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In December 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a proclamation to establish the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument in Pennsylvania. This monument commemorates the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, the first Federal off-reservation boarding school for Native children, notorious for its role in forcibly assimilating Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children. The proclamation acknowledges the historical trauma inflicted by the Federal Indian boarding school system and aims to promote healing and reconciliation by preserving the site's history. The monument will be managed jointly by the National Park Service and the U.S. Army, with a focus on ensuring that the story incorporates Tribal perspectives and acknowledges the resilience of Indigenous communities.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to examine how imports of timber, lumber, and related products affect national security. This investigation is being conducted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The Department of Commerce is asking for public comments, data, and analyses on the investigation, with a focus on issues like the demand and supply of timber and lumber, foreign supply chains, trade practices, and potential measures to enhance national security. Comments must be submitted by April 1, 2025, through the federal portal, with specific instructions for submitting confidential information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request titled "Improving Safety of Human-Robot Interaction" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This research aims to enhance the safety of workers interacting with robots in manufacturing settings by using virtual reality to study human-robot interaction. The study will collect data from 111 participants over three years and focus on perceived safety, workload, and trust concerning robots' speed, size, and movement. The public has an additional 30 days to comment on the information collection request.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that phosphate fertilizers from Russia are receiving unfair government subsidies. This determination means that interactions exist between certain producers/exporters and government support programs, providing them with specific advantages. The department plans to impose countervailing duties on these products to level the playing field. The final decision depends on whether the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that these subsidies harmed or threatened the U.S. domestic industry.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection requirement as part of its Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships Program. The collection helps NSF evaluate the centers' performance in research, education, and knowledge transfer, along with their management and budget aspects. Each center must submit an annual report detailing its activities and challenges. Comments are invited on the necessity and effectiveness of this information for NSF's mission and how to improve the process through technology while reducing the burden on respondents.

The Department of Commerce is starting an investigation to understand how importing pharmaceuticals and their ingredients might affect national security. This examination is under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. They are asking the public for comments, data, and insights by May 7, 2025. They are particularly interested in the demand for these drugs in the U.S., the impact of foreign supply chains, and possible ways to boost local production.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating how importing copper affects national security. This investigation, initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, covers all forms of copper, including raw copper, alloys, and scrap. The public is invited to submit comments, data, and other relevant information by April 1, 2025. The department is particularly interested in insights on the copper demand for defense and infrastructure, domestic production capabilities, and the influence of foreign suppliers and trade practices.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances previously submitted for premanufacture notices. These rules, known as Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), will require any person planning to manufacture or process these chemicals in a way that has been identified as a significant new use to notify the EPA at least 90 days before starting. This allows the EPA to assess the potential risks and decide on any necessary actions before the activity begins. Additionally, the chemicals must not be manufactured or processed for these new uses until they receive EPA approval.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that a complaint was filed by Ericsson Inc. and related companies regarding the alleged infringement of several U.S. patents by Samsung Electronics and its subsidiaries. The complaint claims that certain electronic devices with wireless connectivity, such as mobile phones and smart TVs, are being imported and sold in the U.S., violating the patents. The Commission has decided to investigate these claims to determine if there has indeed been a violation, which could lead to import bans or other legal actions against the respondent companies. This investigation does not involve the Office of Unfair Import Investigations as a party.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started an investigation based on a complaint from Corning Incorporated regarding certain glass substrates used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The complaint alleges that several companies, including those from China and the U.S., are importing products that infringe on Corning's patents. The ITC will look into whether these actions violate U.S. trade laws and if an industry in the U.S. is affected. As a result, Corning is requesting the ITC to issue orders to prevent further importation and sale of the infringing products.