Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), as amended, directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture “[t]o develop and improve standards of quality, condition, quantity, grade, and packaging, and recommend and demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and consistency in commercial practices.”

AMS is committed to carrying out this authority in a manner that facilitates the marketing of agricultural commodities and makes copies of official standards available upon request. The U.S. Standards for Grades of Fruits and Vegetables that no longer appear in the Code of Federal Regulations are maintained by USDA, AMS, Specialty Crops Program at the following web site: https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards. AMS is revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons using the procedures that appear in part 36 of title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (7 CFR part 36).

On March 25, 2024, California Citrus Mutual, a voluntary non-profit trade association for California's citrus growers, petitioned USDA to revise the lemon standard to incorporate a seedless lemon definition and marking requirements. The petitioner represents 95 percent of the lemon producers nationwide. In their petition, California Citrus Mutual explained that advancements in the domestic lemon industry led to the development of seedless lemon varietals. AMS worked closely with California Citrus Mutual throughout the development of these revisions, soliciting their comments and suggestions about the standards through discussion drafts and presentations. On September 11, 2025, AMS published in the Federal Register (90 FR 43947; Docket No. AMS-SC-24-0068) a notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons. These revisions establish a definition for seedless lemons along with marking requirements to maintain consistency in the industry.

Through this action, AMS is revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons to add a definition for the term “seedless lemons” stating that “when marked `seedless,' a 100-count composite sample shall have not more than 6 fruit (or 6 percent) containing seeds (irrespective of number or development per fruit). Seeds include fully developed and undeveloped seeds (or pips).” Written this way, any undeveloped seeds will be counted against that piece of fruit. The percentage of lemons with seeds is based on the number of fruit with seeds, rather than the number of seeds within a lemon. This new definition is not applied to affect grade.

In addition, through this action, AMS will incorporate marking requirements to the Standards for lemons meeting this seedless definition. The new marking requirements do not affect grade. The marking requirements specify that “when lots are marked `seedless,' the term `seedless' shall be legibly marked on at least 95 percent of the containers, including consumer units.” These marking requirements will provide buyers and consumers with clear information on the product being bought and sold between parties. Without marking requirements, it would be difficult to differentiate between lots of seedless lemons and lots of lemons with seeds to determine when the new definition applies.

AMS provided a 60-day comment period for interested parties to submit comments on the proposed grade standards. In response to its request, AMS received and considered 27 comments. All comments were posted on https://www.regulations.gov. Nineteen commenters expressed their support for the proposed revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons.

One commenter recommended AMS clarify the sampling methodology to ensure the process is uniform across inspection. AMS agrees that providing a clear sampling methodology will help ensure the process is uniform across inspections. However, AMS finds it is more appropriate to include the sampling methodology in the USDA Lemons Shipping Point and Market Inspection Instructions, located online at https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/lemon-grades-and-standards, rather than including it directly into the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons, because that is where other similar instructions are provided. Therefore, AMS made no changes to the proposed revisions to the Standards based on this comment.

Another commenter stated that the marking requirement for “seedless” lemons should be more specific and include a mandated font and text size. The commenter also stated that AMS should consider the impact the new definition has on small farms and consider a phase-in period for these small farms. While AMS acknowledges this comment, AMS does not mandate specific fonts or text sizes for its U.S. Standards. The marking requirements do not include a required font or text size because lemon packaging can vary in size. Accordingly, AMS finds that it would be impractical and overly burdensome to producers and packers to require such font and text size specifications. Additionally, AMS does not find that a phase-in period is necessary for the industry because the Standards are voluntary, and producers are not required to use the term “seedless” on their label. However, if the lemons are labeled as “seedless” on the packaging, the term “seedless” needs to be on at least 95% of the containers. Accordingly, AMS made no changes to the proposed revisions to the Standards based on this comment.

Two anonymous commenters stated AMS should include a statement on the label to indicate whether the lemons are a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO). While AMS acknowledges these comments, that type of labeling is outside the scope of this revision to the U.S. Standards. The U.S. Standards are a measure of a commodity's quality and condition and do not address the regulation of GMOs. Accordingly, AMS made no changes to the proposed revisions to the Standards based on these comments.

Another comment stated: (1) AMS should “further clarify the specific requirements for the `seedless lemon' label” (such as noting size, shape, label position, etc. ); (2) AMS should provide the theory or statistics on which the seedless lemon definition is based; (3) undeveloped seeds should not be counted in the seedless lemon definition because that is “too strict” and these undeveloped seeds do not affect taste; and (4) “it is recommended to use `seed/seed kernel count per fruit' as the primary criteria for assessing seedless lemons.” The commenter further explained that this method of measurement is the current “international standard for defining seedless agricultural products.”

AMS acknowledges this comment and the issues it raises. With respect to the commenter's first point regarding labeling requirements, AMS notes that these grade standards are voluntary, and that AMS does not impose specific labeling requirements regarding size, shape, or label positioning. As noted above, it would be overly burdensome to require specific labeling requirements like size, shape, or label positioning because lemon packaging may vary. AMS included marking requirements ( i.e., to include the term “seedless”) to serve as a declaration of the product for buyers and consumers so that the seedless lemons definition can be applied when containers are marked “seedless.” With respect to the commenter's second point, the industry initially based the seedless definition framework on Florida's state seedless tangerine standard (20-13.0041) and then updated it to the proposed definition to align with cultivar advancements and retailer expectations. As newer seedless lemon cultivars have been developed, the petitioners discovered that mature trees (3+ years) generally contain no seeds, whereas an occasional seed can be found from lemons originating from juvenile trees. California Citrus Mutal originally considered proposing to set the definition's percentage of fruit with seeds at one percent but ultimately increased the percentage in their proposed definition to six percent to allow for more leeway. The historical counts of seeds in seedless lemons align with this definition. In response to the commenter's third point regarding the strictness of the definition, AMS determined after several discussions that undeveloped seeds should be counted against the seedless definition because both are considered seeds to buyers and consumers. It is understood that undeveloped seeds do not affect taste but including them in the definition will better align the standard with consumer expectations for seedless lemons. Lastly, regarding the commenter's suggested measurement methodology, AMS responds that the seedless definition is based on the number of fruits that contain seeds, rather than the “seed/seed kernel count per fruit” because consumers expect seedless lemons to be free of seeds and it is expected that most lemons will not contain any seeds. Written this way, if a small subset of lemons in a lot were seeded (and contained many seeds), the number of seeds in a single fruit would not set the lot back significantly as it would with a “seed/seed kernel count per fruit.” According to the California Citrus Mutual's petition, the seedless definition would cover most of the seedless lemon varietals currently available on the market. Additionally, based on the predicted growing market projections provided by California Citrus Mutual's petition for lemons covered by the seedless definition, it appears that customers are not concerned with whether a seedless lemon contains one seed or several; they are only concerned whether the lemon is truly seedless or contains any seeds at all. For these reasons, AMS made no changes to the proposed revisions to the Standards based on this comment.

Another comment asserted that AMS did not adhere to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Order 12866, and the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act in this agency action to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons. The commenter further suggested several remedies. While the agency action the commenter is referring to was a notification and request for comments, and not a proposed rule, the notification was included in the proposed rule category in the Federal Register and on the regulations.gov website. Any proposed actions to develop, revise, suspend, or terminate the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons are subject to the requirements found at 7 CFR part 36. Accordingly, as noted above, AMS published a notification and request for comments in the Federal Register on September 11, 2025, which included a 60-day comment period for interested persons, ending November 10, 2025. Further, AMS clarifies that, contrary to the commenter's additional assertions, there are no Federal marketing orders for lemons. After reviewing the comment, AMS determined all the statutory and procedural requirements for this action have been met. Accordingly, AMS made no changes to the proposed revisions to the Standards based on this comment.

Two additional comments consisted of only a few words such as “lemons” or “I love lemons” and were not considered.

AMS is moving forward with the revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons as proposed by California Citrus Mutual as these revisions will provide a common language for trade, better reflect the current marketing of fruits and vegetables, and provide uniformity on the buying and selling of seedless lemons. Accordingly, AMS is revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons by adding the following definition of seedless lemons and associated marking requirements:

Seedless Lemons.

Section 51.2799 Seedless lemons.

(a) Definition. When marked “seedless,” a 100-count composite sample shall have not more than 6 fruit (or 6 percent) containing seeds (irrespective of number or development per fruit). Seeds include fully developed and undeveloped seeds (or pips).

(b) Marking requirements. When lots are marked “seedless,” the term “seedless” shall be legibly marked on at least 95 percent of the containers, including consumer units.

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.

In accordance with OMB Memorandum M-25-32, the USDA Privacy Division conducted a review of its Privacy Act system of records notices (SORNs) to ensure alignment with E.O. 14249 and Federal efforts to reduce improper payments and strengthen program integrity. As a result of this review, USDA identified 12 systems of records requiring modification to support disclosures to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System. The change involves adding a new routine use to each of the identified systems of records. This routine use will authorize the disclosure of information relevant to verifying payment and award eligibility through the Do Not Pay Working System.

The purpose of this modification notice is to enhance USDA's ability to prevent improper payments, comply with government-wide financial integrity mandates, and improve operational efficiency in determining eligibility for Federal funds. It strengthens the agency's data sharing posture in support of transparency and accountability.

Title: Inventory Property Management.

OMB Number: 0560-0234.

Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2026.

Type of Request: Revision.

Abstract: FSA is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a revision of a currently approved information collection request associated with Inventory Property Management. FSA's Farm Loan Programs provide supervised credit in the form of loans to family farmers to purchase real estate and equipment and finance agricultural production. Inventory Property Management, as specified in 7 CFR part 767, provides the requirements for the management, lease, and sale of security property acquired by FSA. FSA may take title to real estate as part of dealing with a problem loan either by entering a winning bid to protect its interest at a foreclosure sale, or by accepting a deed of conveyance in lieu of foreclosure. Information collections established in the regulation are necessary for FSA to determine an applicant's eligibility to lease or purchase inventory property and to ensure the applicant's ability to make payment on the lease or purchase amount. The number of responses and total burden hours increase in this request. While the overall number of inventory properties on hand has decreased by 20.45 percent since the last collection, the increase in responses and burden hours is due to a higher estimated number of inventory properties that will be sold annually. The projected number of properties to be sold has been revised upward because FSA has resumed the sale of inventory properties and due to the anticipated rate at which new properties are acquired.

For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the formula used to calculate the total burden hour is the estimated average time per responses hours multiplied by the estimated total annual responses.

Estimate of Respondent Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.56 hours per response.

Type of Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit, and farms.

Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 202.

Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Total Annual Responses: 202.

Estimated Average Time per Responses: 0.56 hours.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 113 hours.

We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection to help us to:

(1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of FSA, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of FSA's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;

(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

All responses to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record.

Title: State Forest Law and Policy.

OMB Number: 0596-NEW.

Expiration Date of Approval: N/A.

Type of Request: New information collection.

Abstract: This new collection will address how States and U.S. Territories regulate and incentivize forest management on private and state lands. Congress has authorized the USDA Forest Service to collect and generate information including about how laws, public policies, regulations, and other factors influence and affect the use, ownership, and management of forest lands.

Legislation authorizing the development and dissemination of such science-based information includes the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, and the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978. Further, the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 directs the Forest Service to coordinate and work cooperatively with state agencies, and such coordination and cooperation may be facilitated by having a greater understanding of the state-level policy context for forestry. Also, the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 directs agencies to evaluate how agency programs, policies, and regulations contribute to agency missions, and understanding state-level programs, policies, and regulations can provide information relevant to this goal. The information proposed to be collected under this approval contributes to USDA Forest Service mission and strategic goals, including to sustain our Nation's forests.

Information will be collected on various topics, organized as “Modules,” which are planned to be re-collected on multi-year cycles.

Modules include:

(1) State financial incentive payment programs for private forests

(2) State regulation of forest management and timber harvests, including Forest Practices Acts, rules, and voluntary practices

(3) Resilient forest management policies and practices

We will collect information from knowledgeable individuals at State or Territory forestry or natural resource agencies; State or Territory tax agencies; State or Territory Cooperative Extension services, or related organizations. These individuals will be identified through contacts and correspondence with State or Territory Foresters or their representatives.

This information is valuable for a number of purposes:

(1) As a basic dataset for researchers to evaluate the impact of policies.

(2) For forest users and managers to understand what is allowed in their State or Territory and opportunities to enhance productivity, economic returns, and provision of ecosystem services.

(3) For policymakers to understand how policies and programs differ from State to State.

(4) For the USDA Forest Service to generate a baseline of information and periodic monitoring updates for national and international reporting considerations.

Notably, some of this information is available by reading State statutory and administrative codes (laws and regulations). However, interpretation and implementation can be variable by State or laws and regulations can interact, which can lead people to misconstrue how forests are regulated, incentivized, and managed in practice. Knowledgeable in-state contacts can help verify researchers' interpretations or help identify and synthesize information from multiple sources in the state. Furthermore, considerations other than the law itself can impact how policies and programs work in practice. For example, a program might be authorized by a law but not funded through appropriations. Finally, various important aspects may not be easily discernible from the legislative, administrative, or other written record. For example, State agencies may have records of how many landowners or land acres enroll in a certain program but not otherwise publish this information. In any event, this information is maintained in highly variable formats from State to State, and our information request will help standardize in a single place. In situations where we are easily able to generate preliminary information for each state, we will attempt to provide this information to respondents for verification in order to reduce the time burden, rather than ask them to provide new information.

Affected Public: State and Territory government officials.

Estimate of Burden per Response: The time required to respond will be variable, depending on whether or not the State or Territory keeps information in a format that is easily translatable to the ICR. Time required could range from 0.5 to 8 hours per individual involved. We anticipate an average of 3 hours per individual.

Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 150 (one to four individuals in each State or Territory).

Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 450 hours.

Comment is Invited: Comment is invited on: (1) whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request for Office of Management and Budget approval.

Title: National Woodland Owner Survey.

OMB Number: 0596-0078.

Expiration Date of Approval: 05/31/2027.

Type of Request: Extension with Revision of a currently approved information collection.

Abstract: There are an estimated 704 million acres of forestland across the United States, excluding interior Alaska. Of this forestland, over half is owned by millions of corporations, families, individuals, and other private groups with the remaining managed by over a thousand different Federal, State, and local government agencies and Tribal organizations. Understanding the attitudes and behaviors of the owners and managers of the forestland is critical for understanding the current and future state of the Nation's forests. The Forest Service conducts the National Woodland Owner Survey (NWOS) to increase our understanding of:

• Who owns and manages the forestland of the United States,

• Why they own/manage it,

• How they have used it, and

• How they intend to use it.

This information is used by policy analysts, foresters, educators, and researchers to facilitate the planning and implementation of forest policies and programs and to provide landowners, managers, and the general public a better understanding of the social context of forests.

The Forest Service's direction and authority to conduct the NWOS is from the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-378; 16 U.S.C. 1600, et seq., as amended), and the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 93-378; 16 U.S.C. 1642, et seq., as amended). These acts assign responsibility for the inventory and assessment of forest and related renewable resources to the Forest Service. Additionally, the importance of an ownership survey in this inventory and assessment process is highlighted in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, and the recommendations of the Second Blue Ribbon Panel on the Forest Inventory and Analysis program (FIA).

