⚡Antidumping Duty Regulations on Solar Cells from Four Countries
Based on 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 crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). In addition, Commerce is amending its final determination of sales at less than fair value (LTFV) with respect to solar cells from Vietnam to correct ministerial errors.
Learn More📄SEC Notice on Form T-3 Application for Indenture Qualification
The SEC is seeking comments on the extension of Form T-3, which is necessary for the qualification of indentures under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. The form is crucial for offering debt securities not required to be registered under the Securities Act. The notice invites public feedback on the collection of information and its implications.
Learn More⚛️NRC Environmental Assessment on HALEU Operations and License Extension
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering amending Special Nuclear Material (SNM) License No. SNM-2011, issued on April 13, 2007, to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC (ACO) for the operation of the American Centrifuge Plant (ACP). The NRC is considering extending authorization of the high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) demonstration program operations to continue through June 30, 2034, along with a possession limit increase to support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and ACO contract production milestone of 900 kilograms of HALEU per year. In the event of an extension of ACO's HALEU contract with the DOE, potentially the authorization would be extended through the revised contract period. For this proposed action, the NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and a finding of no significant impact (FONSI).
Learn More🌍Environmental Assessment Notice for Pacific Gas and Electric Company
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment evaluating the potential environmental impacts of the proposed construction at Tiger Creek regulator dam. The assessment, which outlines alternatives and environmental protections, is accessible online, alongside instructions for public comments and engagement opportunities.
Learn More🏭EPA Denies Petition on Morenci Mine Clean Air Permit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an order dated April 30, 2025, denying a petition dated December 6, 2024, from the Center for Biological Diversity. The Petition requested that the EPA object to a Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to the Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Copper Ore Mining and Processing Operations ("Morenci Mine") in Greenlee County, Arizona.
Learn More🧪Extension of TCE Regulation Postponement and Business Impact
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is extending the postponement of the effective date of certain regulatory provisions of the final rule entitled "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)" for an additional 60 days. Specifically, this postponement applies to the conditions imposed on the uses with TSCA exemptions.
Learn More🌍Implications of New Air Quality Regulations for San Joaquin Valley
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the "2023 Maintenance Plan and Redesignation Request for the Revoked 1-Hour Ozone Standard" ("San Joaquin Valley Maintenance Plan" or "Plan") as a revision to the state implementation plan (SIP) for the State of California. The San Joaquin Valley Maintenance Plan includes, among other elements, an emissions inventory consistent with attainment and contingency provisions. The EPA is also proposing to find that the State of California's request to redesignate the San Joaquin Valley area from nonattainment to attainment for the revoked 1979 1-hour national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or "standard") for ozone ("1979 ozone NAAQS," "1-hour ozone NAAQS," or "1-hour ozone standard") meets all the Clean Air Act (CAA or "the Act") criteria for redesignation. Therefore, the EPA is proposing to terminate all anti-backsliding obligations for the San Joaquin Valley area for the revoked 1-hour ozone NAAQS.
Learn More⚖️NRC Guidance on Criminal Enforcement Referrals for Businesses
This notice describes the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under the recent Executive Order (E.O.) on "Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations."
Learn More📦ITC Decision on OLED Display Modules and Trade Secret Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 63) of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ"), to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to change the name of one of the respondents.
Learn More📊Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Data Exchange Notice
The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision to the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program Data Exchange Standardization." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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