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The United States International Trade Commission is investigating whether the U.S. industry is being harmed by imports of chassis from China, which may be sold at unfair prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. These chassis are equipment used for transporting containers and other goods by road or rail. The investigation aims to determine if these imports are negatively impacting the American market or hindering the growth of the U.S. industry. Public participation is encouraged, and a hearing is scheduled for March 16, 2021, where interested parties can present their views.

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have proposed a new rule affecting retirement plans for people aged 50 and over who want to make additional contributions, known as "catch-up contributions." The changes come from the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, and these new rules require some of those contributions to be made as "Roth" contributions if the participant earns a certain amount. The proposal includes details on what plans must follow, deadlines, and information about a public hearing where people can discuss these changes. Comments from the public are encouraged and can be submitted until March 14, 2025.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has announced a public hearing scheduled for April 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This hearing will be held both in person and via telephone, allowing the public to share their opinions on specific projects listed in the notice. This is the only opportunity for oral comments, with written comments due by May 5, 2025. The projects under discussion include various applications for water usage and withdrawal across different counties in Pennsylvania and New York. The commission encourages interested parties to pre-register for the hearing to provide oral comments.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is conducting an investigation into how foreign censorship affects trade and the economy for U.S. businesses. This investigation, initiated at the request of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, will include a survey of U.S. businesses and focus on identifying various censorship practices in foreign markets and their impact on trade and investment. The Commission will hold a public hearing, either in person or via video conference, on September 14, 2021, and aims to submit a report to the Committee by July 5, 2022, without including any confidential business information. Written contributions from interested parties are invited, with deadlines set for submissions related to the hearing process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice about a recommendation from the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC). The recommendation suggests that Pennsylvania should be required to limit nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions from coal-fired power plants, ensuring that existing pollution control technologies are optimized daily during the ozone season. The goal of these measures is to help reduce pollution and ensure that areas downwind, like Philadelphia and New York City, can meet national air quality standards. The public is invited to submit comments on this recommendation by March 8, 2021, and a public hearing will be held on February 2, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes requested by the State of New Hampshire to revise its authorized programs to enable electronic reporting. These updates to the programs under the EPA aim to streamline processes by allowing electronic submissions instead of paper-based ones. The approval is part of the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR), which ensures electronic reports are as reliable as physical documents. New Hampshire residents or organizations can request a public hearing on this decision within 30 days of its announcement in the Federal Register.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is organizing a public hearing about proposed rules for a federal income tax credit. This credit is under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and is for costs related to alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, specifically in low-income or non-urban areas. The hearing is set for February 12, 2025, in Washington, DC, and participants can join in person or by phone. People interested in speaking at the hearing need to submit their discussion topics by January 10, 2025.