standards development. This includes information on their technical committees and assessment work. The NFPA releases information about its regulations, current standards, standards development, and assessment activities to the public. This information is available on the NFPA website at nfpa.org. The NFPA first notified the Department of Justice under this Act on September 20, 2004. The first notice was published in the Federal Register on October 21, 2004. The most recent notification before this one was filed on January 24, 2025. That notice was published on February 28, 2025. Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations at the Antitrust Division, signed this latest notice. The notice was printed under [FR Doc. 2025-10768]. 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation-II
New Venture on Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Announced Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On April 3, 2025, a notice was filed with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. It is about Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation–II (EVESE II). This notice is under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose is to let the public know which companies are working together, and what the group intends to do. The notice lists the parties in the EVESE II venture. These are: BAE Systems Controls Inc., from Endicott, New York Castrol Limited, from Reading, United Kingdom Ford Motor Company, from Dearborn, Michigan Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC, from Marysville, Ohio Komatsu America Corp, from Chicago, Illinois The companies plan to better understand battery energy storage systems. This work is for vehicles and other uses. They will study batteries in both normal use (called cycling) and in unusual or extreme use (called abuse). The research will focus on three main areas. These are: the battery cell, the battery module, and applications of the battery. The notice says this information is being made public to limit damages if there are any antitrust lawsuits. The Deputy Director for Civil Enforcement Operations in the Antitrust Division, Suzanne Morris, signed the notice. This entry is documented in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 113, Page 25081. The filing date was June 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.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Southwest Research Institute-Cooperative Research Group on Numerical Propulsion System Simulation
Department of Justice Announces Updates to NPSS Cooperative Research Group Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes On May 7, 2025, the Southwest Research Institute’s Cooperative Research Group on Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) submitted a notice to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. This was done under section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notice reported changes in the group’s membership. Mitsubishi Power Aero, LLC, based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, has been added as a new member of the NPSS group. The notice also said that the period for the group’s work has been extended. The new end date for the research group’s project is now April 30, 2026. No other changes were made to the group’s membership or activities. The NPSS group is still accepting new members and plans to report any future changes as required. NPSS first filed for protection under the Act on December 11, 2013. A notice about this was published in the Federal Register on February 20, 2014. The latest notice before this one was filed with the Department of Justice on October 29, 2024. That notice was published on January 24, 2025, in the Federal Register. Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations in the Antitrust Division, signed the notice. This information can be found in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 113, on Friday, June 13, 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Global Synchronizer Foundation
New Members Join Global Synchronizer Foundation Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes On June 13, 2025, the Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register about changes in the Global Synchronizer Foundation (GSF). This notice is made under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. GSF sent written notifications to both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These notifications let the government know that four new members have joined the group. The new members are Proof Group from Menlo Park, California; T-RIZE Group from Montreal, Canada; Chainlink Labs from New York, New York; and BNP Paribas from Paris, French Republic. This update was filed by GSF on May 19, 2025. It is meant to help protect group members by limiting damages in some antitrust cases. The Act only allows antitrust plaintiffs to get actual damages in specific situations. No other changes were made to the group’s membership or planned activities. Membership in GSF is still open. GSF will keep submitting notifications when there are more membership changes. GSF first filed a notification with the Department of Justice on September 18, 2024. The Department published a notice about this on October 11, 2024. The last update before this one was filed on February 25, 2025, and a notice was published on March 7, 2025. Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division, signed this latest 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.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Subcutaneous Drug Development & Delivery Consortium, Inc.
Department of Justice Announces Membership Changes in Subcutaneous Drug Development & Delivery Consortium, Inc. Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On May 23, 2025, the Subcutaneous Drug Development & Delivery Consortium, Inc. filed official notifications about changes in its group membership. This was done under section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. The notification was sent to both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The purpose was to extend protections under the Act. These protections limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages in certain cases. Four new parties have joined the consortium. They are Matchstick LLC from Boonton, New Jersey; Gilead Sciences, Inc. from Forest City, California; SHL Medical AG from Zug, Switzerland; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from Tarrytown, New York. No other changes were made to the membership or to the planned activities of the group research project. Membership in the research project remains open. The Consortium plans to file more notifications if there are membership changes in the future. The original notification for the Consortium was filed on October 26, 2020. The Department of Justice published a notice about this in the Federal Register on December 3, 2020 (85 FR 78148). The most recent membership update before this one was filed on October 4, 2024. A notice of that filing was published in the Federal Register on December 20, 2024 (89 FR 104209). This announcement was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. [Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 113, Friday, June 13, 2025, Page 25081] 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle
DOJ Publishes Update on Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle Membership Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Department of Justice Antitrust Division published a notice about changes in the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) group. The notice appeared in the Federal Register on June 13, 2025. The RRPV is a group covered by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This law limits antitrust damages for certain group activities. The RRPV must tell the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its members. On April 8, 2025, RRPV sent a written update to the proper authorities. This update shared new members joining the group and noted some leaving members. The notice lists all these changes. New Members Added Many organizations have joined the RRPV. Some new members include: Fisher BioServices, Inc., Rockville, MD Landmark Vaccines, Ltd., Loughborough, United Kingdom Rx Bandz, Locust Valley, NY Zeteo Tech, Inc., Sykesville, MD BioNet-Asia Co., Ltd, Bangkok, Thailand EmitBio, Inc., Morrisville, NC Matisse Pharmaceuticals, B.V., Geleen, Netherlands National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education, Inc., Minneapolis, MN ProtonDx, Ltd., London, United Kingdom BioVaxys Technology Corp., Etobicoke, Canada Enplas, Santa Clara, CA RHEAVITA BV, Ghent, Belgium And many more listed in the official document. The notice lists each new member, including companies from different countries and states in the United States. Members That Withdrew Some groups have left the RRPV. These include: TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Fort Worth, TX Spring Discovery, Inc., San Carlos, CA Cue Health, Inc., San Diego, CA Deimos Biosciences, San Francisco, CA Other Details There were no other changes in membership or group activities. Membership in the RRPV is still open. RRPV plans to keep reporting any new changes in its membership. RRPV first filed for coverage under the antitrust law on January 5, 2024. The Department of Justice reported this in the Federal Register on April 16, 2024. The last membership update before this new one was filed on January 16, 2025 and published on February 28, 2025. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations at the Antitrust Division. 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Medical CBRN Defense Consortium
Department of Justice Publishes Notice on Medical CBRN Defense Consortium Membership Changes Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes On June 13, 2025, the Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register about the Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC). The notice states that on April 1, 2025, the MCDC sent written notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. This was done under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notifications are meant to extend the law’s rules that limit antitrust plaintiffs to only actual damages in some cases. The notice lists three new members added to the MCDC: Defense Operations & Executions Solutions, Inc., W Melbourne, FL Systems & Technology Research, Woburn, MA The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA No other changes have been made to the membership or planned activities of the MCDC. Membership in the group is still open. MCDC will continue to file more notifications when new members join. MCDC first filed a notification under this law on November 13, 2015. The Department of Justice published the first related notice on January 6, 2016 (81 FR 513). The last membership notification was filed on January 6, 2025. Another notice about this was published on February 28, 2025 (90 FR 10945). This most recent notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium
New Companies Join Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On April 7, 2025, the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) filed a notification with the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. This was done under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, section 6(a). Many new companies and organizations have been added as members of MTEC. The list includes AbViro LLC (Bethesda, MD), Advanced BioScience Laboratories, Inc. (Rockville, MD), Advanced Light Devices LLC (Las Vegas, NV), AI Optics, Inc. (New York, NY), Alamgir Research, Inc. dba ARIScience (Wayland, MA), Alcamena Stem Cell Therapeutics LLC (Halethorpe, MD), American Type Culture Collection (Manassas, VA), and BelleTorus Corp. (Cambridge, MA). The new members also include BIOPAC Systems, Inc. (Goleta, CA), Bitterroot Innovation LLC (Stevensville, MT), Business Enabled Acquisition and Technology, Inc. (San Antonio, TX), CereVu Medical, Inc. (San Francisco, CA), CleanBeam Technologies LLC (Greensboro, NC), Clearview Limited LLC dba Grant Engine (Durham, NC), Clyra Medical Technologies, Inc. (Tampa, FL), Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), CranioSense, Inc. (Bedford, MA), and DanForth Advisors (Waltham, MA). Other new members are Dephy, Inc. (Boxborough, MA), Evrys Bio LLC (Doylestown, PA), Global Resonance Technologies LLC (Shelbourne, VT), GreenLifeTech Corp. (Banner Elk, NC), Griffith University (Southport, Australia), Guide Biomedical Solutions LLC (Media, PA), Healables Digital Health, Inc. (Miami, FL), Health Helper Holdings, Inc. (Hollywood, FL), Heartland GS LLC (Delaware, OH), and Hemerus Medical LLC (St Paul, MN). The growing MTEC group also now includes Humanetics Corp. (Excelsior, MN), ICPupil, Ltd. (Tel Aviv, Israel), Innovative Design Labs, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN), IntegerBio, Inc. (Gaithersburg, MD), KBR (Houston, TX), Layer 3 Services Pty, Ltd. (Fyshwick, Australia), LumenAstra, Inc. (Boulder, CO), Matisse Pharmaceuticals, B.V. (Geleen, Netherlands), Medasense Biometrics, Ltd. (Ramat Gan, Israel), and MendaCel, Inc. (Laguna Beach, CA). Additional companies are MHCombiotic, Inc. (Calgary, Canada), Miracus LLC (Troy, MI), Molecular Technologies Laboratories dba InfinixBio (Galena, OH), Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc. (Edison, NJ), Nanohmics, Inc. (Austin, TX), Neural Dynamics Technologies, Inc. (Newton, MA), Neurovascular Research and Design Corp. (Tucson, AZ), NextCure, Inc. (Beltsville, MD), Nostopharma LLC (Bethesda, MD), Obvius Robotics, Inc. (Sunrise, FL), Orgenesis, Inc. (Germantown, MD), pdx-tec LLC dba ppx-tec LLC (Jackson, MS), and Persistent Technology, Inc. (Alexandria, VA). More new members include President and Fellows of Harvard College (Cambridge, MA), PROYECCIÓN 22 SA DE CV (Uruapan, Mexico), Pulsethera, Inc. (Chestnut Hill, MA), Quest Consultants LLC dba Aerstone (Kensington, Morocco), Radiatric, Inc. (Washougal, WA), Results Group LLC (Glastonbury, CT), Roam Robotics, Inc. (San Francisco, CA), Safeguard Surgical (Tampa, FL), SafePush LLC (New Orleans, LA), Sciperio, Inc. (Orlando, FL), Senseye, Inc. (Austin, TX), SereNeuro Therapeutics, Inc. (Baltimore, MD), Signature Performance, Inc. (Omaha, NE), SilverStream Medical (Caesarea, Israel), Solascure, Ltd. (Cambridge, United Kingdom), Stoic Bio, Inc. (San Diego, CA), and Summit Technology Laboratory (Irvine, CA). Tillerline Associates LLC (Solon, OH), Tunnell Consulting, Inc. (Bethesda, MD), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR), Valinor Enterprises (Alexandria, VA), Vira Regen, Inc. (Salt Lake City, UT), and VitaKey, Inc. (Birmingham, AL) are also new parties to this group. No other changes have been made to the membership or the planned activity of the MTEC research project. Membership in this group research project remains open. MTEC will file more notifications when there are changes in membership. MTEC first filed with the Department of Justice on May 9, 2014. A notice was published in the Federal Register on June 9, 2014 (79 FR 32999). The last notification was filed on January 6, 2025, and was published on February 4, 2025 (90 FR 8943). Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division, signed the 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.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Cooperative Research Group Corrosion Under Insulation-Phase 2 (CUI-Phase 2)
Department of Justice Issues Notice on Corrosion Under Insulation Research Group Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On January 6, 2025, the Cooperative Research Group Corrosion Under Insulation–Phase 2 (CUI–Phase 2) filed written notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. This was done under section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notifications shared the names of all parties involved in the venture. These parties are: Conoco Phillips Company, Houston, TX Nanotech Inc., Houston, TX Armancell Engineered Systems Ltd., London, UNITED KINGDOM The Sherwin Williams Company, Cleveland, OH PPG Industries, Incorporated, Pittsburgh, PA International Paint LLC, Houston, TX Superior Products International II, Inc., Shawnee, KS Promat Incorporated, Maryville, TN Jotun A/S, Sandefjord, KINGDOM OF NORWAY Hempel A/S, Lyngby, KINGDOM OF DENMARK BP America Production Company, Houston, TX Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA Aspen Aerogels, Inc., Marlborough, MA Exxonmobil Technology and Engineering, Spring, TX Equinor Energy AS, Stavanger, KINGDOM OF NORWAY The notice explained that these notifications were filed to use the Act’s provisions. These provisions can limit the damages recoverable by antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages in certain situations. The CUI–Phase 2 group will focus on testing protective coatings and insulation products. This includes insulative coatings using the TM21442 test method and similar methods. The tests will happen in both laboratory and field settings. Phase 2 of the project will also use laboratory setups to test new sensing technologies for Corrosion Under Insulation. Early tests will check a range of CUI sensors and compare how they perform. The test methods described above will be used. The CUI Phase 2 group has four main technical tasks: Performance testing of CUI Protective Coating/Insulation Systems Performance evaluation of CUI Insulative Coatings Performance evaluation of CUI Insulative Coatings Preliminary evaluation of CUI Sensors Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations in the Antitrust Division, signed the notice. The full notice appears in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 113 (Friday, June 13, 2025), on page 25080. 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Customer Experience Hub
Notice of Changes in the Customer Experience Hub Membership Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes On April 1, 2025, the Customer Experience Hub (CX Hub) sent new written notifications under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This Act is also called 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. These notifications were sent to both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The purpose was to inform them of changes to CX Hub’s membership. The goal is to extend the Act’s protections that limit antitrust plaintiffs’ recovery to actual damages in certain cases. Four new organizations have joined the CX Hub: Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc., Littleton, NH Merative US LP, Ann Arbor, MI Polished Technologies LLC, Chevy Chase, MD Washington State University Health Sciences, Spokane, WA Three organizations have withdrawn from the CX Hub: Ruth Health, Bronx, NY Spring Discovery, Inc., San Carlos, CA The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, Inc., Stillwater, OK No other changes were made to the group’s membership or planned activity. Membership in the CX Hub remains open. CX Hub will continue to file notifications about any membership changes. CX Hub filed its original notification under section 6(a) of the Act on January 11, 2024. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register on April 16, 2024 (89 FR 26929). The last notification was filed with the Department on January 3, 2025. A notice was published in the Federal Register on February 4, 2025 (90 FR 8942). This notice is issued by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2025-10816 Filed 6-12-25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P 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.
Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results and Final Rescission, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022
U.S. Commerce Department Issues Final Results on Chinese Metal Lockers Countervailing Duties Review Estimated reading time: 6–8 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has published the final results of its 2022 countervailing duty administrative review on certain metal lockers and parts from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers the period from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Key Findings The Department found that some Chinese producers and exporters received countervailable subsidies during the review period. The products in question are metal lockers imported from China. Final Subsidy Rates Hangzhou Evernew Machinery & Equipment Company: 220.95 percent. (This includes Zhejiang Yinghong Metalware Co., Ltd., which is cross-owned with Hangzhou Evernew.) Xingyi Metalworking Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.: 22.82 percent. Hangzhou Xline Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd.: 22.82 percent. Jiangsu Wanlong Special Containers Co., Ltd.: 22.82 percent. Rescission for Four Companies The Department is rescinding the review for four companies. This decision comes from U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, which showed these companies had no entries of subject merchandise during the review period. The companies are: Kunshan Dongchu Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. Pingchu Chenda Storage Office Co., Ltd. Tianjin Jia Mei Metal Furniture Ltd. Zhejiang Xingyi Metal Products Co., Ltd. Methodology The Department conducted the review under section 751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Subsidies were evaluated on financial contribution, benefit, and specificity, as defined in the Act. For some findings, Commerce used facts available and, in some cases, adverse facts available (AFA). Changes from Preliminary Results The rate for Hangzhou Evernew Machinery and Equipment Company (and its cross-owned producer) was revised based on comments and evidence. The Department also revised the rate for companies not selected for individual review. Because the rate for Hangzhou Evernew is now based on total AFA, the rate for the two non-selected companies (Hangzhou Xline Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Wanlong Special Containers Co., Ltd.) is set at the level for the cooperating mandatory respondent, Xingyi Metalworking. Cash Deposit Requirements The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the rates listed above for those companies. These deposits apply to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption on or after June 13, 2025. Firms not reviewed must continue to pay deposits at the all-others rate or their last company-specific rate. Duty Assessment For the companies with final rates, CBP will assess duties at the appropriate ad valorem rates. For rescinded companies, duties will be assessed at the cash deposit rate in effect during the review period. Assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final results. If a timely summons is filed in U.S. Court of International Trade, liquidation of entries will be held until the period for statutory injunction requests ends. Administrative Protective Order Parties with access to proprietary information under an administrative protective order (APO) must comply with regulations regarding the return or destruction of that information. Further Information These final results are in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). The Issues and Decision Memorandum related to this review is publicly available online via the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Dated: June 6, 2025. Steven Presing, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, U.S. Department of Commerce. 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.
Aluminum Wire and Cable From China
U.S. Keeps Duties on Aluminum Wire and Cable From China Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On June 9, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) made a key decision in its review of duties on aluminum wire and cable from China. The USITC reviewed two orders: a countervailing duty order and an antidumping duty order on aluminum wire and cable from China. These orders put extra charges on the imports from China to prevent unfair trade. The Commission looked at all of the information collected during the review. It decided, under the Tariff Act of 1930, that ending these orders would probably cause harm to companies in the United States. The harm could happen soon if the orders are removed. The reviews started on November 1, 2024. On February 4, 2025, the Commission decided to do expedited, or faster, reviews. The reviews are called Investigation Nos. 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428. The full findings and views of the Commission are in USITC Publication 5635, published in June 2025, under the name “Aluminum Wire and Cable from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (Review).” The official order keeping the duties in place was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. The notice was published in the Federal Register on June 13, 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 Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Amendment Under the Clean Water Act
Department of Justice Announces Proposed Consent Decree Amendment for Youngstown, Ohio Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes On June 6, 2025, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree Amendment with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The case is titled United States et al. v. City of Youngstown, Ohio, Case No. 4:98-CV-2438. This proposed Amendment changes the Clean Water Act Consent Decree first entered in 2002. The Consent Decree and Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP) had addressed violations related to sewage and stormwater releases from the City of Youngstown’s combined sewer system. The LTCP had been approved by the U.S. EPA and the State of Ohio in 2015. The Amendment makes specific changes. First, it replaces the requirement to finish the “Wet Weather Facility Project” with a new requirement. The City must now complete the “CSO 6057 Control Measure Project.” This is an 80 million gallon per day (MGD) high-rate treatment facility. The facility will use cloth-disk filter media technology for the treatment of wet weather flows. Second, the Amendment replaces Chapter 5 of the LTCP with a new Chapter 5. This includes a Revised Implementation Schedule. The new schedule requires Youngstown to complete the “West-Division Interceptor Sewer Replacement.” This project is needed to reduce combined sewer overflows. The schedule for Phase 1 of the LTCP is changed as well. The changes set deadlines for the CSO 6057 Control Measure Project. The schedule for the “Mill Creek Project” will be compressed and accelerated. The Amendment also sets earlier deadlines to submit reports about new projects for LTCP Phase 2. There is now a 30-day public comment period on the proposed Consent Decree Amendment. Comments should be sent to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division. Comments must mention United States et al. v. City of Youngstown, Ohio, D.J. Ref. No. 90-5-1-1-4383. Comments must be received within thirty days after June 12, 2025. Comments can be sent by email to the address listed in the notice, or by mail to: Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ–ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-7611. Written comments may be made part of the public record. During the comment period, the full Consent Decree Amendment can be read and downloaded at: https://www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. Anyone needing help accessing the document can contact the Department of Justice by email or mail at the addresses given above. Laura Thoms, the Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division, submitted this notice. Reference: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 112, June 12, 2025, Page 24817. 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.
Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Preliminary Results of Aluminum Sheet Review From China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background The U.S. Department of Commerce released its preliminary results for the countervailing duty review of common alloy aluminum sheet from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The Commerce Department first put the countervailing duty order in place in February 2019. This review started on April 9, 2024. Since then, Commerce made several changes to the timeline and extended deadlines several times. The deadline for these results was June 5, 2025. Companies Reviewed Commerce chose two main companies for detailed review: Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd. Yinbang Clad Material Co., Ltd. Commerce also looked at related companies for Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd. These are Henan Gongdian Thermal Co., Ltd. and Zhengzhou Mingtai Industry, Co., Ltd. Partial Rescission Commerce decided to stop the review for Alcha International Holdings Limited and Jiangsu Alcha Aluminium Co., Ltd. (known together as Alcha Group). Customs data shows they had no shipments of reviewed goods during the review period. No party commented on this. Calculation Method Commerce decided that subsidies were given to some companies and that these subsidies were specific and measurable. Commerce used “facts available with adverse inferences” for Henan Mingtai Al. and its related companies. This means the decisions are based on the information available when companies do not provide all needed data. Preliminary Subsidy Rates Commerce calculated the following preliminary countervailable subsidy rates for the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023: Yinbang Clad Material Co., Ltd.: 9.45% Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd.; Henan Gongdian Thermal Co., Ltd.; and Zhengzhou Mingtai Industry, Co., Ltd.: 238.22% Next Steps Commerce will share its detailed calculations with interested parties within five days. Comments and Hearing Requests Parties can send case briefs with comments within 21 days of the notice’s publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after the case briefs. Briefs must include a table of contents and a list of authorities. Parties should also write a short summary for each issue in their briefs. Hearing requests must be filed within 30 days of this notice. Hearings will cover only issues in the briefs. Assessment and Cash Deposit Rates After the final results, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection on how to assess duties on entries from the review period. For the companies not reviewed, Commerce will tell Customs to keep collecting deposits at the previously determined rates. Final Results Commerce plans to issue the final results within 120 days after these preliminary results are published. Further Details These results were issued under U.S. law by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. Appendix Topics in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum include: Summary Background Scope of the Order China’s Economy Use of Facts Available and Adverse Inferences Subsidies Valuation Interest Rate Benchmarks Analysis of Programs Recommendation For full information, the public can access these details on the Enforcement and Compliance Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) website. 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.
Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023
U.S. Releases Preliminary Results for 2023 Review of Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes Background and Review Process The Department of Commerce started an administrative review of countervailing duties on wood mouldings and millwork products from China. The review covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Commerce chose two companies as mandatory respondents in the review: Zhejiang Senya Board Industry Co., Ltd. (Senya Board) Fujian Yinfeng Imp & Exp Trading Co., Ltd. (Yinfeng) The review originally included 38 producers and exporters. On certain occasions, some reviewing parties withdrew their review requests for some companies, so Commerce rescinded the review for those companies. In total, 22 companies were rescinded from the review because of withdrawn requests or because there were no imports during the review period. Methodology The review used the requirements stated in the Tariff Act of 1930 and relevant federal regulations. Commerce examined different subsidy programs and decided that financial contributions from the Chinese government gave certain companies unfair advantages. For companies not individually investigated, Commerce used the weighted average of the subsidy rates given to the two main respondents. Preliminary Results Commerce found the following preliminary subsidy rates for the review period: Zhejiang Senya Board Industry Co., Ltd.: 26.25 percent Fujian Yinfeng Imp & Exp Trading Co., Ltd.: 10.16 percent Non-selected companies under review: 12.94 percent These rates will apply from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Rescission of Review for Some Companies The Department rescinded the review for certain companies because all requests were withdrawn or there were no reviewable entries. The list of impacted companies can be found in Appendices II and III of the official notice. Public Comment Parties interested in this review can submit case briefs within 21 days after the notice’s publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. All briefs must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Summaries for each issue in the brief are required and must not be more than 450 words per issue. Parties requesting a hearing must file electronically and must state their name, address, and contact information. They must also state whether any foreign nationals will participate and list the issues to be discussed. Final Results The final results of the review will come within 120 days of publication. The Department will address all issues raised in submitted briefs. Assessment and Cash Deposits Once the review is complete, duties will be assessed. For companies with rescinded reviews, duties will be based on the cash deposit rates that were in effect at the time of import during 2023. For companies still under review, new rates will apply after the final results. After the final results are published, new cash deposit instructions will be sent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These rates will stay in effect until further notice. For More Information The full list of topics from the review and lists of companies involved are in the Federal Register notice. Additional information is available at the Department of Commerce’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). These results are effective as of June 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.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Individuals Linked to Illicit Drug Trade Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The sanctions are based on findings that these people have aided in the spread of illegal drugs or related activity. The action is based on Executive Order 14059, “Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade.” This order was issued on December 15, 2021. The order blocks property and interests in property in the United States for those involved with the illegal drug trade globally. The sanctions were announced on June 5, 2025. The full list of sanctioned individuals follows: 1. Mark Cromwell Also known as “Demon” and “Diamond” Addresses: Lot 40 Vigilance and Lot 10 Buxton, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Date of Birth: March 29, 1982 Place of Birth: Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 2. Paul Daby Jr. Also known as Paul Daby Ramsuchit, “Randell,” and “Rondell” Address: 127 D’Aguiar Park, Georgetown, Guyana Date of Birth: July 6, 1985 Place of Birth: Georgetown, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Passport: R0232980 (Guyana) National ID: 112094656 (Guyana) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 3. Randolph Duncan Also known as Rudolph Duncan Address: Guyana Date of Birth: February 18, 1970 Place of Birth: Georgetown, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Cedula: V-25086099 (Venezuela) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 4. Manuel Salazar Gutierrez Also known as “Manguera” and “Orejon” Country: Colombia Date of Birth: December 31, 1966 Nationality: Colombia Gender: Male Cedula: 76252205 (Colombia) Passport: BC336116 (Colombia) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 5. Yeison Andres Sanchez Vallejo Also known as “Andreas” and “Blacks” Countries: Colombia and Guyana (Arakaka, Barima-Waini Region, Guyana) Date of Birth: July 15, 1990 Place of Birth: Puerto Salgar, Colombia Nationality: Colombia Gender: Male Cedula: 1003698707 (Colombia) Passport: AU089105 (Colombia) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 6. Himnauth Sawh Country: Guyana Date of Birth: June 3, 1988 Place of Birth: Cane Grove, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Passport: R0293133 (Guyana) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. All assets and interests in property in the U.S. of these individuals are now blocked. U.S. persons are not allowed to do business with them. Further details about OFAC sanctions can be found at https://ofac.treasury.gov. For more information, contact OFAC’s Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. 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 OFAC Sanctions Action
U.S. Treasury Adds New Names to OFAC Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken new action. On June 6, 2025, OFAC placed new names on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This means all property and interests in property of these persons that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked. U.S. persons cannot do business or have financial transactions with these people. OFAC is part of the Treasury Department. It handles sanctions and makes sure they are followed. Sanctions are used to stop certain people and groups from using money or banks linked to the U.S. The OFAC notice was first issued on June 6, 2025. The official information was printed in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 111, on June 11, 2025. The notice includes detailed lists and information about who has been added. If you need more details, the full SDN List is on OFAC’s website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The web page also has additional information about sanctions. People with questions can contact OFAC. For Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 For Licensing: 202-622-2480 For Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 Or visit: https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac The notice is signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. This action means that U.S. persons must not help or work with the listed persons. The law also blocks any items or money they might have in the United States. The official notice and the sanctions are published on pages 24699 to 24707 of the Federal Register for June 11, 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Utility Broadband Alliance, Inc.
Department of Justice Releases Update on Utility Broadband Alliance, Inc. Membership Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Department of Justice has released a notice about Utility Broadband Alliance, Inc. (UBBA) in the Federal Register on June 11, 2025. On April 16, 2025, UBBA sent notifications under section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notifications were sent at the same time to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The law is found at 15 U.S.C. 4301 and is known as “the Act.” The notice shows there are changes in the UBBA membership. These notifications are for the purpose of extending the Act’s rules. The Act limits antitrust plaintiffs to recovering only actual damages in certain cases. The new parties added to the UBBA group are: Actalent, Tulsa, OK Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, DC Valmont Telecom, Omaha, NE Midwave Wireless, Vienna, VA Forsk US, Inc., Chicago, IL Morse Micro, Irvine, CA No other changes have been made to the group’s membership or activities. UBBA membership stays open. UBBA will send more notifications if membership changes. UBBA filed its first notice under section 6(a) of the Act on May 4, 2021. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register on June 10, 2021 (86 FR 30981). The last membership update was filed on January 17, 2025. A Federal Register notice was published about that on March 7, 2025 (90 FR 11552). The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. 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 Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-MLCommons Association
MLCommons Association Updates Membership, Department of Justice Notice Issued Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On May 16, 2025, the MLCommons Association filed an official notice with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. This filing is required under section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The Act helps limit antitrust claims against members. It allows plaintiffs to collect only actual damages under certain situations. New Members Added MLCommons has added new members to its group. The following parties are now part of the organization: DataCrunch, Helsinki, Republic of Finland Nebius BV, Amsterdam, Kingdom of the Netherlands Scitix (SGP) Tech. PTE Ltd., Singapore, Republic of Singapore Persimmons, Inc., Milpitas, California The Constant Company, LLC, West Palm Beach, Florida MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, Hsinchu, Republic of China (Taiwan) Chiara Bonfanti (individual member), Torino, Italian Republic Bhavesh Davda (individual member), Fremont, California Yongsang Park (individual member), Cupertino, California Jared Willard (individual member), Minneapolis, Minnesota Naeem Khoshnevis (individual member), Cambridge, Massachusetts Withdrawn Members Some parties have withdrawn from MLCommons. These are: Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd., DongGuan City, People’s Republic of China Neuchips Corporation, Hsinchu, Republic of China (Taiwan) VerifAI Inc, Palo Alto, California VMind Technologies, Inc., San Francisco, California Moreh Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea NeuReality LTD., Ceaseria, State of Israel Neural Magic, Inc., Somerville, Massachusetts PowerML, Inc, Palo Alto, California UNTETHER AI, Toronto, Canada Turaco Strategy, LLC, Boulder, Colorado Membership Status and History No other changes have been made to the group’s membership or planned activities. Membership in the research project remains open. MLCommons will continue to file written notifications for all membership changes. The original notification for MLCommons was filed on September 15, 2020. The Department of Justice published this in the Federal Register on September 29, 2020. The last membership update was filed on February 26, 2025. That update appeared in the Federal Register on March 18, 2025. Notice Information This notice was published by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Federal Register Citation: 90 FR 24670, June 11, 2025. BILLING CODE 4410-11-P 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.
Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023; Correction
Correction Issued on Antidumping Review for Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing from India Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released a correction to its earlier notice on the final results of the antidumping duty review for certain cold-drawn mechanical tubing of carbon and alloy steel from India. The Department published the final results for this product’s 2022-2023 administrative review in the Federal Register on April 14, 2025. In the April notice, Commerce gave the name of one mandatory respondent as “Goodluck India Limited.” It did not include other names under which this company’s products might be shipped to the United States. The correction notice has now listed all possible company names. The names identified are: Goodluck India Limited Good Luck Steel Tubes Ltd. Good Luck Industries Goodluck Industries The cash deposit and assessment rates calculated for “Goodluck India Limited” now apply to these other company names as well. This correction was published on June 11, 2025, in Volume 90, Number 111 of the Federal Register. The correction refers to previous entries where the same issue occurred and reminds interested parties of the names to which rates apply. For more information, the contact at the U.S. Department of Commerce is Colin Thrasher, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance. The office is located at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. The phone number is (202) 482-3004. This correction notice follows the rules included in sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. The notice was formally issued and published on June 5, 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.
Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2022-2023; Correction
U.S. Commerce Department Corrects Metal Locker Antidumping Rate for China Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) has made a correction about the cash deposit rate for metal lockers and parts from China. This update was published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2025. The mistake was found in a previous notice from April 16, 2025. That notice was about the final results for the 2022–2023 review of the antidumping duty order on certain metal lockers and parts from China. Commerce said it had listed the China-wide cash deposit rate as 322.25 percent. This was not correct. The actual existing cash deposit rate for the China-wide entity is 311.71 percent. Because of the mistake, Commerce will issue new liquidation instructions. These new instructions will have the correct China-wide rate of 311.71 percent. The correction applies to the “China-Wide Entity” section from the April 16, 2025, notice. The correct number—311.71 percent—is now the official cash deposit rate for the China-wide entity. This notice was signed on June 5, 2025, by Christopher Abbott. He is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations at the International Trade Administration. If you have questions, you can contact Matthew Palmer at the U.S. Department of Commerce. His phone number is (202) 482-1678. This update follows rules under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). 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.
Vertical Metal File Cabinets From the People’s Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders
Commerce Department Continues Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Vertical Metal File Cabinets From China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the continued enforcement of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on vertical metal file cabinets imported from the People’s Republic of China. This action follows determinations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). They found that removing these orders would likely cause dumping, unfair government subsidies, and harm to American industries. Background The original antidumping and countervailing duty orders were published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2019. These orders aim to protect U.S. industries from unfair competition due to low-priced imports and government-supported exporters. In November 2024, the ITC began the first five-year (sunset) reviews. The Department of Commerce started its review soon after. The reviews followed section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commerce Department determined that removing these orders would likely result in continued dumping and subsidized imports. The ITC agreed that removing the orders would likely cause injury to U.S. companies. On May 30, 2025, the ITC confirmed its decision. The Commerce Department is therefore continuing the AD and CVD orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting AD and CVD deposits at the existing rates for all vertical metal file cabinets covered by these orders. Scope of the Orders These orders cover freestanding vertical metal file cabinets. The cabinets must have two or more drawers or extendable storage parts and be 25 inches wide or less. The main features include: Made of carbon, alloy steel, or other metals (painted, coated, or galvanized). Have two or more extendable elements (like drawers) sized for letter (8.5 x 11 inches) or legal (8.5 x 14 inches) hanging files. May include small storage parts (like pencil drawers) as long as these do not total more than six inches in height. May have a non-extendable storage area (like a small cubby) not higher than six inches. Are “freestanding” with a solid top—not made for attaching to desks or worktops. May have wheels, casters, or similar features. Accessories packaged with the cabinets do not remove them from the scope. Can be imported assembled or unassembled, if all essential parts are included. Exclusions from the Orders The orders explicitly do not cover: Lateral metal file cabinets (wider than 25 inches, body width is more than depth). Pedestal file cabinets (file cabinets with body depths greater than or equal to width, under 31 inches in height, and with certain features such as a central locking system, 90% drawer extension, minimum weight density of 9.5 lbs./cubic foot, and casters or glides). Fire-resistant cabinets meeting Underwriters Laboratories standard 72, class 350. The cabinets are mostly classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 9403.10.0020, but may also be imported under other related subheadings. Continued Enforcement Commerce is continuing the orders, with the effective date of continuation as May 30, 2025. Customs will keep collecting deposits as before. The next five-year review is scheduled to begin within 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the last ITC decision. Administrative Notes The notice reminds parties involved about their responsibilities concerning confidential information. Parties must dispose of or convert confidential materials, according to the rules, after the proceeding. This continuation was published as required under the Tariff Act and related regulations. Official Dated: June 5, 2025. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations (Performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance). Federal Register Doc. 2025-10576, filed on June 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.
Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters From the People’s Republic of China: Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
U.S. Announces Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued new orders on certain alkyl phosphate esters from the People’s Republic of China. These orders enforce both antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CVD) duties. The decision comes after final positive determinations by the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). What’s Included in the Orders These orders apply to specific chemical products called alkyl phosphate esters. These are phosphorus-based ester chemicals. They include compounds like tris (2-chloroisopropyl) phosphate (TCPP), tris (1,3-dichloroisopropyl) phosphate (TDCP), and triethyl phosphate (TEP). The orders cover both halogenated and non-halogenated esters with a phosphorus content of at least 6.5% and a viscosity between 1 and 2000 mPa·s (at 20-25°C). The products are classified under three Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes: 2919.90.5050, 2919.90.5010, and 3824.99.5000. Blends that have at least 20% alkyl phosphate esters by weight are also covered. Why These Duties Were Ordered On April 25, 2025, the Department of Commerce found that alkyl phosphate esters from China were both sold at less than fair value (antidumping) and subsidized by the Chinese government (countervailable subsidies). The ITC agreed, finding that U.S. companies were harmed by these imports. Antidumping Duty Details The antidumping duty order affects unliquidated entries of alkyl phosphate esters from China entered after December 4, 2024. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will now collect duties on these imports. Exporters and producers from China are assigned different rates. Producer Exporter Dumping Margin (%) Cash Deposit Rate (%) Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd. Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd. 254.60 167.46 Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. 152.38 126.45 Xinji Hongzheng Chemical Co., Ltd. ACETO (SHANGHAI) LTD. 174.40 135.28 Several Others (see official order) Various 174.40 135.28 China-wide Entity — 269.02 243.09 The China-wide entity rate is based on adverse facts. Duration of Rules Suspension of liquidation remains in effect from the date of the ITC’s final affirmative injury determination published in the Federal Register, June 11, 2025. There is a gap between June 2, 2025 (the end of provisional measures), until the date of ITC’s determination publication, where no duties are collected. Countervailing Duty Details For countervailing duties, the order applies to entries imported after October 1, 2024. The following subsidy rates apply: Company Subsidy Rate (%) Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd.; Yixing RunYue Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. 117.51 Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. 81.82 Zhejiang Wanda Tools Group Corp. 491.21* All Others 91.07 *Rate is based on adverse facts. Scope of Products The orders cover: Tris (2-chloroisopropyl) phosphate (TCPP) Tris (1,3-dichloroisopropyl) phosphate (TDCP) Triethyl phosphate (TEP) Any blends containing 20% or more of these esters by weight Products are included even if they consist of a single isomer or mixtures different from those usually sold. Process for Interested Parties The Commerce Department will establish an annual inquiry service list for this order. Interested parties must submit an entry of appearance in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System (ACCESS) within 30 days after the order’s publication to be included. Petitioners and foreign governments will be added automatically each year after their initial entry. Official Publication This action was published on June 11, 2025, in the Federal Register (Vol. 90, No. 111, pages 24579–24582). More information on such duty orders is available at: https://www.trade.gov/data-visualization/adcvd-proceedings Contacts for Further Information Dennis McClure (AD Issues): (202) 482-5973 Benjamin Nathan (CVD Issues): (202) 482-3834 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.
Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From the People’s Republic of China: Correction and Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
U.S. Commerce Department Amends Preliminary Determination on Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes U.S. Commerce Department Amends Preliminary Determination on Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China The U.S. Department of Commerce has changed its preliminary decision in the investigation of thermoformed molded fiber products from China. The Department is correcting mistakes found in its first review of whether these products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. Background and Investigation The investigation began with a publication on May 12, 2025. Companies from China, such as Shaoneng Group Guangdong Luzhou Eco Technology Co., Ltd., Shaoneng Group Luzhou Eco (Xinfeng) Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. said the Department made some errors. These mistakes included missing some producer names and using the wrong amount for electricity costs. Errors Corrected The Department agrees with the companies. It fixed the list of exporter-producer combinations. It also corrected the rate for the company group called Zhongxin Group, because it had used the wrong number for electricity in its calculations. Since the rate for other companies was based on Zhongxin Group’s numbers, these rates were also changed. The changes in rates were large, more than five percentage points, which is considered significant. New Cash Deposit and Dumping Margin Rates The Department has listed new rates. Here are some examples: Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. and related companies: 136.54% estimated dumping margin, 136.27% cash deposit rate. Many other exporter-producer combinations: 110.30% estimated dumping margin, 110.16% cash deposit rate. China-wide Entity: 477.97% rate (based on facts available with adverse inferences). These rates show by how much products from China are considered by the Department to be sold below fair value in the U.S. Retroactive Changes The new cash deposit rates will be used starting from May 12, 2025. This is the same date as the first publication of the preliminary decision. This means that money collected for imports after this date will use the new rates. Notification The Department will tell the U.S. International Trade Commission about these changes. All parties interested will be notified. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covers all thermoformed molded fiber products from China. These goods are made from cellulose fibers, shaped and dried in heated molds. Items include plates, bowls, trays, food containers, and packaging. They may have different sizes, shapes, and finishes. They are usually dense and have smooth surfaces. They can be made from any fiber source, may be printed, colored, or include different chemicals for function. Some products are not included in this investigation, such as: Products already covered by other orders on paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Products imported as packaging around other final goods, like molded fiber around mobile phones. Products processed in a third country are still included if they match the description. The main customs codes used are 4823.70.0020 and 4823.70.0040 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), but other codes may also apply. Conclusion These changes affect the rates and cash deposits for all the companies involved in importing thermoformed molded fiber products from China. The Department has corrected the mistakes and updated the rules moving forward. This update is required by law and was dated June 5, 2025. Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 111, June 11, 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.
Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs From China and India; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
US Investigates Imports of Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the final phase scheduling of its investigation into imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India. This case looks at whether the U.S. industry is being harmed by these imports, which are thought to be sold at less-than-fair-value and subsidized. What Products Are Being Investigated? The products involved are helically-wound, overhead door counterbalance torsion steel springs. These springs usually have attached cones, plugs, or other fittings for mounting or making torque. The springs are used to lift and lower overhead doors, such as garage doors and warehouse doors. The springs covered must have: Coil inside diameter between 15.8 mm and 304.8 mm Wire diameter from 2.5 mm to 20.4 mm Length of at least 127 mm All wire types, shapes, and coatings are included. Springs with different winding orientations or end types are also included, as well as springs fitted with hardware like fasteners and cones. What Is Not Included? The following items are not under investigation: Leaf springs Disc springs Extension springs Compression springs Spiral springs Kits and Third-Country Processing If torsion springs and their fittings are shipped as part of overhead door kits, mounting kits, spring-operated or winder assemblies, they are included in the scope. If they undergo minor changes in another country before coming to the U.S., they are still covered. Background of the Investigation The investigation follows a petition filed on October 29, 2024, by three companies: IDC Group, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Iowa Spring Manufacturing, Inc. (Adel, Iowa) Service Spring Corp. (Maumee, Ohio) The Department of Commerce found that these products from China and India may be subsidized and sold below fair value in the U.S. This led to the USITC starting its investigation as required by the Tariff Act of 1930. Important Dates and Procedures The prehearing staff report will be placed in the nonpublic record on August 7, 2025. The public hearing is set for August 21, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m. Requests to appear at the hearing must be filed by August 15, 2025. Written testimony and presentation slides are due by noon on August 20, 2025. Prehearing briefs must be filed by August 14, 2025; posthearing briefs and public written statements by August 28, 2025. The Commission will share new information on September 9, 2025, allowing parties to comment by September 11, 2025. All official filings must be made electronically via the USITC’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). No paper filings will be accepted for now. Participation and Hearing Details Any party, including companies and consumer organizations, wishing to take part in the investigation must file an appearance. To get access to business proprietary information, parties must apply at least 21 days before the hearing. There are also specific rules for submitting hearing requests for remote testimony. Nonparties can ask to make short statements during the public hearing. Written submissions must follow detailed rules, especially if they contain confidential information. Contact Information For more details, contact Peter Stebbins at (202) 205-2039, Office of Investigations, USITC. Additional information and all documents are available online at https://www.usitc.gov and https://edis.usitc.gov. Issued by the USITC This notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on June 6, 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.
Lawyer Fan Zhang Officially Admitted to the California State Bar
At the Tianfu Central Legal Zone Forum, Fan Zhang, Director at JINGSH Chengdu, accepts the award designating JINGSH Riyadh Office as an official Overseas Legal Service Station, strengthening global legal support for Chinese enterprises.
Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
Department of Justice Proposes Consent Decree for Idaho Mine Cleanup Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 3, 2025, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. This filing is part of a lawsuit called United States, et al. v. Nu-West Mining Inc. and Nu-West Industries, Inc., Civil Action No. 4:25-cv-00287-AKB. The case involves claims made by the United States under Sections 106 and 113(g) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund. The Superfund law deals with cleaning up hazardous waste sites. Claims are also made by the State of Idaho and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The case focuses on the East Mill Dump Sub-Operable Unit (EMDSOU) at the North Maybe Mine Site in Idaho. The Consent Decree would resolve the government’s claims against the companies. The Decree would also resolve claims by Idaho and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes under CERCLA Section 107 and 113(g)(2) for recovery of costs spent to address hazardous waste. According to the Consent Decree, the companies will perform cleanup activities at the EMDSOU. These actions are to follow the September 1, 2022, Interim Record of Decision. The companies must also pay for oversight costs to the State of Idaho, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. In return, the United States will not sue the companies under Sections 106 and 107(a) of CERCLA for the work agreed upon in the Consent Decree. The State and the Tribes will also not sue or take action under Sections 106 and 107(a) of CERCLA, the Idaho Environmental Protection & Health Act, the Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1983, and the Idaho Water Quality Act. The companies give the United States similar promises about not suing. The public can comment on the Consent Decree. Comments must be sent no later than thirty days after June 10, 2025. Comments should be sent to the Assistant Attorney General of the Environment and Natural Resources Division. Comments can be submitted by email or by mail. By email: “#{email}” By mail: Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ–ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-7611 Written comments may be included in the public court docket. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree is available for review and download at: https://www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees If assistance is needed to access the Consent Decree, requests can be made via the same email or mailing addresses provided. Signed, Kathryn C. Macdonald Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division 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.
Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings From China
US Maintains Duties on Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings From China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 4, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a determination about malleable iron pipe fittings from China. The USITC decided that ending the antidumping duty order on these products from China would likely cause harm again to U.S. industries. This decision was made under the Tariff Act of 1930. The purpose of the review was to see if taking away the duties would hurt the U.S. industry within a short amount of time. After looking at the official records, the Commission decided that removing the duties would probably lead to new problems for American businesses making these products. The review officially started on November 1, 2024. The Commission decided on February 4, 2025, to have an expedited review, meaning the process would move faster than usual. The notice of expedited review was published on March 7, 2025. All details about the decision are included in USITC Publication 5633, published in June 2025. The publication is titled “Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China: Investigation No. 731-TA-1021 (Fourth Review).” Lisa Barton, the Secretary to the Commission, issued the order. The details are available in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 110, published on June 10, 2025. The antidumping duty order will therefore remain in place to protect the U.S. industry. 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.
Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board
NIST Announces Open Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board Meeting Estimated reading time: 4–7 minutes The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has scheduled an open meeting of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB). This meeting will be held virtually. The dates are Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time and Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The ISPAB is organized by NIST, part of the Department of Commerce. The Board gives advice about information security and privacy. The Board follows the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. It reports to the Director of NIST and gives yearly reports to the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the National Security Agency, and Congress. The Board works under 15 U.S.C. 278g-4. It helps find new issues in information security and privacy. The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss and make recommendations on information security and privacy topics. The full agenda will be posted on the NIST website: https://csrc.nist.gov/Events/2025/ispab-july-2025-meeting. The expected meeting topics include: Board Introductions and Member Activities Annual Ethics Briefing for Board Members by a Department of Commerce Ethics Attorney Update from NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Director on ITL Activities Briefing on NIST’s Work in Digital Ledger Technologies Update on NIST Post Quantum Cryptographic Guidance Briefing on Department of Defense’s Software Fast Track (SWFT) Initiative Updates from NIST’s Computer Security Division Updates from NIST’s Applied Security Division Public Comments Board Discussions and Recommendations Members of the public and organizations can request to speak at the meeting. Around thirty minutes will be set aside for public comments. Speaking slots are given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each speaker will likely have about five minutes. The time may change based on the number of requests. Questions from the public will not be taken during this time. People who want to share more, people who were not able to speak, or those who could not attend, may send written statements by email. All attendees must register to join the webinar. To register, participants must give their first and last name, email address, and company name. Registration must be completed through the link at https://csrc.nist.gov/Events/2025/ispab-july-2025-meeting by 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, July 14, 2025. For more information, contact Jeff Brewer, ISPAB Designated Federal Official, NIST, at (301) 975-2489 or by email. Alicia ChambersNIST Executive Secretariat 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.
Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Notice: Public Meeting of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Overseers Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced an open meeting of the Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. It will start at 11 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be held virtually through a webinar. The Board of Overseers will review and discuss improvements to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The Board will also give recommendations to the Director of NIST if needed. The agenda for the meeting will include several topics. These are: Baldrige Program Update Baldrige Foundation Update Judges Panel Update Ethics Review Alliance for Performance Excellence Update Communities of Excellence Update New Business/Public Comment The Board is made up of about six members. These members are leaders in the field of organizational performance excellence. They are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. Their role is to make an annual report on the Award’s activities and give suggestions for improving the Award process. The Board members understand issues in quality, performance improvement, and competition. They represent different industries, including U.S. service, manufacturing, nonprofit, education, and healthcare industries. The meeting is open to the public. People who want to give comments or suggestions can request a place on the agenda. About thirty minutes will be set aside for public comments. Speaking time will be around three minutes per person. People will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. The exact time for public comments will be in the final agenda, posted online at: https://www.nist.gov/baldrige/community/overseers.cfm. To request a speaking spot, send an email to Robyn Decker at [email address protected] by 4 p.m. Eastern Time on June 20, 2025. People may also send written comments if they cannot speak during the meeting or were not able to attend. Written statements can be sent by email to [email address protected] at any time. Anyone who wants to attend must pre-register. Send your name, email, and phone number to Mrs. Robyn Decker by email at [email address protected], or by mail to NIST c/o Robyn Decker, 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. You may also call 301-975-2361. All requests to attend must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Time on June 17, 2025. If you need special accommodations to attend the meeting, contact [email address protected] by June 17, 2025, so arrangements can be made. For more details, contact Robert Fangmeyer, Director, Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1020. Phone: 301-975-2361. The official notice was issued by Alicia Chambers, NIST Executive Secretariat. 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.
Certain Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
U.S. International Trade Commission Adds Tao Motor as Respondent in Self-Balancing Vehicle Patent Case Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 4, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) officially decided not to review an initial determination made by the presiding administrative law judge. This decision grants a motion to amend a complaint by adding Zhejiang TaoTao Vehicles Co., Ltd. (Tao Motor) as a new respondent in an ongoing investigation. The investigation, known as No. 337-TA-1440, began on February 26, 2025. The complaint was filed by Razor USA LLC of Cerritos, California, and Shane Chen of Camas, Washington. These parties claim there are violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. They allege certain motorized self-balancing vehicles imported into the United States infringe on their patents. The patents in question are U.S. Patent No. RE46,964; U.S. Patent No. RE49,608; and U.S. Patent No. D739,906. The complaint states that an industry related to these patents exists or is being established in the United States, as required by law. The Commission’s initial notice named five respondents: Golabs Inc. d/b/a Gotrax of Carrollton, Texas, Dongguan Saibotan Nengyuan Keji Co., Ltd. d/b/a “Gyroor US,” Guangdong, China, Gyroor Technology (CHINA) Co., Ltd. d/b/a Gyroor, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen Chitado Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Gyroor, Guangdong, China, Unicorn Network, LLC. d/b/a Sisigad of Dover, Delaware. Respondent Sisigad was previously found in default on April 16, 2025. This was not reviewed by the Commission. On April 30, 2025, the complainants asked to amend the complaint. They wanted to add Tao Motor of Lishui City, China, as a new respondent. They stated there was good cause, and that doing so would not harm any party or affect public interest. On May 13, 2025, the administrative law judge found good cause to add Tao Motor as a respondent. The judge confirmed adding Tao Motor would not cause harm to other parties or the public interest. No petitions to review this decision were filed. The Commission voted on June 3, 2025, to leave the decision unchanged. Tao Motor is now officially added as a respondent in the ongoing patent case. The authority for this action comes from Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. It also follows the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR part 210. This decision was announced by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. The official document is Federal Register No. 2025-10393. 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.
Certain Corrosion Inhibitors From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2023-2024
U.S. Finalizes Antidumping Duties on Corrosion Inhibitors from China for 2023-2024 Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the final results of its administrative review regarding antidumping duties on certain corrosion inhibitors from China for the period of March 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. Background The review was first published on January 2, 2025. It covers two main producers and exporters: Anhui Trust Chem Co., Ltd. (ATC), including Jiangsu Trust Chem Co., Ltd. and Nanjing Trust Chem Co., Ltd., treated as a single entity, and Nantong Botao Chemical Co., Ltd. (Botao). The review also included Gold Chemical Limited, a separate rate applicant. The review period was delayed by 90 days, making July 8, 2025, the deadline for the final results. Companies and Results Commerce determined that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins apply for entries during the review period: Exporter Weighted-Average Dumping Margin (percent) Anhui Trust Chem Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Trust Chem Co., Ltd.; Nanjing Trust Chem Co., Ltd. (treated jointly as ATC) 128.88 Nantong Botao Chemical Co., Ltd. 128.54 Gold Chemical Limited (separate rate applicant) 128.76 China-Wide Entity The China-wide entity was not under review since no parties requested a review and Commerce did not self-initiate. The rate for the China-wide entity remains 241.02 percent. Changes and Analysis Commerce considered comments from interested parties and made changes to the final results, explained in the detailed Issues and Decision Memorandum, available via the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) at https://access.trade.gov. Assessment Rates U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess antidumping duties on all relevant entries. Instructions for assessments will be issued no earlier than 35 days after this notice is published. If a timely summons is filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade, instructions may be delayed for up to 90 days. Where companies did not report the entered value, CBP will use a per-unit duty assessment rate. If an importer’s rate is less than 0.5 percent, their entries will not be subject to duties. Sales not reported by ATC or Botao will be assessed at the China-wide rate. Non-selected separate rate applicants will be assessed the average of the rates for ATC and Botao. Cash Deposit Requirements New cash deposit rates take effect for shipments entered, or withdrawn for consumption, after the publication date: Reviewed companies receive the rates shown above. Companies with previously established separate rates keep their last rate. All Chinese exporters without a separate rate receive the China-wide rate of 241.02 percent. Non-Chinese exporters without their own rate receive the rate of the Chinese supplier. These requirements remain until further notice. Reminders for Importers Importers must file certificates regarding reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties. Failure to comply may result in double duties or duties increased by the amount of countervailing duties. Administrative Protective Order Parties under an administrative protective order must return or destroy proprietary information according to U.S. regulations. Failure to comply is a violation. Official Notification This notice is issued under U.S. law sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1), and specific regulations. For more details, the public may access the full Issues and Decision Memorandum, which includes discussion on surrogate financial ratios, surrogate values for sodium nitrite and labor rates, and customs liquidation instructions. Dated: May 29, 2025 Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, Enforcement and Compliance. 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.
Vanillin From the People’s Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
U.S. Finds Vanillin From China Is Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a final decision about vanillin from China. The Department found that vanillin from China is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. Investigation Period The period of investigation was from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Key Details This decision follows a preliminary decision published on January 16, 2025. The final decision includes findings after verifying the sales and production records from Jiangxi Brother Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Standard verification methods were used. These included checking business and accounting records and other original documents provided by Jiangxi Brother. Scope of the Case Vanillin covered by this case includes: Natural vanillin Synthetic vanillin Bio-sourced synthetic vanillin (biovanillin) Ethylvanillin It includes all forms, regardless of purity, particle size, or physical form. The covered vanillin falls under U.S. tariff codes 2912.41.0000 and 2912.42.0000. The relevant Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers are 121-33-5 and 121-32-4. Final Rates Set The Department assigned the following final dumping rates for vanillin from China, for the period investigated: Exporter Producer Dumping Margin (%) Cash Deposit Rate (%) Jiangxi Brother Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Jiangxi Brother Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 Chongqing Thrive Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. Chongqing Thrive Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 HongKong Wictive Merchants Co., Ltd. Kunshan Asia Aroma Corp., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 Kunshan Asia Aroma Corp., Ltd. Kunshan Asia Aroma Corp., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 Mianyang Sunshine Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. Mianyang Sunshine Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 Shanghai Fuxin Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. Jiaxing Zhonghua Chemical Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 Shenzhen Siyomicro Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Siyomicro Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 Wuxi Lotus Essence Co., Ltd. Jiaxing Zhonghua Chemical Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 Xiamen Bestally Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Xiamen Oamic Biotech Co., Ltd. 190.20 190.15 China-Wide Entity — 379.87* 379.82* * The China-Wide Entity rate is based on facts available and uses adverse inferences. Separate Rates and Combination Rates The Department evaluated requests for separate rates and combination rates. No changes were made since the preliminary determination regarding separate rate status. Combination rates were calculated for companies eligible for separate rates, following Department Policy Bulletin 05.1. Suspension of Liquidation U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to suspend the liquidation for all covered entries of vanillin from China that were entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after January 16, 2025. These instructions will stay in effect until further notice. Cash deposits are required at the rates listed above for each producer/exporter combination. For other Chinese producers/exporters not listed, the rate for the China-Wide Entity will apply. For third-country exporters not listed, the rate for the supplier, or, if needed, the China-Wide rate applies. Adjustment for Export Subsidies The Department will adjust the final duty rates by export subsidy rates as needed. If both dumping and subsidy findings are confirmed, the deposit rate will be lowered by the export subsidy amount. Next Steps The Department has sent its decision to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC must decide if the domestic U.S. industry has been injured by vanillin imports from China. The ITC has 45 days to make this decision. If the ITC finds no injury or threat, the investigation ends and cash deposits will be returned. If the ITC finds injury, the Department will issue an antidumping order and duties will be collected. This notice was published on June 6, 2025. Legal Reference The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Citations and Reference Information The full legal title is “Vanillin From the People’s Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value.” Federal Register Volume 90, Number 108 (Friday, June 6, 2025), pages 24093-24095. For more details, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum linked at here. 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.
