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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Türkiye is sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. This decision was made as part of an investigation spanning from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The company Petrokimya was singled out with a high dumping margin, while other producers face a different rate. The U.S. International Trade Commission will decide if these sales have harmed the U.S. industry, which could lead to additional duties on DOTP imports.

The National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announced a webinar for the SEDAR 101 assessment of the HMS sandbar shark. This assessment will include a Data Workshop and an Assessment Workshop as part of a larger process to evaluate the fish stock's status. The webinar will take place on March 19, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time, and is open to the public via invitation. Participants will discuss what data might be available for the assessment, and only issues mentioned in the notice or those requiring emergency action will be addressed during the meeting.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of the Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel on March 31 and April 1, 2025. The meeting will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in North Charleston, SC, and can also be attended online via webinar. Participants will discuss topics like manta ray interactions with the cobia fishery, improvements in electronic reporting for For-Hire operations, and the Council's research priorities. The meeting will be accessible for people with disabilities, and registration is required for the webinar.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary findings that polyester textured yarn imported from India was not sold below fair market value from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The department is inviting public feedback on these findings, with comments due 21 days after the notice's publication. They also outlined the methodology used for this review, which adheres to relevant U.S. legal standards. The results will guide future antidumping duty assessments, with specific instructions pending until the review is finalized.

NMFS, a branch of NOAA within the Commerce Department, announced a temporary closure of the Atlantic bluefin tuna trophy fishery in the southern region for 2025. This closure affects recreational fishing for bluefin tuna measuring over 73 inches in length, as the quota for this category has been reached and exceeded. Fishing in the designated area must stop from February 28, 2025, until the end of the year to prevent further overfishing. While fishing is closed, anglers can still catch and release bluefin tuna, ensuring the fish are handled properly to maximize their survival.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office, part of the Department of Commerce, is requesting comments on the information collection for the admission and roster of registered patent attorneys and agents. This process involves a series of forms required for registration, reinstatement, and practice before the USPTO. The estimated total annual burden for respondents is 18,188 hours, with an additional non-hour cost of $875,706. The submissions help the USPTO assess the qualifications of individuals wishing to represent applicants in patent processes.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC) have decided to continue imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on laminated woven sacks from China. This decision was made because removing these duties could lead to lower prices through unfair practices and hurt U.S. industries. Laminated woven sacks are made of polypropylene or polyethylene and are often used for packaging consumer goods like pet food. The continuation of these orders means that extra charges will still apply when these sacks are imported into the U.S. to ensure fair competition.

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled on January 15, 2025, that Commerce's previous findings regarding antidumping duties on circular welded non-alloy steel pipe from Korea were incorrect. Following this, the Department of Commerce amended its results, affecting companies like Husteel and Hyundai, as well as others not individually examined. These adjustments, however, will not alter existing cash deposit rates due to subsequent reviews already being completed. The liquidation of entries remains suspended until any ongoing or future appeals are resolved.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced the cancellation of the SEDAR 80 Life History Topical Working Group Webinar I, which was initially set for March 10, 2021. This webinar was part of a series planned for the stock assessment of the U.S. Caribbean queen triggerfish. The cancellation was formally published, and inquiries can be directed to Julie A. Neer, the SEDAR Coordinator.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a new rule under the Fishery Management Plan for Puerto Rico, which focuses on changing the annual catch limits (ACLs) for the triggerfish stock complex in Puerto Rico's federal waters. This is part of efforts to prevent overfishing and achieve the best use and conservation of these fish resources. The proposed rule intends to decrease the total ACL from 90,552 pounds to 87,220 pounds, affecting both commercial and recreational fishing limits. Public comments on this proposal are invited until January 16, 2025.