⚖️Report on Iran's Material Utilization Under NDAA Regulations
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (also known as the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 (IFCA)), as delegated by Presidential Memorandum of June 3, 2013, requires the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees every 180 days that contains a determination with respect to: Whether Iran is using any of the materials described in IFCA as a medium for barter, swap, or any other exchange or transaction, or listing any of such materials as assets of the Government of Iran for purposes of the national balance sheet of Iran; which sectors of the economy of Iran are controlled directly or indirectly by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); and which of the materials described in subsection (d) are used in connection with the nuclear, military, or ballistic missile programs of Iran. Materials described are graphite, raw or semi-finished metals such as aluminum and steel, coal, and software for integrating industrial processes.
Learn More🇺🇸Agency Notice on Information Collection for Section 232 Imports
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Learn More🏭Regulatory Relief for Taconite Iron Ore Processing Proclamation
The proclamation addresses regulatory relief for taconite iron ore processing facilities by exempting them from new emissions standards for two years. This aims to preserve domestic production capabilities vital for national defense and industrial supply chains, acknowledging the need for viable emissions control technology before compliance.
Learn More🏥Regulatory Relief for Medical Sterilization Facilities Announced
Proclamation 10959 by the President grants a two-year exemption from compliance with the EtO Rule for specified commercial sterilization facilities. This exemption arises from concerns regarding the critical role of ethylene oxide in sterilizing medical equipment, emphasizing national security and the need to ensure availability of essential medical devices for patient care.
Learn More⚗️Regulatory Relief for Chemical Manufacturers Under Proclamation 10957
Proclamation 10957 announces regulatory relief for certain stationary sources in the chemical manufacturing sector, extending compliance deadlines of the HON Rule by two years. This measure is aimed at preserving national security and the robustness of the domestic chemical industry, emphasizing its critical role in essential sectors like healthcare and national defense.
Learn More🌏Delegation of Authority Under Proclamation on Foreign Nationals
The Department of State has delegated authority for determining the national interest in foreign travel under the Presidential Proclamation aimed at protecting the U.S. from potential threats. This delegation allows select officials to undertake related duties which impact the entry of foreign nationals into the country. The full details will be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More🔍New DoD Privacy Act Rule Impacts Business Compliance Requirements
The Department of Defense (Department or DoD) is giving concurrent notice of a new Department-wide system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the DoD-0025, "Counterintelligence Investigations and Collection Activities (CICA)" system of records and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act to protect national security and law enforcement interests.
Learn More🚫Review of the Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba
The Department of State announces the decision to maintain the designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, citing no significant changes in the organization's circumstances that would warrant revocation. The notice includes additional aliases associated with the group and underscores ongoing national security concerns.
Learn More🏭Request for Comments on Polysilicon Imports Security Investigation
On July 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of polysilicon and its derivatives. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (Section 232). Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.
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