⚖️ITC Determines Continuation of Duties on Steel Propane Cylinders
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that lifting countervailing and antidumping duties on steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand would likely harm the U.S. industry. This decision is founded on evidence from recent five-year reviews, and it aims to protect domestic producers from unfair trade practices.
Learn More🛢️Proposed Rule for Pipeline Corrosion Reassessment and Cost Savings
PHMSA is proposing to revise the corrosion requirements in 49 CFR part 192 for gas distribution systems by replacing the 3-year reassessment interval with a 5-year reassessment interval following the replacement of pipeline segments or components in service lines. This change would provide cost savings to gas distribution operators.
Learn More📊Quarterly IRS Interest Rates for Customs Duties and Business Impact
This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will remain the same from the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2025, the interest rates for underpayments will be 7 percent for both corporations and non-corporations. The interest rate for overpayments will be 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.
Learn More💧Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project Regulatory Notice Overview
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project, detailing the application process and requirements for environmental assessments and public engagement. The project includes plans for a large-scale hydroelectric facility in Kentucky, inviting cooperation from various agencies and stakeholders.
Learn More🚆Administrative Updates to Federal Railroad Safety Regulations
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's safety integration plans regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.
Learn More📅Upcoming LSC Finance and Governance Meetings
The Legal Services Corporation will hold virtual meetings on finance and governance focusing on budget appropriations and committee activities. These sessions are open for public observation and will address key matters relevant to the organization’s funding strategies and governance review.
Learn More🦺OSHA Proposes Revisions to Methylenedianiline Respirator Standards
This proposed rule revises some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's Methylenedianiline standards and better aligns these standards with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
Learn More🌾Proposed Rule to Reduce Hazardous Materials Training Burdens for Farmers
This NPRM proposes to streamline the exceptions for in-depth security training requirements for farmers by raising the dollar amount of the exception threshold to account for inflation.
Learn More🛡️Proposed OSHA Revisions to 13 Carcinogens Regulation Impacting Businesses
This proposed rule revises some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's 13 Carcinogens standard and better aligns this standard with OSHA's respiratory protection standard.
Learn More🚂Administrative Updates to Rail Freight Reflectorization Regulations
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's reflectorization regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.
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