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The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree in a lawsuit against Lilmor Management LLC and others for not disclosing lead-based paint hazards and failing to follow safe renovation practices. This action was taken under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act. As part of the settlement, the defendants must pay penalties and take measures to fix lead paint issues and other poor living conditions. The State of New York is also involved and will receive compensation and establish a fund to address tenant issues. The public can comment on this decree for 30 days following the notice's publication.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final rule concerning the review of transactions involving information and communications technology and services (ICTS) linked to foreign adversaries. This rule establishes procedures to evaluate such transactions for risks to national security, potentially prohibiting them or requiring mitigation measures if they pose undue threats. The rule includes new definitions and procedural updates to clarify transaction reviews, address public comments, and streamline processes. The measures aim to safeguard the ICTS supply chain from foreign threats, enhance transparency, and provide guidelines for penalties if regulations are violated.

The Department of Commerce is investigating if slag pots from China are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, potentially harming U.S. manufacturers. This investigation follows a petition from a U.S. company alleging these imports are causing injury to the domestic industry. The investigation aims to determine if the claims are valid and if any penalties should be applied. Interested parties have specific deadlines to submit information or comments regarding the investigation's focus and conditions.