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The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has decided to postpone the preliminary determinations in the investigations of certain aluminum foil imports from Armenia, Brazil, Oman, Russia, and Turkey. Initially set for March 8, 2021, the deadline is extended by 50 days to April 27, 2021, due to a request from the petitioners. They expressed concerns that more time is needed to address issues in responses from the involved parties. This postponement follows the conditions specified in the Tariff Act of 1930.

The President has announced the continuation of a national emergency regarding Ukraine, which was initially declared on March 6, 2014, due to threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. Various executive orders have expanded this emergency, addressing actions by the Russian Federation that undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and stability. These actions, including Russia's recognition of regions within Ukraine contrary to international agreements, are considered ongoing threats. Therefore, the emergency will remain in effect for another year beyond March 6, 2025.

The President has decided to extend the national emergency declared on April 21, 2022, which relates to the regulation of Russian-affiliated vessels entering U.S. ports. This continuation is due to ongoing disturbances in U.S. international relations caused by the actions of the Russian government. Under this emergency, the Secretary of Homeland Security remains authorized to control the anchorage and movement of these vessels. This decision needs to be recorded in the Federal Register and reported to Congress.

The National Marine Fisheries Service has announced the 2021 quota for aboriginal subsistence whaling of bowhead whales, assigning a limit of 93 strikes to the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission. These guidelines follow the International Whaling Commission's rules, which currently set a seven-year block catch limit of 392 bowhead whales through 2025. The NOAA has detailed several rules, such as prohibitions on hunting calves or whales with calves, and requires that only licensed whaling captains with adequate crews and equipment engage in these activities. The quota and provisions ensure a sustainable and regulated harvest by the AEWC while respecting cultural needs.

The Department of State has announced that several individuals have been added to the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List). This is because they have been found to be involved in harmful activities related to the government of the Russian Federation, as outlined in an Executive Order. These individuals now have all their property and interests under U.S. jurisdiction blocked, and U.S. persons are generally not allowed to engage in transactions with them. The list and more details about the sanctions can be found on the OFAC website.

The Department of State has announced that they have added new individuals and entities to the Department of Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This decision was made due to their involvement in harmful activities linked to the Russian government. As a result, the property and financial assets of these individuals and entities within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. Two main companies, GOTIK SHIPPING CO and PLIO ENERGY CARGO SHIPPING OPC PRIVATE LIMITED, along with their vessels, are mentioned in the sanctions for providing support to Russian entities subject to these restrictions.

The Department of Commerce has found that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from Russia are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than fair value during the investigation period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. As a result, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend the importation of these pipes, and cash deposits will be required based on the calculated dumping margins. The final decision will take longer due to a request for postponement. Further comments on the investigation are being sought from interested parties, and the public will be notified of the final determination.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced the quotas and rules for aboriginal subsistence whaling of bowhead whales for 2025. The Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (AEWC) has been assigned a quota of 93 strikes for the year. These quotas are based on regulations from the International Whaling Commission (IWC), which governs the sustainable harvest of bowhead whales by native groups in the United States and Russia. The IWC has set specific rules, including a prohibition on hunting whale calves, ensuring the hunt is not wasteful, and preventing the sale of whale products, except for authentic Native handicrafts.

The U.S. Department of State's Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation has removed one person from the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List). This decision, effective January 16, 2025, means that the individual is no longer subject to the restrictions imposed by Executive Order 14024, which targeted harmful foreign activities by the Russian government. More information about the SDN List and related sanctions programs can be found on the Office of Foreign Assets Control's website.

The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from South Korea are possibly being sold in the United States at unfairly low prices. This investigation covers sales from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. As part of this determination, the Commerce Department will require cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties on these products. The final determination has been postponed, and the public is invited to comment on this preliminary decision.