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The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission decided to continue imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on quartz surface products from China. These actions are intended to prevent dumping and unfair subsidies that could harm U.S. businesses. The rules apply to quartz surface products such as countertops and tiles, while excluding materials like granite and marble. Customs will keep charging existing duty rates on imports, with these orders effective as of January 24, 2025.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is renewing its request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves the NASA New Technology Reporting System, which requires contractors involved in research and development to report inventions, patents, data, and copyrights. The information is collected through an electronic system, and the burden on respondents is estimated in terms of hours and cost. NASA encourages public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection.

The Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC), part of the Health and Human Services Department, is responsible for making recommendations on technology standards and priorities to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. HITAC will conduct public meetings throughout 2021, which will be held virtually and are open to everyone. The committee will focus on topics like interoperability, privacy, and security, and the public is encouraged to participate. Meetings are scheduled monthly, and details can be found on the HITAC calendar on the ONC website.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funding for the Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grant Program for 2021. This program aims to support the development of new technologies to help veterans and service members with disabilities live independently in adapted homes. Applicants can receive up to $200,000 for projects that focus on innovative assistive technologies, but they must submit their applications through the online portal, www.Grants.gov, by February 22, 2021. The program emphasizes technologies that address unmet needs and prioritize the independence of veterans, especially those that can be implemented quickly and effectively.

The Office of Science, Department of Energy announced a virtual open meeting for the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on January 10, 2025. The advisory group, appointed by the President, will discuss science and technology issues and may approve a report on social science. Public participation is encouraged, with provisions for submitting written comments or participating as oral commenters, subject to registration by January 3, 2025. All comments and presentations will be publicly available and posted on the PCAST website.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule to address national security risks related to connected vehicles, particularly those involving technology designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities in China or Russia. The rule aims to regulate certain software and hardware that enable vehicle connectivity and automated driving systems. It requires vehicle manufacturers and importers to verify their supply chains and submit Declarations of Conformity to confirm compliance, with some options for specific or general authorizations to continue certain transactions otherwise prohibited. The rule is designed to protect U.S. infrastructure from potential threats associated with these technologies.

The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, is considering granting an exclusive patent license to Kyverna Therapeutics for technology involving chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that target the CD19 protein. This technology is aimed at creating a treatment for autoimmune diseases using a patient’s own altered T lymphocytes. The license could cover worldwide territories and would allow Kyverna to develop, produce, and market this therapy. Public comments or objections about the patent license need to be submitted by March 5, 2021.

The Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a meeting on March 10, 2025, to discuss export control policies and provide advice to the Secretary of Commerce and other federal officials. Part of the meeting will be open to the public, while the remainder will be closed to safeguard sensitive information. The open session will feature working group reports, industry presentations, and open discussions. The public can join the open session via teleconference or in person, though space is limited.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final rule concerning the review of transactions involving information and communications technology and services (ICTS) linked to foreign adversaries. This rule establishes procedures to evaluate such transactions for risks to national security, potentially prohibiting them or requiring mitigation measures if they pose undue threats. The rule includes new definitions and procedural updates to clarify transaction reviews, address public comments, and streamline processes. The measures aim to safeguard the ICTS supply chain from foreign threats, enhance transparency, and provide guidelines for penalties if regulations are violated.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a request for information (RFI) to improve the domestic manufacturing of semiconductors for commercial information technology products. They are seeking feedback from the public on how to strengthen America's semiconductor supply chain by relying on domestic sources and reducing dependency on foreign production. The agency aims to gather insights on various strategies, including dual sourcing and industrial mobilization, to enhance national and economic security. Responses to the RFI will inform potential government actions to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and are due by March 17, 2025.