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The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFCL), an Indian producer and exporter of granular PTFE resin, received countervailable subsidies during 2023. These subsidies are financial contributions from authorities that benefit GFCL. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments on these preliminary findings through public filings within 21 days after the notice is published. The department plans to release more detailed calculations and assessments and will direct U.S. Customs to manage duties based on the final results.

The Executive Order 13981, issued by President Donald J. Trump, focuses on protecting the United States from security risks associated with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) made by foreign adversaries. The order outlines steps to prevent the use of taxpayer money for buying UAS that present security threats, calls for assessments of current government UAS use, and encourages prioritizing domestically produced UAS. It defines "covered UAS" as those manufactured or containing components from nations like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea and emphasizes examining how these systems are used by federal agencies. The order also directs agencies to consider replacing these UAS in future budgets.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that certain aluminum foil products from Oman were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value during the review period from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. The aluminum foil from Oman is the subject of an ongoing administrative review, specifically focusing on Oman Aluminium Rolling Company. Interested parties can submit comments on the preliminary findings, and the Commerce Department will release final results within 120 days of this preliminary publication. The outcome of this review will influence future duty assessments and deposits.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing the sale of certain aluminum foil from Brazil, finding that it was sold in the U.S. at prices below normal value between November 1, 2022, and October 31, 2023. This review is part of an antidumping duty action and involves companies like CBA Itapissuma Ltda. and Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio. Interested parties can comment on these preliminary findings, and the final results are expected within 120 days of the notice's publication. The findings will influence future duty assessments on these products.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the release of final guidance titled "E11A Pediatric Extrapolation," prepared with the International Council for Harmonisation. This guidance aims to streamline pediatric drug development, focusing on strategies like safety extrapolation and statistical methodologies to ensure safe, effective medicines for children. It replaces a draft guidance from August 2022 and includes updates to study designs and modeling approaches. The public can comment on this guidance, which is accessible through FDA's regulations website.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing a new system of records called the Community Care Provider Profile Management System (PPMS), as required by the Privacy Act of 1974. This system will maintain records of non-VA health care providers participating in VA community care programs. The information stored in this system includes providers' personal and professional details, such as name, contact information, and identification numbers. The VA outlines several routine uses for this information, primarily involving disclosure to appropriate agencies for purposes like verifying provider credentials or responding to legal requests, all while ensuring compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA.

The Copyright Royalty Judges have received a notice from SoundExchange, Inc. to audit the royalty payments made by Rockbot, Inc.'s Business Establishment Service for the years 2017, 2018, and 2019. This audit ensures compliance with the statutory licensing terms for digital audio transmissions, as per the Copyright Act. SoundExchange is responsible for collecting and distributing these royalties to the rightful owners and performers. The notice of intent to audit was submitted on December 18, 2020, and this summary fulfills the requirement to publish in the Federal Register.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance document titled "M15 General Principles for Model-Informed Drug Development." This document was created under the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and provides recommendations on planning, evaluating, and documenting evidence in drug development using models. It aims to help harmonize regulations globally, enhancing drug development and improving manufacturing standards. Public comments on the draft can be submitted until February 28, 2025.

The Department of Labor has decided to delay the implementation of the Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) until April 30, 2021. This decision follows a directive for a "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" to ensure that the rule's legal, policy, and factual issues are fully assessed. Many stakeholders during a public comment period supported the delay, expressing concerns that the rule might have complicated effects on workers, including tip credit application and compliance costs for employers. The decision also allows time to address a legal complaint arguing that certain aspects of the rule are contrary to existing laws.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance titled "E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice: Annex 2." This document was developed with the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and provides guidance for conducting clinical trials with decentralized and pragmatic elements, while using real-world data. The aim is to encourage innovative trial designs and to focus on critical aspects that affect participant safety and data reliability. Comments on the draft can be submitted until February 28, 2025, before the final version is prepared.