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The Drug Enforcement Administration has temporarily placed seven benzimidazole-opioids in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to prevent imminent harm to the public, imposing strict regulatory controls and penalties on those who handle these substances.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the Bering Sea subarea and Eastern Aleutian District due to concerns about exceeding the 2025 total allowable catch limit.
Representatives of users gathered to discuss the latest advancements in digital transformation, potential legal changes, and the integration of artificial intelligence in their practices, as part of the SACEPO Working Party on Rules.
Asian Development Bank President, Emmanuel A. Edey, visited Canada and strengthened the partnership between the two countries, exploring opportunities for private sector engagement.
A recent survey found that users are highly satisfied with the services provided by EPO, but also identified key areas that need improvement, providing a clear direction for future progress.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the General category fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of the October through November time period, allowing fishermen to tag and release BFT of all sizes, subject to catch-and-release and tag-and-release programs.
The Bureau of Industry and Security has amended the Export Administration Regulations by adding 29 entities to the Entity List, targeting entities in China, Turkey, and the UAE that pose a national security threat to the United States.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, originally issued on September 11, 2025, due to severe storm and flooding incidents.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its previous declaration of a major disaster for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, expanding public assistance to the affected tribe, following severe storm and flooding incidents on September 11, 2025.
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The USPTO is launching a pilot program to test the impact of sharing automated search results with patent applicants before examination, with the goal of improving the patent application process.
The European Patent Office (EPO) held a meeting with AstraZeneca to discuss patent quality, efficiency, and strategy, focusing on improving the exchange of patent information and collaboration between the two entities.
The EPO Observatory has unveiled a new work plan for the 2026–2027 period, focusing on leveraging technology trends, advanced tools, and collaboration to enhance Europe's competitiveness.
EPO President Campinos discussed the significance of intellectual property in promoting sustainable development during a panel at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, where he also met with representatives from Japanese user associations.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has postponed a public hearing originally scheduled for October 7, 2025, to assist in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on China's compliance with its WTO commitments.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Gulf of Alaska's Central Regulatory Area to prevent exceeding the 2025 total allowable catch limit. This measure aims to conserve Pacific cod populations in the region.
The State of Minnesota has issued an Administrative Declaration of a disaster due to severe storms and high winds, effective October 2, 2025.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requiring a meeting of the Open-End Fund Advisory Committee to be held with less than seven days' advance notice, as mandated by the Sunshine Act. The committee will discuss the proposed changes to the investment strategy of the fund.
Tropical Cyclone KAJIKI-25, a hurricane with a maximum wind speed of 176 km/h, affected China and Vietnam from August 22, 2025, to August 25, 2025.
Tropical Cyclone RAGASA-25, classified as a hurricane, is expected to affect China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR from September 18 to September 24, 2025.
A flood occurred in China from September 23, 2025, to September 25, 2025, impacting Hong Kong SAR.
Vietnam is preparing for Tropical Cyclone BUALOI-25, a hurricane with maximum wind speeds of 148 km/h, expected to hit from September 23 to 28, 2025.
A magnitude 6.9M earthquake struck the Philippines on September 30, 2025, with a depth of 10km.
Tropical Cyclone MATMO-25, classified as a hurricane with maximum wind speeds of 167 km/h, affected China from October 01, 2025 to October 05, 2025.
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public input on an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement related to leasing space, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and OMB regulations.
The General Services Administration (GSA) will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve the renewal of an existing information collection related to construction payrolls and basic records, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is soliciting public comments on a potential violation of Section 337 in an investigation involving Certain Photodynamic Therapy Systems, Components Thereof, and Pharmaceutical Products Used in Combination With the Same.
The FDA is correcting a notice that incorrectly withdrew approval for 39 new drug applications, including Zinecard, due to an error in the NDA number.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene two public gatherings for the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Monitoring Committee, a committee tasked with monitoring and managing fish populations in the region.
The New Orleans Foreign-Trade Zone 2 is set to expand its service area under the Alternative Site Framework, a move aimed at boosting economic growth in the region.
Halo Industries, Inc. has been granted permission to engage in limited production of semiconductor wafers within Foreign-Trade Zone 18 in Santa Clara, California, according to a recent announcement.
Duke University and other organizations have submitted an application to the U.S. government for duty-free entry of scientific instruments, aiming to facilitate international collaborations in research and education.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that a Spanish producer/exporter sold the subject merchandise at less than fair market value during the review period, prompting a request for public comments on the preliminary results.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked the antidumping duty order on barium carbonate from China due to a lack of response from domestic parties to the sunset review notice, as required by the Tariff Act of 1930.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that revoking the antidumping duty order on calcium hypochlorite imports from China would likely result in continued dumping of the product, as indicated in the final results of the sunset review.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission have determined that revoking antidumping duties on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from these countries would likely lead to continued dumping and countervailable subsidies, causing material injury to the U.S. steel industry.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that Nan Ya Plastics Corporation sold polyethylene terephthalate film from Taiwan at a price below its normal value during the review period, and has also found that Shinkong Materials Technology Corporation and Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Corporation, considered a single entity, did not have any reviewable entries during the period.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty on cold-drawn mechanical tubing from India for the period of June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024. The preliminary results show that Goodluck India Limited and Tube Products of India, Ltd. did not sell the subject merchandise at prices below normal value during the review period.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of glycine from India received subsidies during the review period, and is now accepting public comments on these findings.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that companies including Asociación De Cooperativas Argentinas Cooperativa Limitada, NEXCO S.A., and others sold raw honey from Argentina at less than the normal value during the specified period, prompting a request for public comment.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that chlorinated isocyanurates from China were sold in the U.S. at a price lower than their normal value between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024. Interested parties can now comment on the preliminary results.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is rescinding the review of the countervailing duty order on non-refillable steel cylinders from China, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, due to lack of reviewable entries for the subject company.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that chlorinated isocyanurates imported from Spain were sold in the U.S. market at or above their normal value during the review period, leading to the rescission of an administrative review for two companies.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Malaysia, covering the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, and found that two companies, Kiswire Sdn. Bhd. and Wei Dat Steel Wire Sdn. Bhd., did not sell the subject merchandise at prices below normal value during this period.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule to implement management measures for Puerto Rico and U.S. Caribbean Federal waters, aimed at protecting habitats and species from the negative impacts of certain net gear and enhancing the survival of released reef fish.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act provisions have been extended to address an emergency in the Northeast multispecies fishery, aiming to prevent overfishing and mitigate economic harm to participants by establishing fish stock quotas.
The State of Minnesota has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster, effective September 30, 2025, in response to severe storms and flooding incidents
The U.S. government has issued a notice regarding the MREIDL program, which provides economic assistance to military reservists affected by disasters, starting on October 1, 2025
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released NUREG-1482, Revision 4, outlining guidelines for inservice testing of pumps and valves and dynamic restraint (snubbers) at nuclear power plants, in collaboration with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted an application by Framatome, Inc. to amend the Special Nuclear Materials License No. SNM-1227, allowing for the fabrication of TRISO fuel with reduced uranium enrichment at the Framatome Fuel Fabrication Facility in Richland, WA.