WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has accepted filings for six applications requesting changes to how pesticide residues are regulated on food crops. The agency is asking the public to provide feedback on these petitions, which concern the establishment or adjustment of chemical residue tolerances on a wide range of commodities. This action is mandated by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Six distinct petitions from four companies  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the deadline for the preliminary countervailing duty determination regarding imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil. The deadline has been extended to Jan. 12, 2026, allowing more time to review information submitted by the Government of Brazil and Bracell Bahia Specialty Celulose SA, Camacari, Brazil, the mandatory respondent. ITA is conducting the investigation, which was initiated on Sept. 8, 2025. The p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service announced a quota adjustment for commercial bluefish. The state of New Jersey is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial bluefish quota to the state of North Carolina. This action complies with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan's quota transfer provisions, providing a revised commercial bluefish quota for both states. The regulations  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service is re-opening commercial harvest for Spanish mackerel in the northern zone of the Atlantic exclusive economic zone. The re-opening is a temporary rule effective from Sept. 29, 2025, through Oct. 6, 2025. The purpose is to allow commercial fishermen to harvest an additional quota of Spanish mackerel in the northern zone while managing the risk of exceed  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSFR) -- The National Science Foundation is seeking public comment on three permit applications to conduct activities in Antarctica. This notice, issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, outlines proposals for scientific research, equipment maintenance and educational tourism. One application from Allyson Hindle of the University of Nevada Las Vegas requests permission to study Weddell seals. The research would involve temporarily restraining up to 30 adult se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Joins Sen. Scott to Reform Flood Insurance * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) joined with Senator Rick Scott on Friday to introduce both the Flood Insurance Transparency Act of 2025 and the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act. These two bills would increase transparency with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and facilitate the entrance of p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Lance Corporal Ron Zaleski, United States Marine Corps (Vietnam) * Watch the Video Here SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida's 17th District. This interview fea  more