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The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision, determining that Brazil is providing illegal subsidies to producers and exporters of ferrosilicon, including companies like Minasligas and Ferbasa, between January and December 2023. Despite some changes and updates, the basic findings have remained consistent since the preliminary determination in September 2024. This decision means that specific companies will face additional duties when exporting ferrosilicon to the United States unless the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that imports of this product do not harm U.S. manufacturers.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that some producers and exporters of ferrosilicon from Malaysia receive government subsidies, which are illegal under U.S. trade law. The investigation looked at the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and involved verifying information from Malaysian companies. Although critical circumstances were found for most producers, they were not found for two major companies, OM Materials and Pertama. If the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that U.S. industries are harmed by these imports, a countervailing duty order will be issued to impose duties on the subsidized products.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the final risk evaluation for Chrysotile Asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The evaluation identifies certain uses of this type of asbestos as posing an unreasonable risk to health, prompting the EPA to implement risk management measures. Other uses were found not to pose such risks. Additionally, the EPA is working on Part 2 of the risk evaluation, which will address legacy uses and disposals of all types of asbestos, with a draft scope expected for public comment in mid-2021.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input on its draft document, Supplement 15, Second Renewal, related to extending the operating license of the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina for an additional 20 years. Two alternatives to the proposed extension are being considered: taking no action or using alternative sources for replacement power. The NRC will host a virtual public meeting on December 17, 2024, and an in-person meeting on January 9, 2025, to discuss the proposal and invites public comments by January 21, 2025. The draft document evaluates the environmental impacts of the license renewal, and the NRC believes that these impacts do not outweigh the benefits of maintaining the renewal option.

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has announced that it is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of certain information required under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection relates to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 216, specifically involving types of contracts and associated clauses. The public, including both profit and non-profit organizations, must provide this information occasionally to fulfill their obligations and benefit from these contracts. The deadline for submitting comments on this proposed information collection is February 18, 2021.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comments on the extension of an information collection concerning airport security, specifically under OMB control number 1652-0002. This collection involves airport operators submitting and maintaining records to ensure security compliance according to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The TSA is inviting feedback on the necessity and utility of this information gathering to improve its processes and minimize the burden on respondents. Those interested can submit comments by April 18, 2025, through the specified government website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a modification in how it will handle certain applications for the 470-512 MHz T-Band spectrum. Originally, applications were paused because the T-Band frequencies were expected to be reallocated. Now, after a new law negated the reallocation, the FCC will resume processing applications for renewing existing licenses and processing other pending applications. Additionally, the FCC will allow a period during which applicants and coordinators can prepare new applications, followed by a time frame when certain applications will be accepted from existing license holders only. These changes aim to enhance access to T-Band channels without unnecessary delays.

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to gather information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collected data relates to DFARS Part 237 and forms DD Form 2062 and 2063, which involve the handling of deceased remains and ensuring contractors can continue operating during crises. The information helps verify contractors' licenses and their readiness to provide essential services. Public comments on this proposal are open until February 13, 2025, and can be submitted online.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have made a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and extend a current information collection related to improper business practices and conflicts of interest under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This consolidation aims to make it easier for industry participants to identify and manage these requirements, while reducing redundancy and administrative burden. Contractors must submit information related to several contract clauses, including independent price determination, anti-kickback procedures, and preventing personal conflicts of interest. The public can comment on these requirements until March 8, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings that BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH from Germany received subsidies that can be countervailed on forged steel fluid end blocks from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The review of another company, Schmiedewerke Gräditz GmbH (SWG), has been partially rescinded because they had no entries of relevant products during this period. The department welcomes public comments on these preliminary results and plans to disclose the analysis to interested parties. The final determination will also establish future cash deposit requirements for countervailing duties.