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The Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) has updated its membership as per a document filed on January 13, 2025, under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This filing, which has been shared with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission, outlines new companies that are now part of the consortium, including Active Optical Systems and Qualcomm Technologies, among others. The purpose of this filing is to extend legal protections that limit the recovery of antitrust damages. The group welcomes new members, and NSTIC plans to continue updating the authorities on membership changes in the future.

The Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) has updated its membership by adding new entities such as ACP Technologies LLC, Carnegie Mellon University, and others, while Reservoir Labs, Inc. has withdrawn. This change was filed on October 10, 2024, with both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of such filings is to extend legal protections regarding antitrust issues. Membership in this group remains open, and NSTIC plans to continue updating the authorities about any changes.

The Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) has updated its membership as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members such as Acutronic USA, Aery Aviation, and others have joined, while Alion Science and Technology Corporation has withdrawn. The group’s purpose remains focused on collaborative research, and membership continues to be open for any future changes. Notifications about these membership changes were filed with the Department of Justice and published in the Federal Register.

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) invites the public to comment on an information collection request regarding ground control in coal mines and surface work areas of underground coal mines. This effort aims to ensure mine operators maintain safe conditions in highwalls, pits, and spoil banks. The goal is to minimize reporting burdens and enhance the clarity and utility of the information collected. Comments must be submitted by February 25, 2025, through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal or by mail.

The United States International Trade Commission has decided to maintain existing countervailing and antidumping duties on quartz surface products from China. This decision was based on the finding that removing these duties would likely harm U.S. industries. The review process started in June 2024, and these findings were finalized and documented in January 2025 under the publication "Quartz Surface Products from China."

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule concerning air quality in Maricopa County, Arizona. The rule partially approves, partially disapproves, and partially conditionally approves revisions to the air quality plan for the area, focusing on controlling emissions to meet 2008 ozone standards. The EPA is conditionally approving certain rules for controlling emissions from surface coating operations, while requiring updates for others within a year, or they will face disapproval. No comments were received during the public comment period, and failure to meet these conditions might result in federal sanctions.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the carbon black production industry. The proposal aims to improve air quality by addressing hazardous emissions from production units, setting new requirements for startup, shutdown, and malfunction processes, and mandating electronic reporting of specific data. Additionally, the EPA evaluated the risks of emissions and decided that while the risks are currently acceptable, these updates will help ensure better protection of public health and the environment. The changes will also include electronic reporting to make data collection more efficient and transparent.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of an information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves gathering descriptions of environmental resources affected by surface and underground coal mining permit applications. The aim is to help regulatory authorities assess whether applicants can meet environmental protection standards. Feedback is requested by February 10, 2025, and the overall goal is to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens while collecting necessary data.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced its intention to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a new advanced nuclear reactor technology park at the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This project includes evaluating various environmental effects associated with building, operating, and dismantling advanced nuclear reactors, with a total power output not exceeding 800 megawatts. The public is invited to provide feedback on the proposed action and alternatives until March 19, 2021. TVA plans to consider environmental, social, and economic impacts, and anticipates the completion of the final report by Spring 2022.

The Department of Commerce has decided to cancel the administrative review of the countervailing duty order for certain quartz surface products from China. This decision affects the review period from September 21, 2018, to December 31, 2019. The cancellation is due to all parties withdrawing their requests for the review on time, with no new requests from others. As a result, countervailing duties will be assessed based on the original estimated duty rates.