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The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on their data collection activities. This request is related to the identification requirements for fishing gear on the West Coast, which are necessary for effective fisheries management and regulatory compliance. The comments are invited to help improve this process and reduce the public's reporting burden. Interested parties have until March 26, 2021, to submit their feedback via email.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the reviews of their agreement to suspend an investigation on antidumping duties for lemon juice from Argentina. These reviews covered the periods from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, and October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, and were meant to evaluate compliance with the 2016 Agreement. However, a new amendment to the agreement was finalized on January 17, 2025, which makes the old agreement and its reviews no longer necessary. Therefore, Commerce has officially withdrawn these reviews.

Fahad Saleem Kharbey was convicted in a U.S. District Court for unlawfully exporting firearms and magazines to Dubai without a license. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce has denied his export privileges for seven years, until May 31, 2026. This means he cannot participate in or benefit from any export activities and others are also prohibited from exporting to him. Kharbey can appeal this order within 45 days.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction to a previous notice regarding the less-than-fair-value investigation on ceramic abrasive grains from China. The error was a typographical mistake in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings related to the investigation's scope. The corrected HTSUS subheadings are listed, and the notice emphasizes that the written description of the merchandise is crucial. The investigation focuses on ceramic abrasive grains that include specific compounds and are classified under particular HTSUS subheadings.

The Department of Commerce has requested public comments on extending an information collection related to the economic data of U.S. commercial fisheries. This initiative aims to gather information about the operating costs, earnings, and other economic aspects of various commercial fisheries to help improve management decisions and enhance economic performance. The public, individuals, and businesses can provide input on this collection, which is conducted under several U.S. laws, including the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Participation in this data collection is voluntary, and comments can be submitted on the reginfo.gov website.

The Department of Commerce has issued a countervailing duty order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Turkey. This decision is based on positive determinations by the Department and the International Trade Commission that these subsidized imports harm U.S. industry. Consequently, countervailing duties will be imposed on certain imports entering the United States from September 21, 2020. Cash deposits will be required to enforce these duties until further notice, with specific provisions for provisional measures.

In an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on potential regulations concerning information and communications technology and services (ICTS) used in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These technologies, if linked to foreign adversaries like China or Russia, may pose risks to U.S. national security and critical infrastructure. BIS is asking for feedback on possible definitions of UAS, risks involved, and ways to mitigate those risks, with an aim to protect U.S. interests while minimizing economic impact. The public has until March 4, 2025, to submit their comments.

The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination for a countervailing duty investigation on imports of temporary steel fencing from China. This delay, requested by the petitioner ZND US Inc. and granted because of the investigation's complexity, moves the deadline from April 10, 2025, to June 16, 2025. This adjustment complies with regulatory guidelines and allows for a more thorough analysis of the subsidy programs involved. The final determination is still due 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.

The Department of Commerce has decided that removing the antidumping duty order on barium chloride from China would likely result in continued dumping of the product at high levels, potentially up to 155.50%. The review process was expedited because there was not enough response from other interested parties. This conclusion follows an evaluation of risks and potential impact if the duty order was revoked. The decision was made to ensure fair trade practices are maintained.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is renewing an information collection related to the Crab Rationalization Program for Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands crabs. This program helps distribute crab resources fairly among harvesters, processors, and communities. It involves the Arbitration System, a process that allows disputes over crab deliveries and prices to be resolved through a third-party review. The information collected includes reports on arbitration activities, cost allocation, and market analysis, and is necessary for ensuring compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The public is invited to comment on these collections.