⚓️Notice on Changes in NSTIC Membership and Antitrust Provisions
The Department of Justice published a notice regarding the Naval Surface Technology & Innovation (NSTIC), which informs of new membership additions and a withdrawal, ensuring compliance with antitrust provisions. This notice is significant for businesses involved in cooperative research and production within the naval defense arena, as it outlines ongoing commitments under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
Learn More📜Notice on The Open Group Membership Changes Under Antitrust Act
The Department of Justice issued a notice disclosing membership changes in The Open Group, which falls under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. This includes the addition and withdrawal of various companies, and updates concerning ongoing activities within the group, emphasizing its collaborative research initiatives.
Learn More📉Proposed Trading Suspension for Noncompliant SPACs by NYSE American
The NYSE American has proposed a rule change to immediately suspend trading for any special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that fails to complete a business combination within 36 months of its IPO registration. This change aims to enhance investor protection and provide clear delisting provisions for non-compliant SPACs.
Learn More🌎SEC Concept Release on Foreign Private Issuer Eligibility Overview
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is publishing this concept release to solicit comments on the definition of a foreign private issuer ("FPI"). There have been several developments within the FPI population since the Commission last conducted a broad review of reporting FPIs and the eligibility criteria for FPI status. These developments have prompted us to consider whether the current FPI definition should be revised so that it better represents the issuers that the Commission intended to benefit from current FPI accommodations while continuing to protect investors and promote capital formation.
Learn More✈️Withdrawal of Proposed Airspace Amendment for Morgantown, WV
This action withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2025, proposing to amend Class D and Class E airspace at Morgantown, WV. The FAA has determined that withdrawal of that NPRM is warranted as new airspace data have been received which significantly change the requirements for the proposed airspace. FAA expects to publish a new NPRM to amend the Class D and Class E airspace at Morgantown, WV, after assessing the new data.
Learn More🏭Foreign-Trade Zone 196 Application for DHL Subzone in Fort Worth
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has officially docketed an application for subzone status for DHL Global Forwarding facilities in Fort Worth, Texas. The application, submitted by Alliance Corridor, Inc., welcomes public comments until mid-July, allowing for stakeholder input on the proposed economic benefits of the subzone designation.
Learn More⚖️USPTO Notice on Practitioner Conduct and Discipline Information Collection
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The USPTO invites comments on this information collection renewal, which helps the USPTO assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the reporting burden to the public. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 11, 2025, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More📦USTR Extends Product Exclusions for Chinese Goods to 2025
In prior notices, the U.S. Trade Representative modified the actions in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation by excluding from additional duties certain products of China. This notice announces the U.S. Trade Representative's determination to extend the current exclusions.
Learn More⚛️NRC Approves NuScale US460 Small Modular Reactor Design
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a standard design approval (SDA) to NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) for the NuScale US460 small modular reactor (SMR) standard design. The SDA allows the NuScale US460 SMR standard design to be referenced in an application for a construction permit or operating license, or an application for a combined license or manufacturing license under NRC regulations.
Learn More🛩️New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters EC225LP
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by the identification of missing electrical bonding on a certain part-numbered additional and optional search light (search light). This AD requires installing an electrical bonding braid modification. These actions are specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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