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The Department of Commerce issued a correction to a previous notice regarding the review of countervailing duties on aluminum extrusions from China for the year 2018. This correction addresses the omission of three companies—Shenyang Yuanda Aluminum Industry Engineering Co. Ltd., Summit Heat Sinks Metal Co., Ltd., and Wenzhou Yongtai Electric Co. Ltd.—from the final results document. Each of these companies was assigned a subsidy rate of 242.15%. The corrected notice now includes these companies in the subsidy rates table alongside the other six companies that were part of the review.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. (KG Dongbu Steel) is the successor to Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. and Dongbu Incheon Steel Co., Ltd. for antidumping duties on certain steel products from Korea. However, due to significant changes in ownership and operations, KG Dongbu Steel is not considered the successor for countervailing duties. This decision affects how KG Dongbu Steel will be treated in regard to certain financial penalties and responsibilities related to U.S. trade laws. The public is encouraged to comment on these preliminary findings.

The Department of Commerce plans to send an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, seeking feedback from the public on the process. This concerns the Seafood Inspection and Certification Requirements managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The program is a fee-based seafood inspection service, and the request includes updates for modernized processes and new forms. Public comments are invited within 30 days of the notice to ensure the initiative minimizes paperwork burdens and aligns with current industry practices.

The Department of Commerce has approved applications for duty-free entry of several scientific instruments from foreign manufacturers, as no equivalent instruments are made in the United States. The approved instruments, which will be used in research projects at institutions like MIT, Harvard, the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, include lasers and a wave generator system. These tools are intended for advanced scientific experiments, such as quantum physics research, molecular studies, and engineering studies of ship motions in water waves. The decision was made with no public objections.

The Department of Commerce has decided that removing the antidumping duty order on barium chloride from China would likely result in continued dumping of the product at high levels, potentially up to 155.50%. The review process was expedited because there was not enough response from other interested parties. This conclusion follows an evaluation of risks and potential impact if the duty order was revoked. The decision was made to ensure fair trade practices are maintained.

In an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on potential regulations concerning information and communications technology and services (ICTS) used in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These technologies, if linked to foreign adversaries like China or Russia, may pose risks to U.S. national security and critical infrastructure. BIS is asking for feedback on possible definitions of UAS, risks involved, and ways to mitigate those risks, with an aim to protect U.S. interests while minimizing economic impact. The public has until March 4, 2025, to submit their comments.

The Department of Commerce is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on the Chinook Salmon Economic Data Report (EDR) Program managed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This program collects data to help assess how well measures to reduce bycatch of Chinook salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery are working. They are renewing the information collection process which includes three forms: the Compensated Transfer Report, Vessel Fuel Survey, and Vessel Master Survey. Public comments are open for 60 days, and the information gathered will aid in enhancing the quality and utility of the data collected while minimizing reporting burdens.

The Department of Commerce has started an investigation to assess the national security impact of importing processed critical minerals and their related products. This was initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. They are looking for public feedback and have asked interested parties to submit comments by May 16, 2025. The investigation is focused on understanding various aspects such as import sources, market manipulation, demand, supply chain risks, and the processing capabilities in the U.S.

The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that seamless refined copper pipes and tubes imported from Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. This investigation covers sales from October 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, and invites interested parties to comment on the preliminary findings. The Department also determined that there are no critical circumstances to warrant immediate action. Commerce plans to impose cash deposits for these imports and will continue investigating before making a final decision.

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.