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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet Wire
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet Wire
October 29, 2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain extrusion-coated magnet wire. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Essex Solutions Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, and Essex Solutions USA LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, on September 29, 2026.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet Wire
October 29, 2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain extrusion-coated magnet wire. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Essex Solutions Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, and Essex Solutions USA LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, on September 29, 2026.A supplement was filed on October 13, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain extrusion-coated magnet wire that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
* Wellascent Electronic (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd., Ganzhou, China
* Wellascent Technologies USA LLC, Grand Prairie, Texas
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1527), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the USITC.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er1029_69436.htm
FCC Proposes to Modernize Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Proposes to Modernize Accessibility Rules
Re: Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; Telecommunication Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Consumer and Governmental Affairs, Media, and Wireless Telecommunications Bureaus Seek Update on Commission's Fulfillment of the Twenty-First
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Proposes to Modernize Accessibility Rules
Re: Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; Telecommunication Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Consumer and Governmental Affairs, Media, and Wireless Telecommunications Bureaus Seek Update on Commission's Fulfillment of the Twenty-FirstCentury Communications and Video Accessibility Act, CG Docket Nos. 10-231, 03-123, GN Docket No. 21-140, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (October 29, 2026).
Earlier this month, the Commission had the chance to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the CVAA here at the FCC. We had a series of panel discussions that focused on the important wins that have been achieved and on the challenges that we are now taking on. We also delivered our CVAA Biennial Report to Congress, which outlined the path ahead. And I had the privilege to hand out the Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility to some great advocates and innovators.
Today's vote builds on this effort by ensuring our rules are responsive to those advancements in the communications marketplace. As we continue to support the transition to modern, faster networks, including ones that support advanced video platforms, D2D connectivity, and Next Generation 911 services, we need to make sure that our accessibility rules keep pace. This item does exactly that.
Thanks to staff for their efforts on this item including Stephen Wang, Molly Burgdorf, Ike Ofobike, Michael Scott, Suzy Rosen Singleton, Olivia Fergerstrom, Lisa Wilson Edwards, and Ed Bartholme.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426307A2.pdf
FCC Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Amended Petition for Rulemaking Filed By Charles M. Anderson Proposing Amendment to FM Broadcast Spacing Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-303):
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By this Public Notice, the Media Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the Petition for Rulemaking filed by Charles M. Anderson (Petitioner) on February 2, 2026, as amended June 16, 2026./1 In the amended Petition, Petitioner seeks to amend section 73.215 of the Commission's rules,/2 by adding subsection (f) to allow exceptions, under certain circumstances, to the distance limitations set forth in section 73.215(e)./3 Petitioner contends that the distance limitations
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-303):
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By this Public Notice, the Media Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the Petition for Rulemaking filed by Charles M. Anderson (Petitioner) on February 2, 2026, as amended June 16, 2026./1 In the amended Petition, Petitioner seeks to amend section 73.215 of the Commission's rules,/2 by adding subsection (f) to allow exceptions, under certain circumstances, to the distance limitations set forth in section 73.215(e)./3 Petitioner contends that the distance limitationsset forth in section 73.215(e) afford existing FM broadcast stations no leeway in relocating transmission facilities from aging towers or lost tower sites to existing towers./4 The proposed new subsection (f) would allow deviation from the spacing limitations set forth in subsection (e), provided a showing is made that no greater interference will be caused to short-spaced stations than would occur at the minimum distances specified in subsection (e).
The Bureau has received two letters in support of the Petition and Amended Petition./5 The Bureau grants Petitioner's request to open a rulemaking proceeding based on the Amended Petition, which is assigned MB Docket Number 26-303.
The Petition, Amended Petition, and supporting letters are available electronically through the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) under the above-referenced docket number, which may be accessed on the Commission's Internet website at http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
Ex Parte Rules. This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./6 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation./7 If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with section 1.1206(b) of the rules. In proceedings governed by section 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
Filing Requirements. Pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules,/8 interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the ECFS./9
* Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
* Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing.