Vanillin From the People’s Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
U.S. Commerce Department Finds Countervailable Subsidies for Vanillin from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final affirmative determination in its investigation of vanillin from the People’s Republic of China. This means that the Department found producers and exporters in China received unfair financial help, called countervailable subsidies. Investigation Details The investigation focused on one company, Jiaxing Guihua Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. (Guihua). The period of investigation was from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The Department used their normal procedures to check information given by Guihua and used official documents during the process. Scope of the Investigation The products in this investigation include all types of vanillin from China. This covers natural vanillin, synthetic vanillin, bio-sourced vanillin (biovanillin), and ethylvanillin. These are chemical compounds used as flavorings. Vanillin under this investigation has Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers 121-33-5 or 121-32-4. It must fall under U.S. tariff codes 2912.41.0000 and 2912.42.0000, regardless of its purity, particle size, or physical form. No changes were made to the scope after the preliminary findings. Subsidy Programs and Methodology Commerce examined many programs to see if they gave a financial advantage to Chinese companies. If a program had a financial contribution by the government, gave a benefit, and was specific, it was seen as a subsidy. Changes were made since the preliminary determination, especially in how Commerce calculated the costs for caustic soda, sulfuric acid, and hydrogen peroxide. The details about these changes and the full list of issues discussed are included in the official Issues and Decision Memorandum. Final Subsidy Rates The Department found that Jiaxing Guihua Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. benefited from subsidies at a rate of 42.10 percent ad valorem. All other producers and exporters of vanillin in China received the same rate of 42.10 percent. Suspension of Liquidation Customs and Border Protection was directed to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation (final processing) of imported vanillin from China entered into the United States from November 18, 2024, to March 17, 2025. Entries on or after March 18, 2025, were not suspended, but suspension would start again if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issues a final positive injury decision. If the ITC finds injury to the U.S. vanillin industry, Commerce will order permanent suspension and collect countervailing duties based on the rates listed. If the ITC says there is no injury, all collected deposits will be refunded or cancelled. Next Steps The ITC has up to 45 days to decide if the U.S. vanillin industry is injured by these imports. If injury is found, final duties will be collected. If not, the investigation ends and deposits are refunded. For more information and full legal details, the Issues and Decision Memorandum is available online via the Department of Commerce’s website. Summary The U.S. government has officially found that Chinese vanillin producers, especially Jiaxing Guihua Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd., benefited from unfair subsidies in 2023. A final duty rate of 42.10 percent has been set for all Chinese exporters of vanillin if the ITC confirms injury to U.S. industry. The process now awaits the ITC’s injury decision. 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 Collection eComments Requested; Extension/Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices Complaint Form (Form EOIR-58)
Department of Justice Requests Comments on Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices Complaint Form Estimated reading time: 3-5 minutes The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a notice about the Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices Complaint Form, known as Form EOIR-58. EOIR plans to submit this information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This submission is part of the review process required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department is encouraging public comments on this collection until August 4, 2025. People can comment on the following points: Is the form needed for the work of the agency? Is the estimate of the time to complete the form accurate? Is the information collected clear and useful? Can the burden on people filling out the form be reduced by using technology? What Does the Form Do? Section 274B of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) prohibits job discrimination based on citizenship or national origin. It also prohibits employers from taking action against someone for using their rights, or from asking workers for more or different documents than needed in a way that leads to discrimination. People who think their rights were violated can file a charge with the DOJ Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER). IER has 120 days to decide whether to file a complaint with the EOIR Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO). If IER does not file, the person can file their own complaint with OCAHO using Form EOIR-58. Changes to the Form The DOJ is making updates to the form and instructions. Changes are non-substantive and aim to improve clarity, formatting, and grammar. The IER mailing address has been updated. The Privacy Act notice now mentions OCAHO’s System of Record Notice (SORN). The estimated time to complete the form has been revised. The instructions now explain differences between filing by mail and electronically, in preparation for expanded electronic filing options. Who Uses the Form? The people who use this form are individuals who want to report unfair immigration-related job practices under INA section 274B. Filling out the form is voluntary. People may also submit a complaint in writing if it meets the requirements in 28 CFR 68.7. Burden Estimates Estimated number of respondents yearly: 38 Estimated time to complete the form: 1 hour each Total annual burden: 38 hours Cost Estimates No filing fees for Form EOIR-58 Printing cost: About $15.00 per response (5 copies, average 150 pages at 10 cents per page) Postage cost (Priority Mail): About $10.10 per response Attorney cost if legal help is used: Average attorney wage is $72.67 per hour (according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Maximum total estimated cost to the public: $3,715.26 (($15.00 + $10.10 + $72.67) x 38 responses) People who submit the form by email will not have printing or mailing costs. Most people send the form to OCAHO by U.S. mail. EOIR is working to fully implement electronic filing. Once available, this will eliminate printing and mailing costs for these forms. Contact for More Information For more details or a copy of the proposed form and instructions, contact Justine Fuga, Associate General Counsel, EOIR, at 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041, or by calling (703) 305-0265. For additional information, contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC. Publication Information This notice was dated June 2, 2025, and appeared in the Federal Register on June 5, 2025, Volume 90, Issue 107, Pages 23960-23961. BILLING CODE 4410-30-P 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 Product Exclusion Extensions: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
USTR Extends Product Exclusions for Certain Chinese Imports Until August 31, 2025 Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 5, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice in the Federal Register. The USTR announced an extension of certain product exclusions under the Section 301 investigation. This investigation is about China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. Background Information In earlier notices, USTR removed some products from extra duties that had been placed on imports from China. These products were excluded as part of the Section 301 investigation. The USTR had asked for public comments about whether to extend these exclusions. On December 29, 2023, USTR requested comment on 352 reinstated product exclusions and 77 COVID-related exclusions. On May 30, 2024, USTR decided to extend 164 of these exclusions. Also, on September 18, 2024, they announced 14 exclusions for certain solar manufacturing equipment. New Extension Decision After reviewing the public comments, advisory committee advice, and input from the interagency Section 301 Committee, the USTR has chosen to extend the 164 previously extended exclusions and the 14 solar equipment exclusions. The new extension lasts for three months. These exclusions now remain in effect through August 31, 2025. Details for Importers The extension affects products described in the exclusions. The description and scope of each exclusion will follow the rules in the ten-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and the specified product descriptions. For items eligible under these rules, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will give instructions about entering goods under the exclusions. Annex A: Heading 9903.88.69 All exclusions under heading 9903.88.69 and its related notes to the HTSUS are extended. The new exclusion period covers goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption between 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on June 1, 2025, and 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on August 31, 2025. The article description for heading 9903.88.69 will now say “August 31, 2025” instead of “May 31, 2025”. Annex B: Heading 9903.88.70 All exclusions under heading 9903.88.70 and the related note to the HTSUS are also extended. This extension applies to goods entered, or withdrawn for consumption, between 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on June 1, 2025, and 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on August 31, 2025. The heading’s date is updated from “June 1, 2025,” to “September 1, 2025”. Future Actions USTR may consider more extensions or changes in the future. For more information, contact Senior Associate General Counsel Philip Butler at 202.395.5725. Source: Federal Register Volume 90, Number 107 (Thursday, June 5, 2025) [FR Doc. 2025-10203] 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.
Certain Exercise Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting-in-Part Complainant’s Motion for Summary Determination of Violation; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
U.S. International Trade Commission Moves Forward on Exercise Equipment Patent Investigation Estimated reading time: 7–10 minutes The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it will not review a recent initial determination. This decision comes from Investigation No. 337-TA-1419. The case is about claims by Balanced Body, Inc. of Sacramento, California. Balanced Body says some companies imported exercise equipment and subassemblies that infringe on their patents. Who is Involved? Guangzhou Oasis, LLC, also known as trysauna.com, from Boulder, Colorado Shandong Tmax Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., China Shandong VOG Sports Products Co., Ltd., China Dezhou Bodi Fitness Equipment Co., Ltd., China Suzhou Selfcipline Sports Goods Co., Ltd., China A company called Ciga Pilates from Hong Kong was also named at first. The complaint against Ciga Pilates was later withdrawn. What Patents Are Claimed? Balanced Body claims some of these companies violated the Tariff Act of 1930. The patents involved are: Claims 1-15, 19-21, and 23-26 from U.S. Patent No. 8,721,511 The claim of U.S. Patent No. D659,205 The claim of U.S. Patent No. D659,208 Later, the investigation for some patent claims was ended. Only claim 1 and claim 19 of the ‘511 patent and the claims of the D’205 and D’208 patents remain. Investigation Status On April 9, 2025, five companies were found in default (not defending themselves). On April 16, 2025, some patent claims were removed from the investigation. Balanced Body asked for two types of orders: A General Exclusion Order (GEO), which would stop all imports of infringing products, from anyone. A Limited Exclusion Order (LEO), which would stop just those companies from importing. They also asked for a 100% bond on the value of any products imported during a Presidential review period. ALJ and Commission Decisions An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued a ruling on April 30, 2025. The ALJ granted some of Balanced Body’s motion. The ALJ found that VOG Sports, Dezhou, and Selfcipline violated claim 1 of the ‘511 patent and the D’208 patent. The ALJ said the domestic industry requirement was met. The ALJ also said there was strong evidence to support these findings. The ALJ said Balanced Body should get a General Exclusion Order (GEO) for claim 1 of the ‘511 patent and the D’208 patent, and a 100% bond. But, this relief was seen as premature because some issues were still open. On May 9, 2025, Balanced Body withdrew its request for a GEO on some other patent claims. This made the investigation ready to move forward to the “remedy phase.” On May 12, 2025, the ALJ supported issuing a GEO for claim 1 of the ‘511 patent and the D’208 patent, along with a 100% bond. No company requested a review of the ALJ’s initial determination. The Commission voted on May 30, 2025, not to review the decision. Next Steps: Seeking Input The Commission may use its authority to issue orders that: Exclude the products from the U.S. Order companies to stop unfair acts in importing and selling the products. The USITC is asking parties and the public to send written comments. They want to know: What remedies should be ordered How any remedy could affect the public health and welfare How it could affect U.S. producers, consumers, and competition What the bond amount should be Balanced Body must provide: The remedy they want Draft remedial orders When the patents expire Importer details Product category information The deadline for submissions is June 13, 2025. Replies are due June 20, 2025. Extra details on submitting documents are included in the notice. Bond and Presidential Review If a remedy is put in place, a 60-day Presidential review follows. During this time, the products can still enter the U.S., but only under a set bond. Confidential Information Parties can ask for confidential treatment of their submissions. Redacted versions must be filed for public access. Authority The Commission’s authority is based on Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and USITC rules. Contact and More Information Namo Kim, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, USITC, can be reached at (202) 205-3459 for questions. More information and documents are available at https://edis.usitc.gov. This notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on May 30, 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.