Previous iterations of the NWOS were conducted in 1978, 1993, 2002-2006, 2011-2013, 2017-2018, 2019-2023, and the current 2024-2028 cycle. Approval for the current iteration of the NWOS expires on May 31, 2027. In order to complete the current NWOS cycle, which ends in 2028, we are seeking approval of this renewal. If this renewal is approved, the NWOS will be permitted to complete the 2024-2028 cycle.

Information will be collected related to:

• The characteristics of the land holdings,

• Attitudes and perceptions of the owners and managers,

• Resource uses and management activities, and

• Where applicable, landowner demographics.

Separate survey instruments were developed for different target populations, including family forest ownerships, corporate and other private forest ownerships, private forest ownerships on selected U.S. affiliated protectorates and territories, residential urban landowners, Tribal lands, and public lands. The proposed information collection includes survey questions and specialized science modules that address the high-priority administration subject areas of wildfire, timber, and recreation, including stand-alone science modules on wildfire and timber and multiple base survey questions related to each topic. For the families and individuals, the dominant ownership group of forestland owners, a subset of ownerships will be sent survey instruments addressing the following topics, in addition to the core questions from the base survey instrument:

The NWOS provides widely cited benchmarks for the number, extent, and characteristics of owners of forestland in the United States. These results have been used to assess the sustainability of forest resources at national, regional, and state levels; to implement and assess forest-land owner assistance programs; and to answer a variety of questions with topics ranging from fragmentation to the economics of timber production. This is the only consistent, long-term effort to collect in-depth information about owners of forestland at the national scale. It provides longitudinal data to track ownership trends and allows for comparisons across regions of the country.

The respondents will be a statistically selected group of individuals, families, partnerships, corporations, nonprofit organizations and other private groups, Tribal groups, and public landowners that own forestland in the United States. A well distributed, random set of sampling points has been established across the country. At each point, remotely sensed data, such as aerial photographs, will be used to identify forested points. For the forested points, public records will be used to identify the owners of record (such as the names and addresses of the landowners who will be contacted). The target number of respondents for the base NWOS implementation is 50 per state (or substate) per year, which, given a historic response rate of 29 percent, means an estimated 2,650 ownership responses annually. Additionally, with science modules, state intensifications, urban, islands, Tribal, corporate and public instruments, our estimated number of respondents and non-respondents (who incur some burden from outreach materials), is 19,447 ownerships per year and 3,090 burden hours.

The NWOS will utilize a mixed-mode survey technique involving cognitive interviews, focus groups, self-administered survey, and telephone interviews. Cognitive interviews will be used to test specific questions and explore new topics or populations of interest. Focus groups will be used to provide more in-depth understanding of the responses and to explore new areas of inquiry.

The implementation of the self-administered survey, which will represent the majority of the responses, will involve up to four contacts. First, a pre-notice postcard will be sent to all potential respondents describing this information collection and why the information is being collected. Second, a survey with a cover letter and pre-paid return envelope will be sent to the potential respondents. The cover letter will reiterate the purpose of this information collection and provide the respondents with all legally required information. Third, a reminder will be mailed to thank the respondents and encourage the non-respondents to reply. Those who have yet to respond will be sent a new survey, cover letter, and pre-paid return envelope. Telephone interviews will be used for follow-up with non-respondents. For all owners, the primary survey instrument will be paper forms with the option for completing the survey electronically online. We will use Participatory Action Research (PAR) and cognitive interviews to explore tribal land ownerships.

Forest Service researchers will coordinate all components of this information collection. Forest Service personnel with assistance provided by cooperators at the Family Forest Research Center located at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will conduct the mail portion of the survey, cognitive interviews, focus groups, and telephone follow-ups. Data will be compiled and edited by Forest Service and Family Forest Research Center personnel. Forest Service researchers and cooperators will analyze the collected data. National, regional, and state-level results will be publicly available and electronically distributed.

This information collection will generate scientifically based, statistically reliable, up-to-date information about the owners of forestland in the United States. The results of these efforts will provide more reliable information on this important and dynamic segment of the United States population, thus facilitating more complete assessments of the country's forestland resources and improved planning and implementation of forestry programs on state, regional, and national levels.

Affected Public: Individuals and households and the Private Sector (Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations, and State, Local, or Tribal Government).

Estimate of Burden per Response: 25 minutes for families, individuals, and corporate ownerships; 60-120 minutes for Tribal entities, and 15 minutes for public entities. 1-3 minutes for pre-notice letters, cover letters, and thank you letters.

Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 19,447.

Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,090 hours.

Comment is Invited: Comment is invited on: (1) whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request for Office of Management and Budget approval.

On November 6, 2014, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD and CVD orders on rebar from Mexico and Türkiye. 1 On September 2, 2025, the ITC instituted, 2 and Commerce initiated, 3 the second sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping and subsidy rates likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked. 4

On April 8, 2026, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. 5

The merchandise subject to these Orders is steel concrete reinforcing bar imported in either straight length or coil form (rebar) regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter, or grade. The subject merchandise is classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) primarily under item numbers 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010.

The subject merchandise may also enter under other HTSUS numbers including 7215.90.1000, 7215.90.5000, 7221.00.0017, 7221.00.0018, 7221.00.0030, 7221.00.0045, 7222.11.0001, 7222.11.0057, 7222.11.0059, 7222.30.0001, 7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6085, 7228.20.1000, and 7228.60.6000. Specifically excluded are plain rounds ( i.e., non-deformed or smooth rebar). Also excluded from the scope is deformed steel wire meeting ASTM A1064/A1064M with no bar markings ( e.g., mill mark, size or grade) and without being subject to an elongation test. HTSUS numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope remains dispositive.

As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise.

The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be April 8, 2026. 6 Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year reviews of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the date of the last determination by the ITC.

This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction.

These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act, and published in accordance with section 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

On September 14, 2009, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD and CVD orders on kitchen racks from China. 1 On September 2, 2025, the ITC instituted, 2 and Commerce initiated, 3 the third sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping and subsidy rates likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked. 4

On April 1, 2026, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. 5

The scope of these Orders consists of shelving and racks for refrigerators, freezers, combined refrigerator-freezers, other refrigerating or freezing equipment, cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens (“certain kitchen appliance shelving and racks” or “the merchandise under order”). Certain kitchen appliance shelving and racks are defined as shelving, baskets, racks (with or without extension slides, which are carbon or stainless steel hardware devices that are connected to shelving, baskets, or racks to enable sliding), side racks (which are welded wire support structures for oven racks that attach to the interior walls of an oven cavity that does not include support ribs as a design feature), and subframes (which are welded wire support structures that interface with formed support ribs inside an oven cavity to support oven rack assemblies utilizing extension slides) with the following dimensions:

The subject merchandise is comprised of carbon or stainless steel wire ranging in thickness from 0.050 inch to 0.500 inch and may include sheet metal of either carbon or stainless steel ranging in thickness from 0.020 inch to 0.2 inch. The merchandise under the Orders may be coated or uncoated and may be formed and/or welded. Excluded from the scope of these Orders is shelving in which the support surface is glass.

The merchandise subject to these Orders is currently classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) statistical reporting numbers 8418.99.8050, 8418.99.8060, 7321.90.5000, 7321.90.6090, 8516.90.8000, 8516.90.8010, 7321.90.6040, 8514.90.4000, and 8419.90.9520. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these Orders is dispositive.

The scope of these Orders consists of shelving and racks for refrigerators, freezers, combined refrigerator-freezers, other refrigerating or freezing equipment, cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens (“certain kitchen appliance shelving and racks” or “the merchandise under order”). Certain kitchen appliance shelving and racks are defined as shelving, baskets, racks (with or without extension slides, which are carbon or stainless steel hardware devices that are connected to shelving, baskets, or racks to enable sliding), side racks (which are welded wire support structures for oven racks that attach to the interior walls of an oven cavity that does not include support ribs as a design feature), and subframes (which are welded wire support structures that interface with formed support ribs inside an oven cavity to support oven rack assemblies utilizing extension slides) with the following dimensions:

The subject merchandise is comprised of carbon or stainless steel wire ranging in thickness from 0.050 inch to 0.500 inch and may include sheet metal of either carbon or stainless steel ranging in thickness from 0.020 inch to 0.2 inch. The merchandise under the Orders may be coated or uncoated and may be formed and/or welded. Excluded from the scope of these Orders is shelving in which the support surface is glass.

The merchandise subject to these Orders is currently classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) statistical reporting numbers 8418.99.8050, 8418.99.8060, 7321.90.5000, 7321.90.6090, 8516.90.8000, 8516.90.8010, 7321.90.6040, 8514.90.4000, and 8419.90.9520. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these Orders is dispositive.

As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise.

The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be April 1, 2026. 6 Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year reviews of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the date of the last determination by the ITC.

This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction.

These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in accordance with section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

On October 3, 2025, Commerce published the Preliminary Results in the Federal Register and invited comments from interested parties. 1 On November 3, 2025, TYCSA submitted a case brief. 2 On December 29, 2025, Insteel Wire Products Company, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh Corp. (collectively, the petitioners) submitted a rebuttal brief. 3

Due to the lapse in appropriations and Federal Government shutdown, on November 14, 2025, Commerce tolled all deadlines in administrative proceedings by 47 days. 4 Additionally, due to a backlog of documents that were electronically filed via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) during the Federal Government shutdown, on November 24, 2025, Commerce tolled all deadlines in administrative proceedings by an additional 21 days. 5 Accordingly, the deadline for these final results is now April 7, 2026.

For a complete description of the events that occurred since the Preliminary Results, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 6 Commerce conducted this administrative review in accordance with section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).

The products subject to the Order are prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Spain. For a full description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.

All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs are listed in the appendix to this notice and addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via ACCESS. ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.

Based on comments received from interested parties regarding our Preliminary Results, we made certain changes to the weighted-average dumping margin calculations for TYCSA. 8

For these final results, we determine the following weighted-average dumping margin exists for the period June 1, 2023, through May 30, 2024:

Commerce intends to disclose the calculations performed for TYCSA in connection with these final results to interested parties within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register , in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b).

Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), Commerce has determined, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise in accordance with the final results of this review.

We calculated importer-specific ad valorem antidumping duty assessment rates on the basis of the ratio of the total amount of dumping calculated for the examined sales to the total entered value of those sales, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). Where either the respondent's weighted-average dumping margin is zero or de minimis within the meaning of 19 CFR 351.106(c)(1), or an importer-specific assessment rate is zero or de minimis ( i.e., less than 0.5 percent), we will instruct CBP to liquidate the appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties.

Commerce's “automatic assessment” practice will apply to entries of subject merchandise during the POR produced by TYCSA for which it did not know that the merchandise it sold to an intermediary ( e.g., a reseller, trading company, or exporter) was destined for the United States. In such instances, we will instruct CBP to liquidate unreviewed entries at the all-others rate established in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation ( i.e., 14.75 percent), 9 if there is no rate for the intermediate company(ies) involved in the transaction. 10

Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of the final results of this review in the Federal Register . If a timely summons is filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, the assessment instructions will direct CBP not to liquidate relevant entries until the time for parties to file a request for a statutory injunction has expired ( i.e., within 90 days of publication).

The following cash deposit requirements will be effective for all shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of the final results of this administrative review, as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) the cash deposit rate for the company listed above will be equal to the weighted-average dumping margin that is established in the final results of this review, except if the rate is less than 0.50 percent and, therefore, de minimis within the meaning of 19 CFR 351.106(c)(1), in which case the cash deposit rate will be zero; (2) for previously investigated or reviewed companies not listed above, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the company-specific rate published for the most recently completed segment of this proceeding in which the company participated; (3) if the exporter is not a firm covered in this review, a prior review, or the LTFV investigation, but the producer is, the cash deposit rate will be the cash deposit rate established for the most recently completed segment for the producer of the subject merchandise; and (4) the cash deposit rate for all other producers or exporters will continue to be 14.75 percent, the all-others rate established in the LTFV investigation. 11 These deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice.

This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation.

This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in Commerce's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties.

This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1), 751(a)(3), and 777(i)(1) of the Act.

On September 16, 2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register its preliminary affirmative determination in the LTFV investigation of MDI from China, in which it also postponed the final determination until January 29, 2026. 1 We invited interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Determination . 2

Due to the lapse in appropriations and Federal Government shutdown, on November 14, 2025, Commerce tolled all deadlines in administrative proceedings by 47 days. 3 Additionally, due to a backlog of documents that were electronically filed via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) during the Federal Government shutdown, on November 24, 2025, Commerce tolled all deadlines in administrative proceedings by an additional 21 days. 4 Accordingly, the deadline for this final determination is now April 7, 2026.

For a complete description of the events that occurred since the Preliminary Results, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 5 The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and on file electronically via ACCESS. ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov . In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx .

The product subject to this investigation is MDI from China. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I.

In the Preliminary Scope Memorandum, we set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage ( i.e., scope) in scope-specific case briefs or other written comments. No interested party submitted scope comments; therefore, we have made no modifications to the scope language as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. See Appendix I.

The mandatory respondent in this investigation is not eligible for a separate rate and is therefore part of the China-wide entity. Because Commerce has found the China-wide entity to be uncooperative, Commerce did not conduct verification.

All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs submitted by interested parties in this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached to this notice at Appendix II.

Since the Preliminary Determination, we have made certain changes to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for the China-wide entity and the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for non-examined companies that are eligible for a separate rate. For a discussion of these changes, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.

Consistent with the Preliminary Determination, 6 Commerce continues to find that, pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), the use of facts otherwise available, with adverse inferences, is warranted in determining the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for the China-wide entity. 7 For this final determination, there is no new information on the record that would cause us to reconsider our preliminary decision to apply AFA to the China-wide entity. Further, we calculated a new dumping margin based on the lowest U.S. price, factors of production (FOPs) information and certain surrogate values (SVs) from the Petition, and other SVs submitted to the record in this investigation. 8 Therefore, as AFA, we assigned the estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 159.04 percent to the China-wide entity. 9

We preliminarily granted a separate rate to certain companies that we did not select for individual examination. No party commented on Commerce's preliminary decision to grant a separate rate to Covestro Polymers (China) Co., Ltd. or Shandong Mingko Co., Ltd.; therefore, we continue to find that these two companies are eligible for a separate rate. Additionally, we preliminarily determined that the mandatory respondent, Wanhua, 10 is not eligible for a separate rate. Wanhua commented on Commerce's preliminary decision not to grant it a separate rate. 11 We have addressed this comment in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. We have made no changes to Commerce's preliminary separate rate eligibility determinations for the non-selected separate rate companies for this final determination.

As the basis for the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for the non-examined producer/exporter combinations eligible for a separate rate in this final determination, we calculated new dumping margins based on all of the U.S. prices, FOPs and certain SVs included in the Petition along with other SVs submitted to the record of this investigation. 12

Consistent with the Preliminary Determination, Commerce determined combination rates for the companies eligible for a separate rate.

Commerce determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024:

Commerce intends to disclose the calculations performed in connection with this final determination to interested parties within five days after public announcement of the final determination or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of the notice of final determination in the Federal Register , in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b).

In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, we instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise, as described in Appendix I of this notice, that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after September 16, 2025, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register . In accordance with section 733(d) of the Act, we subsequently instructed CBP to discontinue the suspension of liquidation of all entries of subject merchandise entered or withdrawn from warehouse, on or after March 16, 2026, but to continue the suspension of liquidation of all entries of subject merchandise on or before March 15, 2025.

