WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced the initiation of an antidumping duty (AD) investigation into imports of lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan. This investigation follows a petition filed on April 10, 2025, by The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a domestic producer of these cranes. The petitioner alleges that Japanese imports of lattice boom crawler cranes are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (LTFV), which has harm  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S Department of the Interior have extended the public scoping period for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for Columbia River System Operations, according to a joint notice published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2025. The SEIS process, initially announced on December 18, 2024, responds to evolving environmental, tribal, and operational concerns tied to the ongoing management of the multi-purpose Col  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has issued a formal notice acknowledging a change in control of Mexico Pacific Limited LLC (MPL), a company involved in liquefied natural gas export operations. The notice, filed under Docket Nos. 18-70-LNG and 22-167-LNG, details a two-step ownership restructuring that took place in early 2025. The transactions were part of MPL's strategic effort to secure new capital for advancing its lique  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing its receipt of various new chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the period of February 1 through February 25, 2025. The notice, filed under docket number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2025-0067, provides a summary of chemical notices that include Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 aircraft, which includes the Challenger 300 and 350 business jet series. The proposed rule, published on May 7, 2025, responds to an unsafe condition identified by Transport Canada that requires the implementation of new or more restrictive airworthine  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new rules aimed at improving the accuracy of wireless E911 location information. These proposed changes are designed to provide Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and first responders with more actionable and precise location data, enhancing emergency response capabilities. The proposal, which stems from the Commission's Sixth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) in PS Docket No. 07-114, seeks to a  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an application for a non-capacity amendment of the license for the Alverno Hydroelectric Project, located on the Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Filed by Black River Limited Partnership, the application seeks to amend the operating requirements of the project to align with a revised water quality certification issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in January 2  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted the application for the new major license for the Moose River Hydroelectric Project filed by EONY Generation Limited (EONY). The project, located on the Moose River in Lewis County, New York, aims to continue operating in a run-of-river mode and maintain the same impoundment elevations as under the current license. The project includes a 454.6-foot-long dam, which creates an impoundment with a surface are  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has outlined its plan to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project in Cowlitz County, Washington. On February 27, 2025, Northwest Pipeline, LLC filed an application seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under the Natural Gas Act to acquire, construct, and operate pipeline facilities in the region. The project, which involves the development of new   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced its intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Gile Flowage Storage Reservoir Project, located on the West Fork of the Montreal River in Iron County, Wisconsin. Northern States Power Company submitted an original license application for the project on August 18, 2023. In accordance with FERC's regulations, a Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis (REA) was issued by the Commission   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the final agency actions for the proposed State Road (SR) 934/NE 79th Street Project in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This project is focused on the replacement of four prestressed concrete slab bridges that are structurally deficient, ensuring the continued safety and functionality of emergency evacuation routes in the area. The improvements will also enhance existing bicycle a  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced that it will review in its entirety the final initial determination (ID) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) in the investigation regarding the alleged patent infringement by ASUS in the case filed by Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, North Carolina. The investigation, numbered 337-TA-1382, was initiated based on Lenovo's complaint which claimed violations under Section 337 o  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration has published a notice regarding a requested conflict of interest exemption by Source Capital Credit Opportunities V, L.P., a licensed small business investment company headquartered at 3060 Peachtree Road, Suite 1830, Atlanta, Georgia. The firm has applied for an exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 and pursuant to 13 CFR 107.730, seeking permission to provide financing to Property Rate LLC  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. State Department Office of Foreign Missions has announced a new designation and determination under the Foreign Missions Act that places restrictions on the activities of members of the Cuban bilateral mission within the United States. Published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2025, the notice formalizes that all interactions by Cuban diplomatic personnel with state, local, and municipal governments, as well as with educational and research institutions,  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. State Department has announced the renewal of the charter for the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD), reaffirming the federal government's ongoing commitment to evaluating and promoting the effectiveness of U.S. public diplomacy efforts. The renewal was formally executed on April 21, 2025, and the notice was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2025. The ACPD plays a critical role in analyzing how the United States communicates with  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a notice confirming it will conduct a mandatory survey to measure foreign residents' holdings of U.S. securities as of June 30, 2025. The survey, which includes both long-term and short-term debt securities along with equities and selected money market instruments, is authorized under the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act and regulated by 31 CFR 129. The survey plays a critical role in maintaini  more