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The U.S. International Trade Commission has found no violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in its investigation into certain soft projectile launching devices, components, ammunition, and products containing the same, and has terminated the investigation.
NJOY, LLC, Altria Group Distribution Company, and Altria Client Services LLC have filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of U.S. Patent No. 12,115,303 and U.S. Patent No. 12,194,227 related to vaporizer devices, cartridges, and components.
Bose Corporation has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that certain open-ear earpiece devices infringe on several U.S. patents, including the '469 patent, the '313 patent, and others, and requests an investigation and potential exclusion order.
The FDA has released a final guidance for industry on formal dispute resolution and administrative hearings procedures for resolving scientific and/or medical disputes related to final administrative orders under the FD&C Act.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has released a final rule outlining the housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for the years 2026 through 2028, replacing two previous area-based subgoals with a single low-income areas subgoal and simplifying the goal determination process.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is issuing an advisory opinion to clarify the applicability of Regulation Z to earned wage access products, withdrawing a proposed interpretive rule in the process. The CFPB aims to resolve regulatory uncertainty regarding the definition of credit and finance charge under the Truth in Lending Act.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has permanently scheduled N-ethyl-2- (2-(4-isopropoxybenzyl)-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)ethan-1-amine and 2-(4-ethoxybenzyl)-5-nitro- 1-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-benzimidazole in Schedule I, fulfilling the US obligations under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) and imposing permanent controls on handling these substances.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for a personal identification card, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and is accepting comments for 30 days.
The U.S. government has officially declared a painting by Giovanni Bellini, 'Dead Christ Supported by Angels', to be culturally significant and in the national interest for its temporary exhibition at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York. The painting will be displayed in the U.S. as part of the exhibition, which is part of a broader agreement with the foreign owner.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York, has announced the exhibition 'Raphael: Sublime Poetry' and published a public notice in the Federal Register stating that certain culturally significant objects being imported from abroad for temporary display are in the national interest. The objects will be temporarily displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and possibly at other venues.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for medical examinations required for visa or immigration benefits. The 30-day notice is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to gather feedback from interested individuals and organizations.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for an electronic medical examination required for visa or immigration benefits, with a 30-day comment period
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects imported for the 'A Bestiary of Ancient Nubia' exhibition at the University of Chicago Museum are culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be displayed temporarily in the U.S.
The U.S. Trade Representative's office has extended the deadline for determining the adequacy of antidumping and countervailing duty petitions filed by Canadian producers of fresh mushrooms.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has released a Hatchery and Genetics Management Plan for six species of anadromous fish, including fall Chinook salmon, spring Chinook salmon, fall chum salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, and steelhead, in the Skokomish River basin, allowing the public to comment on the plan.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Commerce's scope ruling on ceramic tile from the People's Republic of China, sustaining the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on the imported product.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Chinese companies Yinbang Clad Material Co., Ltd. and Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd. received subsidies on their exports of common alloy aluminum sheet from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, during an administrative review. The Commerce Department will implement countervailing duties on these imports.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is closing the red snapper recreational private angling component in the Gulf of America's exclusive economic zone off Texas from January 1, 2026, to May 22, 2026, to prevent overfishing and exceed the annual catch limit.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary rule to temporarily withhold a portion of the commercial allocation of deep-water grouper for the 2026 fishing year, in anticipation of an upcoming rulemaking to reduce overfishing of yellowedge grouper and limit the annual catch of deep-water grouper.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will host free workshops in January, February, and March 2026 to educate fishermen and shark dealers on the proper identification and handling of protected species, with mandatory attendance required for certain permit holders.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has made temporary adjustments to the 2025 quotas for U.S. North Atlantic albacore tuna, North and South Atlantic swordfish, and Atlantic bluefin tuna, in line with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) recommendations and domestic management objectives.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is informing the public that North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2025 summer flounder quota to New York, in compliance with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary rule to temporarily hold back a portion of the commercial quota for the Other Shallow-Water Grouper complex, effective January 1, 2026, in anticipation of a forthcoming rulemaking to implement a framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of America.
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries at the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office has given preliminary approval for an Exempted Fishing Permit application that would allow vessels to fish outside regulations in support of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance's proposed activities, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced that New York will transfer a portion of its 2025 commercial bluefish quota to North Carolina, necessary to meet the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan's quota transfer provisions, and informs the public of the revised 2025 commercial bluefish quotas for both states.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded its review of Chinese companies selling crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, finding that some companies sold products at below-market prices and others did not ship the required merchandise during the review period.
The U.S. government is requesting public input on a submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of the Alaska Community Quota Entity (CQE) Program, a collection of agency information activities.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public input on proposed and ongoing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to assess the impact on the public and minimize reporting burdens.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is making adjustments to the total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for Aleutian Islands (AI) and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Pacific cod to address underharvesting and align with the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the BSAI Management Area.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has allocated amounts of nonspecified reserves to the total allowable catch (TAC) of 'other flatfish' and octopuses in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, enabling the fisheries to continue operating and aligning with the fishery management plan for this region.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is adjusting the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod fisheries to ensure that the harvest does not exceed biological limits for the stock. This action aligns with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has received applications from The Metals Company USA, LLC for deep seabed mining exploration licenses and is now accepting public comments on these applications, which are available online.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is completing the 2026 Atlantic herring catch limits and river herring and shad catch caps for the Atlantic herring fishery to meet previously projected specifications and achieve the objectives of the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan, which aims to prevent overfishing, rebuild an overfished stock, and optimize yield.
The Treasury Department is proposing changes to its regulations regarding the Treasury Offset Program, aiming to restore flexibility, clarify provisions, and improve organization for better comprehension, in line with the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Executive Order 12866.
The Department of the Treasury is requesting public comment on an information collection request to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which is set to take effect after the publication of this notice.
The US government has proposed new rules to improve the standardization, accuracy, and accessibility of public pricing disclosures for non-grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers, aiming to increase transparency in line with the goals of Executive Order 14221.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a correction to its reporting and recordkeeping requirements, seeking public comments on a collection of information related to SBA Form 1993, which is currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The OCC is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection for appraisals of higher-priced mortgage loans, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comment on a revised version of its OCC Supplier Registration Form, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, in an effort to reduce paperwork burden on respondents.
The Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on a new Payment Account prototype designed for institutions focused on payments innovation, with the goal of reducing risk to the payment system.
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget clearance for its Affiliate Marketing Rule, which affects certain motor vehicle dealers, for an additional three years, until April 30, 2029.
A consent agreement has settled allegations of violating federal law by engaging in unfair business practices. The attached document provides details on the allegations and the terms of the settlement.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to renew the charter of the World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee for a two-year period, starting January 31st, 2026, following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
The 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee's Informal Working Groups 1-4 will hold public meetings, as announced by the WRC-27 Advisory Committee.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing an information collection process as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and invites public comments on the necessity and utility of the collection. The review is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Space Bureau has extended comment and reply comment deadlines for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Facilitating More Intensive Use of Upper Microwave Spectrum. The new deadlines are for SB Docket No. 25-305, FCC 25-70, which was released on October 29, 2025, and published in the Federal Register on December 3, 2025.
The US Space Bureau proposes new rules to allow NGSO satellites to communicate with Earth Stations in Motion using additional frequency bands.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation into AbbVie, ImmunoGen, and ImmunoGen Switzerland, alleging they misappropriated trade secrets related to antibody drug conjugates and components, which could harm the US industry.
Whirlpool Corporation has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of U.S. patents and seeking an investigation into the importation of certain low-profile microwave-hood combination products.
Ouraring Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of U.S. patents related to smart wearable devices, systems, and components, and seeking a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.