If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issues a final affirmative injury determination, the we will issue an antidumping duty (AD) order, reinstate the suspension of liquidation, and require a cash deposit for estimated antidumping duties, in accordance with section 736(a) of the Act, effective on the publication date of the ITC's final affirmative determination in the Federal Register . The cash deposit required will be, as follows: (1) for the exporter and producer combinations listed in the table above, the cash deposit rate will be the rate identified in this final determination; (2) for all combinations of Chinese exporters and producers of subject merchandise, the cash deposit rate will be the cash deposit rate established for the China-wide entity; and (3) for all non-Chinese exporters of subject merchandise that have not received their own separate rate above, the cash deposit rate will be the cash deposit rate applicable to the Chinese exporter/producer combination that supplied that non-Chinese exporter.

If the ITC determines that material injury, or threat of material injury, does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated, and all cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties will be refunded and the suspension of liquidation will be lifted.

In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, Commerce will notify the ITC of its final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because Commerce's final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports, or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation, of MDI no later than 45 days after this final determination. If the ITC determines that material injury or threat of material injury does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated, all cash deposits will be refunded or canceled, and suspension of liquidation will be lifted. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, Commerce will issue an AD order directing CBP to assess, upon further instructions by Commerce, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation, as discussed above in the “Suspension of Liquidation” section above.

This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation.

This final determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.210(c).

On October 3, 2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register the Preliminary Results and invited interested parties to comment. 1 Due to the lapse in appropriations and Federal Government shutdown, on November 14, 2025, Commerce tolled all deadlines in administrative proceedings by 47 days. 2 Additionally, due to a backlog of documents that were electronically filed via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) during the Federal Government shutdown, on November 24, 2025, Commerce tolled all deadlines in administrative proceedings by an additional 21 days. 3 Accordingly, the deadline for these final results is now April 7, 2026.

For a summary of the events that occurred since the Preliminary Results, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 4 The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via ACCESS. ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade/gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.

The merchandise subject to the Order is PET film from Taiwan. For a full description of the scope, see the Preliminary Results PDM.

All issues raised in case and rebuttal briefs by interested parties in this administrative review are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached as an appendix to this notice. Based on our review of the record and comments received from interested parties, we did not make any changes from the Preliminary Results.

Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3), it is Commerce's practice to rescind an administrative review of an antidumping duty (AD) order when there are no reviewable entries of subject merchandise during the POR for which liquidation is suspended. 6 Normally, upon completion of an administrative review, the suspended entries are liquidated at the AD assessment rate calculated for the review period. 7 Therefore, for an administrative review to be conducted, there must be a reviewable, suspended entry that Commerce can instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate at the AD assessment rate calculated for the review period. 8

On October 3, 2025, we published our intent to rescind, in part, this administrative review for Shinkong Materials Technology Corporation (SMTC) and Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Corporation (SSFC), which we consider to be a single entity (SMTC/SSFC). 9 The POR entry totals reflected in the Attachment of the CBP Data Memorandum reflected no POR entries of subject merchandise from these companies. 10 We invited parties to comment, and we received no comments. Accordingly, in the absence of suspended entries of subject merchandise during the POR, we are hereby rescinding this administrative review for SMTC/SSFC, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3).

As a result of this review, we determine the following weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024:

Commerce intends to disclose the calculations performed in connection with these final results of review to interested parties within five days after public announcement of the final results or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of the notice of final results in the Federal Register , in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b).

Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), Commerce has determined, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise in accordance with the final results of this review

Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), we calculated importer-specific ad valorem duty assessment rates based on the ratio of the total amount of dumping calculated for each importer's examined sales and the total entered value of those sales. Where either the respondent's weighted-average dumping margin is zero or de minimis within the meaning of 19 CFR 351.106(c)(1), or an importer-specific assessment rate is de minimis ( i.e., less than 0.5 percent), we will instruct CBP to liquidate the appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties.

For entries of subject merchandise during the POR produced by Nan Ya Plastics Corporation for which it did not know that its merchandise was destined for the United States, we will instruct CBP to liquidate such entries at the all-others rate established in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of 2.40 percent ad valorem, 11 if there is no rate for the intermediate company(ies) involved in the transaction.

Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of the final results of this review in the Federal Register . If a timely summons is filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, the assessment instructions will direct CBP not to liquidate relevant entries until the time for parties to file a request for a statutory injunction has expired ( i.e., within 90 days of publication).

Upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register , the following cash deposit requirements will be effective for all shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of the final results of this administrative review, as provided by section 751(a)(2) of the Act: (1) the cash deposit rate for the company subject to this review will be equal to the weighted-average dumping margin established in these finals results of the review; (2) for merchandise exported by producers or exporters not covered in this review but covered in a prior completed segment of the proceeding, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the company-specific rate published in the completed segment for the most recent period; (3) if the exporter is not a firm covered in this review, a prior review, or the LTFV investigation, but the producer has been covered in a prior completed segment of this proceeding, then the cash deposit rate will be the rate established in the completed segment for the most recent period for the producer of the merchandise; and (4) the cash deposit rate for all other producers or exporters will continue to be 2.40 percent, the all-others rate established in the LTFV investigation for this proceeding. 12 These cash deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice.

This notice also serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in Commerce's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties.

This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a violation which subject to sanction.

These final results are being issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5).

On January 2, 2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture from China covering the instant POR. 1 After receiving review requests, on February 21, 2025, Commerce initiated this review with respect to 29 companies/company groupings. 2 In May 2025, interested parties timely withdrew all requests to review 16 companies/company groupings for which Commerce initiated this review. 3 Of the remaining 13 companies under review, only three companies responded to Commerce's quantity and value questionnaire (each company reported no shipments of subject merchandise during the POR). 4

On September 30, 2025, Commerce extended the deadline for issuing the preliminary results of this review by 119 days. 5 Due to the lapse in appropriations and Federal Government shutdown, on November 14, 2025, Commerce tolled all deadlines in administrative proceedings by 47 days. 6 Additionally, due to a backlog of documents that were electronically filed via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) during the Federal Government shutdown, on November 24, 2025, Commerce tolled all deadlines in administrative proceedings by an additional 21 days. 7 The deadline for the preliminary results of this review is now April 8, 2026.

The product covered by the Order is wooden bedroom furniture from China, subject to certain exceptions. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see Appendix I.

Commerce is conducting this review in accordance with section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.213. Additionally, given that the analysis underlying these preliminary results of review are contained herein, no decision memoranda accompany this Federal Register notice.

Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), Commerce will rescind an administrative review, in whole or in part, if all the parties that requested the review withdraw their review requests within 90 days of the date that Commerce published the notice of initiation of the requested review in the Federal Register . Interested parties timely withdrew all review requests for 16 companies/company groupings for which Commerce initiated this review. 8 Therefore, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), Commerce is rescinding this review of the Order with respect to the companies/company groupings listed in Appendix II

Jiangsu Yuexing Furniture Group Co., Ltd., Eurosa (Kunshan) Co., Ltd., and Eurosa Furniture Co., (PTE) Ltd. reported that they made no exports, sales, shipments, or entries of subject merchandise during the POR. 9 Information that we obtained from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supports their claims. 10 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3), Commerce may rescind an administrative review if it concludes that, during the period covered by the review, there were no entries, exports, or sales of the subject merchandise, as the case may be. 11 Therefore, On March 5, 2026, Commerce notified interested parties of its intent to rescind this administrative review with respect to Jiangsu Yuexing Furniture Group Co., Ltd., Eurosa (Kunshan) Co., Ltd., and Eurosa Furniture Co., (PTE) Ltd. 12 No parties commented on Commerce's intent to rescind this review with respect to these companies. Therefore, in the absence of any suspended entries of subject merchandise during the POR from Jiangsu Yuexing Furniture Group Co., Ltd., Eurosa (Kunshan) Co., Ltd., and Eurosa Furniture Co., (PTE) Ltd., Commerce is rescinding this administrative review with respect to these companies, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3).

In the Initiation Notice, Commerce informed parties that all firms for which a non-market economy (NME) review was initiated that wished to qualify for separate rate status must complete, as appropriate, either a separate rate application or a separate rate certification. 13 While Shenzhen New Fudu Furniture Co., Ltd. claimed that it “made no exports, sales, shipments, or entries of any subject merchandise . . . during the . . . period of review,”  14 record evidence contradicts this claim, namely CBP entry data. 15 Shenzhen New Fudu Furniture Co., Ltd. did not provide a separate rate application or certification. Therefore, Commerce preliminarily determines that Shenzhen New Fudu Furniture Co., Ltd. failed to demonstrate that it qualifies for separate rate status, and thus, it is part of the China-wide entity.

Additionally, the following companies under review also failed to file a separate rate application or separate rate certification: (1) Fine Furniture (Shanghai) Ltd.; (2) Jiangmen Kinwai Furniture Decoration Co., Ltd.; (3) Jiangmen Kinwai International Furniture Co., Ltd ; (4) Nathan International Ltd., Nathan Rattan Factory; (5) Rui Feng Woodwork Co., Ltd., Rui Feng Lumber Development Co., Ltd., Dorbest Ltd.; (6) Shenyang Shining Dongxing Furniture Co., Ltd.; (7) Wanvog Furniture (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.; (8) Yeh Brothers World Trade Inc.; (9) Zhangzhou Guohui Industrial & Trade Co. Ltd.; and (10) Zhongshan Fookyik Furniture Co., Ltd. Therefore, Commerce preliminarily determines that these companies failed to demonstrate that they qualify for separate rate status, and thus, they are part of the China-wide entity.

Commerce's policy regarding conditional review of the China-wide entity applies to this administrative review. 16 Under this policy, the China-wide entity will not be under review unless a party specifically requests, or Commerce self-initiates, a review of the entity. Because no party requested a review of the China-wide entity, the entity is not under review and the weighted-average dumping margin assigned to the China-wide entity is not subject to change as a result of this administrative review.

Normally, Commerce discloses to parties to the proceeding the calculations that it performed in connection with a preliminary results of review within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of the notice of preliminary results of review in the Federal Register , in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). However, because Commerce did not calculate any dumping margins in this review, there are no calculations to disclose.

Case briefs or other written comments may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(ii), we have modified the deadline for interested parties to submit case briefs to Commerce to no later than 21 days after the date of the publication of this notice in the Federal Register . 17 Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in the case briefs, may be filed not later than five days after the date for filing case briefs. 18 Interested parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this review must submit: (1) a table of contents listing each issue; and (2) a table of authorities. 19

As provided under 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iii), we request that interested parties provide at the beginning of their briefs a public, executive summary for each issue raised in their briefs. 20 Further, we request that interested parties limit their executive summary of each issue to no more than 450 words, not including citations. We intend to use the executive summaries as the basis of the comment summaries included in the issues and decision memorandum that will accompany the final results in this administrative review. We request that interested parties include footnotes for relevant citations in the executive summary of each issue. Note that Commerce has amended certain of its requirements pertaining to the service of documents in 19 CFR 351.303(f). 21

Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, filed electronically via ACCESS. Requests should contain: (1) the requesting party's name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of individuals associated with the requesting party that will attend the hearing and whether any of those individuals is a foreign national; and (3) a list of the issues the party intends to discuss at the hearing. Issues raised in the hearing will be limited to those raised in the respective case briefs. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at a date and time to be determined. An electronically filed hearing request must be received successfully in its entirety by Commerce's electronic records system, ACCESS, by 5 p.m. Eastern Time within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register .

Commerce will determine, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise covered by this review. 22 We will instruct CBP to liquidate POR entries of subject merchandise exported by the companies/company groupings for which we rescinded the review at the cash deposit rate required at the time of entry or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(l)(i). We will issue this instruction to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register .

If we do not alter these preliminary results of review, we will instruct CBP to liquidate entries of subject merchandise exported by the companies that failed to qualify for a separate rate at the China-wide entity rate. We will issue this instruction to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of the final results of this review in the Federal Register .

If a timely summons is filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, the assessment instructions will direct CBP not to liquidate relevant entries until the time for parties to file a request for statutory injunction has expired ( i.e., within 90 days of publication).

The following cash deposit requirements for estimated antidumping duties will be effective for all shipments of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the notice of the final results of this administrative review in the Federal Register as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) for any previously investigated or reviewed China or non-China exporter that has a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the exporter's existing cash deposit rate; (2) for all China exporters of subject merchandise that do not have a separate rate, including those exporters that failed to establish their separate rate eligibility in this review, the cash deposit rate will be equal to the dumping margin assigned to the China-wide entity, which is 216.01 percent; and (3) for all non-China exporters of subject merchandise that do not have a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will be equal to the dumping margin applicable to the China exporter(s) that supplied that non-China exporter. These cash deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice.

Unless otherwise extended, Commerce intends to issue the final results of this administrative review, which will include the results of its analysis of issues raised in case and rebuttal briefs, within 120 days of publication of these preliminary results of review in the Federal Register , pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act.

This notice serves as a preliminary reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this POR. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in Commerce's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties.

We are issuing and publishing these preliminary results of review in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2) and 351.221(b)(4).

The applicant submitted a complete application for an EFP to conduct commercial fishing activities that the regulations would otherwise restrict. This EFP would exempt the participating vessels from the following Federal regulations:

GMRI is requesting an EFP to continue a pilot cooperative research study aimed at collecting data on the distribution, size and sex composition, feeding habits, and physical characteristics of pollock in data limited areas within the GOM. The vessel would also opportunistically collect non-lethal cod biological samples in support of research being conducted by New Hampshire Sea Grant. This will be a continuance of the study conducted under DA24-074.

The 2025 study aimed to complete 30 total trips and sample at least 250 pollock. However, due to funding, scheduling, and weather difficulties, only 11 trips were completed with 21 pollock sampled. Additional funding has been secured through The Nature Conservancy, which will allow four more trips for the 2025 groundfish fishing season with an anticipated 40 more pollock samples. These funds also allow GMRI to compensate the F/V Lady Rebecca for the sample pollock, eliminating the need for dockside sampling for the remainder of the 2025 season and the 2026 season.

The project aims to collect data through haul-level catch and effort data collection, biological sampling, and discard monitoring via electronic monitoring (EM). The participating vessel is authorized to use EM through its Sector Operations Plan. The project aims to fulfill specific research needs of GMRI's pollock study and address research priorities identified in the 2022 pollock stock assessment, including research on geographic distribution by size. The exemptions would allow sampling inside the Western GOM Closure Area and Cashes Ledge Closure Area in order to evaluate pollock size distributions and reproductive dynamics inside and outside the closed areas. The exemption to the minimum pollock size would allow the vessel to retain sublegal size pollock to collect catch data and biological samples.

Sampling would be conducted with hook jigging gear, including auto-jigs and rod and reel. The applicant claims that the auto-jigging machines are low-impact due to this method being associated with minimal bycatch and discards exhibiting relatively high survivability. There would be up to four auto-jigs, and two rod and reels deployed at a time. The applicant estimates there would be 20 total trips with two to four fishing efforts per trip. GMRI researchers are seeking at least 150 tagged pollock. Fishing effort may occur in both closed and open areas on the same trip.

