WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the Virginia Department of Transportation have announced their intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Nimmo Parkway Phase VII-B Project in Virginia Beach. This critical infrastructure initiative seeks to enhance reliable access and connectivity for the Sandbridge community, which frequently experiences disruptions due to flooding, accidents, and other obstructions on its s  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice in the Federal Register announcing an update to the list of approved Ability to Benefit tests. This announcement signifies the Secretary's ongoing review and approval of assessments used to determine a student's eligibility for federal student aid programs, particularly for those without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. The notice details the revised list of these specific tests, which are cru  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has announced it is seeking public comment on several applications related to the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. This notice, published in the Federal Register on May 27, 2025, outlines proposals submitted to the Board for approval under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. While specific company names or geographical locations were not detailed in this general announcement, the notice signifies the ongoing  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has issued a notice detailing the credit for renewable electricity production and publishing the inflation adjustment factor and reference price for calendar year 2025. This announcement is crucial for entities involved in generating electricity from qualified renewable energy resources, as it provides the necessary figures for calculating tax credits. The notice specifies the inflation adjustment factor  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into the importation and sale of certain integrated circuits, electronic devices containing these circuits, and their components within the United States. This action follows a complaint filed by Onesta IP, LLC, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, alleging violations of federal trade law. The complaint, which was initially filed on April 18, 2025, and later supplemented on May 8, 2025, claims that th  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced the scheduling of full five-year reviews concerning existing antidumping duty orders on acetone imported from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain. These reviews are a standard process to assess whether lifting the current antidumping duties would likely result in the continuation or re-emergence of significant harm to the domestic industry. The Commission previously determined that response  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to Main Fan Operation and Inspection in certain types of mines. This initiative, sponsored by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, aims to ensure the continued safety and proper functioning of ventilation systems in underground metal and nonmetal gassy mines. The collection of this information is crucial for upholding safety standards in mining environments.  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has issued a notice in the Federal Register concerning determinations of additional culturally significant objects being imported for temporary exhibition. This announcement highlights the agency's role in facilitating cultural exchange through the temporary entry of important artifacts into the United States. While the notice itself is brief, it signifies the ongoing process by which the Department of State reviews and approves the im  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has issued a notice in the Federal Register concerning determinations of a culturally significant object being imported for exhibition. This announcement highlights the agency's role in facilitating cultural exchange through the temporary entry of important artifacts into the United States. This notice signifies the ongoing process by which the Department of State reviews and approves the import of items deemed to hold cultural signif  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has issued a notice in the Federal Register concerning determinations of culturally significant objects being imported for the "New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging" exhibition. This announcement highlights the agency's role in facilitating cultural exchange through the temporary entry of important photographic works into the United States. The notice signifies the ongoing process by which the Department of State reviews and approv  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has issued a notice in the Federal Register concerning the determination of a culturally significant object being imported for exhibition. This announcement specifically highlights the temporary entry of the renowned painting "Caravaggio: Judith Beheading Holofernes" into the United States. This notice signifies the ongoing process by which the Department of State reviews and approves the import of items deemed to hold cultural signifi  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Administration has announced an amendment to its final countervailing duty determination concerning certain epoxy resins imported from Taiwan. Published in the Federal Register on May 27, 2025, this action addresses a ministerial error found in the original ruling. This adjustment affects the trade measures in place for epoxy resins originating from Taiwan, and is part of broader countervailing duty orders that also apply to similar products  more