WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has preliminarily determined that imports of thermoformed molded fiber products from the People's Republic of China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value, prompting the imposition of provisional duties. This investigation, initiated on November 4, 2024, covers the period from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. The investigation stems from a petition filed by the American  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has preliminarily determined that thermoformed molded fiber products imported from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are being sold in the United States at less than fair value, prompting the imposition of provisional duties. The products under investigation are often used in food packaging and industrial protective packaging, and the period of review covers imports made between April 1, 2024, and Se  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-492 and T-494 in the eastern United States. This rule, which becomes effective on August 7, 2025, is a key component of the FAA's ongoing efforts under the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) to enhance the efficiency and safety of the National Airspace System (NAS). The creation of these new routes   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-436 in the Northcentral United States by changing the name of a key route point from "EMMMA", MI, Fix to "KAYYS", MI, Fix. This change addresses concerns raised by the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) about confusion caused by the similar-sounding names of the EMMMA, MI, Fix and the EMMAS, WI, way  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending Jet Route J-538 and VOR Federal Airway V-129, establishing four Canadian RNAV routes--Q-828, Q-945, Q-971, and T-797--within U.S. airspace, and revoking Jet Routes J-483 and J-562. This rule, effective August 7, 2025, is part of a broader effort to adapt U.S. airspace following NAV CANADA's ongoing decommissioning of several critical navigation aids in Cana  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a new airworthiness directive (AD 2025-09-10) aimed at addressing a potentially dangerous condition affecting certain Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters. The directive applies to the A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models, following reports of incorrectly installed motor cables and bonding braids associated with engine fire extinguisher bottles. The improper installation could compromise the pe  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a formal notice identifying the regulatory review period for the human drug product SUNLENCA, initiating a key step in the process that may lead to an extension of its patent. SUNLENCA, developed by pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc., is an antiretroviral treatment used in the management of HIV-1 infection. The Food and Drug Administration made this determination fol  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has issued a notice regarding Metro-North Railroad's (MNR) request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP). On May 2, 2025, MNR submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to update the onboard computer (OBC) software to the OBC 02.00.0000 Software Baseline for its Siemens Charger Dual Mode Locomotive. This update is a crucial modification in line with the railroad's efforts to enhan  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced the filing of an application by the City of Aspen, Colorado, for an exemption from licensing concerning the Maroon Creek Hydroelectric Project. The application was submitted on April 8, 2025, under Project No. 10441-020 and is now available for public inspection. Located on Maroon Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado, the project involves the addition of generating capacity to an existing hydroelectric faci  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice authorizing the continued operation of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project, operated by the City of Seattle, Washington. The authorization, effective from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, ensures the project's ongoing operation under the terms and conditions of its prior license until a new license is issued or other disposition is made in accordance with the Federal Power Act (FPA). The l  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the environmental assessment (EA) for KC Brighton LLC's application to surrender the license for the Brighton Hydroelectric Project, located on the Patuxent River in Howard and Montgomery counties, Maryland. The company has proposed to decommission the project, which does not occupy any federal lands. The FERC staff's review of the proposed surrender, in compliance with the National Envi  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has announced final agency actions related to the Mountain View Corridor--2100 North Freeway project in Utah County, Utah. This project involves the construction of approximately three miles of new highway along 2100 North, including a new interchange system at Interstate 15, auxiliary lanes, ramps to the existing frontage road system, and active transportation facilities. The actions are now fin  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced the availability of a Proposed Evaluation and Pending Determination (PEPD) regarding twelve hatchery and genetic management plans (HGMPs) for Chinook salmon in the Nooksack River basin and the Strait of Georgia. The proposed plans, submitted under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act, outline hatchery operations conducted by the Lummi Nation and Washington Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. State Department has announced the approval for the temporary importation of certain culturally significant objects from the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien for an upcoming exhibition at The Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. The imported objects, which are primarily armor, have been determined to be of cultural significance, and their exhibition in the United States has been deemed to be in the national interest. The exhibition will be hosted at Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the designation of multiple individuals and companies in Iran, China, and the United Arab Emirates for their roles in supporting the proliferation activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and associated entities under Executive Order 13382. These designations, published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2025, block all property and interests in property und  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a formal Request for Information seeking public comment on the challenges and barriers that community banks face as they pursue digital transformation. In the notice published on May 12, 2025, in the Federal Register under Docket ID OCC-2025-0008, the OCC invites community banks, industry groups, technology vendors, and other stakeholders to provide input regarding the o  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule titled Rescinding National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food. The notice, published on May 12, 2025, proposes to eliminate the rule originally issued on December 23, 2024, under 89 FR 104367. The proposal is intended to withdraw all associated amendments made to 7 CFR Part 205 that had clarified certification standards for organic mushroom and pe  more