To help expand the temporal and spatial scope of the samples, every 10th pollock would be separated from the commercial catch, and tagged with a color-coded zip tie differentiating its harvest location. Sub-legal sized pollock selected for biological sampling would be measured according to the Vessel Electronic Monitoring Plan (VMP) prior to storing in slush ice while sub-legal sized pollock not selected for biological sampling would be live discarded according to the VMP. All other species of sublegal size fish would be live discarded according to the VMP. Once returned to port, sampled fish will be frozen for bulk collection by GMRI scientific staff. Data collected from each sampled fish will include length, weight, sex, stomach contents, and a photo to document physical characteristics. Haul level catch, discard, and fishing effort data collection would be completed using the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Logbook Data Recording Software. No sub-legal fish will be sold.

The project would also provide 50 cod fin clips from inside the GOM Closed Area to expand the geographic range of an ongoing cod DNA study being conducted by Dr. Linas Kenter, New Hampshire Sea Grant. Samples would consist of a fingernail size fin clip from the top of the tail, presumably posing no threat to the survivability of the released cod. The project seeks to sample cod catch, including undersized cod.

If approved, the applicant may request minor modifications and extensions to the EFP throughout the year. EFP modifications and extensions may be granted without further notice if they are deemed essential to facilitate completion of the proposed research and have minimal impacts that do not change the scope or impact of the initially approved EFP request. Any fishing activity conducted outside the scope of the exempted fishing activity would be prohibited.

• Hood Canal-Strait of Juan de Fuca summer chum salmon ( Oncorhynchus keta ): threatened, naturally and artificially propagated;

• Puget Sound Chinook salmon ( Oncorhynchus tshawytscha ): threatened, naturally and artificially propagated;

• Puget Sound Steelhead ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ): threatened, naturally and artificially propagated.

The term “take” is defined under the ESA to mean harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct. The ESA prohibits the take of endangered salmonids and, pursuant to ESA section 4(d), ESA regulations can be extended to prohibit the take of threatened salmonids. However, NMFS may make exceptions to the take prohibitions for hatchery programs that are approved by NMFS under the limits on the prohibitions outlined in 50 CFR 223.203(b). The operators, WDFW collaborating with tribal co-manager Skokomish Indian Tribe, have submitted an HGMP to NMFS pursuant to NMFS' Limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule of the ESA for hatchery activities in the Skokomish River basin, Washington. The PEPD is NMFS' initial determination for how the HGMP addresses the criteria in 50 CFR 223.203(b)(5).

The hatchery program under review is designed to contribute to the reintroduction and recovery of Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and steelhead in the Skokomish River basin. These fish contribute to the stability of Pacific salmon fish stocks in order to maintain sustainable U.S. fisheries and strengthen the national seafood supply chain. The hatchery programs are intended to contribute to fulfilling federal trust responsibilities toward Tribes with rights guaranteed through treaties, as affirmed in United States v. Washington (1974), by contributing to the recovery of ESA-listed salmon. Additionally, the programs are intended to contribute to the survival and recovery of Puget Sound Chinook Salmon and Puget Sound Steelhead, provide information on exploitation rates, and support returns of coho salmon, Chinook salmon, and sockeye salmon to the Skokomish River basin.

Under section 4 of the ESA, the Secretary of Commerce is required to adopt such regulations as deemed necessary and advisable for the conservation of species listed as threatened. The ESA salmon and steelhead 4(d) rule regulations (50 CFR 223.203(b)) specifies categories of activities that contribute to the conservation of listed salmonids and sets out the criteria for such activities. The rule further provides that the prohibitions of paragraph (a) of the regulations do not apply to actions undertaken in compliance with a plan developed jointly by a state and a tribe and determined by NMFS to be in accordance with the salmon and steelhead 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422, July 10, 2000).

The applicant submitted a complete application for an EFP to conduct commercial fishing activities that the regulations would otherwise restrict. This EFP would exempt the participating vessels from the following Federal regulations:

The Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils agreed to establish a Joint Blueline Tilefish Subcommittee to help determine the jurisdictional allocation of the blueline tilefish acceptable biological catch (ABC) north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. During this kick-off meeting the joint subcommittee will meet to consider the various data sources available to evaluate potential jurisdictional allocations and review previous methods used to determine other regional allocations. The discussions from this initial meeting will serve as a foundation for future discussions, informing the subcommittee's allocation recommendations at subsequent meetings.

These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to Shelley Spedden, (302) 526-5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

The purpose of the proposed action is to apply a science-based approach to identify AOAs in state waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The goal of identifying AOAs is to promote American seafood competitiveness, food security, economic growth, and to support the development of domestic commercial aquaculture, consistent with sustaining and conserving marine resources and applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The proposed action is needed to meet the directives of E.O. 13921 to address the increasing demand for seafood, facilitate long-term planning for marine aquaculture development, and address interests and concerns regarding marine aquaculture siting.

The proposed action is to identify one or more locations (referred to as AOAs) in state waters of the Gulf of Alaska that may be suitable for multiple future aquaculture projects. The PEIS will evaluate the potential impacts of identifying AOAs and of siting aquaculture projects in those locations. The PEIS will not consider finfish aquaculture, as it is prohibited by state law.

An AOA is a geographic area that has been evaluated to determine its potential suitability for commercial aquaculture. NMFS will use a combination of scientific analysis and public engagement to identify AOAs that may be environmentally, socially, and economically suitable for commercial aquaculture. AOAs identified through this process may be considered suitable for aquaculture for shellfish, seaweed, or a combination of these species. AOAs may only be identified by NMFS after completion of a final PEIS and issuance of a final decision document. The proposed action is a long-term planning effort. It is not a regulatory or permitting action, and does not propose to authorize any specific aquaculture-related activities or individual aquaculture projects.

E.O. 13921 directs NOAA to lead a multi-agency planning effort to identify AOAs. NMFS published a request for information (RFI) on October 23, 2020, identifying the first two geographic areas for AOAs and asking the public to comment on what areas should be considered for future AOAs (85 FR 67519). NMFS received letters of support from individuals, industry, Alaska Native organizations, Alaska state agencies, and the Alaska state legislature to begin the AOA process in Alaska state waters. NMFS announced the beginning of the process to identify AOAs in Alaska state waters in partnership with the State of Alaska on June 1, 2023. On October 19, 2023, NMFS published a second RFI, specific to Alaska, and held public listening sessions on the identification of marine spatial planning study areas, and requested data and analyses relevant to the AOA identification process in Alaska state waters (88 FR 72046). NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) in collaboration with NMFS and the State of Alaska, initiated a marine spatial planning process to aid agency decision makers in identifying areas that may be suitable as AOA options. NMFS, NCCOS, and the State of Alaska hosted a two-part workshop series to collect information for a marine spatial planning study (see August 14, 2024, workshop summary report at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/s3/2024-08/Alaska-AOA-Spatial-Planning-Workshops-Report.pdf ). On April 23, 2025, NMFS published a Notice of Availability (90 FR 17051) requesting public comment on the preliminary results of a marine spatial planning study developed by NCCOS in collaboration with NMFS and the State of Alaska, including the identification of draft AOA options in Alaska ( https://cdn.coastalscience.noaa.gov/page-attachments/MSP/Report-for-Notice-for-Comment-for-Alaska-Draft-Final.pdf ). The notice requested public comment on the 97 draft AOA options that had high suitability scores relative to the planning goals to identify up to 4,000 acres (1,519 hectares) per study area for subtidal shellfish and seaweed aquaculture, and up to 100 acres (40.5 hectares) per study area for intertidal shellfish aquaculture. NMFS hosted two, public virtual listening sessions to explain the draft AOA options and receive comments.

NMFS, NCCOS, and the State of Alaska received new information through the public comment process which allowed NCCOS to make improvements to the spatial planning model before finalizing the results. NCCOS updated the model-based comments that highlighted missing, authoritative spatial data sources and information that supported improvements to scoring and data processing for existing data sets. NCCOS used this information to develop the Alaska Atlas—a technical document providing peer-reviewed geospatial planning information. NCCOS published the NOAA Technical Memorandum, An Aquaculture Opportunity Area Atlas for the Gulf of Alaska (Atlas), on February 19, 2026 (NOS NCCOS 365. Beaufort, NC. 986 pp.; available online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/72440 ). The Atlas used a precision-siting, scoring, and ranking process to narrow the suitability analysis results to 77 final AOA options that have high potential suitability for an AOA across the 10 marine spatial planning study areas depicted in Figure 3.64 on page 10 of the Atlas. The final AOA options represented a 26 percent reduction in total acreage from the draft option areas in the marine spatial planning study. The 77 final AOA options resulted in 13,031 acres (5,273 hectares) identified across Southeast, Southcentral, and Southwest Alaska study areas. Southeast has a total of 53 AOA options (44 subtidal and 9 intertidal) depicted in Figure 3.131 on page 298 of the Atlas. Southcentral has a total of 9 AOA options (all subtidal) depicted in Figure 3.93 on page 238 of the Atlas. Southwest has a total of 15 AOA options (13 subtidal and 2 intertidal) depicted in Figure 3.65 on page 184 of the Atlas.

The Atlas may be used as one source of information to assist the agency in identifying one or more AOAs within state waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The Atlas does not reflect any agency decision to identify specific AOAs or foreclose the agency's ability to evaluate alternate locations for consideration as AOAs.

The PEIS will analyze and discuss the potential impacts of a no action alternative (Alternative 1) and the potential impacts of identifying one or more AOAs in Alaska state waters (Alternative 2). In Alternative 1 (No Action), NMFS would not identify AOAs in Alaska state waters. Aquaculture projects could still be sited in state waters of Alaska. The no action alternative will serve as the analytic basis ( i.e., baseline) for comparison of the proposed action. In Alternative 2, NMFS would consider identifying AOAs in one or more of the 77 AOA options described in the Atlas. NMFS will determine the number and scope of alternatives and areas explored and select the locations to be evaluated in the draft PEIS based on the comments received during this public scoping period.

NEPA requires federal agencies to evaluate the potential environmental effects of any major planned Federal action, and to promote public awareness of the potential impacts, by preparing a detailed analysis of proposed actions that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The PEIS will evaluate the potential impacts of identifying one or more AOAs in state waters of the Gulf of Alaska and will discuss the potential impacts of siting aquaculture in those locations, should projects be proposed, as informed by the Atlas and best available information. The proposed action is a planning effort and does not propose to authorize or permit any specific aquaculture-related activities or individual aquaculture projects, however the PEIS will discuss the potential impacts of siting aquaculture in those locations as directed by E.O. 13921. The PEIS will consider potential impacts on the administrative environment, physical and biological environment, socioeconomic environment, and the cultural/historic environment.

The PEIS will consider potential stressors associated with shellfish and seaweed aquaculture or a combination of these types of farms, including stressors associated with pre-construction, construction, operations and maintenance, and decommissioning of shellfish and seaweed aquaculture. Biological and physical resources potentially considered may include: affected ecosystems, fish, invertebrates, aquatic vegetation, seaweeds, mammals, birds, and special status habitat. Potential impacts to these resources that may be considered include: potential physical disturbance and strike stressors, acoustic and light disturbance, ecosystem stressors, effluents and emissions, entanglement stressors, ingestion stressors, disease and pathogen transmission, and other changes in water quality. Socioeconomic resources potentially considered may include: existing aquaculture, fishing, seafood markets and regional food systems, transportation and navigation, aesthetic quality, tourism and recreation, community/regional infrastructure and ports/working waterfronts, energy and public services, and public health and safety. Cultural and historic resources potentially considered may include: Alaska Native resources, cultural practices, and archaeological resources.

Wherever possible and supported by the best available science, the PEIS may highlight potential mitigation strategies to address impacts associated with aquaculture siting and development in the proposed AOAs.

The proposed action to identify AOAs is a planning process. Neither the final PEIS nor final decision document will authorize any specific aquaculture activities or approve any individual aquaculture projects. Any future aquaculture operations within an AOA would be required to comply with all applicable Federal and state laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, Endangered Species Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), Marine Mammal Protection Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. Compliance may include Endangered Species Act, Essential Fish Habitat (Magnuson-Stevens Act), and National Historic Preservation Act consultations, and Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizations. Additional NEPA analysis may be required as part of permitting and authorization processes. Cooperating agencies may adopt the PEIS and utilize the information to support their permitting decisions.

The PEIS is expected to take two years from the date of this notice. The draft PEIS is tentatively scheduled for publication in winter 2027. The draft PEIS will be released for public comment, and all public comments will be considered before issuing a final PEIS. The final PEIS and associated final decision is tentatively scheduled for publication in spring 2028.

This notice initiates the scoping process, which guides the scope of environmental issues, potential impacts, alternatives, and potential mitigation measures that could be included in the draft PEIS. Comments will be accepted until May 28, 2026. Interested parties may submit public comments according to the instructions described in the DATES and ADDRESSES sections above.

NMFS requests data, comments, views, information, analysis, alternatives, or suggestions on the proposed action from the public; affected Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, agencies, and offices; the scientific community; non-governmental organizations; industry; and all other interested parties. Specifically, we are soliciting information and feedback on:

1. The scope of the NEPA analysis, including the range of reasonable alternatives and the number of and locations of areas that should be considered and evaluated.

2. The types of aquaculture ( e.g., species or gear) that are ecologically, economically, and socially of interest or concern, and could be analyzed in a proposed AOA location.

3. Information related to technologies and strategies that could increase opportunities for or mitigate risks of aquaculture development.

4. Potential impacts to biological, physical, and ecological resources, including potential interactions with marine mammals and other species protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act or Endangered Species Act, Essential Fish Habitat designated under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other sensitive, managed, or protected habitats in the Gulf of Alaska.

5. Potential impacts to the social, economic, and cultural environment, including but not limited to fishing sectors and industries, and Alaska Native and coastal communities.

6. Current or planned activities in or near the areas highlighted in this notice and their possible impacts on aquaculture development or the impact of aquaculture developments on those activities.

7. Other topics relevant to the Proposed Action and its impacts on the human environment.

Authority: E.O. 13921.

1. Monday, April 27, 2026 from 4-6:30 p.m. The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, 157 High Street, Portland, ME 04101.

2. Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 4-6:30 p.m. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA 02740.

3. Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 4-6:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901.

4. Thursday, May 5, 2026 from 4-6:30 p.m. Stafford Township, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

5. Monday, May 11, 2026 from 4-6:30 p.m. via webinar. Please register for the webinar here: https://nefmc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/CjSy3wZ4SfSBSOgc87uRiQ .

Public comments: The public comment deadline is on Monday, May 18, 2026. Mail to Cate O'Keefe, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill #2, Newburyport, MA 01950. Mark the outside of the envelope “Monkfish and Skate Fishery Improvements Scoping Comments.” Comments may also be sent via email to comments@nefmc.org —with “Monkfish and Skate Fishery Improvements Scoping Comments” in the subject line.

Council staff will brief the public on prior monkfish and skate priority ideas, recent monkfish catch per unit effort (CPUE) project review information, and the Monkfish and Skate 2025 Joint Management Summary Report before receiving comments. Staff seek feedback on gear-type dynamics, skate fishery components, and the differences between the northern and southern monkfish components to help the Council articulate and prioritize management objectives for both fisheries in the future. These meetings will begin promptly at the time indicated above. If all attendees who wish to do so have provided their comments prior to the end time indicated, the meeting may conclude early. To the extent possible, the Council may extend scoping meetings beyond the end time indicated above to accommodate all attendees who wish to speak.

Although non-emergency issues not contained on the agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request.

These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Cate O'Keefe, Executive Director, at 978-465-0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. ) and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).

