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The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has made amendments to align its rules with changes made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. These changes aim to reduce duplicate requirements and potential differences by updating standards related to auditor independence, particularly concerning lending arrangements. The SEC reviewed comments from various stakeholders and concluded that the amendments were necessary to safeguard investors and improve audit practices. The rules will apply to audits of emerging growth companies to ensure consistency and improve efficiency within the industry.

The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has conducted a preliminary review of certain aluminum foil from Türkiye, determining that some producers/exporters sold their products at prices below the normal value from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. As part of this review, Commerce is also canceling reviews for two companies because either no relevant entries were made during the review period or the requesting parties withdrew their requests. Interested parties are encouraged to comment on these findings, and Commerce plans to issue the final results, including the assessment rates of antidumping duties, at a later date.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted a request for review of their Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This survey collects data from individuals earning research doctorates in the U.S. and is used to prepare important reports and statistics. The NSF is seeking public comments on the usefulness and burden of this data collection. Comments can be sent within 30 days of the notice's publication, and the survey aims to gather information from approximately 57,000 and 58,000 individuals for the 2022 and 2023 survey cycles, respectively.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on ceramic tiles imported from China for the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. This decision was made because there were no entries of tile imports from the companies under review that could be assessed during this time. As a result of the cancellation, antidumping duties will still be applied based on the required cash deposit rates at the time of the imports. The Commerce Department will instruct customs on handling these duties accordingly.

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) under the National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted a proposal for collecting data for the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This survey aims to gather information on the education and employment of US college graduates, crucial for reports about the science and engineering workforce. The NCSES seeks public comments on the survey, which will involve about 161,000 people and is planned to start in March 2025. The survey will be conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau using online and mail questionnaires, and participation is voluntary.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed an annual review of stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Taiwan, determining that certain producers/exporters sold products at less than normal value between July 2022 and June 2023. While two companies, YUSCO and Tung Mung, reported no shipments to the U.S. during this period, a margin of 21.10% was assigned to a group of non-examined companies based on adverse findings against the mandatory respondent, Yieh Corporation. The new cash deposit rates will be effective immediately for specified shipments, and importers are reminded of their duties under U.S. regulations.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida has applied for a permit to import up to five male bottlenose dolphins from the Attica Zoological Park in Greece for public display. These dolphins, aged 11 to 24 years, include three common bottlenose dolphins and two Black Sea bottlenose dolphins. The permit sought under the Marine Mammal Protection Act would last for five years, and the public can submit comments on this application by February 3, 2025. The proposed activity has been preliminarily excluded from needing an environmental assessment.

The U.S. Copyright Office issued a final rule under the Music Modernization Act (MMA) to address how digital music providers should handle and report accrued royalties for unmatched musical works. This rule aims to clarify the processes for transferring royalties to the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) while ensuring accurate payments to songwriters and copyright owners. It addresses the necessity of estimates and adjustments to royalties due to unknown factors, like the pending final determination of royalty rates. The rule also considers previous private agreements to prevent double payments while ensuring that unmatched royalties are correctly transferred and accounted for.

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from Ukraine were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value between August 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023. This decision comes after a review process, and the department set a specific antidumping duty margin for these products. They also established guidelines for importers regarding the payment of these duties and highlighted responsibilities for those involved in the process. The findings and additional details are documented in a memorandum available through their online service system.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that SeAH Steel Corporation and its affiliate did not receive any countervailable subsidies for oil country tubular goods from Korea for the period from September 29 to December 31, 2022. As a result, the administrative review will be partially terminated for four other companies that were initially included. If these preliminary findings are upheld, no new countervailing duties will be imposed unless further notice is given. Interested parties are invited to comment on these findings.