Notice 9 Apr 2025 public hearing, regulation, supply chain, security, energy, us-china

🌍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."

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Notice 7 Apr 2025 compliance, energy, regulation, supply chain, wyoming, project management

⛏️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.

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Notice 4 Apr 2025 regulatory compliance, procurement, supply chain, federal government, disabilities, nonprofit

🛍️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.

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Notice 26 Mar 2025 international trade, regulation, supply chain, u.s. international trade commission, patent infringement, semiconductor

⚖️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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Notice 26 Mar 2025 procurement, risk management, supply chain, hud, vendor compliance

📦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.

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Notice 21 Mar 2025 blind employment, service deletion, procurement, supply chain, defense, non-profit

🛒Proposed Deletions from Procurement List and Business Impact

The Committee is proposing to delete service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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Notice 21 Mar 2025 federal government, nonprofit, procurement, supply chain, small business

🛍️Additions and Deletions to Procurement List Affecting Nonprofits

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 product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.

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Notice 14 Mar 2025 trade, supply chain, federal maritime commission, shipping, maritime regulations, chokepoints

🚢Investigation into Transit Constraints at Maritime Chokepoints

The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) has exercised its statutory authority to initiate a nonadjudicatory investigation into transit constraints at international maritime chokepoints, particularly concerning the effects of the laws, regulations or practices of foreign governments, and the practices of owners or operators of foreign-flag vessels, on shipping conditions in these chokepoints.

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Presidential Document 11 Mar 2025 trade, regulation, supply chain, tariffs, mexico, automotive

🚗Executive Order Adjusts Tariffs Impacting Automotive Industry

Executive Order 14232 aims to amend duties related to automotive production to mitigate disruption in the U.S. automotive industry, particularly in regard to trade with Mexico. The Order addresses tariff adjustments for automotive parts and reduces the duty on potash, effective March 7, 2025, while emphasizing the significance of the automotive sector to national security and economic stability.

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Presidential Document 6 Mar 2025 national security, trade regulation, lumber, supply chain, timber, u.s. industry, construction

🌲National Security and Timber Imports Regulation Overview

Executive Order 14223 addresses national security risks from imported timber and lumber, emphasizing the importance of a robust domestic wood products industry. It mandates an investigation into the impact of imports on national security and outlines potential actions to strengthen domestic supply chains, including tariffs and support for local production.

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