The applicant proposes to import parts from up to 10 individuals annually from the following species: Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin ( Sousa chinensis ), the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin ( Tursiops aduncus ), and the Short-beaked common dolphin ( Delphinus delphis ). These samples were collected by collaborators at the Universiti Malaya in Malaysia under other authorizations. Parts would be genetically sequenced to resolve a critical taxonomic uncertainty regarding coastal dolphin populations in the Straits of Malacca. The permit would be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register , NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.

On April XX, 2026, CEQ issued a memorandum entitled Establishing, Revising, Adopting, and Applying Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act to provide guidance to Federal agencies regarding categorical exclusions. This guidance replaces guidance issued on December 6, 2010, entitled Establishing, Applying, and Revising Categorical Exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act, which CEQ published at www.nepa.gov and reproduced in a Federal Register notice (75 FR 75628 (Dec. 6, 2010)). The 2010 Guidance is now rescinded.

Since CEQ issued the 2010 Guidance, Congress revised NEPA to (1) include, for the first time, a definition of “categorical exclusion,” and (2) establish a process by which an agency may adopt and use a categorical exclusion listed in another agency's NEPA implementing procedures. 42 U.S.C. 4336e(1), 4336c. In addition, the 2010 Guidance was issued pursuant to and based on CEQ's 1978 NEPA implementing regulations. CEQ has rescinded all iterations of its NEPA implementing regulations effective April 11, 2025. See Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations, 90 FR 10610 (Feb. 25, 2025) (interim final rule); 91 FR 618 (Jan. 8, 2026) (final rule). Therefore, it is appropriate for CEQ to issue revised guidance at this time.

CEQ has long emphasized the importance of categorical exclusions as a core feature of NEPA practice to facilitate efficient and effective reviews in accordance with Congress's intent. Congress also recognizes that categorical exclusions are a form of review that agencies use to comply with NEPA for proposed actions that normally do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. By identifying categorical exclusions as a threshold consideration for whether an EA or EIS is required, Congress has expressly directed agencies to consider which categories of actions they perform “normally” do not have significant effects. For these reasons, agencies should establish categorical exclusions to cover such categories of actions, adopt other agencies' categorical exclusions where appropriate, and in all instances consider whether a proposed action is excluded pursuant to a categorical exclusion before beginning to develop an EA or EIS for that proposed action. See 42 U.S.C. 4336e(1), 4336c, 4336(a)(2), (b)(2).

The contents of the guidance do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to create legal rights or obligations to any public party. The guidance does not establish new policy requirements. The guidance is intended only to provide clarity to the agencies regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. CEQ developed this guidance to expedite and simplify the permitting process and promote consistency as to NEPA's implementation consistent with 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(B) and Section 5 of Executive Order 14154, Unleashing American Energy (90 FR 8353, Jan. 20, 2025).

The guidance is available at www.nepa.gov .

This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the “Federal Advisory Committee Act” or “FACA”); 5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the “Government in the Sunshine Act”); and parts 102-3.140 and 102-3.150 of title 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Purpose of the Meeting: The STIB's mission is to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters supporting DoW's scientific, technological, and innovative enterprises. The objective of the meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the STIB's mission. The STIB will meet with DoW leadership to discuss classified, current and future national security challenges and priorities within DoW and deliberate and vote on findings and recommendations.

Agenda: The meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Ms. Elizabeth Kowalski, DFO and Dr. Mitch Nikolich, Chair of the STIB, will provide opening remarks and a classified overview of the objectives of the Fiscal Year (FY) 25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section 245, Designation of Certain Facilities on Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base. Next, the STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m. and will continue Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m. and will continue Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. Lastly, the members will deliberate and vote on the finalized product regarding the classified overview of the objectives of the FY 25 NDAA section 245, Designation of Certain Facilities on Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 CFR 102-3.155, DoW has determined that these STIB meetings will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, in consultation with DoW Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that the meeting will be closed to the public because discussions fall under the purview of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). The determination is based on the consideration that discussions throughout will involve classified matters of national security concern. Such classified material is so intertwined with the unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be segregated into separate discussions without defeating the effectiveness and meaning of the overall meetings. To permit the meeting to be open to the public would preclude discussion of such matters and would greatly diminish the ultimate utility of the STIB's findings and recommendations to the Secretary of War and to the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering.

Written Statements: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(a) (3) and 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and 102-3.150(6) interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the STIB at any time, subject to such reasonable rules or regulations as the Administrator may prescribe. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the STIB DFO at the email address provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. If a written statement for consideration at a meeting is not received at least three-calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to, or considered by, the STIB until a later date. Please note that all submitted comments and statements will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection.

This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the “Federal Advisory Committee Act” or “FACA”); title 5, U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the “Government in the Sunshine Act”); and parts 102-3.140 and 102-3.150 of title 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Purpose of the Meeting: The STIB's mission is to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters supporting DoW's scientific, technological, and innovative enterprises. The objective of the meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the STIB's mission. The STIB will meet with DoW leadership to discuss classified current and future national security challenges and priorities within DoW and deliberate and vote on findings and recommendations.

Agenda: The meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Ms. Elizabeth Kowalski, DFO and Dr. Mitch Nikolich, Chair of the STIB, will provide opening remarks and a classified overview of the objectives of the Fiscal Year (FY 25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 245, Designation of Certain Facilities on Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base. Next, the STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m. and will continue Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m. and will continue Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. Lastly, Ms. Elizabeth Kowalski, DFO and Dr. Mitch Nikolich, STIB Chair, will provide closing remarks regarding the day's classified overview of the objectives of the FY 25 NDAA section 245, Designation of Certain Facilities on Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 CFR 102-3.155, DoW has determined that these STIB meetings will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the DoW Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that the meeting will be closed to the public because discussions fall under the purview of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). The determination is based on the consideration that discussions throughout will involve classified matters of national security concern. Such classified material is so intertwined with the unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be segregated into separate discussions without defeating the effectiveness and meaning of the overall meetings. To permit the meeting to be open to the public would preclude discussion of such matters and would greatly diminish the ultimate utility of the STIB's findings and recommendations to the Secretary of War and to the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering.

Written Statements: In accordance with 5, U.S.C. 1009(a)(3) and 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and 102-3.150(6) interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the STIB at any time, subject to such reasonable rules or regulations as the Administrator may prescribe. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the STIB DFO at the email address provided above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. If a written statement for consideration at a meeting is not received at least three calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to, or considered by, the STIB until a later date. Please note that all submitted comments and statements will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection.

This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the “Federal Advisory Committee Act” or “FACA”); (5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the “Government in the Sunshine Act”); and sections 102-3.140 and 102-3.150 of title 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Purpose of the Meetings: The STIB's mission is to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters supporting DoW's scientific, technological, and innovative enterprises. The objective of the meetings is to obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the STIB's mission. The STIB will meet with DoW leadership to discuss classified current and future national security challenges and priorities within DoW and deliberate and vote on findings and recommendations.

Agenda: The meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Ms. Elizabeth Kowalski, DFO and Dr. Mitch Nikolich, Chair of the STIB, will provide opening remarks and a classified overview of the objectives of the FY 25 NDAA Section 245, Designation of Certain Facilities on Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base. Next, the STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m. and will continue Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m. and will continue Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The STIB members will meet to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile War Test Site and United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site and garrison, with working lunch and periodic breaks. Next, Ms. Elizabeth Kowalski, DFO and Dr. Mitch Nikolich, STIB, will provide closing remarks regarding the day's classified overview of the objectives of FY 25 NDAA Section 245, Designation of Certain Facilities on Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base. The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 CFR 102-3.155, DoW has determined that this STIB meeting will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the DoW Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that the meeting will be closed to the public because discussions fall under the purview of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). The determination is based on the consideration that discussions throughout will involve classified matters of national security concern. Such classified material is so intertwined with the unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be segregated into separate discussions without defeating the effectiveness and meaning of the overall meetings. To permit the meeting to be open to the public would preclude discussion of such matters and would greatly diminish the ultimate utility of the STIB's findings and recommendations to the Secretary of War and to the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering.

Written Statements: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3) and 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and 102-3.150(6) interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the STIB at any time, subject to such reasonable rules or regulations as the Administrator may prescribe. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the STIB DFO at the email address provided above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. If a written statement for consideration at a meeting is not received at least three days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to, or considered by, the STIB until a later date. Please note that all submitted comments and statements will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection.

Purpose: In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act), Public Law 94-409, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552b), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 10), the EAC will conduct an annual meeting of the EAC Board of Advisors to conduct regular business, discuss EAC updates and upcoming programs, and other relevant election topics.

Agenda: The EAC will hold its 2026 Board of Advisors Annual Meeting to conduct regular business, learn about EAC agency developments, and more. The board will also vote to elect members to Executive Officer positions.

Registration is required to attend. Members of the public should register by April 24, 2026: eac.gov/events/2026/04/28/2026-eac-board-advisors-annual-meeting.

Public comments on the meeting must be submitted in writing on regulations.gov (docket ID: EAC-2026-0133). Comments must be received no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

Background: HAVA designates the Board of Advisors to assist the EAC in carrying out its mandates under the law. The board consists of 35 members composed of representatives from specified associations, organizations, federal departments, and members of Congress.

The full agenda will be posted in advance on the EAC website: www.eac.gov/events/2026/04/28/2026-eac-board-advisors-annual-meeting.

Status: This meeting will be open to the public.

Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to provide advice and recommendations concerning the following EM site-specific issues: clean-up activities and environmental restoration; waste and nuclear materials management and disposition; excess facilities; future land use and long-term stewardship. The Board may also be asked to provide advice and recommendations on other EM program components. The Board also provides an avenue to fulfill public participation requirements outlined in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Federal Facility Agreements, Consent Orders, Consent Decrees and Settlement Agreements.

Tentative Agenda: (agenda topics are subject to change; please email orssab@orem.doe.gov for the most current agenda).

○ OREM Presentation to the Board

○ Discussion

○ Public Comment Period

○ Board Business

Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public and public comment can be given orally or in writing. Fifteen minutes are allocated during the meeting for public comment and those wishing to make oral comment will be given a minimum of two minutes to speak. Written comments received at least two working days prior to the meeting will be provided to the members and included in the meeting minutes. Written comments received within two working days after the meeting will be included in the minutes. For additional information on public comment and to submit written comment, please email orssab@orem.doe.gov. The EM SSAB, Oak Ridge, welcomes the attendance of the public at its meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Melyssa P. Noe at least seven days in advance of the meeting.

Meeting conduct: The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Questioning of board members or presenters by the public is not permitted.

Minutes: Minutes will be available at the following website: https://www.energy.gov/orem/listings/oak-ridge-site-specific-advisory-board-meetings.

Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was signed on April 9, 2026, by David Borak, Committee Management Officer, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register .

The Bureau has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspensions ensure that suspended parties cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 26-308, which was mailed to Mr. Anyanwu, and released on April 13, 2026. The complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-308A1.pdf.

The Bureau has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspensions ensure that suspended parties cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 26-310, which was mailed to Mr. Whitaker, and released on April 13, 2026. The complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-310A1.pdf.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0813.

Title: Section 9.10, Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems.

Form Number: Not applicable.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other-for-profit and State, local and tribal governments.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 633 Respondents; 567 Responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.5-1 hours.

Frequency of Response: One-time third-party disclosure requirements.

Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 154(o), 251(e), 303(b), 303(g), 303(r), 316, and 403.

Total Annual Burden: 527 hours.

Total Annual Cost: No Cost.

Needs and Uses: The information collection entailed in a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) request is necessary to initiate E911 service and serves as notice to the CMRS provider. The notification requirement on PSAPs will be used by the carriers to verify that wireless E911 calls are referred to PSAPs who have the technical capability to use the data to the caller's benefit. If the carrier challenges the validity of the request, the request will be deemed valid if the PSAP making the request provides the following information:

A. Cost Recovery. The PSAP must demonstrate that a mechanism is in place by which the PSAP will recover its costs of the facilities and equipment necessary to receive and utilize the E911 data elements;

B. Necessary Equipment. The PSAP must provide evidence that it has ordered the equipment necessary to receive and utilize the E911 data elements; and

C. Necessary Facilities. The PSAP must demonstrate that it has made a timely request to the appropriate local exchange carrier for the necessary trunking and other facilities to enable E911 data to be transmitted to the PSAP.

In the alternative, the PSAP may demonstrate that a funding mechanism is in place, that it is E911 capable using a Non-Call Path Associated Signaling technology, and that it has made a timely request to the appropriate LEC for the necessary ALI database upgrade.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0987.

Title: 911 Callback Capability; Non-initialized Handsets (47 CFR 9.10(o)(1)(i-iii), 9.10(o)(2)(i-iii)).

Form Number: Not applicable.

Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 553 respondents; 225,553 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.01076465 hour (range of 30 seconds for labeling each handset to one hour for each respondent's public education effort).

Frequency of Response: Third-party disclosure requirement.

Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154, 160, 201, 251-254, 303, and 332 unless otherwise noted.

Total Annual Burden: 2,428 hours.

Total Annual Cost: None.

Needs and Uses: In 2003, the Commission modified 47 CFR 20.18(l) to further improve the ability of public safety answering points (PSAPs) to respond quickly and efficiently to calls for emergency assistance made from non-service initialized wireless mobile handsets. In 2019, 47 CFR 20.18 was renumbered as 47 CFR 9.10. Accordingly, we have updated the references to Section 20.18 with Section 9.10. See 84 FR 66716. Non-service-initialized wireless mobile handsets (non-initialized handsets) are not registered for service with any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee. A non-initialized handset lacks a dialable number, but is programmed to make outgoing 911 calls. The Commission addressed issues arising from the inability of a PSAP operator to call back a 911 caller who becomes disconnected when using a non-service-initialized wireless handset. These requirements also apply to manufacturers of 911-only handsets that are manufactured after May 3, 2004.

The Bureau has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspensions ensure that suspended parties cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 26-307, which was mailed to Mr. Comito, and released on April 13, 2026. The complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-307A1.pdf.

Section 505(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 355(j)) allows the submission of an ANDA to market a generic version of a previously approved drug product. To obtain approval, the ANDA applicant must show, among other things, that the generic drug product: (1) has the same active ingredient(s), dosage form, route of administration, strength, conditions of use, and (with certain exceptions) labeling as the listed drug, which is a version of the drug that was previously approved, and (2) is bioequivalent to the listed drug. ANDA applicants do not have to repeat the extensive clinical testing otherwise necessary to gain approval of a new drug application (NDA).

Section 505(j)(7) of the FD&C Act requires FDA to publish a list of all approved drugs. FDA publishes this list as part of the “Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations,” which is known generally as the “Orange Book.” Under FDA regulations, drugs are removed from the list if the Agency withdraws or suspends approval of the drug's NDA or ANDA for reasons of safety or effectiveness or if FDA determines that the listed drug was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness (21 CFR 314.162).

A person may petition the Agency to determine, or the Agency may determine on its own initiative, whether a listed drug was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination may be made at any time after the drug has been withdrawn from sale, but must be made prior to approving an ANDA that refers to the listed drug (§ 314.161 (21 CFR 314.161)). FDA may not approve an ANDA that does not refer to a listed drug.

BILTRICIDE (praziquantel) oral tablet, 600 mg, is the subject of NDA 018714, held by Bayer Heathcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and initially approved on December 29, 1982. BILTRICIDE is indicated in patients aged 1 year and older for the treatment of the following infections:

• Schistosomiasis due to all species of schistosoma (for example, Schistosoma mekongi, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni, and Schistosoma hematobium ), and

• Clonorchiasis and Opisthorchiasis due to the liver flukes, Clonorchis sinensis/Opisthorchis viverrini (approval of this indication was based on studies in which the two species were not differentiated).

