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The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued an antidumping duty order on truck and bus tires imported from Thailand. This decision comes after the department and the U.S. International Trade Commission both concluded that these imports were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, resulting in harm to U.S. industry. Consequently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will impose duties on these tires based on the difference between their normal value and export price. The Commerce Department will maintain a list for annual inquiries and provide instructions to ensure continued compliance with this order.

The United States Department of Justice, along with several states, filed a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. and several landlord companies, claiming they violated antitrust laws. The lawsuit alleges that these companies used RealPage's software to share sensitive rental information to influence and align rental prices, reducing competition and leading to higher rents for tenants. As part of a proposed settlement, Cortland Management, one of the defendants, agreed to stop using RealPage's software and instead use its own revenue management system without sharing sensitive data. The settlement aims to prevent Cortland from engaging in similar anticompetitive behavior in the future.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection related to emergency medical services and controlled substances. This proposal aims to ensure compliance with the Controlled Substances Act by setting new recordkeeping standards for emergency medical services agencies. These standards involve maintaining records of controlled substances used by these agencies, which include details about administration, disposal, and delivery. The DEA encourages comments on the necessity, burden, and clarity of this information collection until January 13, 2025, as part of their efforts to secure approval for a three-year authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is seeking public comments on a revised information collection related to specific transactions among licensees and permit holders. This notice aims to collect feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its estimated public burden, and ways to improve its quality while minimizing the burden on respondents. Interested individuals can submit their comments on the proposed revisions until March 10, 2025. The updated information collection includes a significant decrease in the number of respondents but an increase in total burden hours, reflecting added considerations like the monetized cost of the burden.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized revisions to streamline fuel quality regulations. These updates clarify testing and sampling standards while preserving existing fuel quality levels. The changes, effective July 1, 2025, aim to enhance clarity and compliance for stakeholders involved with fuels, fuel additives, and blendstocks, like producers and distributors. These modifications do not alter the current fuel quality standards but provide technical amendments and clarifications to help stakeholders comply with the EPA’s requirements.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new regulation for Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 due to a reported issue with the protective cover of the "SHEAR" control pushbutton on the copilot's stick. This regulation aims to prevent the cover's deformation, which could lead to accidental cutting of the hoist cable and potential harm to persons being lifted. The proposal requires replacing the cover and re-identifying the control sticks in line with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) recommendations. Public comments on this proposed regulation are invited by March 1, 2021.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on the information collection requirements related to passive activity losses and credits. This effort is part of their ongoing attempt to reduce paperwork and simplify processes in adherence to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is interested in feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the estimated burden it places on respondents, and potential ways to minimize this burden, possibly through technological solutions. Comments must be submitted by March 24, 2025, and will help improve the procedure and ensure proper compliance.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect new information. This collection will involve using the FHWA Performance Progress Report (PPR) Form to track and report the performance and progress of projects funded by federal grants or cooperative agreements. The data collection is essential to ensure compliance with federal requirements and is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments should be submitted by January 31, 2025, and feedback on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements for the collection process is encouraged.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on their request to extend approval for an information collection related to audit reports under the International Safety Management Code. This involves ensuring that U.S. vessels comply with international treaties on safety management systems. The Coast Guard invites feedback on the necessity, utility, and potential burden of the information collection by January 8, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The estimated annual burden for respondents has increased due to more responses received.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension on the approval for collecting information via Form ID, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Individuals and companies use Form ID to gain access to file on the SEC's EDGAR system, which is crucial for making certain disclosures under federal securities laws. Each year, about 73,600 Form ID submissions are expected, with each taking about 0.6 hours to complete, resulting in a total of 44,160 hours of effort annually. The public can review and comment on this information collection request through the provided online link or via email by March 27, 2025.