🌊Antitrust Notice on Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium Updates
The Department of Justice announces updates regarding the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium's membership changes. The new members include several technology companies, while one member has withdrawn. UTIC aims to continue complying with antitrust provisions, which helps stabilize conditions for cooperative research and development activities among the members.
Learn More📈High Purity Dissolving Pulp Antidumping Investigation Overview
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-777 and 731-TA-1762-1763 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway, provided for in subheading 4702.00.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of Brazil. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by September 26, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by October 3, 2025.
Learn More⚡Overview of Exempt Wholesale Generator Filings and Compliance Updates
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings includes recent applications for self-certification as Exempt Wholesale Generators by various energy companies, along with compliance filings and updates regarding electricity rates. The document outlines critical deadlines for comments and procedural requirements for public participation and intervention.
Learn More⚖️Countervailing Duty on Sol Gel Alumina Ceramic Abrasive Grains
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains (ceramic abrasive grains) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
Learn More🍬FY 2026 Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Sugar Products
The Office of the United States Trade Representative is providing notice of allocations of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) in-quota quantity of the tariff- rate quotas (TRQs) for imported raw cane sugar, certain sugars, syrups and molasses (also known as refined sugar), and sugar-containing products.
Learn More🌶️Regulatory Notice on Oleoresin Paprika Imports from India
The U.S. International Trade Commission investigates the impact of subsidized and LTFV imports of oleoresin paprika from India, highlighting potential industry injuries in the U.S. This notice announces the commencement of final phase investigations in response to a petition filed by Rezolex, Ltd. Co., indicating regulatory scrutiny in international trade practices.
Learn More🌎Proposed Consent Decree by DOJ Regarding Environmental Cleanup Costs
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree addressing cleanup actions required for uranium contamination at two Superfund sites in New Mexico. The decree mandates United Nuclear Corporation to undertake a remedial action at a significant financial cost, while providing legal protection under specific environmental statutes for the settling parties. Public comments are invited during the review period.
Learn More🌍Notice of United States-Colombia Environmental Affairs Council Meeting
The U.S. Department of State and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are providing notice that the parties to the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) intend to hold the second meeting of the Environmental Affairs Council (Council) established under Chapter 18 (Environment) of the TPA as well as the second meeting of the United States-Colombia Environmental Cooperation Commission (Commission) established under the United States-Colombia Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA), on September 5, 2025. The Council will review implementation of Chapter 18 of the TPA, and the Commission will review implementation of the ECA. During the Council and Commission meetings, Members will discuss the progress made in implementing Chapter 18 commitments and the impacts of environmental cooperation. The Commission will also review possible future environmental cooperation. More information on the Council and Commission is included below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All interested persons are invited to attend the Council and Commission joint public session in person beginning at 3:30 p.m. Bogota, Colombia time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) on September 5, 2025, in Bogota, Colombia, or submit written comments or suggestions in advance regarding Chapter 18 of the TPA and the ECA. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and present views and comments on the issues the public considers relevant to the Council and Commission's work. In preparing comments, submitters are encouraged to refer to Chapter 18 of the TPA and the ECA (available at Current Trade Agreements With Environmental Chapters--United States Department of State). Instructions for submitting comments are provided below under ADDRESSES.
Learn More⚖️Changes in Defense Industrial Based Consortium Membership Announced
The Department of Justice announces changes in the membership of the Defense Industrial Based Consortium under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. This notice highlights the consortium’s intent to promote limited liability for antitrust plaintiffs, facilitating collaboration among diverse companies involved in defense and industrial research. Members include various firms and institutions across the U.S. and Australia, with ongoing invitations for new members.
Learn More🔬Duty-Free Entry Approval for Scientific Instruments - Commerce Notice
The Department of Commerce has approved duty-free entries for various scientific instruments requested by multiple universities, indicating no equivalent domestic manufacturing. This decision facilitates advanced research and development in scientific disciplines crucial for technological innovation and education.
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