Certain Glow Fish Tape Systems, Safety Helmet Systems, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant’s Motion for Leave To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
U.S. International Trade Commission Updates Investigation into Glow Fish Tape and Safety Helmet Systems Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. International Trade Commission has made a new announcement about an ongoing investigation. This investigation is called Investigation No. 337-TA-1442. It concerns certain glow fish tape systems, safety helmet systems, and their parts. The Commission said it will not review an important decision made by the Chief Administrative Law Judge (CALJ). This decision allowed Klein Tools, Inc., from Lincolnshire, Illinois, to make changes to its complaint. Now, Klein Tools can add new accusations about U.S. Patent No. 12,268,265 (the ‘265 patent). These new claims say that there is infringement of claims 1-4 of the ‘265 patent. This investigation first began on March 19, 2025. Klein Tools filed the complaint, saying that Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, was bringing products into the United States, or selling products in the United States, that violated several patents. The original complaint listed U.S. Patent Nos. 11,452,327; 11,713,209; and 12,187,573. Now, the complaint also includes the ‘265 patent, claims 1-4. The Commission’s notice said that there is a domestic industry connected to the products in question. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations is not taking part in this case. The CALJ gave permission to amend the complaint on May 1, 2025. The decision is called Order No. 6. Nobody asked for a review of this decision. The Commission officially stated that it will not review the CALJ’s decision. The investigation is now updated to include the new allegations concerning the ‘265 patent against Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation. The Commission made this determination on May 30, 2025. The legal authority for this decision comes from section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. This announcement was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on May 30, 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.
Refined Brown Aluminum Oxide From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
U.S. Keeps Antidumping Duties on Brown Aluminum Oxide From China Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published its final results for the fourth “sunset review” of antidumping duties on refined brown aluminum oxide from China. Commerce decided that canceling (revoking) the duties would likely lead to more dumping of this material at very high rates. The review looked at refined brown aluminum oxide, which is also called brown fused alumina or artificial corundum. This product comes from China. The antidumping duty order has been in place since November 19, 2003. The review is required every five years under U.S. law (section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930). Domestic companies in the U.S. took part in this review. They included Great Lakes Minerals, LLC, Imerys Niagara Falls, Inc., U.S. Electrofused Minerals, Inc., and Washington Mills. These companies said they wanted to keep the duties in place. The Department of Commerce did not get any participation from companies in China. After looking at all information, Commerce found that if the order were removed, dumping by Chinese companies would likely start again or get worse. The likely dumping rate would be as high as 135.18 percent. Commerce’s final decision is detailed in a public “Issues and Decision Memorandum.” This document is available at the Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) online at https://access.trade.gov. This notice also tells all involved parties to follow the rules for handling confidential information. If they had access to protected information during the review, they must return or destroy it according to the instructions. Commerce’s decision was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. The results of this review were made official on June 4, 2025, and keep the existing antidumping duties in place. Legal Disclaimer 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.
Certain Selective Thyroid Hormone Receptor-Beta Agonists, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation
U.S. Trade Commission Issues Orders in Thyroid Drug Case Estimated reading time: 5 minutes On June 4, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced the results of Investigation No. 337-TA-1352. The investigation was over certain selective thyroid hormone receptor-beta agonists and related products. The ITC found that four companies in China broke Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. These companies are Ascletis Pharma Inc., Ascletis Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Ascletis Bioscience Co., Ltd., and Gannex Pharma Co., Ltd. These four companies are called “Corporate Respondents” in the case. The ITC said these companies got and used trade secrets that belonged to Viking Therapeutics, Inc., which is based in San Diego, California. Viking was the “Complainant.” Viking said these companies used trade secrets to make and sell certain thyroid-related drugs in the United States. The ITC ordered a seven-year limited exclusion order (LEO) against the Corporate Respondents. That means the drugs and products involved cannot be brought into the United States by these companies for seven years, unless they have a license. The ITC also issued cease and desist orders (CDO) to each of the four companies. This means they must stop all actions that break the law regarding these products. The case started on February 9, 2023. The ITC looked into whether the companies’ actions hurt or stopped a U.S. company from growing. There was a hearing from November 13 to 16, 2023. The main judge, called the Chief Administrative Law Judge (Chief ALJ), found that the companies broke the law and said sanctions were needed. Sanctions mean punishment or penalties. The ITC also looked at the role of Dr. Jinzi Jason Wu, who works for the Corporate Respondents. The ITC decided not to find Dr. Wu personally at fault. Sanctions against Dr. Wu were dropped. Sanctions against the companies and their former lawyers, Rimon PC, were upheld. The ITC also set a bond during a review period. This bond is one hundred percent of the value of any covered items imported during the Presidential review. This means if the companies try to bring in these products during the review, they must pay a bond worth the product’s total value. No other public comments were received about this case. The ITC said the public interest does not stop them from giving these orders. The investigation is now finished. The orders and decisions were sent to the President and the United States Trade Representative on the same day they were made. The ITC voted on this decision on May 29, 2025. The legal authority for these actions comes from Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s own rules. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, recorded this action. Reference: Federal Register Volume 90, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 4, 2025), Pages 23709-23711. Legal Disclaimer 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 OFAC Sanctions Action
Treasury Department Announces OFAC Sanctions Action Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a notice about actions taken by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This notice was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 105. OFAC has added one or more people to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, also called the SDN List. According to this notice, OFAC decided that legal rules for adding these people were met. When someone is placed on the SDN List, all their property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to do business or other transactions with these people. The action became effective on May 29, 2025. This means that the sanctions started on that date. Extra information about the SDN List and OFAC’s sanctions programs is available on the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. If anyone has questions about this notice, they can contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. There is also an online contact form at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. This notice was signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The official Federal Register Document Number is 2025-10055. Legal Disclaimer 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.
Designation of Propionyl Chloride as a List I Chemical
DEA Proposes New Rule: Propionyl Chloride To Become a Controlled Chemical Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to make a new rule about propionyl chloride. This chemical is often used to make fentanyl and related dangerous drugs. The proposed rule would list propionyl chloride as a List I chemical. This means it will be controlled under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Why Is Propionyl Chloride Being Controlled? Propionyl chloride is used by illegal labs to make fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and fentanyl-like substances. These drugs have caused many overdose deaths in the United States. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. A small amount can be deadly. The DEA says propionyl chloride is important in making these drugs because it replaces another controlled chemical, propionic anhydride, during the process. What Will Happen If the Rule Is Finalized? Everyone who makes, sells, imports, or exports propionyl chloride will have to follow CSA rules. There will not be a threshold amount. This means any amount of propionyl chloride, even a tiny amount, will be regulated. Chemical mixtures that contain any propionyl chloride will also be regulated, no matter the concentration. No automatic exemptions will be given, but companies can apply for an exemption. Comment Period Open Until July 3, 2025 The DEA is asking for comments from the public about this rule. Comments need to be sent in by July 3, 2025. People can comment online at www.regulations.gov or by mail. All comments become part of the public record, so personal information could be seen by others. How Does Propionyl Chloride Make Fentanyl? Fentanyl and related drugs are not found in nature. They are made from chemicals. Propionyl chloride is used in several steps of different methods for making fentanyl. These methods include the “Janssen,” “Siegfried,” and “Gupta” processes. In these, propionyl chloride reacts with other chemicals to make important fentanyl building blocks. Illegal labs use propionyl chloride because it is easy to get and is not currently regulated. Making it a List I chemical will make it harder for illegal labs to get the chemical. Information Gathered by the DEA The DEA got six public comments about this action. Three comments supported the rule. Three others mentioned possible problems. Some said that propionyl chloride can also be used in research labs or in making pharmaceutical or agricultural products. Some worried that controlling this chemical would make it harder and more expensive for researchers to get. Others said most people who use it already have the paperwork to buy it. What Will Be Required If the Rule Takes Effect? Registration: Anyone making, selling, importing, or exporting propionyl chloride (or mixtures with it) must register with the DEA. Records and Reports: Records of transactions must be kept for two years. Any odd transactions, losses, or thefts must be reported. Shipping: Importing or exporting must follow DEA rules. Security: Companies must provide strong controls to prevent theft or misuse. Inspections: The DEA can inspect businesses handling this chemical. Legal Risk: Doing anything with propionyl chloride that is not allowed by law is a crime. There will be a temporary 30-day exemption for people already handling propionyl chloride. During this time, they must apply for registration or exemption. Economic and Legal Effects The DEA does not expect this rule to have big costs for companies. The main cost will be registration fees ($3,699 for manufacturers and $1,850 for distributors, importers, and exporters). Companies already making opioid medicines with fentanyl should already have DEA registration. The DEA thinks very few businesses will be impacted. The rule follows all proper government and legal procedures. It does not interfere with state laws or other government powers. Next Steps The DEA is taking comments until July 3, 2025. After that, they will decide if the rule should go into effect. Contact Information For more details, contact Terrence L. Boos at the DEA (571) 362-3249. How To Comment Online: www.regulations.gov (Docket No. DEA-1189) Mail: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 All comments must be sent or postmarked by July 3, 2025. Legal Disclaimer 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-Fluoroamphetamine in Schedule I
DEA Proposes Rule to Place 4-Fluoroamphetamine in Schedule I Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 3, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a proposed rule to place the substance 4-fluoroamphetamine (4-FA) in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). What Is 4-Fluoroamphetamine (4-FA)? 4-FA is a central nervous system stimulant. It is similar to amphetamine and methamphetamine, which are already controlled substances. 4-FA has no approved medical use in the United States. Why Is the DEA Proposing This Rule? This proposal is partly to help the United States meet its requirements under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. The United Nations international body placed 4-FA in Schedule II of its convention in 2018. The DEA is acting to control 4-FA following these international decisions and U.S. law. What Evidence Did the DEA Review? The DEA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reviewed scientific studies, medical information, case reports, and law enforcement data. Their findings show that 4-FA: Acts like powerful stimulant drugs. Is being abused in the United States and elsewhere. Is found in illegal drug markets. Can cause serious health problems, including death. Has no accepted medical use. Details From the Scientific Review 4-FA produces effects similar to those of schedule I and II drugs such as amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, and MDMA. It increases levels of certain chemicals in the brain and produces feelings of euphoria and high energy. People have taken it without medical advice, and it has been abused in many states. Law enforcement tested drug samples and found 269 reports of 4-FA in drug exhibits from January 2011 to December 2023. Most users are young adults. The drug can be taken by swallowing or snorting. 4-FA has caused emergency department visits, overdoses, and at least five deaths. Common effects include fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, headache, agitation, and fever. No studies show that it has accepted medical use or that it is safe for use with medical supervision. Proposed Rule Details If the rule is finalized, 4-FA will become a Schedule I controlled substance. This means: Only DEA-registered persons can manufacture, distribute, import, export, research, or possess 4-FA. Those who wish to handle 4-FA will need DEA registration. Those who do not register must surrender or transfer their 4-FA stock. 4-FA will need to be stored securely. Quotas will limit manufacturing. Inventories must be taken and records kept. Reports must be submitted to the DEA. Order forms must be used for transactions. Import and export rules will apply. Activities with 4-FA not allowed under the law may lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. Comment Period and Hearing Requests Comments about the proposed rule must be submitted to the DEA by July 3, 2025. People may also request a hearing by that date, showing their interest and objections. Regulatory Effects This proposal will not have a big economic impact on small businesses. There is no evidence of legitimate use for 4-FA, except in some scientific research. The DEA says this rule does not add new paperwork requirements for businesses or government agencies, but existing recordkeeping rules must be followed. How to Comment Comments can be sent electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. Paper comments can be mailed to the DEA in Springfield, Virginia. All comments are part of the public record unless marked as confidential. Conclusion The DEA is proposing full control of 4-FA due to high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. If the rule becomes final, 4-FA and related substances will be placed in Schedule I and subject to strict regulations. Legal Disclaimer 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 2-Methyl AP-237 in Schedule I; Correction
