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The United States International Trade Commission is preparing its 2025 report on the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, covering trade in 2023 and 2024. A public hearing for this report is scheduled for February 20, 2025, and will be held at the Commission's building in Washington, DC, with a remote access option via WebEx. Important deadlines include February 5 for requesting to appear at the hearing, and March 13 for submitting all other relevant written documents. These reports assess the impact of the Act on U.S. industries, consumers, and the economies of beneficiary countries.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised a proposed rule to update airworthiness directives for certain Airbus SAS airplane models. This update is in response to finding cracks in specific areas of the airplanes' fuselage that could compromise their structural integrity. In this revision, the FAA has added requirements for some airplanes, expanded the applicability to include more models, and reopened the comment period to gather public input. The FAA aims to align its requirements with recent updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and ensure all safety measures are up to date.

PHMSA is inviting public feedback on a revised set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning operator qualification in pipeline safety. These revisions aim to provide greater clarity and ensure each FAQ aligns with specific regulatory requirements. The proposal follows the efforts of a PHMSA team that evaluated existing FAQs to refine, update, or eliminate those that are obsolete, resulting in 40 draft FAQs available for public viewing. Comments on these revisions must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting a three-year extension for collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The extension involves gathering data and maintaining records related to energy or water conservation standards for various consumer products and industrial equipment. The DOE received comments from stakeholders like the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), expressing concerns about the burden of reporting requirements and the late release of reporting templates. The DOE aims to improve these processes and ensure collected data is necessary for compliance and protected as confidential business information.

The U.S. International Trade Commission explains how it handles breaches of administrative protective orders (APOs), which protect confidential business information during investigations. The document details procedures for reporting breaches and the potential consequences for violators, such as reprimands or disqualifications. APO breaches most often occur when sensitive data is accidentally exposed to unauthorized individuals, and the Commission considers both mitigating and aggravating factors when deciding on penalties. The goal is to prevent future breaches and maintain trust in the Commission's protective measures.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation focusing on the effects of cucumber imports on the U.S. seasonal markets, particularly in the Southeast. This action follows a request from the U.S. Trade Representative and is part of Investigation No. 332-583. The investigation will analyze trade trends and price comparisons between domestic and imported cucumbers from 2015 to 2020. A public hearing will be held virtually on April 8, 2021, and the final report is scheduled to be transmitted to the USTR by December 7, 2021.

The document is a notice from the Federal Reserve System about applications submitted under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications involve individuals and entities seeking to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The public can review the applications and submit comments, which will be publicly disclosed. Comments should be sent to the relevant Federal Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors by April 29, 2025.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments on unfair trade practices by other countries. This initiative follows directives set out in the America First Trade Policy Presidential Memorandum and the Presidential Memorandum on Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs. Comments should specifically address non-reciprocal trade arrangements and the harm they cause to the U.S. The deadline for submitting comments is March 11, 2025, and submissions should explain the impact of these practices on U.S. interests, supported by quantified harm like opportunity costs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request to renew its WaterSense Program, which promotes water-efficient products and practices, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. Public comments are being sought on various aspects of the information collection before submission. WaterSense partners, including manufacturers and retailers, will be involved voluntarily, with the estimated total burden over three years expected to be 6,830 hours annually, at a cost of $598,527 per year. Recent program changes have reportedly reduced the estimated burden and operational costs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule related to the emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in polyvinyl chloride and copolymers production. Initially proposed on November 9, 2020, the comment period was set to conclude on January 8, 2021, but has been reopened until February 8, 2021. This extension gives stakeholders additional time to review and provide feedback. Comments can be submitted via several methods, including online through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, email, fax, or traditional mail.