⚖️Antidumping Duty Orders on DOTP from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, Türkiye
Based on the affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing antidumping duty (AD) orders on dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye).
Learn More🏦Requirements for Correspondent Accounts with Foreign Banks
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, FinCEN invites comments on the proposed renewal, without change, of certain existing information collection requirements found in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations applicable to certain covered financial institutions. Under these regulations, among other requirements, a covered financial institution is prohibited from establishing, maintaining, administering, or managing correspondent accounts in the United States for or on behalf of a foreign shell bank. The regulations require that a covered financial institution take reasonable steps to ensure that any correspondent account that it establishes, maintains, administers, or manages in the United States for a foreign bank is not used by the foreign bank to indirectly provide banking services to a foreign shell bank. The regulations also mandate that a covered financial institution that maintains a correspondent account in the United States for a foreign bank retain records in the United States identifying the owners of each such foreign bank whose shares are not publicly traded, unless the foreign bank files a Form FR-Y with the Federal Reserve Board identifying the current owners of the foreign bank, and the name and street address of a person who resides in the United States and is authorized, and has agreed to be an agent to accept service of legal process for records regarding each such correspondent account. This request for comments is made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🌊Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting Business Compliance and Risk
New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
Learn More⚖️DEA Revocation of Khursheed Haider's Registration
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) revoked the registration of Khursheed Haider, M.D. due to his lack of authority to practice medicine in California and handle controlled substances. As a result, business owners in the healthcare sector must remain vigilant about practitioner licensing to avoid regulatory issues.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Electric Rate Filings and Business Implications
The Department of Energy's notice indicates various electric rate filings, including compliance filings and non-material changes by various companies. It highlights the procedural aspects for commenting on these filings and outlines the significance of regulatory participation for stakeholders in the energy sector.
Learn More📈NYSE Texas Proposes Enhanced Integrated Feed for Market Data
The NYSE Texas has filed a proposed rule change to enhance the Integrated Feed market data product by incorporating Auction Imbalance Information. This enhancement aims to provide real-time data that will assist market participants in making more informed trading decisions, ultimately promoting a more robust and competitive trading environment.
Learn More🕊️Proclamation of Jewish American Heritage Month, 2025
The proclamation by the President acknowledges Jewish American contributions to U.S. history while emphasizing the ongoing challenges of anti-Semitism. It calls for a collective celebration of Jewish heritage and culture, urging Americans to partake in related activities and programs throughout May 2025. The document reflects on historical commitments to religious freedom and condemns acts of bigotry.
Learn More🚫Analysis of Export Privilege Denial for Sergey Karpushkin
The regulatory notice addresses the denial of export privileges to Sergey Karpushkin following his conviction for conspiracy related to purchasing metal products from a sanctioned source. The order stipulates a ten-year prohibition on engaging in export-related activities for Karpushkin and outlines obligations for others regarding trade activities related to him.
Learn More🌊Regulatory Update on Loans in Special Flood Hazard Areas
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its information collection titled, "Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Hazards."
Learn More🦋Notice of Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation and survival of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.
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