WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Director announced its intent to amend the Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Robinson Summit Substation Expansion and 525 kV Interconnection Project in White Pine County, Nevada. This action initiates a scoping period to gather public comments and identify issues and alternatives for an associated environmental assessment. The proposed project encompasses approximately 307 acres of  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has launched administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, announced on May 20, 2025, targeting imports from countries including Bahrain, Brazil, China, India, and others. These reviews, prompted by requests under 19 CFR 351.213(b), cover products like common alloy aluminum sheet, carbon and alloy steel threaded rod, and wooden cabinets, spanning periods from April 1, 2024, t  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Quagen Pharmaceuticals LLC, based in West Caldwell, New Jersey, has applied to become a registered importer of controlled substances. Specifically, Quagen Pharmaceuticals seeks authorization to import Diphenoxylate, a Schedule II controlled substance (drug code 9170). According to the application, Quagen Pharmaceuticals intends to import Diphenoxylate for distribution to its cus  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an inflation adjustment to the maximum monthly rental amount under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This adjustment, effective January 1, 2025, sets the new maximum monthly rent at $10,239.63. The SCRA is a vital protection for military families, preventing landlords from evicting service members or their families from a residence during military service without a court order. Originally, the SCRA appli  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the withdrawal of a final rule that would have established amended energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. This action, taken by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, follows the disapproval of the rule under the Congressional Review Act. The initial final rule, which aimed to amend energy conservation standards for these water heaters, was published in the   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has officially withdrawn a final rule that would have established amended energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. This action, taken in accordance with the Congressional Review Act, comes after President Trump signed a joint resolution of disapproval concerning the December 2024 Final Rule. The withdrawn rule, published in the Federal Register, aimed to update energy conservation standards for the  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced new measures to eliminate the "stacking" of certain overlapping tariffs on imported articles. This action follows President's Executive Order 14289, "Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles," which aims to streamline the complex system of duties imposed to protect national security and address economic threats. This   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the monthly per-unit fee rates for public housing agencies (PHAs) managing various housing assistance programs for calendar year 2025. These fees are crucial for PHAs to cover the operational costs associated with programs like the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Mainstream Voucher, Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV), and Moderate Rehabilitation initiatives, including the Single Room Occupancy progr  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation following a complaint alleging unfair import practices concerning "Certain Boiler Protection for Absorption Refrigeration Systems." The complaint was filed by Paul N Unmack DBA ARPC LLC, based in the United States, manufacturer of the 'Fridge Defend(R)' product. The company claims violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, citing the importation and sale within the United States   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced a revised schedule for its ongoing review of fresh tomatoes from Mexico. This adjustment stems from an impending antidumping duty order from the Department of Commerce, which is anticipated to be issued on July 14, 2025. This follows Commerce's earlier declaration of its intent to withdraw from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement. The USITC's review, designated as Investigation No. 731-TA-747 (Fifth Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has announced that it is seeking submissions on public interest issues related to an investigation involving certain exercise equipment and subassemblies. The investigation, identified as Investigation No. 337-TA-1419, follows a Summary Determination on Violation of Section 337 and an Order cancelling the evidentiary hearing, both issued by the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ). The Commission is specifically so  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a division of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has issued a final rule officially changing all references to the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America" within its pipeline safety regulations. This editorial change directly follows Executive Order 14172, "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness." The executive order, signed by the President, mandated the renaming of the body of wate  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on behalf of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), has announced final agency actions concerning a proposed transportation project in Utah. This notice signifies that the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and other federal agency approvals for the project are now finalized. The project involves the construction of a new single-point urban interchange on Interstate 15 (I-15)  more