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Kori Johnsen has withdrawn their application to conduct research on green, hawksbill, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles, which was initially submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service. The application was previously announced in the Federal Register on September 9, 2024. Those interested can request to review the application documents by emailing NMFS. Julia M. Harrison, Chief of the Permits and Conservation Division, confirmed the withdrawal.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that aluminum wire and cable completed in Cambodia, using inputs from China, are not subject to U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty orders on such products from China. The department verified the accuracy of this determination after reviewing responses from Cambodian companies involved in the process. Since no objections were raised, the Commerce Department decided that these products do not circumvent existing trade orders. Consequently, there will be no duties imposed, and past cash deposits will be refunded for these particular imports.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) is hosting a public webinar on February 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The webinar will cover topics related to the upcoming March 2025 meeting, potentially generating supplemental reports. While some off-agenda issues may be discussed, formal actions are limited to topics in the agenda or emergencies as defined by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. For sign language interpretation or special assistance, individuals should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at least ten days before the meeting.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that ending the countervailing duty order on Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam would likely lead to the continuation of subsidies. This decision follows an expedited review because the Government of Vietnam and other interested parties did not provide substantive responses. The document explains that the Department of Commerce will continue these duties to prevent unfair subsidies from affecting U.S. businesses. This notice serves to inform about the protective measures being maintained to support domestic industries.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the antidumping duty order on welded large diameter line pipes from Japan would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of dumping. This could lead to dumping margins of up to 30.80 percent. The review process was expedited since there was no significant response from other interested parties apart from domestic manufacturers. This decision ensures that the antidumping duties remain in place to protect U.S. manufacturers from unfair trade practices.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule updating regulations for seafood inspection procedures, which were last majorly revised in 1971. The rule aims to improve the consistency and accuracy of seafood inspections by adopting recognized best practices and simplifying procedures. These updates are expected to benefit the seafood industry by modernizing inspection methods and shifting regulatory language to a digital manual. The rule will become effective on January 15, 2025, and aligns definitions with existing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

Ed Charles from Silverback Films, United Kingdom, has applied for a permit to film marine mammals in California for a Netflix documentary on gray whale migration. The proposed permit allows filming of various marine species including gray whales, killer whales, and dolphins using vessels, drones, or divers until May 20, 2022. The application, submitted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other relevant acts, is open for public comments until February 8, 2021. A preliminary decision states the project is exempt from requiring an environmental impact assessment.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and key Argentine lemon juice exporters signed an amendment to a previous agreement that pauses an investigation into potential unfair pricing of lemon juice imports from Argentina. This amendment updates how pricing is set and introduces better monitoring and enforcement to prevent price undercutting in the U.S. market. The document outlines specific requirements for compliance from exporters and details of how these prices can change over time. It aims to eliminate harmful effects on U.S. lemon juice producers while keeping the agreement effective and in the public interest.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), issued a correction to two temporary rules that were initially published in March 2025. These rules, which concern the recreational fishing closures for golden tilefish and gag in the South Atlantic, had errors in their subject headings. The corrections clarify exactly which fishing rules apply during the specified dates in the U.S. exclusive economic zone. This correction became effective on March 31, 2025.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on proposed updates to the American Community Survey (ACS) Methods Panel Tests. These updates aim to improve data quality, reduce data collection costs, and lessen the reporting burden on the public. The proposed changes include enhancements to mailing strategies to improve self-response, the introduction of a feedback mechanism for participants, and the potential use of administrative data to replace or supplement survey questions. Additionally, new testing methods for survey components, like the internet response option and group quarter testing, are being considered. Feedback from the public will be collected until April 12, 2021.