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The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction notice regarding its preliminary decision on thermoformed molded fiber products from China, initially published on March 14, 2025. The correction involves replacing the earlier Appendix I with a revised version that accurately details the scope of the investigation. This notice affects the countervailing duty investigation, which examines government subsidies provided to Chinese manufacturers of these products. The corrected details help clarify what specific goods are under investigation and ensure compliance with U.S. trade laws.

In compliance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is updating its rules to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation. These changes are designed to ensure penalties remain effective and serve as a deterrent. For 2021, the cost-of-living adjustment multiplier is 1.01182, raising the maximum penalty from $53,524 to $54,157 per violation. This adjustment applies to penalties assessed after February 1, 2021.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) received a request from Indiana Michigan Power Company for water quality certification related to a project, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This request, which was received on February 25, 2025, falls under the Clean Water Act and the Commission's regulations. Michigan EGLE has a one-year deadline, until February 25, 2026, to act on this request. If they fail to do so, the certification will be waived by default.

The Department of State has issued a delegation of authority allowing the Associate Comptroller to handle various duties related to debt collection and managing claims against debtors of the department. This delegation includes tasks such as collection, compromise, and suspension of debts, as well as the settlement and waiver of claims, under certain U.S. laws and previous authorities. The Secretary of State and other high-ranking officials retain the right to perform these functions themselves and cannot re-delegate these powers further. This delegation of authority is required to be published in the Federal Register.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made corrections to a rule regarding trademark fees that was published on November 18, 2024. These changes fix minor errors in the rule's language without altering its substance to prevent confusion among those affected. The corrections clarify the references in the rule and ensure the right fees and requirements for different types of trademark applications are clear. These updates, which do not add any new rules or charges, take effect on January 18, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched an investigation into whether the Basin Electric Power Cooperative's 2020 Rate Schedule A and Wholesale Power Contracts are unfair or discriminatory. The investigation is under section 206 of the Federal Power Act. Anyone interested in participating must file a request with FERC through either electronic means or mail within 21 days. FERC encourages electronic filings and provides resources for public participation and assistance through their Office of Public Participation.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to install and operate a new well and related facilities in Pennsylvania's Donegal Storage Field, with a project cost estimated at $10 million. The public can participate in the review by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by February 18, 2025, without any associated fees. This document also provides instructions on how to file electronically or by mail and how to access further information regarding the project on the FERC website. Additional support and guidance for public participation are available through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced updates to the maximum amounts for civil money penalties (CMPs) to account for inflation. These adjustments apply to penalties assessed after January 15, 2021, for violations occurring from November 2, 2015, onwards. Federal agencies, like the FDIC, are required to adjust these penalties annually based on guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The updated CMP amounts were calculated using the inflation multiplier provided by the OMB in December 2020.

This document is a notice from the Federal Reserve System announcing that certain companies have applied to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over banks. The applications are being reviewed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. The public can view the details of these applications and submit written comments, which will be publicly disclosed. One such application is from Centreville, MHC, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, seeking to acquire Centreville Bank.