WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Enforcement and Compliance unit has issued a preliminary affirmative determination that overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from the People's Republic of China are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. This rule pertains to the period of investigation from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. The investigation found that the China-wide entity, along wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Enforcement and Compliance unit has issued a preliminary affirmative determination in its less-than-fair-value investigation into overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from India. This rule type indicates that the Commerce Department preliminarily finds that these springs are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. The period of investigation for this c  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Enforcement and Compliance unit has issued a preliminary affirmative determination finding that sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from the People's Republic of China are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The period of investigation for this finding spans from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. The Commerce Department's investigation found a wei  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule for Airbus helicopters model EC225LP. This directive addresses a critical safety concern identified as missing electrical bonding on specific part-numbered additional and optional search lights. The aviation administration's action mandates the installation of an electrical bonding braid modification to prevent potential hazards. The unsafe condition, if unaddressed, coul  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule for the Boeing Co. Model 757-200, -200CB and -300 series airplanes. This directive addresses newly discovered cracking in the fuselage frame at body station 1640, specifically in the web at the K-hole between stringers S-9 and S-10, in the outer chord above the lower hinge intercostal, and in the inner chord and web between stringers S-10 and S-19. The aviation administrat  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule addressing a critical safety concern for the Boeing Co. model 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 airplanes. This directive was prompted by reports indicating that seat track splice fittings might have been manufactured with an incorrect titanium alloy material. The aviation administration's action requires an inspection of these fittings to determine the material and mandates applica  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is proposing an update to its safety directives for specific Airbus helicopters models, aiming to prevent fuel filter failures that could compromise flight control. This new proposed rule would supersede a previous airworthiness directive issued in 2024, introducing more stringent inspection requirements for fuel filter bowls. The current directive, Airworthiness Directive 2024-10-13, applies to   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has announced a proposed rule regarding airworthiness directives for certain Pratt and Whitney engines. This action aims to address an unsafe condition identified in these power plants. The proposed directive would require inspections and necessary corrective actions to ensure the continued safety and reliability of aircraft equipped with these engines. The proposed safety measures are crucial f  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule aimed at addressing an unsafe condition identified in certain Airbus helicopters models. This airworthiness directive targets a critical issue involving overlengthened and deformed attachment bolts on the main gearbox suspension bar attachment bracket link, a condition that could compromise flight safety. Under the proposed rule, the aviation safety agency would mandate  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have jointly issued a proposed rule seeking public input on the machine-readable file requirement for prescription drug costs. This initiative is a critical component of the broader Transparency in Coverage Final Rule, which aims to shed light on healthcare pricing. The Treasury De  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, has issued a notice of inventory completion, a type of rule, through the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. This action, taken in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, signifies that the university has completed an inventory of human remains and established a cultural affiliation between these remains and various Indian Tribes. The inventory identifies human remain  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a rule to abolish the Hennepin, Minnesota, nonappropriated fund Federal wage system wage area. This action is necessary due to declining NAF FWS employment and the inability of local activities to conduct wage surveys in the area. The proposed rule would redefine most of Hennepin's counties to the nearest NAF FWS wage areas, with counties lacking NAF FWS employment no longer being defined to a NAF wage area. Currentl  more