In a letter dated February 8, 2024, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. notified FDA that BILTRICIDE (praziquantel) oral tablet, 600 mg, was being discontinued, and FDA moved the drug product to the “Discontinued Drug Product List” section of the Orange Book.

Novitium Pharma LLC submitted a citizen petition dated July 18, 2025 (Docket No. FDA-2025-P-2524), under 21 CFR 10.30, requesting that the Agency determine whether BILTRICIDE (praziquantel) oral tablet, 600 mg, was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness.

After considering the citizen petition and reviewing Agency records and based on the information we have at this time, FDA has determined under § 314.161 that BILTRICIDE (praziquantel) oral tablet, 600 mg, was not withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness. The petitioner has identified no data or other information suggesting that BILTRICIDE (praziquantel) oral tablet, 600 mg, was withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness. We have carefully reviewed our files for records concerning the withdrawal of BILTRICIDE (praziquantel) oral tablet, 600 mg, from sale. We have also independently evaluated relevant literature and data for possible postmarketing adverse events. We have found no information that would indicate that this drug product was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness.

Accordingly, the Agency will continue to list BILTRICIDE (praziquantel) oral tablet, 600 mg, in the “Discontinued Drug Product List” section of the Orange Book. The “Discontinued Drug Product List” delineates, among other items, drug products that have been discontinued from marketing for reasons other than safety or effectiveness. FDA will not begin procedures to withdraw approval of approved ANDAs that refer to this drug product. ANDAs that refer to this drug product may be approved by the Agency as long as they meet all other legal and regulatory requirements for the approval of ANDAs. If FDA determines that labeling for this drug product should be revised to meet current standards, the Agency will advise ANDA applicants to submit such labeling.

Information Collection Request Title: HRSA AIDS Drug Assistance Program Data Report, OMB No. 0915-0345—Extension.

Abstract: HRSA's Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is authorized under Part B of the RWHAP statute, codified in sections 2611 to 2631 of the Public Health Service Act, which provides grants to U.S. states and territories. RWHAP Part B ADAP is a state- and territory-administered program that provides Food and Drug Administration-approved medications to low-income people with HIV. RWHAP Part B ADAP funds may also be used to purchase health care coverage for eligible clients and for services that enhance access, adherence, and monitoring of drug treatments.

All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the five U.S. Pacific Territories or Associated Jurisdictions receive RWHAP Part B grant awards, including funds for ADAP. HRSA RWHAP Part B ADAP requires the annual submission of an ADAP Data Report, which is composed of a Recipient Report and a Client Report. The Recipient Report is a collection of basic information about grant recipient characteristics and policies including program administration, purchasing mechanisms, funding, and expenditures. The Client Report is a collection of de-identified client-level records (one record for each client enrolled in RWHAP ADAP), which includes the client's encrypted unique identifier, basic demographic data, enrollment and confirmation information, details on medication and/or health care coverage assistance received (including associated costs), and HIV clinical information.

HRSA is not proposing any changes to the collection, and there are no anticipated changes in the reporting burden.

A 60-day notice published in the Federal Register on January 30, 2026, vol. 91, No. 20; pp. 4085-86. There were no public comments.

Need and Proposed Use of the Information: The RWHAP statute specifies HRSA's responsibilities in administering grant funds, allocating funding, assessing HIV care outcomes ( e.g., viral suppression), and serving priority populations. HRSA uses the ADAP Data Report to evaluate the national impact of RWHAP ADAP by providing de-identified client-level data on individuals being served, services being delivered, and costs associated with these services. The client-level data is used to assess the health outcomes of people with HIV receiving services through RWHAP ADAP, monitor the use of RWHAP ADAP funds in addressing the HIV epidemic and its impact on communities, and track progress toward achieving the goals identified in Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States.

Likely Respondents: State ADAPs of RWHAP Part B recipients.

Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information requested. This includes the time needed to review instructions; to develop, acquire, install, and use technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information; to search data sources; to complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated for this ICR are summarized in the table below.

• Intended Recipient(s) of the Award: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

• Amount of Competitive Award(s): One award for $1,600,000.

• Project Period: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

• Assistance Listing (CFDA) Number: 93.127.

• Award Instrument: Cooperative Agreement.

• Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300w-9 (Public Health Service Act, Title XIX, § 1910).

Justification: The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program funds demonstration projects to expand and improve emergency medical services for children who need treatment for trauma or critical care. The purpose of this program is to support activities that demonstrate expansion and improvement in the delivery of high-quality emergency services for all children throughout our nation by: (1) Providing independent, comprehensive research support for large multi-center randomized clinical trials and other types of clinical research conducted by and associated with the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network; (2) Enhancing and collecting performance measure data that align with the combined efforts of the EMSC State Partnership and the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center to expand and improve EMSC in states/jurisdictions; and (3) Collaborating with national partners to coordinate and support nationally representative data collection efforts to assess the expansion of prehospital and hospital pediatric readiness initiatives. The EDC was established in 2017 through a 4-year cooperative agreement. HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau re-competed the program in 2022 for another 4 years. The current budget period ends on June 30, 2026. Renewal of this cooperative agreement will allow EDC to continue to assess pediatric readiness nationally during this upcoming extension period in both prehospital EMS and hospital emergency departments through the collection of data. HRSA will award $1,600,000 to the existing EDC Program award recipient to continue operations as outlined in HRSA-22-087 Notice of Funding Opportunity.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ) and its implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we are again inviting the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.

We are especially interested in public comments addressing the following:

1. Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;

2. The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

3. Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

4. How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response.

Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Abstract: The authority of the Service to regulate non-Federal oil and gas operations on National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) lands is broadly derived from the Property Clause of the U.S. Constitution (art. IV, Sec. 3), in carrying out the statutory mandates of the Secretary of the Interior, as delegated to the Service, to manage Federal lands and resources under the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (NWRSAA; 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq. ), as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act (NWRSIA), and to specifically manage species within the NWRS under the provisions of numerous statutes, the most notable of which are the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. ), the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ), and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (FWA; 16 U.S.C. 742f).

The Service's regulations at 50 CFR, part 29, subpart D provide for the continued exercise of non-Federal oil and gas rights while avoiding or minimizing unnecessary impacts to national wildlife refuge resources and uses. Other land management agencies have regulations that address oil and gas development, including the Department of the Interior's National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. These agencies all require the submission of information similar to the information requested by the Service.

The collection of information is necessary for the Service to properly balance the exercise of non-Federal oil and gas rights within national wildlife refuge boundaries with the Service's responsibility to protect wildlife and habitat, water quality and quantity, wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities, and the health and safety of employees and visitors on NWRS lands.

The information collected under 50 CFR, part 29, subpart D, identifies the owner and operator (the owner and operator can be the same) and details how the operator may access and develop oil and gas resources. It also identifies the steps the operator intends to take to minimize any adverse impacts of operations on refuge resources and uses. No information is submitted unless the operator wishes to conduct oil and gas operations.

We use the information collected to (1) evaluate proposed operations; (2) ensure that all necessary mitigation measures are employed to protect national wildlife refuge resources and values; and (3) ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) and the NWRSAA, as amended by the NWRSIA, and to specifically manage species within the NWRS under the provisions of numerous statutes, the most notable of which are the MBTA, the ESA, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ), and the FWA.

1. Preexisting Operations (§ 29.61) —Within 90 days after the effective date of these regulations or after a boundary change or establishment of a new refuge unit, preexisting operators without a Service-issued permit must submit:

• Documentation of the right to operate within the refuge.

• Contact information (names, phone numbers, and addresses) of the primary company representative; the representative responsible for field supervision; and the representative responsible for emergency response.

• Scaled map clearly delineating the existing area of operations.

• Documentation of the current operating methods, surface equipment, materials produced or used and monitoring methods.

• Copies of all plans and permits required by local, State, and Federal agencies.

2. Temporary Access Permit Application (§ 29.71) —We use Parts 1 and 2 of Form 3-2469, Oil and Gas Operations—Special Use Permit, as the application for a Temporary Access Permit. The operator must provide the information requested in Parts 1 and 2 of the form, including:

• Contact information (name, legal address, and telephone number) for the person(s) responsible for the overall management of the proposed operations.

• Documentation demonstrating the right to operate within the refuge.

• Name, legal address, telephone number, and qualifications of all specialists responsible for conducting the reconnaissance surveys.

• Brief description of the intended operation so that we can determine reconnaissance survey needs.

• Description of the survey methods used to identify natural and cultural resources.

• Location map (to-scale and determined by us to be acceptable) delineating the proposed reconnaissance survey area in relation to the refuge boundary and the proposed area of operations.

• Description of proposed means of access and routes for conducting the reconnaissance surveys.

3. Accessing Oil And Gas Rights From a Non-Federal Surface Location (§ 29.80) —We encourage operators to provide the Service (at least 60 calendar days prior to beginning operations): the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of the primary company representative, the representative responsible for field supervision, and the representative responsible for emergency response.

4. Pre-application Meeting for Operations Permit (§ 29.91) —Before applying for an Operations Permit, operators should participate in a pre-application meeting with the Service and provide:

• Documentation demonstrating the right to operate within the refuge.

• An overview of the proposed operation and timing.

5. Operations Permit Application (§§ 29.94, 29.95, 29.96, and 29.97) —We use Form 3-2469 as the application for an Operations Permit. All applicants must provide the information requested in Parts 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, and 10, Form 3-2469, including:

A. Part 1 (§ 29.94(a)-(b)) —

• Contact information (name, legal address, and telephone number) for the person(s) responsible for the overall management of the proposed operations.

• Documentation demonstrating the right to operate within the refuge.

B. Part 3 (§ 29.94(c)-(f)) —

• Description of the natural features of the proposed area of operations such as: streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands (including estimated depths to the top and bottom of zones of usable water); topographic relief; and areas that the Service has indicated are sensitive.

• Locations of existing roads, trails, railroad tracks, pipeline rights-of-way, pads, and other disturbed areas.

• Locations of existing structures that the operations could affect, including buildings; pipelines; oil and gas wells, including both producing and plugged and abandoned wells; injection wells; freshwater wells; underground and overhead electrical lines; and other utility lines.

• Descriptions of the natural and cultural resource conditions from reconnaissance survey reports or other sources collected for the proposed area of operations, including baseline testing of soils, surface and ground waters within the area of operations that reasonably may be impacted by surface operations.

C. Part 4 (§ 29.94(g)-(n)) —Location maps (to-scale and determined by the Service to be acceptable) that clearly identify:

• Proposed area of operations, existing conditions, and proposed new surface uses, including the boundaries of each of the oil and gas tracts in relation to the proposed operations and the relevant refuge boundary.

• Proposed access routes of new surface disturbances as determined by a location survey.

• Location of all support facilities, including those for transportation ( e.g., vehicle parking areas, helicopter pads, etc.), sanitation, occupation, staging areas, fuel storage areas, refueling areas, loading docks, water supplies, and disposal facilities.

• Method and diagrams (including cross sections) of any proposed pad construction, road construction, cut-and-fill areas, and surface maintenance, including erosion control.

• Number and types of equipment and vehicles, including an estimate of vehicular round trips associated with the operation.

• Estimated timetable for the proposed operations, including any operational timing constraints.

• Type and extent of security measures proposed at the area of operation.

• Power sources and their transmission systems for the proposed operations.

• Types and quantities of all solid and liquid waste generated and the proposed methods of storage, handling, and disposal.

• Source, quantity, access route, and transportation/conveyance method for all water to be used in operations (including hydraulic fracturing), and estimates of any anticipated wastewater volumes generated (including flowback fluids from hydraulic fracturing operations and the proposed methods of storage, handling, and recycling or disposal).

D. Part 5 Geophysical Exploration (§ 29.95) —Applicants proposing geophysical exploration must also provide the information requested in Part 5 of Form 3-2469, including:

• Map showing the positions of each survey line including all source and receiver locations as determined by a locational survey, and shot point offset distances from wells, buildings, other infrastructure, cultural resources, and environmentally sensitive areas.

• Number of crews and numbers of workers in each crew.

• Description of the acquisition methods (including the procedures and specific equipment that will be used), and energy sources ( e.g., explosives, vibroseis trucks, etc.).

• Description of methods of access along each survey line for personnel, materials, and equipment.

• List of all explosives, blasting equipment, chemicals, and fuels that will be used in the proposed operations, including a description of proposed disposal methods, transportation methods, safety measures, and storage facilities.

E. Part 6 Proposed Drilling Operations (§ 29.96) —Applicants proposing drilling operations must also provide the information requested in Part 6 of Form 3-2469, including:

• Description of well pad construction, including dimensions and cross sections of cut-and-fill areas and excavations for ditches, sumps, and spill control equipment or structures (including lined areas).

• Description of the drill rig and equipment layout, including rig components, fuel tanks, testing equipment, support facilities, storage areas, and all other well-site equipment and facilities.

• Description of type and characteristics of the proposed drilling mud systems.

• Description of the equipment, materials, and methods of surface operations associated with drilling, well casing and cementing, well control, well evaluation and testing, well completion, hydraulic fracturing or other well stimulation, and well plugging.

F. Part 7 Production Operations (§ 29.97) —Applicants proposing production operations must also provide the information requested in Part 7 of Form 3-2469, including:

• Dimensions and a to-scale layout of: the well pad, clearly identifying well locations and noting partial reclamation areas; gathering, separation, metering, and storage equipment; electrical lines; fences; spill control equipment or structures including lined areas, artificial lift equipment, tank batteries, treating and separating vessels, secondary or enhanced recovery facilities, water disposal facilities, gas compression and/or injection facilities; metering points; sales point (if on lease); tanker pickup points; gas compressor, including size and type (if applicable); and any other well site equipment.

• General description of anticipated stimulations, servicing, and workovers.

• Description of the procedures and equipment used to maintain control of the well(s).

• Description of method and means used to transport produced oil and gas, including vehicular transport; flowline and gathering line construction and operation, pipe size, and operating pressure; cathodic protection methods; surface equipment use; surface equipment location; maintenance procedures; maintenance schedules; pressure detection methods; and shutdown procedures.

• Road and well pad maintenance plan, including equipment and materials to maintain the road surface and control erosion.

• Vegetation management plan for well sites, roads, pipeline corridors, and other disturbed surface areas, including control of noxious and invasive species.

• Stormwater management plan on the well site.

• Produced water storage and disposal plan.

• Description of the equipment, materials, and procedures proposed for well plugging.

G. Part 8 (§ 29.94(o)) —

• Description of proposed steps to mitigate anticipated adverse environmental impacts on refuge resources and uses, including: refuge's land features, land uses, fish and wildlife, vegetation, soils, surface and subsurface water resources, air quality, noise, lightscapes, viewsheds, cultural resources, and economic environment.

• Description of any anticipated impacts that cannot be mitigated.

• Description of all alternatives considered that meet the criteria of technologically feasible, least-damaging methods of operations, as well as the costs and environmental effects of such alternatives.

H. Part 9 (§ 29.94(p)) —

• For spill control and emergency preparedness plan, submit contact information (name, address, and telephone number) for the appropriate officials to be contacted by the Service in the event of a spill, fire, or accident, including the order in which the persons should be contacted.

• Notification procedures and steps taken to minimize damage in the event of spill, fire, or accident, including the order in which individuals should be contacted.

