⚡FERC Sunshine Act Meeting Agenda for June 2025 Overview
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces a public meeting to discuss various agenda items, including customer matters and critical infrastructure. The meeting is open for public attendance and will be followed by a press briefing, which can also be accessed online. Additionally, relevant documents are available via the Commission's website.
Learn More🧵U.S. Trade Commission Decision on Polyester Textured Yarn
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that revoking antidumping and countervailing duty orders on polyester textured yarn from China and India would likely cause material injury to the U.S. industry. This decision follows a five-year review process and indicates the commission's commitment to protecting domestic manufacturing interests.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More📈Significant Increase in Consumer Price Index & Business Implications
The Department of Labor announces a substantial increase in the All Items Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers, indicating an inflation rise from the 1984 average to 2024. This shift highlights trends in consumer prices, crucial for economic assessments and decision-making in various industries.
Learn More⚠️NRC Approves Alternate Waste Disposal Method for ProTechnics
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and accompanying environmental assessment (EA) for an alternate waste disposal method request from ProTechnics, a division of Core Laboratories LP (ProTechnics), for the disposal of well logging sand-outs or well logging returns containing residual amounts of NRC-licensed materials into Class I disposal wells in North Slope, Alaska. Based on the analysis in the EA, the NRC staff has concluded that there would be no significant impacts to the environment from ProTechnics' proposed exemption request and therefore, a FONSI is appropriate.
Learn More📈Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation on Lysine Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into imports of L-lysine from China, alleging that these imports benefit from government subsidies that harm U.S. producers. The scope of the investigation includes various forms of lysine, which are essential in animal feed. The proceedings aim to assess the impact of these imports on the domestic industry.
Learn More📈Sunshine Act Meeting Overview of Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation will hold a Sunshine Act meeting to discuss various corporate governance matters, including executive reports and action items on officer elections and grant approvals. Parts of the meeting will be closed to the public, particularly those covering sensitive executive sessions and compensation discussions.
Learn More🏦SEC Notice for Advisors Series Trust Exemption Request
The SEC issued a notice regarding Advisors Series Trust and Distribution Cognizant LLC's application for an exemption from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The proposed exemption would facilitate the amendment of subadvisory agreements without requiring shareholder approval, while also relieving specific disclosure requirements related to fees paid to subadvisers.
Learn More📅CSSBMB Third Quarter Business Meeting Notice
The Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys will host its Third Quarter Business Meeting, which is open to the public via livestream. Attendees can participate in discussions on CSSBMB operations, future plans, and public engagement, with real-time transcription provided for accessibility.
Learn More🏗️Meeting Notice for VA Structural Safety Advisory Committee
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Structural Safety for its facilities. The meeting will focus on seismic, natural hazard, and fire safety issues, along with recommending safety standards for construction and remodeling. Participants can attend in person or virtually, and written comments will be accepted.
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