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The Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings from an administrative review regarding the sale of stainless steel sinks from China. The review covers the period from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, and includes six companies. Two primary companies, Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise Ltd. and Zhuhai Kohler Kitchen & Bathroom Products Co., Ltd., were not granted separate rates and are included under the China-wide entity rate of 76.45%. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments on these findings, with the final results expected to be published within 120 days.

Rivian Automotive, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board requesting permission to engage in production activities at its facility in Normal, Illinois. The company plans to produce electric vehicles and related components while taking advantage of customs duty exemptions for foreign materials used in exports. By utilizing FTZ procedures, Rivian can choose favorable duty rates for certain components used in domestic sales and avoid duties on waste materials. Public comments on this proposal are welcomed until March 8, 2021.

The Department of Commerce has started a review of the trade rules that apply to hardwood plywood products imported from China. These reviews are looking at whether to lift some of the duties that are currently charged when these products enter the U.S. The change is being considered because the group requesting it, which is made up of most U.S. producers, says certain products like specific types of door parts aren't similar to what's usually restricted. Commerce is inviting the public to comment on this proposal to revoke the duties on these specific parts.

The Department of Commerce has determined that certain vertical shaft engines and parts from China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period from July to December 2019. They have found that critical circumstances exist for several Chinese companies and will require cash deposits for these imports. The findings involve engines primarily used in equipment like lawn mowers, and the investigation focuses on whether these engines comply with U.S. standards. The decision will be reported to the International Trade Commission to see if the U.S. industry is being harmed by these imports.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a petition from Ningbo FOTILE Kitchen Ware Co. Ltd. requesting a waiver from the standard test procedure for its specific dishwasher models, SD2F-P1X and SD2F-P1XL. These models are unique because they are integrated into a sink and lack a main detergent compartment, making the standard tests unsuitable. The DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order, which temporarily allows these dishwashers to be tested using an alternate procedure proposed by FOTILE. DOE is seeking comments from the public until March 10, 2021, to inform their final decision on whether to approve the waiver permanently.

The Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters of certain vertical shaft engines from China are receiving unfair subsidies. These engines, used primarily in lawn mowers, may lead to countervailing duties if the U.S. International Trade Commission finds they harm U.S. industry. The investigation covers engines with displacements between 225cc and 999cc and includes specific components defined as unfinished engines. The final decision will impact how these products are handled at U.S. borders, including potential duties and customs actions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule targeting the chemical perchloroethylene (PCE), which poses significant health risks. This rule aims to limit the use of PCE in industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. It includes a phaseout of PCE in dry cleaning over a 10-year period and imposes restrictions such as workplace controls to protect workers and consumers. The rule addresses exposure risks such as neurotoxicity and carcinogenicity, promoting safer alternatives and ensuring compliance with new safety standards.

The Department of Commerce has reviewed sales of cast iron soil pipe fittings from China and found that Wor-Biz Industrial Product Co., Ltd. sold these products below normal value from February 20, 2018, to July 31, 2019. Qinshui Shunsida Casting Co., Ltd. did not qualify for a separate rate and is thus considered part of the China-wide entity. Based on the review's final results, only Wor-Biz received a specific dumping margin, which is applied to other eligible companies. The notice also outlines the processes for assessing antidumping duties and managing cash deposits and provides instructions for importers and parties with protective orders.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to its Procurement List, which impacts which products and services must be sourced from nonprofit agencies that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. They are planning to add a building management service at a U.S. Army location in Texas and remove various products and services, such as a medical transcription service and multiple kitchen and cleaning items. The public has until May 18, 2025, to submit comments on these proposed changes.

The proposed rule from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aims to improve the way HUD-assisted housing is inspected and evaluated by introducing the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). This rule seeks to simplify housing quality inspections across different programs by consolidating and aligning existing standards, and it includes a new annual self-inspection and reporting requirement. It also aims to reduce regulatory burdens for small rural Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and ensures that all standards maintain a focus on safe and habitable housing. Lastly, the rule provides an opportunity for public comment and further input to enhance these proposed changes.