• Identification of contaminating or toxic substances used within the area of operations or expected to be encountered during operations.

• Trajectory analysis for potential spills that are not contained on location.

• Identification of abnormal pressure, temperature, toxic gases or substances, or other hazardous conditions at the area of operations or expected to be encountered during operations.

• Measures ( e.g., procedures, facility design, equipment) to minimize risks to human health and safety, and the environment.

• Steps to prevent accumulations of oil or other materials deemed to be fire hazards from occurring in the vicinity of well locations and lease tanks.

• Equipment and methods for containment and cleanup of contaminating substances, including a description of the equipment available at the area of operations and equipment available from local contractors.

• Storm water drainage plan and actions intended to mitigate storm water runoff.

• Safety data sheets for each material that will be used or encountered during operations, including expected quantities maintained at the area of operations.

• Description of the emergency actions that will be taken in the event of injury or death to fish and wildlife or vegetation.

• Description of the emergency actions that will be taken in the event of accidents causing human injury.

• Contingency plans for conditions and emergencies other than spills, such as if the area of operations is located in areas prone to hurricanes, flooding, tornados, fires, or earthquakes.

I. Part 10 (§ 29.94(q)-(r)) —

• Description of the specific equipment, materials, methods, and schedule that will be used to meet the operating standards for reclamation at § 29.117.

• Itemized list of the estimated costs that a third party would charge to complete reclamation.

J. Financial Assurance (§§ 29.103(b) and 29.150-29.154) —Before operations begin, operators must submit:

• Financial assurance in the amount specified by the Service and in accordance with the requirements of §§ 29.150 through 29.154.

• Proof of liability insurance with limits sufficient to cover injuries to persons or property caused by the operations.

K. Identification of Wells and Related Facilities (§ 29.119(b)(3)) —Operators must identify wells and related facilities with a sign that must remain in place until the well is plugged and abandoned and related facilities are removed. Signs must be of durable construction, and the lettering must be legible and large enough to be read under normal conditions at a distance of at least 50 feet. Each sign must show the name of the well, name of the operator, and the emergency contact phone number.

L. Reporting (§ 29.121) —Third-party monitors will report directly to the Service regarding compliance with the operations permit and efforts to protect federally owned or administered lands, waters, or the resources of refuges, visitor uses and experiences, and visitor or employee health and safety.

• Operators must notify the Service within 24 hours of any injuries to or mortality of fish, wildlife, or endangered or threatened plants.

• Operators must notify the Service of any accidents involving serious personal injury or death and of any fires or spills on the site immediately after the accident occurs. A written report on the accident must be submitted to the Service within 90 days after the accident occurs.

• Operators must submit reports or other information necessary to verify compliance with the permit or with any provision of subpart D of the regulations.

• If operations include hydraulic fracturing, the operator must provide a report including:

M. Permit Modifications (§ 29.160(a)) —To request a modification to operations under an approved permit, permittees must provide, in writing, to the Service, the operator's assigned permit number, a description of the proposed modification, and an explanation of why the modification is needed.

N. Transferring Operator's Notifications (§ 29.170) —Operators conducting operations under § 29.44, must notify the Service in writing within 30 calendar days from the date the new operator acquires the rights to conduct operations. Written notification must include:

• Names and addresses of the person or entity conveying the right and of the person or entity acquiring the right.

• Effective date of transfer.

• Description of the rights, assets, and liabilities being transferred and which ones, if any, are being reserved.

• A written acknowledgement from the new operator that the contents of the notification are true and correct.

O. Acquiring Operator's Requirements for Wells Not Under a Service Permit (§ 29.171(a)) —The transferee must provide to the Service within 30 calendar days from the date of the transfer:

• Documentation demonstrating that it holds the right to operate within the refuge.

• Names, phone numbers, and addresses of the primary company representative, the representative responsible for field supervision, and the representative responsible for emergency response.

The transferee must submit an operations permit application in compliance with §§ 29.90-97 within 90 calendar days from the date of the transfer. Since production operations are in place, the scope of information requirements would be limited and focused on relevant information requirements listed above for Parts 7, 8, 9, and 10.

P. Acquiring Operator's Acceptance of an Existing Permit (§ 29.171(b)) —The transferee must provide the following within 30 days of commencing operations:

• Documentation demonstrating that it holds the right to operate within the refuge.

• Names, phone numbers, and addresses of the primary company representative; the representative responsible for field supervision; and the representative responsible for emergency response.

• Written agreement to conduct operations in accordance with all terms and conditions of the previous operator's permit.

• Financial assurance that is acceptable to the Service and made payable to the Service.

Q. Extension to Well Plugging Requirement (§ 29.181) —To maintain a well in a shut-in status for up to 5 years, operators may apply for either an operations permit or a modification to operations under an approved permit. The application or modification must include the information requested in Form 3-2469, including:

• Explanation of why the well is shut-in or temporarily abandoned and future plans for utilization.

• Demonstration of the mechanical integrity of the well.

• Description of the manner in which the operator's well, equipment, and area of operations will be maintained in accordance with the standards in subpart D of the regulations.

R. Public Information (§ 29.210) —

(1) An operator, or the operator and the owner of the information required under this subpart, may support a claim to be exempt from public disclosure of information otherwise required. If required information is withheld, the operator must submit an affidavit § 29.210(d) that:

• Identifies the owner of the withheld information and provides the name, address, and contact information for an authorized representative of the owner of the information.

• Identifies the Federal statute or regulation that would prohibit the Service from publicly disclosing the information if it were in the Service's possession.

• Affirms that the operator has been provided the withheld information from the owner of the information and is maintaining records of the withheld information, or that the operator has access and will maintain access to the information held by the owner of the information.

• Affirms that the information is not publicly available.

• Affirms that the information is not required to be publicly disclosed under any applicable local, State, or Federal law.

• Affirms that the owner of the information is in actual competition and identifies competitors or others that could use the withheld information to cause the owner substantial competitive harm.

• Affirms that the release of the information would likely cause substantial competitive harm to the owner and provides the factual basis for that affirmation.

• Affirms that the information is not readily apparent through reverse engineering with publicly available information.

(2) If the operator relies upon information from third parties, such as the owner of the withheld information, to make the previous affirmations, the operator must provide a written affidavit from the third party that sets forth the relied-upon information (§ 29.210(e)).

(3) We may require any operator to submit any withheld information and any information relevant to a claim that withheld information is exempt from public disclosure (§ 29.210(f)).

(4) The operator must maintain records of any withheld information until the latter of the Service's release of the operator's financial assurance or 7 years after completion of operations on refuge lands (§ 29.210(h)).

(5) If any of the chemical identity information required in this subpart is withheld, the operator must provide the generic chemical name in the submission required. The generic chemical name must be only as nonspecific as is necessary to protect the confidential chemical identity, and should be the same as or no less descriptive than the generic chemical name provided to the Environmental Protection Agency (§ 29.210(i)).

The public may request a copy of Form 3-2469 associated with this collection by sending a request to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer (see ADDRESSES , above).

Title of Collection: Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands, 50 CFR 29, Subpart D.

OMB Control Number: 1018-0162.

Form Number: Form 3-2469.

Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection.

Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses that conduct oil and gas exploration on national wildlife refuges.

Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.

Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $2,250,000 (associated with financial assurances).

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ) and its implementing regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

On December 15, 2025, we published in the Federal Register (90 FR 58047) a notice of our intent to request that OMB approve this information collection. In that notice, we solicited comments for 60 days, ending on February 13, 2026. We also published the Federal Register notice on Regulations.gov (Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0613). We received the following comment in response to that notice:

Comment 1: Anonymous electronic comment (FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0613-0002) received February 9, 2026. The commenter encouraged the Service to protect marine mammals from destruction.

Agency Response to Comment 1: The commenter did not address the information collection requirements; therefore, no response is required.

As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.

We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:

(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;

(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology ( e.g., permitting electronic submission of response).

Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personally identifiable information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personally identifiable information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Abstract: Section 101(a)(5)(D) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. ) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to allow, upon request, the incidental, but not intentional, taking by harassment of small numbers of marine mammals of a species or population stock by U.S. citizens who engage in a specified activity (other than commercial fishing) within a specific geographic region for periods of not more than 1 year. The Service may authorize incidental take by harassment if statutory and regulatory procedures are followed and the Service finds: (i) take is of a small number of marine mammals of a species or stock, (ii) take will have a negligible impact on the species or stock, and (iii) take will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the species or stock for taking for subsistence uses by Alaska Natives.

The term “take” means to harass, hunt, capture, or kill, or attempt to harass, hunt, capture, or kill, any marine mammal. Harassment means any act of pursuit, torment, or annoyance which (i) has the potential to injure a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild (the MMPA defines this as “Level A harassment”), or (ii) has the potential to disturb a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild by causing disruption of behavioral patterns, including, but not limited to, migration, breathing, nursing, breeding, feeding, or sheltering (the MMPA defines this as “Level B harassment”).

The terms “negligible impact,” “small numbers,” and “unmitigable adverse impact” are defined in 50 CFR 18.27 ( i.e., the Service's regulations governing small takes of marine mammals incidental to specified activities). “Negligible impact” is an impact resulting from the specified activity that cannot be reasonably expected to, and is not reasonably likely to, adversely affect the species or stock through effects on annual rates of recruitment or survival. “Unmitigable adverse impact” means an impact resulting from the specified activity (1) that is likely to reduce the availability of the species to a level insufficient for a harvest to meet subsistence needs by (i) causing the marine mammals to abandon or avoid hunting areas, (ii) directly displacing subsistence users, or (iii) placing physical barriers between the marine mammals and the subsistence hunters; and (2) that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by other measures to increase the availability of marine mammals to allow subsistence needs to be met.

The term “small numbers” is also defined in 50 CFR 18.27. However, we do not rely on that definition here as it conflates “small numbers” with “negligible impacts.” We recognize “small numbers” and “negligible impact” as separate and distinct considerations when reviewing requests for incidental harassment authorizations (IHA) under the MMPA (see Natural Res. Def. Council, Inc. v. Evans, 232 F. Supp. 2d 1003, 1025 (N.D. Cal. 2003)). Instead, for our small numbers determination, we estimate the likely number of takes of marine mammals and evaluate if that take is small relative to the size of the species or stock.

The term “least practicable adverse impact” is not defined in the MMPA or its enacting regulations. The Service ensures the least practicable adverse impact through mitigation measures that are effective in reducing the impact of project activities but are not so restrictive as to make project activities unduly burdensome or impossible to undertake and complete.

If the requisite findings are made, the Service issues an IHA, which may set forth the following: (i) Permissible methods of taking; (ii) other means of effecting the least practicable impact on the species or stock and its habitat, paying particular attention to rookeries, mating grounds, and areas of similar significance, and on the availability of the species or stock for taking for subsistence uses by coastal dwelling Alaska Natives (if applicable); and (iii) requirements for monitoring and reporting such take by harassment.

Applicants seeking to conduct activities may request an IHA for the specified activity. If the IHA is issued, the applicants must submit on-site monitoring reports and a final report of the activity to the Secretary.

This is a non-form collection. Applicants seeking an IHA must submit the following information to the Service as part of the IHA application process, which is also described in the regulations at 50 CFR 18.27:

• Describe the specific activity or class of activities that can be expected to result in incidental taking of marine mammals, and

• Provide the dates and duration of such activity and the specific geographical region where it will occur.

• Based on the best available scientific information, each applicant must also:

—Estimate the species and numbers of marine mammals likely to be taken, by age, sex, and reproductive conditions, and the type of taking ( e.g., disturbance by underwater sound, disturbance by aircraft, injury, etc.) and the number of times such taking is likely to occur;

—Describe the status, distribution, and seasonal distribution (when applicable) of the species or stocks likely to be affected by such activities;

—Describe the anticipated impacts of an activity upon the species or stocks;

—Discuss the anticipated impact of the activity on the availability of the species or stocks for subsistence uses;

• Discuss the anticipated impact of the activity upon the habitat of the marine mammal populations and the likelihood of restoration of the affected habitat;

• Describe the anticipated impact of the loss or modification of the habitat on the marine mammal population involved;

• Describe availability and feasibility (economic and technological) of equipment, methods, and manner of conducting such activity or other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact upon the affected species or stocks, their habitat, and, where relevant, on their availability for subsistence uses, paying particular attention to rookeries, mating grounds, and areas of similar significance;

• Discuss the suggested means of accomplishing the necessary monitoring and reporting which will result in increased knowledge of the species through an analysis of the level of taking or impacts, and suggested means of minimizing burdens by coordinating such reporting requirements with other schemes already applicable to persons conducting such activity; and

• Suggest means of learning of, encouraging, and coordinating research opportunities, plans, and activities relating to reducing such incidental taking from such specified activities, and evaluating their effects.

The Service uses the information to draft the proposed IHA, including proposed determinations and mitigation measures to ensure the least practicable adverse impacts on the species or stock and its habitat. Upon IHA issuance, applicants must submit monitoring and final reports indicating the nature and extent of all takes of marine mammals that occurred incidentally to the specified activity. The purpose of monitoring requirements is to assess the effects of project activities on the species or stock, ensure that take is consistent with that anticipated in the negligible impact and subsistence use analyses, and detect any unanticipated effects on the species or stock. Because the length of project activities varies by project (a few weeks to months), some projects require weekly reports during project activities.

OMB previously approved information collection requirements associated with incidental take regulations (ITRs) and letters of authorization (LOAs) contained in 50 CFR 18, subparts J (Beaufort Sea) and L (Gulf of Alaska) under OMB Control Number 1018-0070. Because the ITRs and associated LOAs authorize specific entities to incidentally take marine mammals while engaged in specified activities within a specific geographic region for periods of not more than 5 years, the Service maintains a separate OMB control number for information collection requirements associated with IHAs.

Title of Collection: Approval Procedures for Incidental Harassment Authorizations of Marine Mammals.

OMB Control Number: 1018-0194.

Form Number: None.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents/Affected Public: Private sector and State/local/Tribal government.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 15.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 56.

Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 10 hours to 120 hours, depending on activity.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,680.

Respondent's Obligation : Required to obtain or retain a benefit.

Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.

The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ).

The BLM will consider a direct sale in accordance with applicable provisions of section 203 of the FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1713) and BLM land sale regulations.

The areas described contain 800 acres, according to the official plat of the survey of the said land on file with the BLM.

There is known mineral value in the parcels; therefore, the mineral estate would not be conveyed in accordance with section 209 of FLPMA. The mineral estate will remain in Federal ownership. The proposed sale is in conformance with the BLM Casper Resource Management Plan approved in July 2007. The BLM prepared a parcel-specific Environmental Assessment (EA), document number DOI-BLM-WY-P060-2025-0010-EA, in connection with this realty action. It can be viewed online at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2035724/510.

Regulations at 43 CFR 2710.0-3(a) and 43 CFR 2711.3-3(a) authorize the BLM to utilize a direct sale of public land when a competitive sale is not appropriate, such as when the lands offered for sale are surrounded by lands in private ownership with no public access. The BLM parcels are adjacent to the property of Mrs. Kristi Bohlander, who controls the access to the public land. Additionally, the only other adjacent private landowner has provided a written waiver of interest to the sale of these parcels. The subject parcels have been determined to meet FLPMA section 203(a) sale criteria. The parcels are difficult and uneconomic to manage as part of the public lands and are not suitable for management by another Federal department or agency.

