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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to deny Yong Sheng Jiao's request for a hearing and issued a final debarment order. Jiao, who pleaded guilty to felony charges related to importing a misbranded drug into the U.S., is barred for five years from providing services connected to drug application processes. The FDA determined that the seriousness of Jiao's offense warranted this punishment, despite Jiao's claims of misunderstanding and attempts to challenge the penalty's severity. The decision reflects the FDA's commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of the drug industry in the United States.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the registration applications of eight entities to operate as Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities (SBSEFs). This decision allows these platforms to facilitate the trading of security-based swaps in compliance with the Exchange Act requirements and the SEC's Regulation SE rules. These entities, including Bloomberg SEF LLC and ICE Swap Trade, LLC, demonstrated adherence to the necessary regulations, thus earning their official registration. The compliance ensures enhanced regulation and oversight of trading activities within these facilities.

The Bureau of Land Management has extended Public Land Order No. 6591 for 20 more years to continue protecting certain public lands in Nevada for the United States Air Force. These lands, on Halligan Mesa in Nye County, are withdrawn from activities like settlement and mining but can still be leased under mineral leasing laws. This extension is crucial to maintain the secure operation of national defense activities at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) by safeguarding a communication site and support facilities. The extension of the order takes effect on April 11, 2025, and will last until 2045 unless reviewed and further extended.

The Bureau of Land Management of the Interior Department has issued an order to extend the protection of 140 acres of land in Lincoln County, New Mexico, for an additional 20 years. This extension is to continue safeguarding the Gallinas Peak and West Turkey Cone Electronic Sites from mining activities. Originally enacted on February 17, 2005, the order exempts these areas from being claimed under U.S. mining laws to ensure the electronic sites are preserved. The land's boundaries and purpose remain unchanged, and the order will need review before renewing it again in 20 years.

The Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management has extended a previous order to keep 1,979 acres of land reserved for the United States Air Force for another 20 years. This land is part of the Nevada Test and Training Range, and the order, originally set to expire on May 5, 2025, is crucial for maintaining the safety and security of national defense activities. The decision is made under the authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and the extension ensures the ongoing protection of military support facilities.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided that ending the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel wheels from China could cause economic harm due to unfair pricing and subsidies. As a result, they have chosen to continue these orders to protect the U.S. industry. These orders apply to certain steel wheels used on road and highway trailers, encompassing a wide range of specifications except those specifically excluded. They will continue to be enforced as of March 13, 2025, to maintain fair competition.

DCP Operating Company, LP has filed a petition for a declaratory order with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). They are requesting that FERC find that certain pipeline facilities they are acquiring in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas will perform a gathering function and not be subject to FERC's jurisdiction under the Natural Gas Act. Interested parties who want to intervene or protest must submit their filings by January 10, 2025. FERC promotes electronic submissions but allows paper submissions under specific guidelines.

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has amended the Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order to remove frozen mangos as a covered commodity, following a referendum where the majority of first handlers and importers voted against their inclusion. This change discontinues the collection of assessments for frozen mangos and reduces the National Mango Board's membership from 21 to 18 members. These changes are intended to relieve regulatory burdens on frozen mango importers and streamline the Order's provisions, including clarifying definitions and updating voting procedures. The rule became effective on February 25, 2021, and stakeholders are invited to submit comments by April 26, 2021.

Enbridge Inc. has submitted a petition to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reopen and cancel an order from March 22, 2017, which dealt with Enbridge's involvement in competing natural gas pipelines. The petition argues that the order is no longer necessary because Enbridge no longer has an indirect ownership in the Discovery Pipeline following its sale to Williams Companies, Inc. Enbridge believes that these changed conditions eliminate the concerns that led to the original order and requests that it be set aside to avoid unnecessary costs and burdens. Public comments on this petition are being accepted until March 3, 2025.