WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has released its preliminary findings in an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate products from the Republic of Korea. The review, covering the period of February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024, preliminarily indicates that producers and exporters, including mandatory respondents Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Steel Compa  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) concerning the continued operation of the Tower and Kleber Hydroelectric Project No. 10615. Located on the Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan, the project is operated by Tower Kleber Limited Partnership. The EA, prepared by FERC's Office of Energy Projects, analyzes the potential environmental impacts of relicensing the project. According to th  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has issued updates regarding proposals for engaging in or acquiring companies involved in permissible nonbanking activities, alongside new notices concerning changes in bank control. These announcements, published in the Federal Register, detail ongoing regulatory oversight of the financial sector across the United States. A correction to a May 9, 2025, notice clarifies that Lewis & Clark Bancorp, based in Oregon City, Oregon, is seeking  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a schedule for the environmental review of Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC's proposed BOG Compressor Project. Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC filed an application on April 14, 2025, seeking authorization under the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate new natural gas facilities. The Project involves installing a redundant boil-off gas (BOG) compressor. This new unit is designed to capture BOG emissions   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is calling for public comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions regarding the Lewiston Falls Hydroelectric Project. This information collection is part of the environmental analysis for a new major license application filed by Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC. The project is located on the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, Auburn, and Durham, Androscoggin County, Maine. The existing Lewiston Fal  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSFR) -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a new major license for its Balch Hydroelectric Project. The existing project is located on the North Fork Kings River in Fresno County, California, approximately 45 miles northeast of the City of Fresno. PG&E's proposed project boundary would encompass 491.50 acres of land within the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests, which are managed by the  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is inviting public comments on a crucial information collection activity related to veteran home loans. The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has announced an opportunity for feedback on its "Loan Analysis" process, specifically concerning VA Form 26-6393. This form is instrumental for both lending institutions and the VA in assessing a borrower's eligibility for VA-guaranteed loans, ensuring adherence to credit sta  more