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CISA has published finalized security requirements for restricted transactions in line with Executive Order 14117, aimed at preventing countries of concern from accessing sensitive U.S. personal and government-related data. These requirements are designed to protect the national security by setting standards for how organizations handle data in certain transactions deemed at risk by the DOJ. Public feedback was considered in finalizing these requirements, leading to clarifications and adjustments to ensure they are effective yet not overly burdensome to implement. The document details both organizational/system-level and data-level security measures that organizations must adhere to.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the Temporary Denial Order (TDO) against Siberian Airlines, also known as S7 Airlines, for another year. This decision is due to ongoing violations of U.S. export regulations by the airline, involving the operation of airplanes into Russia without proper authorization. The measure aims to prevent further violations, warn companies and individuals about dealing with Siberian Airlines, and uphold stringent export controls related to Russia's use of certain technologies. Siberian Airlines may appeal this order, and the Commerce Department can request further renewals of the TDO.

The Board of Trustees of Michigan State University submitted a petition to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asking for a waiver of certain filing requirements for cogeneration facilities from April 16, 2006, onwards. This request seeks a declaratory order and any interested parties wishing to intervene or protest must submit their filings by March 21, 2021. The Commission advises electronic submissions via their website due to in-person restrictions caused by COVID-19.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering whether to approve or reject a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. This proposal aims to replace the current Discretionary Pegged Order (DPO) with a new Selective Midpoint (SeMi) Order, which uses machine learning to determine market instability and adapt trading patterns accordingly. Additionally, the SeMi Orders can be designed to provide liquidity under certain conditions, a feature not available with DPOs. The SEC has opened a period for public comments to help assess if the proposal aligns with relevant financial regulations and fair trading practices.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission decided to continue the existing antidumping duty order on certain steel nails from China to prevent potential harm to U.S. industries. This decision was made after they concluded that canceling the order would likely lead to problems like dumping, where products are sold at unfairly low prices, causing damage to domestic markets. The order's scope includes nails of various types, but excludes certain nails like roofing nails and some specific fasteners. The continuation allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to keep collecting duties on these imports, ensuring that U.S. industries are protected.

The Department of Commerce, through its International Trade Administration, is set to begin a series of reviews in March 2025. These "Sunset Reviews" determine if ending duties or investigations on certain imports would likely result in continued unfair trade practices that harm U.S. industries. Interested parties must inform Commerce of their participation within specific timeframes and can provide comments, accompanied by executive summaries, to support their views. This process ensures ongoing monitoring and protection against unfair international trade practices.

The Commerce Department and the International Trade Commission are set to conduct five-year reviews, known as Sunset Reviews, in February 2021 under the Tariff Act of 1930. These reviews assess whether ending antidumping or countervailing duty orders would lead to a return of unfair trade practices or injuries. Interested parties must express their intent to participate within 15 days of the review's start, and can submit further comments within 30 days. The process aims to ensure fair international trade practices continue and is detailed in U.S. regulations.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Public Land Order withdrawing 20,510 acres of land in the Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, from new settlement, sale, mining, and leasing activities for 20 years. This action is taken to protect the cultural and natural resources of the Pactola Reservoir—Rapid Creek Watershed, which includes essential water resources for Rapid City and the Ellsworth Air Force Base. The withdrawal aims to prevent environmental damage from exploration and development activities on federally owned minerals. The order will expire in 20 years unless reviewed and extended.

The Federal Acquisition Service, part of the General Services Administration, has issued a notice seeking comments on extending the use of a form called the Standard Form (SF) 123, which is used to transfer surplus federal personal property to various public agencies and organizations. This form allows state agencies to donate surplus items to non-profit and public entities like educational programs and airports. The notice highlights the need for public input on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, as well as any suggestions for improvement. Comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, through regulations.gov.

The Department of Commerce has issued a countervailing duty order on wood mouldings and millwork products from China due to the determination that these subsidized imports harm an industry in the United States. As of February 16, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is instructed to assess duties on these products for entries made after June 12, 2020, but not between October 10, 2020, and the publication date of the final determination, due to a suspension lapse. The order covers various wood products, except specific exclusions like certain furnishings and products already subject to other countervailing duty orders.