🏭DOE Adds Metallurgical Coal to Critical Materials List for Steelmaking
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing this notice to advise the public that DOE has added metallurgical coal used for steelmaking to the DOE Critical Material List. This notice also provides the link to the assessment that forms the justification for including metallurgical coal used in steelmaking on the Critical Material List. Meeting the policy goal of U.S. steel dominance will require dramatic increases in domestic metallurgical coal production and use and thereby supports the determination that metallurgical coal used for steelmaking is a DOE critical material.
Learn More📦Public Comment Request on Global Business Identifier for Businesses
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More🏛️U.S.-China Economic Review Commission
Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on "the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China." Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC on June 5, 2025 on "China Shock 2.0: Overcapacity and Beijing's Supply Chain Chokepoints."
Learn More📡National Emergency Continuation for InfoTech Supply Chain
The President's notice confirms the ongoing national emergency regarding threats to the U.S. from foreign control of information and communications technology. It highlights the necessity to safeguard supply chains and prevent vulnerabilities, emphasizing the severity of the risks posed by foreign adversaries. This continuation aims to enhance national security and economic stability over the coming year.
Learn More💊Executive Order for Regulatory Relief in Pharmaceutical Production
Executive Order 14293 emphasizes the necessity of regulatory relief to support the domestic production of essential medicines. It outlines measures to streamline the review processes by key agencies like the FDA and EPA, aiming to eliminate barriers to pharmaceutical manufacturing. The order highlights a strategic initiative to secure a resilient domestic pharmaceutical supply chain and enhance national security.
Learn More🌍U.S.-China Commission Hearing on Energy and Market Influence
Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on "the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China." Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC on April 24, 2025 on "China's Domestic Energy Challenges and Its Growing Influence Over International Energy Markets."
Learn More⛏️Spire Storage West Seeks Extension for Clear Creek Project Compliance
The Department of Energy announces Spire Storage West, LLC's request for an extension until May 19, 2028, to complete its Clear Creek Expansion Project in Wyoming due to unexpected weather and supply chain delays. The notice establishes a comment period for public intervention on the extension request.
Learn More🛍️Analysis of Procurement List Additions and Deletions
This action adds product(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.
Learn More📦HUD Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire Notice
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.
Learn More⚖️Investigation into Semiconductor Device Import Violations
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 18, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Longitude Licensing Ltd. of Ireland and Marlin Semiconductor Limited of Ireland. The complaint was supplemented on February 21, 2025, and March 10, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices, products containing the same, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,745,847 ("the '847 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,093,473 ("the '473 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,147,747 ("the '747 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,184,292 ("the '292 Patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 9,953,880 ("the '880 Patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
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