* Filings can be sent by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
- Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
- U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
* All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
* All filings must be made in accordance with Section 1.1206(b)(1) of the Commission's rules.10 People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
For additional information, contact Albert Shuldiner, Albert.Shuldiner@fcc.gov, (202) 418-2721, Priscilla Lee, Priscilla.Lee@fcc.gov, (202) 418-2957, or Tom Nessinger, Thomas.Nessinger@fcc.gov, (202) 418-2709, of the Media Bureau, Audio Division. Direct press inquiries to Nancy Murphy at (202) 418-1043.
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Footnotes:
1/ Petition for Rulemaking of Charles M. Anderson (filed Feb. 2, 2026) (Petition), amended June 16, 2026 (Amended Petition).
2/ 47 CFR Sec. 73.215.
3/ Id. Sec. 73.215(e). See Amended Petition at 4. In the initial Petition Petitioner sought to delete subsection (e) from 47 CFR Sec. 73.215; the Amended Petition seeks to retain subsection (e) but to add new subsection (f), which would allow exceptions to the distance limitations set forth in subsection (e).
4/ Amended Petition at 2.
5/ Letter from Alfred C. Liggins, III, President and CEO, Urban One, to Albert Shuldiner, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau (July 23, 2026); Letter from Lee Perryman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marble City Media LLC (Aug. 20, 2026).
6/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
7/ Id. Sec. 1.1206(b). Memoranda must contain a summary of the substance of the ex parte presentation and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one or two sentence description of the views and arguments presented is generally required. Id. Sec. 1.1206(b)(1).
8/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.415, 1.419.
9/ Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, Report and Order, GN Docket No. 97-113, 13 FCC Rcd 11322, 11324-25, para. 4 (1998).
10/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1206(b)(1)
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1170A1.pdf
FCC Chairman Carr Announces New Space Bureau Chief
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Carr Announces New Space Bureau Chief
WASHINGTON, October 29, 2026--Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that Courtney Reinhard will serve as Chief of the FCC's Space Bureau. The Space Bureau plays a key role in advancing America's leadership in connectivity, technology, and national security.
Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
"It is great to have Courtney back at the FCC. She brings a wealth of experience from the private sector as well as the U.S. Senate where
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Carr Announces New Space Bureau Chief
WASHINGTON, October 29, 2026--Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that Courtney Reinhard will serve as Chief of the FCC's Space Bureau. The Space Bureau plays a key role in advancing America's leadership in connectivity, technology, and national security.
Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
"It is great to have Courtney back at the FCC. She brings a wealth of experience from the private sector as well as the U.S. Senate whereshe worked for Chairman Ted Cruz. Courtney will excel in this role as she leads our great Space Bureau team. Our work to boost America's space economy has been a remarkable success with modernized space rules for the 21st Century, an efficient 'assembly line' approach to streamlining space licensing, and a massive reduction in the backlog of applications. Courtney and the Space Bureau team are already well on the way to a successful mission at the FCC and ensuring that America leads in the final frontier."
Additional Background Information:
Ms. Reinhard rejoins the Commission following years in the wireless industry and in the U.S. Senate, most recently as the Chief Telecommunications Counsel to the Senate Commerce Committee. In addition to many other roles on Capitol Hill, she previously served at the FCC as Chief of Staff to then-Commissioner Mike O'Rielly and as a Legal Advisor to then-Commissioner Ajit Pai. She is a graduate of the George Mason University School of Law and the University of California at Davis.
The FCC's Space Bureau promotes a competitive and innovative global communications marketplace by leading policy and licensing matters related to satellite and space-based communications and activities. The Space Bureau also serves as the FCC's focal point for coordination with other U.S. government agencies on matters of space policy and governance, and collaborates with the Office of International Affairs for consultations with other countries, international and multi-lateral organizations, and foreign government officials that involve satellite and space policy matters.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426326A1.pdf
FCC Aims to Remove Barriers to Network Modernization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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FCC Aims to Remove Barriers to Network Modernization
Commission to Vote on Order Addressing California Roadblocks to Network Modernization
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WASHINGTON, October 29, 2026-- In March, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted a Network Modernization Order to unleash investment by providers to upgrade unreliable, slow copper lines to new, high-speed networks. These rules allow providers to retire their decades-old and increasingly expensive copper line networks, freeing up billions
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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FCC Aims to Remove Barriers to Network Modernization
Commission to Vote on Order Addressing California Roadblocks to Network Modernization
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WASHINGTON, October 29, 2026-- In March, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted a Network Modernization Order to unleash investment by providers to upgrade unreliable, slow copper lines to new, high-speed networks. These rules allow providers to retire their decades-old and increasingly expensive copper line networks, freeing up billionsof dollars annually for the roll out of upgraded, high-speed networks to more Americans.
