🚗Updates on Antidumping Duties for Chinese Passenger Tires
On November 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of International Trade (the Court) issued a partial judgment in YC Rubber Co. (North America) LLC., et al. v. United States, Consol., Court no. 19-00069, sustaining, in part, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)'s first remand results pertaining to the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on passenger vehicle and light truck tire (passenger tires) from the People's Republic of China (China) covering the period August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017. Commerce is notifying the public that the Court's partial judgment is not in harmony with Commerce's final results of the administrative review, and that Commerce is amending the final results with respect to the dumping margin assigned to Kenda Rubber (China) Co., Ltd. (Kenda).
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directive for GE Engines Affects Compliance and Costs
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) Model CT7-2E1 engines. This AD was prompted by a revised analysis using an updated stress model, which calculated that the actual life limit of the CT7-2E1 stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate is less than the current life limit. This AD requires revision of the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing CT7-2E1 engine maintenance manual (EMM) and the operator's existing approved maintenance program or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate a reduced life limit for this part. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📄Notice on OLE Objects in Tariff Records for eTariff Filings
The Department of Energy's notice addresses the prohibition of OLE objects in electronic tariff filings and emphasizes compliance with established protocols. It details the potential consequences of including embedded objects in submissions and clarifies the correct procedures for ALJ settlement filings. The communication aims to ensure that filings are processed correctly without errors.
Learn More📄Notice on Subcontract Consent and Contractors' Purchasing Review
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding subcontract consent and contractors' purchasing system review.
Learn More🛫Travel Costs Regulations Update for Government Contractors
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning travel costs. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through June 30, 2025. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.
Learn More📦Upcoming 2025 Public Meetings on Hazardous Materials Regulations
This notice announces that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) will host four public meetings during 2025 in advance of certain international meetings. The first meeting will be held in preparation of the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) Working Group 25 (WG/25) scheduled for April 21-25, 2025 in Delhi, India. The second meeting will be held in preparation of the 66th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) scheduled for June 30-July 4, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The third meeting will be held in preparation of the 30th session of the ICAO DGP (DGP/30) scheduled for October 6-10, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. The fourth meeting will be held in preparation of the 67th session of the UNSCOE TDG scheduled for November 24-December 3, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. For each of these meetings, PHMSA will solicit public input on current proposals.
Learn More🚧ANR Pipeline Company's Heartland Project Application Notice
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces ANR Pipeline Company's application for its Heartland Project, which includes new pipeline installations and enhanced transportation capacity in the Midwest. The notice sets a public intervention deadline and calls for comments on the significant environmental and regulatory considerations surrounding the project.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting Businesses
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More💧General Permit Notice by Susquehanna River Basin Commission
This notice lists General Permits approved by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Energy Filings
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a combined notice detailing multiple electric rate filings. The notice specifies various applicants, compliance submissions, tariff amendments, and related comment deadlines, providing essential information for stakeholders in the energy sector.
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