Pursuant to the requirements of 43 CFR 2711.1-2(d), publication of this notice in the Federal Register will segregate the land from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, except for the sale provisions of FLPMA. Until completion or rejection of the sale, the BLM will no longer accept land use applications affecting the public land. The effect of this segregation will terminate upon issuance of a patent, publication in the Federal Register of a termination of the segregation, or 2 years after the date of publication in the Federal Register , unless extended by the BLM Wyoming State Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1-2(d) prior to the termination date. The BLM will publish this notice in The Casper Star-Tribune newspaper once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.

The conveyance document, if issued, will include the following terms, conditions, and reservations:

1. A reservation to the United States for ditches and canals constructed by the authority of the United States under the Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945);

2. All minerals in the lands, including, without limitation, substances subject to disposition under the general mining laws, the Mineral Leasing Act, the Materials Act and the Geothermal Steam Act, and to the United States, its permittees, licensees, lessees, and mining claimants, the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals owned by, acquired by, or vested in the United States under applicable law and such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe. This includes necessary ingress and egress rights and the right to conduct all necessary and incidental activities authorized under law and implementing regulations.

Unless otherwise provided by separate agreement with the surface owner, permittees, licensees, and lessees of the United States shall reclaim disturbed areas to the extent prescribed by regulations issued by the Secretary of the Interior.

All causes of action brought to enforce the rights of the surface owner under the regulations above referred to shall be instituted against mining claimants, permittees, licenses, and lessees of the United State; and the United States shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of its mining claimants, permittees, licenses or lessees.

3. Subject to those rights for buried telephone line purposes granted to Qwest Corp., its successors and assigns, by right-of-way no. WYWY105995655, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761).

4. Subject to those rights for tank facility granted to Continental Resources, Inc., its successors and assigns, by right-of-way no. WYWY106380553, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761).

5. Subject to those rights for an access road granted to Continental Resources, Inc., its successors and assigns, by right-of-way no. WYWY105994400, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761).

6. Subject to those rights for an oil and gas pipeline granted to WES Powder River Holdings LLC., its successors and assigns, by right-of-way no. WYWY106165967, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761).

7. Subject to those rights for an oil and gas pipeline granted to Bridger Pipeline LLC. its successors and assigns, by right-of-way no. WYWY105995114, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761).

8. Subject to those rights for an oil and gas pipeline granted to Tallgrass Midstream Gathering LLC. its successors and assigns, by right-of-way no. WYWY106193689, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761).

9. An appropriate indemnification clause protecting the United States from claims arising out of the patentee's use, occupancy, or operations on the patented land.

10. Valid existing rights issued prior to conveyance.

The BLM will make available the reports pertaining to the land, which include an EA, appraisal, map, environmental site assessment, and mineral potential report, for review at the Casper Field Office, 2987 Prospector Dr., Casper, WY, 82604. Interested parties may submit, in writing, any comments concerning the land being considered for sale, including notification of any encumbrances or other claims relating to the parcels, at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline listed in the DATES section.

The land is suitable for direct sale under FLPMA, without competition, consistent with 43 CFR 2711.3-3(a)(4), as direct sales may be used “when in the opinion of the authorized officer, a competitive sale is not appropriate and the public interest would best be served by a direct sale,” including when “the adjoining ownership pattern and access indicate a direct sale is appropriate.” The BLM Wyoming State Director will review adverse comments regarding the parcels and may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action, in-whole or in-part. In the absence of timely objections, this realty action will become the final determination of the Department of the Interior.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us, in your comment, to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to § 210.8(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of Promotion in Motion, Inc. on April 8, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain coated confectionery products and components thereof. The complaint names as respondents: Cibo Vita, Inc. of Totowa, NJ; Cibo Vita Founders, Inc. of Wilmington, DE; New Cibo Vita, LLC of Wilmington, DE; and AnaBio Technologies, LTD., of Ireland. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and impose a bond upon respondents' alleged infringing articles during the 60-day Presidential review period pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337(j).

Proposed respondents, other interested parties, members of the public, and interested government agencies are invited to file comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or § 210.8(b) filing. Comments should address whether issuance of the relief specifically requested by the complainant in this investigation would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers.

In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that:

(i) explain how the articles potentially subject to the requested remedial orders are used in the United States;

(ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the requested remedial orders;

(iii) identify like or directly competitive articles that complainant, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States which could replace the subject articles if they were to be excluded;

(iv) indicate whether complainant, complainant's licensees, and/or third party suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of articles potentially subject to the requested exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order within a commercially reasonable time; and

(v) explain how the requested remedial orders would impact United States consumers.

Written submissions on the public interest must be filed no later than by close of business, eight calendar days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register . There will be further opportunities for comment on the public interest after the issuance of any final initial determination in this investigation. Any written submissions on other issues must also be filed by no later than the close of business, eight calendar days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register . Complainant may file replies to any written submissions no later than three calendar days after the date on which any initial submissions were due, notwithstanding § 201.14(a) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. No other submissions will be accepted, unless requested by the Commission. Any submissions and replies filed in response to this Notice are limited to five (5) pages in length, inclusive of attachments.

Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above. Submissions should refer to the docket number (“Docket No. 3900”) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. ( See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, Electronic Filing Procedures  1 ). Please note the Secretary's Office will accept only electronic filings during this time. Filings must be made through the Commission's Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, https://edis.usitc.gov .) No in-person paper-based filings or paper copies of any electronic filings will be accepted until further notice. Persons with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary at EDIS3Help@usitc.gov .

Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment. All such requests should be directed to the Secretary to the Commission and must include a full statement of the reasons why the Commission should grant such treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. All information, including confidential business information and documents for which confidential treatment is properly sought, submitted to the Commission for purposes of this Investigation may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government employees and contract personnel, 2 solely for cybersecurity purposes. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS. 3

This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and of §§ 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.8(c)).

Authority:

The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2025).

Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on April 8, 2026, Ordered that —

(1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain products identified in paragraph (2) by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1-19 of the '817 patent; claims 1-20 of the '746 patent; and claims 1-18 of the '320 patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;

(2) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(1) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1), the plain language description of the accused products or category of accused products, which defines the scope of the investigation, is “screen protectors for mobile phones, smartwatches, and tablet computers, as well as the application systems for those screen protectors, consisting of the trays that hold the mobile phones, smartwatches, and tablet computers during application of the screen protectors and the films, tabs, and screen protectors that are used during the application process”;

(3) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:

(a) The complainant is:

(b) The respondent is the following entity alleged to be in violation of section 337, and is the party upon which the complaint is to be served:

(4) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge.

The Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate as a party in this investigation.

Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown.

Failure of the respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent.

Background. —These investigations are being instituted, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)), in response to a petition filed on April 8, 2026, by BASF Corporation, Florham Park, New Jersey.

For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).

Participation in the investigation and public service list. —Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in §§ 201.11 and 207.10 of the Commission's rules, not later than seven days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register . Industrial users and (if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level) representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance.

Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list. —Pursuant to § 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in these investigations available to authorized applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made not later than seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register . A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.

Conference. —The Office of Investigations will hold a staff conference in connection with the preliminary phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Requests to appear at the conference should be emailed to preliminaryconferences@usitc.gov (DO NOT FILE ON EDIS) on or before noon on Monday, April 27, 2026. Please provide an email address for each conference participant in the email. Information on conference procedures, format, and participation, including guidance for requests to appear as a witness via videoconference, will be available on the Commission's Public Calendar (Calendar (USITC) | United States International Trade Commission). A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request permission to participate by submitting a short statement.

Please note the Secretary's Office will accept only electronic filings during this time. Filings must be made through the Commission's Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, https://edis.usitc.gov ). No in-person paper-based filings or paper copies of any electronic filings will be accepted until further notice.

Written submissions. —As provided in §§ 201.8 and 207.15 of the Commission's rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or before 5:15 p.m. on May 4, 2026, a written brief containing information and arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigations. Parties shall file written testimony and supplementary material in connection with their presentation at the conference no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 28, 2026. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of § 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of §§ 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures, available on the Commission's website at https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates upon the Commission's procedures with respect to filings.

In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service.

Certification. —Pursuant to § 207.3 of the Commission's rules, any person submitting information to the Commission in connection with these investigations must certify that the information is accurate and complete to the best of the submitter's knowledge. In making the certification, the submitter will acknowledge that any information that it submits to the Commission during these investigations may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of these or related investigations or reviews, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements.

Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to § 207.12 of the Commission's rules.

The Commission instituted this investigation on January 27, 2026, based on a complaint filed by Cambria Company LLC of Belle Plaine, Minnesota (“Cambria”). 91 FR 3539-40 (Jan. 27, 2026). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States of certain processed slabs and methods for making same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,195,762; 10,252,440; and 12,370,718. The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that a domestic industry exists in the United States. Id. The Commission's notice of investigation names the following as respondents: Architectural Surfaces Group LLC of Spicewood, Texas; Arizona Tile, LLC of Tempe, Arizona; Caesarstone Ltd. of Kibbutz Sdot-Yam, Israel; Caesarstone USA, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina; Dal-Tile, LLC of Dallas, Texas; LX Hausys, Ltd. of Seoul, Republic of Korea; LX Hausys America, Inc. of Alpharetta, Georgia; Mohawk Industries, Inc. of Calhoun, Georgia; M S International Inc. d/b/a MSI of Orange, California; OHM International Inc. of Monroe Township, New Jersey; and Surface Warehouse, L.P. d/b/a US Surfaces and d/b/a Vadara Quartz Surfaces of Austin, Texas (collectively, “Respondents”). Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (“OUII”) is also participating in the investigation. Id.

On March 6, 2026, Cosentino filed a motion to intervene as a respondent, arguing that certain processed slab products sold by Cosentino could be subject to a general exclusion order requested by Cambria, and that disposition without Cosentino may impair or impede its ability to protect its interests in its products. Cosentino also represented that Respondents do not oppose the motion.

On March 18, 2026, OUII filed a response supporting Cosentino's motion to intervene. On the same day, Cambria also filed a response stating that it does not oppose Cosentino's motion, provided that such intervention will not delay the target date or the procedural schedule of the investigation.

On March 19, 2026, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 9) pursuant to Commission Rule 210.19, 19 CFR 210.19, granting Cosentino's motion to intervene as a respondent. The ID finds that the Commission looks to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 24 when considering a motion to intervene, and every factor in Rule 24 favors granting the motion. That is, (1) Cosentino filed its motion early in discovery; (2) Cosentino has an interest in the subject of the investigation because its products could be subject to a general exclusion order; (3) disposition without Cosentino may impair or impede its ability to protect its interests regarding its products; (4) Cosentino is not adequately represented by any other party because it is the sole U.S. distributor for its products and thus no other party will present noninfringement defenses for its products; and (5) there is no evidence that intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the original parties' rights. ID at 2-3.

No petitions for review of the ID were filed.

The Commission has determined not to review the ID. Consentino is granted respondent status in this investigation.

The Commission vote for this determination took place on April 8, 2026.

The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210).

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on January 2, 2026, at 91 FR 167, allowing for a 60-day comment period.

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:

Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain . Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function and entering either the title of the information collection or the OMB Control Number 1117-0059. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Justice, information collections currently under review by OMB.

DOJ seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.

1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a previously approved collection.

2. Title of the Form/Collection: Registration for CSA Data-Use Request.

3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: No form number is associated with this collection. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control Division.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Affected public (Primary): Business or other for-profit.

Affected public (Other): Not-for-profit institutions; Federal, State, Local, and tribal governments.

5. Abstract: In accordance with the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), every person who manufactures, distributes, dispenses, conducts research with, imports, or exports any controlled substance to obtain a registration issued by the Attorney General. 21 U.S. 822, 823, and 957. While DEA registrants can self-verify their registration status, non-registrants do not have an obligation to register under the CSA and therefore do not have an automatic means to verify the registration of a DEA-registrant. Non-registrants have obligations to verify the registration statuses before doing things such as hiring practitioners, paying for controlled substance prescriptions covered by Medicaid or Medicare, and other means that are apart of commerce. This collection allows non-registrants to register for access to the CSA Database System, which gives the names and registration statuses of all DEA-registrants. Applicants are required to re-apply annually by completing this form and submitting to DEA.

6. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.

7. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 16,000.

8. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes.

9. Frequency: 1 per year.

10. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 4,000 hours.

11. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $320,000 per year due to a $20 fee charged to each respondent. The fee allows DEA to recover the cost of processing applications.

If additional information is required, contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC 20530.

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey is a Federal/State establishment survey of wage and salary workers designed to produce data on current detailed occupational employment and wages for each Metropolitan Statistical Area and Metropolitan Division as well as by detailed industry classification. OEWS survey data assists in the development of employment and training programs established by the Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1998 and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Respondents include private establishment, schools, hospitals, State and Local Government. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2026 (91 FRN 2156).

This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6.

Agency: DOL-BLS.

Title of Collection: Report on Occupational Employment and Wages.

OMB Control Number: 1220-0042.

Affected Public: Individuals or Households.

Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 256,879.

Total Estimated Number of Responses: 256,879.

Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 128,440 hours.

Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405, the Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to Competitive negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition of a negotiated service agreement from the Competitive product list or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the Competitive product list.

The public portions of the Postal Service's request(s) can be accessed via the Commission's website ( http://www.prc.gov ). Non-public portions of the Postal Service's request(s), if any, can be accessed through compliance with the requirements of 39 CFR 3011.301. 1

Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, that will be reviewed in a public proceeding as defined by 39 CFR 3010.101(p), the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each such request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114 (Public Representative). The Public Representative does not represent any individual person, entity or particular point of view, and, when Commission attorneys are appointed, no attorney-client relationship is established. Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each such request.

The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's request(s) identified in Section II, if any, are consistent with the policies of title 39. Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3041. Comment deadline(s) for each such request, if any, appear in Section II.

Section III identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, to add a standardized distinct product to the Competitive product list or to amend a standardized distinct product, the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. Standardized distinct products are negotiated service agreements that are variations of one or more Competitive products, and for which financial models, minimum rates, and classification criteria have undergone advance Commission review. See 39 CFR 3041.110(n); 39 CFR 3041.205(a). Such requests are reviewed in summary proceedings pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.325(c)(2) and 39 CFR 3041.505(f)(1). Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment in proceedings to review such requests. The comment due date discussed above does not apply to Section III proceedings (Docket Nos. MC2026-195 and K2026-195).

1. Docket No(s).: CP2024-291; Filing Title: Request of the United States Postal Service Concerning Modification One to International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International & Priority Mail International Contract 2, Which Includes an Extension of That Agreement; Filing Acceptance Date: April 8, 2026; Filing Authority: 39 CFR 3041.505 and 3041.515; Public Representative: Katalin Clendenin; Comments Due: April 16, 2026.

2. Docket No(s).: CP2024-304; Filing Title: Request of the United States Postal Service Concerning Modification One to International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International & Priority Mail International Contract 7, Which Includes an Extension of That Agreement; Filing Acceptance Date: April 8, 2026; Filing Authority: 39 CFR 3041.505 and 3041.515; Public Representative: Maxine Bradley; Comments Due: April 16, 2026.

3. Docket No(s).: K2025-1295; Filing Title: Request of the United States Postal Service Concerning Modification One to Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Contract 65, Which Includes an Extension of That Agreement; Filing Acceptance Date: April 8, 2026; Filing Authority: 39 CFR 3041.505, and 3041.515; Public Representative: Maxine Bradley; Comments Due: April 16, 2026.

This Notice will be published in the Federal Register .