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The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is proposing Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery off the Atlantic States. This amendment aims to add bullet mackerel and frigate mackerel as ecosystem component species, recognizing their role as important prey in the ecosystem. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 30, 2021. If approved, this change would heighten awareness about these species without implementing new management measures for dolphin and wahoo.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to approve Utah's request to redesignate the Logan, Utah-Idaho area to meet the air quality standards for PM2.5, a type of fine particulate matter. This decision follows Utah's demonstration that the area has achieved the required air quality standards through permanent and enforceable emission reductions. The approval would involve updates to the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP), which includes various local air quality control measures. The plan also outlines continued monitoring to ensure air quality is maintained and sets contingency measures if air quality standards are exceeded in the future.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the Department of Energy, is seeking public comments on its plan to extend its Generic Clearance for Questionnaire Testing, Evaluation, and Research for three more years. This extension, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, allows EIA to use various methods to improve the quality of collected data and make survey processes more efficient. These methods include pilot surveys, cognitive interviews, and focus groups, among others. EIA has asked for feedback on the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection, its estimate of respondent burden, and ways to minimize this burden. Public comments are due by February 4, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has scheduled the final phase of investigations into whether solar panel imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming the U.S. industry by being subsidized and sold at unfairly low prices. The investigations will assess the impact on the U.S. industry and include a public hearing on April 15, 2025. Various technical exclusions are detailed for specific types of solar panels. Additionally, the ITC has outlined procedures for participation, including the handling of business proprietary information.

The Department of Commerce is planning to submit an information collection request for the Annual Business Survey (ABS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This survey aims to reduce the burden on businesses while gathering data on business characteristics, such as research and development, innovation, and demographics of business owners. The 2025 survey will include a reduced sample size and changes to the survey process to be more efficient, with data collected through an online questionnaire. This information will help various stakeholders, including government and business leaders, understand and assess business dynamics in the U.S.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) is holding a public webinar meeting of its Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Monitoring Committee on May 15, 2025. The meeting will focus on discussing catch and landings limits for chub mackerel, longfin squid, and butterfish. The committee will review recent fishery performance and may suggest specifications for these species for 2026-2028. Details for joining the webinar will be posted on the MAFMC website.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) will hold a public webinar meeting for its Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Advisory Panel on April 23, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the performance of fisheries such as Atlantic mackerel and squid and to develop Fishery Performance Reports. The meeting's findings will help set fishing limits and measures for the upcoming years, and public comments are welcome. For more details or to join the meeting, information will be provided on the MAFMC website. The meeting is accessible for people with disabilities.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced the final stage of investigations concerning disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids imported from China. These imports are suspected of being subsidized and sold at unfairly low prices, potentially harming the U.S. industry. A hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2025, and participation details, including appearances and document submissions, are provided. The investigations will assess whether these imports threaten the U.S. industry, and interested parties must submit their appearances 21 days before the hearing.

The Department of Commerce is collecting public comments on the Annual Business Survey (ABS), which gathers data to better understand business dynamics in the U.S. The survey, conducted by the Census Bureau, includes information on business owners' demographics, and research and development activities, particularly aiming to improve minority and disadvantaged groups' access to resources. For 2021, the survey will expand to cover more nonprofit organizations, adding to its 308,000 respondents. The collected data will support government programs and agencies, enhance business support services, and contribute to national economic analyses.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (MAFMC) Tilefish Advisory Panel is conducting a public meeting to develop a fishery performance report for golden and blueline tilefish. This meeting aims to gather input from the Advisory Panel for setting tilefish specifications. It will take place via a webinar on February 17, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and can also be accessed via telephone. The event is accessible to people with disabilities, and special accommodations can be requested in advance.