DEA Corrects Rule to Add 2-Methyl AP-237 to Schedule I Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On June 3, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a correcting amendment in the Federal Register. This update concerns the controlled substance 2-methyl AP-237. What is 2-methyl AP-237? 2-methyl AP-237 is a synthetic drug. Its full name is 1-(2-methyl-4-(3-phenylprop-2-en-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)butan-1-one. It belongs to a group of drugs called synthetic opioids. These drugs can be changed in small ways in a lab to make similar versions. Why was there a correction? The DEA first published a final order on March 15, 2024. This order put 2-methyl AP-237 and its related chemical forms into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I drugs are thought to have a high chance for abuse and no approved medical use. The order said this new rule would start 30 days later, on April 15, 2024. Before this date came, the DEA published another rule about three different drugs. These drugs—etodesnitazene, N-pyrrolidino etonitazene, and protonitazene—were also put into Schedule I. Because these two rules overlapped, there was a mistake in the text about how 2-methyl AP-237 should be listed. What does the correction do? The correction fixes the list in the government rules. It adds 2-methyl AP-237 to 21 CFR 1308.11(b), which is the official list for Schedule I drugs. It also adds its special drug code number, 9664. All other parts of the rule stay the same. The correction says 2-methyl AP-237 has been in Schedule I since April 15, 2024. The change in the text does not change when the rule started. How does this affect the law? Since April 15, 2024, it has been illegal to make, sell, or have 2-methyl AP-237 without special permission. This applies to the drug and any chemical forms that are possible. Who signed this correction? The correction was signed on May 27, 2025, by DEA Acting Administrator Robert J. Murphy. Heather Achbach, DEA Federal Register Liaison Officer, submitted the document for publication. Where can you get more information? Questions can go to Dr. Terrence L. Boos at the DEA Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section. The phone number is (571) 362-3249. Summary 2-methyl AP-237 is now clearly listed as a Schedule I controlled substance. The rule has been effective since April 15, 2024. The correction fixes a technical mistake and makes the listing official and clear. Legal Disclaimer 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 Collection eComments Requested; Extension/Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Notice of Entry of Limited Appearance for Document Assistance Before the Board of Immigration Appeals (Form EOIR-60); and Notice of Entry of Limited Appearance for Document Assistance Before the Immigration Court (Form EOIR-61)
Department of Justice Issues Notice on Immigration Court Forms Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes The Department of Justice (DOJ) has published a notice about its collection of information for two important forms. These forms are used in immigration cases. The forms are called EOIR-60 and EOIR-61. The forms let an attorney or representative help a person, called a “pro se respondent,” with a legal document for the Board of Immigration Appeals or the Immigration Court. This is called a “limited appearance.” It means the lawyer only helps with one document. EOIR-60 is for the Board of Immigration Appeals. EOIR-61 is for the Immigration Court. Starting in July 2024, people can file these forms online using the EOIR Courts and Appeals System Respondent Access Portal (RAP). The forms have been updated. They no longer need to be mailed only. The EOIR Policy Manual now gives filing instructions. The new forms also let people show if they sent the paperwork to the other side electronically through ECAS. A change was made to the privacy notice on the forms. The correct system of records is JUSTICE/EOIR-003. More case information is now available online in English or Spanish at the EOIR Automated Case Information System. The EOIR-60 form now has a note to say that “limited appearance” is not allowed in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proceedings that the Board controls. The DOJ asks for comments about the forms. People have 60 days, until August 4, 2025, to respond. They can give thoughts on whether the forms are needed, if the estimates of time are correct, and how to make the process easier. Here are details about the information collection: Type of Collection: The DOJ is updating and extending forms already in use. Forms: EOIR-60 (Board of Immigration Appeals) and EOIR-61 (Immigration Court). Who Fills Them Out: Individuals, attorneys, and representatives helping pro se respondents. Filling out the form is required to help with a document. Estimate of Use: About 40 people will fill out EOIR-60 each year. About 22,018 will fill out EOIR-61 each year. Time to Complete: Each form takes about 6 minutes. Total Annual Burden: 2,206 hours for everyone together. Cost: There is no fee to send in the forms. Forms can be sent online, saving postage costs. The estimated cost for a legal expert to fill out the form is $7.27 per time. The yearly cost for everyone combined is about $160,310.02. The DOJ’s contact for more information is Justine Fuga, Associate General Counsel at EOIR. People can also contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, for other questions. The notice was published on June 3, 2025. It is a public invitation for feedback on these forms and their collection. Legal Disclaimer 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; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Application for Registration-DEA Form 225, Application for Registration Renewal-DEA Form 225a, Affidavit for Chain Renewal-DEA Form 225b
Department of Justice Requests Public Comment on DEA Registration Forms Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 3, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a request for public comments regarding an extension of an information collection. This collection is for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration forms. The specific forms are DEA Form 225, DEA Form 225a for renewals, and DEA Form 225b for chain renewals. The DOJ is required to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before continuing to collect this information. They must do this under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The DOJ invites public comments for 30 days, ending July 3, 2025. The public may comment on the accuracy of time estimates for the forms, suggest better ways to collect information, and more. Anyone interested can provide comments online by visiting www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. People may search for this collection using the title or OMB Control Number 1117-0012. The forms are used as part of the Controlled Substances Act. All businesses and individuals that manufacture, distribute, import, export, research, or analyze controlled substances must register with the DEA. These records keep controlled substances secure and ensure only approved people handle them. Here are the key details: Type of Collection: Extension, without changes, of a current approval. Title: Application for Registration, Registration Renewal, Affidavit for Chain Renewal. Forms: DEA 225, 225a, 225b. Affected Groups: Businesses, not-for-profit institutions, and government agencies. Number of Respondents: 16,560 per year. Estimated Time Per Response: 0.20066 hours. Frequency: Once per year. Total Annual Time Burden: 3,323 hours. Total Annual Non-Labor Cost: $0. Obligation: Required for businesses or individuals wanting to handle controlled substances. Anyone with questions or requests for copies of the forms or instructions can contact Heather E. Achbach, Regulatory Drafting and Policy Support Section, DEA. The contact address is 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152, telephone (571) 776-3882, or by email. For more information, the public can contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, at the DOJ’s Justice Management Division in Washington, DC. This information collection will stay in effect for up to three years if approved. Renewals will occur as needed for continued authorization. Legal Disclaimer 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.
L-lysine From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations; Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
U.S. Opens Investigations on L-lysine Imports from China Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started preliminary phase investigations on L-lysine imports from China. These investigations are for antidumping and countervailing duties. The case numbers are 701-TA-767 and 731-TA-1750 (Preliminary). They are being done under the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigations will find out if U.S. industry is being hurt or threatened by L-lysine imports from China. The L-lysine is under the U.S. tariff code 2922.41.0090. The investigations began because of petitions filed on May 28, 2025. The petitions were made by the Lysine Fair Trade Coalition and its members. Members include Archer Daniels Midland Company (Decatur, Illinois), CJ Bio America, Inc. (Fort Dodge, Iowa), and Evonik Corporation (Blair, Nebraska). The petitions say that L-lysine from China is being sold below fair value and is supported by government subsidies. The Department of Commerce may extend the investigation time. But the USITC must reach a preliminary decision by July 14, 2025. The Commission’s views must be sent to the Department of Commerce by July 21, 2025. Anyone wanting to join as a party in the investigation, other than the petitioners, must file an entry of appearance within seven days after this notice is published in the Federal Register. Industrial users and representative consumer organizations can also join as parties. The Secretary of the Commission will make public and confidential service lists. These include the names and addresses of all parties and their representatives. Confidential information, called business proprietary information (BPI), will only be given to authorized applicants under a protective order. These applications must be made within seven days after this notice is published. A staff conference about the case will happen on June 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Requests to appear at the conference must be emailed by noon, June 16, 2025. Email addresses for every participant must be included. Some guidance for witnesses joining by videoconference will be available on the Commission’s Public Calendar. The Secretary will accept only electronic filings for now. All filings must go through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). Paper filings are not being accepted. Written briefs and arguments can be sent to the Commission by 5:15 p.m. on June 24, 2025. Written testimony and extra material for the June 18 conference must be filed by 4 p.m. on June 17, 2025. All documents must follow the Commission’s rules, including requirements for confidential business information. Every document filed must be sent to all other parties, as shown by the public or BPI service list. A certificate of service must be included. The Secretary will not accept filings without this. Anyone who gives information to the Commission during these investigations must certify that it is complete and accurate. The information may be used by the Commission, its staff, or other government employees for their duties. All contract personnel must sign a nondisclosure agreement. These investigations are being held under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930, and this notice follows section 207.12 of the Commission’s rules. This notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on May 29, 2025. Legal Disclaimer 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.
Importer of Controlled Substances Application: ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc.
ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. Applies to Import Controlled Substances Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. has asked the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to approve its registration as an importer of two controlled substances: Levorphanol and Tapentadol. Levorphanol has a drug code of 9220 and is listed as a Schedule II substance. ANI Pharmaceuticals plans to import Levorphanol for distribution to customers. Tapentadol has a drug code of 9780 and is also a Schedule II substance. ANI Pharmaceuticals will only import small amounts of Tapentadol. The Tapentadol is for internal research and making reference standards. No other uses of these drugs are allowed under this registration. Only bulk manufacturers already registered for these drugs, or new applicants, may send comments or objections about ANI’s application. Comments and objections must be sent electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. The deadline is July 2, 2025. Anyone asking for a hearing about this application must send their written request by July 2, 2025. Requests for hearings must be sent to several DEA addresses in Springfield, Virginia. These addresses include the Hearing Clerk/OALJ, the DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, and the Administrator. The DEA says it will approve permit applications only if ANI Pharmaceuticals’ business activity matches what is allowed under U.S. law 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). ANI’s authorization will not cover importing FDA-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for sale. The notice was signed by Matthew Strait, Deputy Assistant Administrator, and published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2025. Legal Disclaimer 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.
Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Veranova, L.P.
Veranova, L.P. Applies to Manufacture Controlled Substances in Bulk Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes Veranova, L.P. has sent an application to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become a bulk manufacturer of several controlled substances. The request was made on April 17, 2025. The proposed location for manufacturing is 25 Patton Road, Pharmaceutical Service, Devens, Massachusetts 01434-3803. The company seeks to produce the following basic classes of controlled substances: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) (Drug Code 7315), Schedule I 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (Drug Code 7405), Schedule I Dimethyltryptamine (Drug Code 7435), Schedule I Amphetamine (Drug Code 1100), Schedule II Methylphenidate (Drug Code 1724), Schedule II Nabilone (Drug Code 7379), Schedule II Hydrocodone (Drug Code 9193), Schedule II Levorphanol (Drug Code 9220), Schedule II Thebaine (Drug Code 9333), Schedule II Alfentanil (Drug Code 9737), Schedule II Remifentanil (Drug Code 9739), Schedule II Sufentanil (Drug Code 9740), Schedule II The DEA states that Veranova plans to use the substances to support manufacturing and analytical testing at its other DEA-registered manufacturing facility. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized under this registration. Anyone who is a registered bulk manufacturer of these drugs, or is applying to become one, can submit comments or object to the proposed registration. Comments and objections must be sent electronically by August 1, 2025. To submit a comment, visit https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions. Once a comment is submitted, you will get a Comment Tracking Number as proof. Comments may not appear immediately online. A written request for a hearing about this application must also be filed by the deadline. This notice was signed by Matthew Strait, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the DEA. The official notice is document number 2025-09929 and was published in the Federal Register Volume 90, Number 104, on June 2, 2025. Legal Disclaimer 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.