The FCC's Network Modernization Order also found that state requirements that make it impossible for carriers to discontinue legacy voice services where the Commission has authorized discontinuance and conflict with federal law are subject to preemption. Those state or local requirements would otherwise impede the IP transition and would conflict with the Commission's Build America Agenda and exclusive regulatory power granted to the Commission under section 214 of the Communications Act.
Today, Chairman Brendan Carr circulated an item that would address California state regulations carriers encounter in modernizing their networks.
Specifically, the proposed order addresses California's "carrier of last resort" regulations, as well as a pending petition for reconsideration and two applications for review challenging two applications filed by AT&T to replace legacy voice service with a modern, IP-based alternative in certain areas in California. If adopted, the order would preempt specific regulations to the extent that they are expressly preempted by section 214 or, alternatively, that their enforcement conflicts with discontinuances approved by the Commission under the federal discontinuance framework established by section 214. This ensures that state obligations cannot be used in a manner that prevents a provider from effectuating a discontinuance that the Commission has approved.
The Network Modernization Order expanded streamlined processing for carrier applications to transition to new, modern voice services, while protecting consumers with improved customer notices, public comment cycles for every application, and a backstop by which the FCC can remove eligible applications from streamlined treatment if it has concerns about the availability of an adequate replacement service. States, localities, consumers, and other stakeholders are given the opportunity to comment on a discontinuance application before the Commission. More information regarding the Commission's discontinuance process can be found at www.fcc.gov/notice, www.fcc.gov/tech-transitions, and https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426325A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving SOOWERY 8-Drawer Fabric Dresser
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: SOOWERY 8-Drawer Fabric Dresser
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 29, 2026
Units: About 138
Consumer Contact: Email at SOOWERYrecall@outlook.com
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves SOOWERY
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: SOOWERY 8-Drawer Fabric Dresser
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 29, 2026
Units: About 138
Consumer Contact: Email at SOOWERYrecall@outlook.com
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves SOOWERY8-Drawer Fabric Dresser. The recalled dressers come in gray and black. The dressers have eight fabric drawers and the frames are made of metal. They measure 47.2 inches wide, 11.8 inches long, 35.4 inches tall and weigh 47.5 pounds. The SKU "SOO-8DD-G01" is printed on the products packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact SOOWERY for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "RECALLED" on the top, front and sides of the dresser, remove all drawers and send photos of the marked and disassembled dresser to SOOWERYrecall@outlook.com. Consumers should then dispose of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from December 2025 through August 2026 for about $106.
Retailer(s): Shenzhen Zhongyuantong Technology Co., Ltd., dba SOOWERY of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 27-049
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/SOOWERY-Recalls-8-Drawer-Fabric-Dressers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Jocoevol 6-Drawer Dressers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Jocoevol 6-Drawer Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 29, 2026
Units: About 32,791
Consumer Contact: Yinklev by email at Jocoevoldresserrecall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Jocoevol 6-Drawer Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: October 29, 2026
Units: About 32,791
Consumer Contact: Yinklev by email at Jocoevoldresserrecall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recallinvolves Jocoevol 6-Drawer Dressers. The recalled dressers come in black, pink, brown and white colorways. The dressers have six drawers and are made from engineered wood. They are 47.2 inches wide, 15.3 inches long, 32.3 inches tall, and weigh 97 pounds. The dressers have the model number "C-0633" printed on a label inside the top left drawer.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Yinklev for a full refund.
Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "RECALLED" on the dresser and send a photo of the marked dresser to Jocoevoldresserrecall@outlook.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from December 2024 through July 2026 for about $160.
Retailer(s): Shenzhen City Yiping Technology Co., Ltd., dba Yinklev, of China
Manufactured In: China and Vietnam
Recall number: 27-059
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Yinklev-Recalls-Jocoevol-6-Drawer-Dressers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units
