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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a pest risk analysis regarding the importation of fresh wasabi rhizomes from Indonesia into the United States. This analysis identifies potential plant pests and outlines phytosanitary measures to mitigate risk. Public feedback on this assessment is welcome until March 17, 2025. If feedback does not alter the current conclusions, APHIS will permit the import subject to specified requirements.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint from Wilson Electronics LLC about certain cellular signal boosters and related products. They claim that some companies in California and China are violating trade laws by importing these products into the U.S. illegally. The ITC is asking for public comments on this issue to understand its impact on public health, welfare, and the U.S. economy. Comments must be submitted electronically, and the public has eight calendar days from when this notice is published to respond.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk analysis to evaluate the risks of importing fresh pineapples from Indonesia to the United States. The analysis found that implementing specific phytosanitary measures would effectively mitigate the risk of introducing plant pests or noxious weeds through these imports. APHIS is inviting public feedback on the pest risk analysis and related documents, which can be accessed through the Regulations.gov website. Comments will be accepted until February 28, 2025, after which APHIS will announce its decision on whether to permit the importation of the pineapples.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has begun an investigation following a complaint filed by Synesqo SA, Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC, and Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.P.A. The complaint claims that certain companies in China are wrongfully importing and selling polyvinylidene fluoride resins in the United States, infringing on specific patent claims. The plaintiffs are asking for the Commission to issue orders to stop these imports and sales. The investigation aims to determine if these claims are valid and if a relevant U.S. industry is significantly impacted or in development.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the NOAA, is extending the public comment period for a permit application submitted by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This application seeks permission to import up to five adult male bottlenose dolphins from Athina, Greece, to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida for public display purposes. The public now has until March 20, 2025, to submit their comments. For more information or to submit comments, individuals can visit the federal e-Rulemaking Portal or mail their comments to the designated address.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied Yong Sheng Jiao's request for a hearing and has banned him from importing or offering to import any drugs into the United States for five years. This decision stems from Jiao's conviction for importing misbranded drugs, specifically dipyrone, by mislabeling them as sebacic acid. Jiao tried to argue that he was not responsible for the misbranding, claiming it was his supplier's fault, but the FDA maintained that his guilty plea in court provided enough basis for the ban. The FDA determined a five-year ban was appropriate after weighing the seriousness of his offense against the few mitigating actions he took.

The State Department has issued a notice about the temporary import of certain culturally significant objects for display in the "Asia Society Triennial: We Do Not Dream Alone (Part 2)" exhibition at the Asia Society Museum in New York. The objects are considered important to share with the public in the United States, and the exhibition aligns with national interests. This determination was made under various legal authorities and is published in the Federal Register. For additional information, individuals can contact Chi D. Tran at the U.S. Department of State.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into the importation of slag pots from China. This investigation seeks to determine whether Chinese producers of slag pots are receiving unfair government subsidies, which may be harming U.S. industry by undercutting prices. The petition, filed by WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc., a U.S. producer of slag pots, claims that such subsidies are causing material injury to the U.S. industry. The investigation will assess the support behind the petition and examine the evidence provided to make a preliminary determination within 65 days.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Draft Top, LLC, alleging violations of U.S. trade law concerning the importation and sale of certain container-opening equipment. The complaint targets several companies, primarily based in China, and requests exclusion orders to stop the importation and sale of these products. The Commission is asking for public comments on how these requests might impact public health, the economy, and consumers in the U.S. Interested parties have a limited time to submit their comments electronically via the Commission's online system.