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The National Marine Fisheries Service of the NOAA is correcting a previous notice about the SEDAR 101 Data Scoping Webinar for the HMS Sandbar Shark that was published on March 3, 2025. The corrections involve changes to the subject heading and details about the fishery management councils involved. The correct councils are the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils. This information is important for ensuring accurate communication and planning related to fisheries management.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put out a call for public feedback on information collection practices related to geospatial metadata. This request invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of collecting such data, with the goal of minimizing the public's reporting burden. Public comments will be accepted until March 30, 2021, and will be considered in the agency's submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. NOAA's tools for collecting metadata support various scientific research fields and aim to enhance understanding and reuse of geospatial data.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to vessel and gear identification requirements for fishing in the Pacific Islands Region. This effort is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and primarily affects vessels with federal permits, requiring them to display specific identification markings. These regulations aid in fishery law enforcement and help in tracking fishing activities. The public has 30 additional days to submit comments on these requirements through the website reginfo.gov.

Bosch Security Systems, LLC has proposed a new production activity at its facility in Greer, South Carolina, which is located in the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 38. They plan to assemble and modify equipment like video surveillance systems, fire detection systems, and access control systems, which could qualify for reduced customs duties under FTZ procedures. Bosch aims to use specific foreign-sourced materials and components under these FTZ conditions. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 6, 2021, and more information can be sought from the Board's Executive Secretary.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded an expedited sunset review regarding steel wire garment hangers from China. They determined that if the current antidumping duty order is revoked, dumping is highly likely to continue or reoccur, with possible dumping margins as high as 187.25%. This review aims to protect U.S. manufacturers from unfair pricing practices by foreign companies. The results and related information on this matter can be accessed online for further details.

Based on final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission, the Commerce Department is issuing antidumping duty orders on paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. This decision means that additional duties will be applied to these imports because they are sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and are harming domestic industry. Critical circumstances were found regarding imports from China, which will see retroactive duties applied. The orders will direct customs to require cash deposits for estimated duties on these products, except when noted for specific exporters or periods.

The Bureau of Industry and Security, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is updating the Export Administration Regulations to impose new restrictions on certain biotechnology equipment. This interim final rule targets equipment, such as flow cytometers and mass spectrometers, used in advanced biotechnology, which could pose national security risks if misused. These regulations come into effect on January 16, 2025, and they also invite the public to comment on the new measures by March 17, 2025. The rule aims to prevent these technologies from being used in ways that could threaten U.S. security while still allowing for their beneficial use in fields like health and environmental science.

The Department of Commerce has determined that removing the antidumping duty order on boltless steel shelving units from China is likely to result in continued or increased dumping. This conclusion comes from an expedited sunset review. The duty is meant to stop imported goods from being sold at lower prices than in their home market. The review found that if the order were revoked, dumping margins up to 112.68% might occur.

The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation on imports of active anode material from China. Originally due by March 13, 2025, the deadline has been moved to May 19, 2025, following a request from the petitioner. The delay allows the Commerce Department to fully analyze upcoming questionnaire responses. The final determination will be made 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) implemented new export control rules to manage the global distribution of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and computing technologies. These rules introduce tighter controls on exporting certain AI model weights and advanced computing chips to protect national security. The measures include new licensing requirements, exceptions, and procedures for companies to follow when exporting these technologies. Additionally, BIS aims to balance securing these technologies with allowing their beneficial uses, ensuring that they are shared responsibly and securely.