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Curia New York, Inc., a subsidiary of Curia Global, Inc., has received authorization to carry out production activities in its location in Rensselaer, New York, which is classified as Subzone 121A of the Foreign-Trade Zone. This authorization follows a notification submitted on August 8, 2024, and a public comment period that was announced in the Federal Register. On December 6, 2024, the FTZ Board decided no further review was needed, allowing Curia New York to proceed with their activities according to the regulations of the FTZ Board.

PCI Pharma Services submitted a notification on November 21, 2024, to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activities at their facilities in Croydon and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The notification followed FTZ Board regulations, and public comments were invited through a notice in the Federal Register on November 29, 2024. By March 21, 2025, the FTZ Board decided that no further review was needed, and authorized the production activity as per the FTZ Act and regulations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary findings that BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH from Germany received subsidies that can be countervailed on forged steel fluid end blocks from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The review of another company, Schmiedewerke Gräditz GmbH (SWG), has been partially rescinded because they had no entries of relevant products during this period. The department welcomes public comments on these preliminary results and plans to disclose the analysis to interested parties. The final determination will also establish future cash deposit requirements for countervailing duties.

The Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority has submitted an application to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to designate a Cummins Inc. facility in Irvine, Pennsylvania, as a special subzone. This proposed subzone, spanning 5.87 acres at 200 Murray Drive, would not be authorized for production activities and would adhere to existing limits. Public comments are welcome and must be submitted by February 10, 2025, with follow-up rebuttals due by February 24, 2025. Any inquiries can be directed to Juanita Chen via email, and the application can be reviewed online.

Eric Nana Kofi Ampong-Coker was convicted in the U.S. for trying to export several handguns to Ghana without required licenses. As a result, his export privileges are being denied for ten years, and any licenses he had from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) are revoked. The denial order prohibits him from participating in any transactions involving U.S.-exported items for this period. He has the right to appeal this decision within 45 days.

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has announced the withdrawal of a proposed production activity notification by Rincon Power, LLC for its facility in Carpinteria, California, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 205. This notification was initially registered on January 30, 2025, and was formally withdrawn at the request of Rincon Power, LLC on February 5, 2025. The action was made official by Elizabeth Whiteman, the Executive Secretary, and was documented in the Federal Register.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has received scope ruling applications related to antidumping and countervailing duty orders. These applications request clarifications on whether specific products fall under existing trade regulations. The document notifies the public about these applications filed in October 2024, including details such as product descriptions, countries of production, and applicants' names. Interested parties can find more information and participate in the proceedings through the Commerce Department's online systems.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed its review of antidumping duties on certain lined paper products from India, determining that they were sold in the U.S. at less than their normal value between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023. Adjustments were made to the margin calculations for specific companies, and rates were assigned to those not individually examined. Importers must comply with specific requirements to avoid double duties, and new cash deposit rates will apply starting March 27, 2025.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration is inviting interested parties to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations. This review, conducted annually, allows parties to request an examination of duties or trade practices affecting imported goods. Respondents will be selected through U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, and any interested parties must make their requests by the end of January 2021. This notice is a part of the department's efforts to keep the international trading community informed and involved.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a webinar to discuss actions affecting fisheries in the exclusive economic zone. The meeting, scheduled for March 7, 2025, will focus on the Risk Policy Working Group's recommendations for the Council's formal consideration. This group will also be working on the Risk Policy weightings process, refinements to the Risk Policy Matrix, and other related issues. The meeting will be accessible to those with disabilities, and the Council will discuss any urgent issues not on the agenda if necessary.