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The U.S. Department of Commerce has amended the final results of an administrative review involving Nagase & Co., Ltd. related to the antidumping duty on glycine from Japan for the period between October 31, 2018, and May 31, 2020. This amendment comes after a settlement agreement was reached between Nagase and the United States, which resolves a legal dispute that had previously been appealed up to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. As part of the settlement, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate entries of the glycine at certain rates determined by the agreement. The existing cash deposit rates will not be revised due to a superseding review determining different rates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposed settlement with William H. Trucking, LLC, concerning the Licking Chemical Spill Site in Licking County, Ohio. Under this settlement, the company will pay $300,000 for past cleanup costs related to the spill. The public is invited to submit comments on this settlement by January 16, 2025, through the online portal at regulations.gov. The EPA has reserved the right to alter or withdraw from the agreement if public comments reveal significant issues.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial decision to terminate an investigation into certain surface cleaning devices after a settlement was reached between the parties involved, which include SharkNinja Operating LLC and Dyson, Inc. This decision is based on the fact that the settlement aligns with public interest by saving resources and not adversely affecting the public. The investigation, initially launched in June 2024 over patent infringement allegations, is thus terminated following this settlement agreement, with no requests for review submitted. This resolution relies on the authority given under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed settlement agreement with Blaylock Holdings, LLC, concerning the Mohawk Tannery Site in Nashua, New Hampshire. Under this agreement, Blaylock Holdings will conduct cleanup work at the site under EPA's supervision in exchange for protection from lawsuits related to existing contamination. The EPA is open to public comments on this agreement until March 15, 2021, and may amend or cancel the agreement based on the feedback received.

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced it will end an investigation into certain video-capable electronic devices after a settlement between Nokia and Amazon. The investigation initially began in December 2023 due to allegations that these devices were infringing on several Nokia patents. The investigation previously involved HP and Amazon, but HP was already excluded following a separate agreement. On April 8, 2025, Nokia and Amazon submitted a joint motion to terminate the investigation, which was accepted, bringing the case to a close.

The United States, on behalf of the Department of the Interior and the State of Iowa, is seeking public comments on a proposed settlement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP). This settlement addresses the damage to natural resources caused by an ethanol spill from a derailed CP train near the Mississippi River in 2015. CP has agreed to pay $282,391 for restoration efforts, and in return, will not face legal action from the trustees for these claims. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication date to submit comments, which can be sent via email or mail.

The Department of Justice has approved a proposed settlement with United Molasses, Inc. under the Oil Pollution Act concerning oil discharges at Terminal 4 in Richmond, California. As part of the settlement, United Molasses, Inc. will pay $650,000 to settle claims for damage to natural resources. The public can review and comment on this agreement until January 10, 2025, by contacting the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division. Further details and access to the settlement document are available on the Justice Department's website.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review the initial decision made by the administrative law judge to terminate an investigation following a settlement between Medtronic and Axonics. The investigation, which began in April 2024, focused on alleged patent infringements related to medical programmers and printed circuit boards. After some claims were withdrawn and a settlement was reached, both parties filed a joint motion to end the investigation in February 2025. The Commission agreed with this resolution, noting that the decision complied with all necessary rules and did not oppose public interest.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a settlement related to the U.S. Technology Superfund Site in Berger, Missouri, to address waste containing toxic heavy metals that was removed between 2018 and 2019. The agreement involves payments by companies, such as AAR Landing Gear, LLC, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Space Gateway Support, LLC, and several federal agencies for a total of approximately $2.44 million. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposed settlement until April 7, 2025. If the public feedback suggests the agreement is not suitable, the EPA may revise or withdraw it.

The Department of Justice has announced a proposed Consent Decree in a lawsuit against White's Diesel Performance Inc. The company was accused of selling and installing illegal devices that bypass pollution control systems in violation of the Clean Air Act. Under the agreement, the defendants must stop these activities and pay a $10,000 fine due to their limited financial resources. The public can comment on this agreement for 30 days after the notice is published.