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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes a new regulation to enable electronic filing of the Certification of Admissibility (COA) form for importing certain fish and fish products to the United States. This rule aims to streamline the entry process for non-restricted seafood imports while maintaining adherence to laws like the Marine Mammal Protection Act, enabling consistency across programs and reducing paperwork burdens. By automating the COA process through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal, NMFS intends to facilitate trade while ensuring compliance with U.S. import restrictions on fisheries from foreign nations. Stakeholders, including importers and exporters, are encouraged to submit their comments on the proposal by February 18, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks from carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule will establish workplace safety requirements and prohibit certain manufacturing and commercial uses of CTC where evidence shows these uses have ceased. It also introduces recordkeeping and notification responsibilities. The rule supports broader environmental goals, like those in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment, aimed at reducing substances harmful to the ozone layer.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on renewing and revising existing rules for tracking and managing how lawyers and agents behave while representing clients. This involves keeping accurate records about client properties and reporting any misconduct. These rules help maintain the integrity of professional conduct in the USPTO and can lead to suspensions or other penalties if violated. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of these rules, with a deadline for submissions set for May 12, 2025.

On December 23, 2020, FinCEN proposed new rules for banks and money services businesses about how they handle transactions with virtual currencies or digital assets that have legal tender status. These rules focus on transactions over $10,000 and involve specific types of digital wallets. Initially, feedback was allowed until January 7, 2021, but the comment period was reopened for more input. This document further extends the deadline for comments to March 29, 2021, allowing more time for feedback on the proposed rules.