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The U.S. International Trade Commission is examining a potential violation regarding the importation of certain capacitive discharge ignition systems by MOTORTECH GmbH and MOTORTECH Americas, LLC. The Commission is asking for public comments on whether excluding these products from the U.S. would impact health, safety, the economy, or consumer access. People and agencies can share their views by February 27, 2025, focusing on how these products are used, potential alternatives, and the impact on consumers. If confidential comments are needed, specific procedures for secure submissions must be followed.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint concerning certain batteries and products containing them, filed by One World Technologies, Inc. and Techtronic Power Tools Technology Ltd. The complaint alleges violations of trade laws by several Chinese companies importing these products into the U.S. The ITC is requesting public comments on whether the requested remedial actions, such as exclusion orders, would impact public health, the U.S. economy, or consumers. Comments must be submitted electronically by a specified deadline and should address the potential effects on the public and competitive conditions in the U.S.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice announcing that they are reviewing a recent filing by the Postal Service. This filing involves several negotiated service agreements that could result in changes to the competitive product list. The public is invited to comment on these proposals by April 1, 2025. The document also provides information on how to submit comments electronically and whom to contact for more details.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is asking for public feedback on a recent decision by an administrative law judge regarding potential violations related to certain oil vaporizing devices and similar products. The Commission is evaluating whether to implement orders that could stop these devices from being sold in the U.S. if a violation is confirmed. They are particularly interested in how these potential orders might affect public health, safety, competition, and consumers in the U.S. Interested parties can submit their opinions by April 7, 2025, considering aspects like the availability of similar products made in the U.S. and the impact on consumers.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding the importation and sale of certain photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies allegedly in violation of trade laws. The complaint, filed by Shoals Technologies Group, LLC, seeks to prevent the import and sale of these products from two companies, including one in China, and requests orders to stop their distribution. The public is invited to comment on the potential impact of these actions on public interest, like public health and safety, the U.S. economy, and consumers. Responses are needed within eight days of the notice's publication, and further comments can be made after a final decision is issued.

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced a request for public comments related to a potential violation of Section 337 involving certain collapsible and portable furniture. On February 18, 2021, an administrative law judge recommended remedies and bonds if a violation is confirmed. The Commission is specifically interested in how these remedies might affect public health, competitive conditions, the economy, and consumers in the U.S. The deadline for public submissions is March 22, 2021, and details on filing can be found on the Commission's website.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from several companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over existing banks or bank holding companies. These applications are based on regulations laid out by the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. The public can review these applications at designated Federal Reserve Banks or online. Comments on these applications must be submitted by February 10, 2021, to either the mentioned Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors.