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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided to indefinitely suspend additional duties on French products that were set to begin on January 6, 2021, in response to France's Digital Services Tax (DST). This decision comes as investigations into similar taxes in other countries continue, with the aim of allowing more time for discussion and potential resolution. The suspension reflects ongoing consideration of public comments and the advice of advisory committees. The USTR will keep monitoring developments in both the France DST investigation and other related investigations.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) has updated the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about its standards development activities, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This update includes the addition of 51 new standards and revisions to 17 existing ones. The filing aims to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under specific conditions. More details can be found on the IEEE's website.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an order banning Jonathan Corbett Cosie from importing any drugs into the United States for 10 years. This decision follows his conviction for two federal felonies related to selling misbranded, unapproved drugs, including some that were falsely labeled and sold without a prescription. Mr. Cosie was notified of his debarment and given the opportunity to request a hearing, but he did not respond, waiving his right to contest the decision. The ban is effective as of March 13, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice about a recent filing from the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice invites the public to comment on the filing by February 10, 2025. The public can submit comments electronically on the Commission's website or seek advice on other submission methods. The filing includes a request to add a new product to the Competitive product list and will be reviewed through public proceedings.

The Department of Defense is updating its Pentagon Facilities Parking Program records system under the Privacy Act of 1974. This update includes expanding the types of records collected and revising sections to improve clarity and accuracy. The purpose of this system is to manage parking permits for DoD personnel and contractors at Pentagon facilities. The changes also include new procedures for handling records and ensuring they are secure, as well as adding standard DoD routine uses for the records.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has amended the Export Trade Certificate of Review for the Northwest Fruit Exporters (NFE), effective from August 19, 2024. This amendment includes changes such as removing some members, updating member names, and altering export product coverage for specific companies. The certificate helps protect the listed members from certain antitrust actions related to their export activities. Any person affected by this decision can challenge it in a district court within 30 days of the notice.

The Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. has made changes to its membership, as disclosed in a filing under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The group added Skyline Smart Homes of Happy Valley, OR, while several companies from Taiwan, the United States, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands withdrew. Some members have also updated their names, and previous filing errors have been corrected, including recognition of new members who joined on various dates. The organization plans to continue updating its membership details with the authorities.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that people listed in the notice have applied to gain control of shares in a bank or bank holding company under the Change in Bank Control Act. Interested individuals can review the public parts of the applications at the Federal Reserve Banks or through the Board's website. The public can also send their comments on these applications, but they should be aware that any information shared will be publicly disclosed. Comments on the applications should be submitted by March 27, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that ending the countervailing duty order on vertical metal file cabinets from China could lead to the continuation of government subsidies for those items. An expedited review took place because Commerce did not receive adequate responses from the involved parties in China. The final ruling states that without these duties, there could be recurring countervailable subsidies, and interested parties must follow specific procedures regarding sensitive information they handle.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice listing 574 Tribal entities that are recognized by and eligible for services from the Bureau. This list is updated from a previous notice published in January 2020. It includes name changes and corrections to some of the listed Tribes. The recognized Tribes are acknowledged for their government-to-government relationship with the United States, granting them certain rights and responsibilities.