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The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation focusing on the effects of cucumber imports on the U.S. seasonal markets, particularly in the Southeast. This action follows a request from the U.S. Trade Representative and is part of Investigation No. 332-583. The investigation will analyze trade trends and price comparisons between domestic and imported cucumbers from 2015 to 2020. A public hearing will be held virtually on April 8, 2021, and the final report is scheduled to be transmitted to the USTR by December 7, 2021.

The Judicial Conference of the United States has announced the cancellation of a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. The hearing was originally scheduled for January 10, 2025. The notice about this cancellation was published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2024. Individuals seeking more information can contact H. Thomas Byron III, the Chief Counsel of the Rules Committee Staff, at the provided phone number or email address.

The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a public hearing on February 10, 2021, and a business meeting on March 10, 2021. Both meetings will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19 and are open to the public. During the public hearing, topics include draft dockets affecting the basin's water resources, and the meeting will cover various reports and action items. People wishing to comment must sign up in advance, and written comments can be submitted through the Commission's web-based system. Information about attending and participating is available on the Commission's website.

The U.S. Trade Representative has begun a Section 301 investigation into China's strategies aimed at dominating the semiconductor industry. This inquiry will examine China's extensive non-market tactics, like state-control and financial support, which might unfairly impact U.S. commerce and global markets. A public hearing will be held in March 2025, and the Office is inviting public comments, particularly about how these practices may disadvantage U.S. companies in critical sectors like defense and telecommunications. Interested parties can submit their comments or requests to participate in the hearing through a designated online portal.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is holding a public hearing on March 24, 2021, about proposed regulations concerning the average income test related to the low-income housing credit. Those who wish to speak at the hearing must submit an outline of their topics by March 5, 2021. The hearing will be conducted via teleconference, and anyone interested in attending or testifying must email the IRS in advance to receive the necessary access details. The public hearing is related to a previous notice of proposed rulemaking published on October 30, 2020.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that it received petitions from several firms requesting Trade Adjustment Assistance due to increased imports affecting their businesses. The EDA is investigating whether these imports have led to job loss or reduced sales for these firms. Interested parties can request a public hearing on the matter by contacting the EDA within ten days of this notice. The process follows guidelines outlined in the Trade Act of 1974.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has received petitions from various firms seeking Trade Adjustment Assistance. These petitions request help because increased imports may have led to job losses or reduced business for these companies. The EDA is investigating to see if these imports significantly affected the firms involved. Interested parties can request a public hearing on this matter by submitting a written request within ten days of the notice's publication.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin, allowing it to operate for an additional 20 years beyond its current licenses. These licenses for the plant's two units are set to expire in 2030 and 2033. If the renewal application is approved, the NRC will ensure that the aging and environmental impacts are managed, and they will provide an opportunity for public hearings and intervening petitions by March 23, 2021. This process involves an electronic filing system and may include public scoping meetings for environmental considerations.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is hosting a public hearing to gather opinions about their agenda and priorities for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The hearing will be conducted both in person at their headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and online via a webinar on May 14, 2025, at 12 p.m. EDT. Individuals wishing to speak or submit written comments must contact the CPSC by April 30, 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to help inform the CPSC's plans and budget requests based on public input.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public hearing on April 24, 2025, in Washington, DC, to discuss China's domestic energy challenges and its influence on international energy markets. This is the fifth hearing in their 2025 reporting cycle and will explore topics such as China's energy self-sufficiency strategies, overseas investments, and risks to cybersecurity and supply chains in host nations. The hearing aims to assess China's involvement in the supply chains of critical minerals needed for the energy sector. Members of the public may attend in person or watch a live webcast, and written statements can be submitted by the hearing date.