🔫Regulatory Changes in Firearms - Impacts on Businesses
This interim final rule ("IFR") amends the Department of Justice ("Department") regulations relating to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") by withdrawing effectively moribund regulations regarding how ATF will adjudicate applications for relief from the disabilities imposed by certain firearms laws and withdrawing a related delegation.
Learn More⏳EPA Extends 2024 RFS Compliance Reporting Deadline
EPA is extending the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year. EPA is also making several minor amendments and technical corrections to other RFS provisions.
Learn More🏗️Request for Public Comments on Copper Imports and National Security
The Secretary of Commerce has initiated an investigation to determine the effects on U.S. national security of imports of copper in all forms, including, but not limited to, raw mined copper; copper concentrates; refined copper; copper alloys; scrap copper; and derivative products. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.
Learn More🔥Proposed Withdrawal of Determination for Miscellaneous Gas Products
As part of its implementation of the Executive Order, "Unleashing American Energy" (Jan. 20, 2025), the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") is reviewing existing agency actions to ensure, among other things, that all regulatory requirements related to energy are grounded in clearly applicable law and that the American people's freedom to choose from a variety of goods and appliances is not restricted. As a result of this review, DOE is proposing to withdraw its prior determination that miscellaneous gas products ("MGPs"), which are comprised of decorative hearths and outdoor heaters, qualify as covered products under Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended ("EPCA"). After further consideration of the relevant statutory authority and available information, DOE is proposing to withdraw its determination that MGPs are covered products under EPCA for which DOE is authorized to establish test procedures and energy conservation standards.
Learn More📦New Aluminum Import Duties and Regulations for Businesses Impacting 2025
The President issued Proclamation 10895 "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States," (Aluminum Presidential Proclamation) on February 10, 2025, imposing specified rates of duty on imports of aluminum. In Proclamation 10895, the President authorized and directed the Secretary of Commerce to publish modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates in the proclamation. The revised HTSUS is set out in Annex 1 to this notice.
Learn More⚙️New Tariffs on Steel Imports Affecting U.S. Businesses
The President issued Proclamation 10896 "Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States," (Steel Presidential Proclamation) on February 10, 2025, imposing specified rates of duty on imports of steel. In Proclamation 10896, the President authorized and directed the Secretary of Commerce to publish modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates in the proclamation. The revised HTSUS is set out in Annex 1 to this notice.
Learn More⚖️Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order on Sodium Nitrite from China
As a result of determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on sodium nitrite from the People's Republic of China (China) would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of this CVD order.
Learn More🥇Executive Order on Copper Imports and National Security Concerns
Executive Order 14220 focuses on the significance of copper to U.S. national security and economic strength. It outlines vulnerabilities in the copper supply chain reliant on foreign sources and mandates an investigation to assess the national security impact of copper imports. The order aims to ensure a reliable domestic supply chain and outlines steps to enhance production capabilities.
Learn More⚖️Investigation into Slag Pots Imports from China by USITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined a reasonable indication of material injury to the U.S. industry from imports of slag pots from China, prompting investigations into alleged unfair trade practices, including dumping and government subsidies. The Commission will proceed to the final phase of its investigations, advancing the regulatory process surrounding these imports.
Learn More🐠New Regulations Affecting Businesses Due to Coral Reclassification
In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from President Donald J. Trump, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2025, this action delays the effective date of the final rule NMFS published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2024, regarding the reclassification of the pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) on the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species.
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