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The Department of State has updated the Exchange Visitors Skills List, which identifies countries that need people with certain specialized skills. This list is used to see if someone in the U.S. on a "J" nonimmigrant exchange visa must spend two years in their home country before applying for other U.S. visas. This updated list replaces the previous version from 2009 and incorporates factors like a country’s GDP and migration rates to decide which skills are necessary. This list helps with U.S. foreign policy and doesn't require the usual public comment process due to its relation to foreign affairs.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of thermoformed molded fiber products from Vietnam are receiving unfair financial support from their government, known as countervailable subsidies. This preliminary decision involves critical circumstances for such imports from several Vietnamese companies and will include a suspension of liquidation for these products as they enter the United States. The Department of Commerce plans to finalize their decision in July 2025 and is seeking input from interested parties. They will also coordinate with the U.S. International Trade Commission to determine if these imports are harming U.S. industries.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition from Mr. Ken Kay, requesting the DOE to create rules that would allow states to work collaboratively with the DOE on developing new nuclear technologies, including small nuclear reactors. The petition also seeks to establish programs where states can create nuclear and non-nuclear labs on existing or previous nuclear facility sites. DOE is inviting public comments on this petition until April 15, 2021, to decide whether to move forward with rulemaking. Interested parties can submit their comments through various methods, including an eRulemaking portal, email, or postal mail.

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security is asking for public comments on an investigation into how importing semiconductors and their manufacturing equipment affects national security. This investigation, begun on April 1, 2025, under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, looks into things like domestic demand, foreign supply, and trade impacts. People interested in giving feedback have until May 7, 2025, to submit their thoughts through the federal rulemaking portal. The department is especially keen on insights related to current trade policies, foreign competition, and the feasibility of boosting U.S. production.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a final rule to update the Class E airspace at Ottumwa Regional Airport in Iowa. This change is necessary due to the removal of outdated navigation equipment and aligns the airport's official name and coordinates with the FAA's aeronautical database. The modification aims to ensure compliance with FAA standards and support safe instrument flight operations. The rule is effective from February 20, 2025, and has been determined to have minimal environmental impact and economic significance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the deadlines for public comments on three notices originally published in December 2024. The new deadlines are March 5, 2025, for the notice about 1,3-Butadiene, and April 4, 2025, for the notices regarding Atrazine and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges. The EPA is seeking public input to ensure that those affected have more time to review the proposals and provide feedback. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from For Kids By Parents, Inc., alleging that certain companies in China are violating U.S. trade laws by importing and selling urine splash guards without proper authorization. The complaint seeks a ban on these products and asks for other measures like cease and desist orders to stop the sale and importation. The Commission is inviting comments from the public and interested parties on the public interest issues related to the complaint, such as health, safety, and economic impacts. Comments must be submitted electronically by a specified deadline.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation following a complaint by Trina Solar companies based in the U.S. and China. The complaint, filed on October 23, 2024, alleges that specific imported solar cells and related products infringe on U.S. patents 9,722,104 and 10,230,009. The investigation aims to determine if U.S. trade laws have been violated and whether an exclusion order to stop imports of the infringing products is needed. Several companies, including CSI Solar and Canadian Solar entities, are named as respondents in the investigation.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the Department of Justice, has issued a final order establishing the aggregate production quotas for controlled substances in schedules I and II, and the annual needs for chemicals like ephedrine and pseudoephedrine for 2025. The order responds to public comments, particularly concerns about potential drug shortages, emphasizing that DEA aims to balance preventing drug misuse with ensuring adequate supply for medical and scientific needs. The quotas are set to address legitimate needs while considering factors like past usage data and potential diversion risks. Public concerns about opioid shortages were discussed, with the DEA noting that various external factors could affect drug availability and reassured that they are working with other agencies to mitigate such issues.

This executive order, titled "Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production", was issued by the President to boost mineral production in the United States. It outlines several steps to increase domestic mining, including identifying and fast-tracking priority mineral projects and easing regulations to encourage private investment. The order involves various government departments, such as Defense, Interior, and Energy, in identifying suitable lands for mineral production and facilitating infrastructure development. It also includes provisions for financial incentives and support for businesses engaged in mineral production to enhance national and economic security.