WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Forge Nano, Thornton, Colorado, has submitted a statement to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security advocating for policies that support a robust domestic battery supply chain while fostering partnerships with allied nations. The company cautioned against tariffs that could hinder access to critical input materials not yet available domestically. Forge Nano is pioneering innovations in domestic battery and semiconductor technologies. Its proprieta  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Georgia Conservancy, a statewide conservation organization, has submitted comments to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management, urging the extension of the moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling in the South Atlantic Planning Area. The organization advocates for the protection of Georgia's environment and coastal resources. The Georgia Conservancy supports the extension of the existing moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling, c  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSFR) -- An investigation by the International Trade Commission into certain cochlear implant systems has concluded with a settlement between Advanced Bionics AG of Stafa, Switzerland, Advanced Bionics LLC of Valencia, California, MED-EL Corporation, USA of Durham, North Carolina, and MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gerate GmbH of Innsbruck, Austria. This action allows these private sector entities to resolve their dispute. The investigation began following a complaint filed by  more