Federal regulations

OFAC has added persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking their U.S. assets and prohibiting transactions with them by U.S. persons.

USPTO designates Madrid e-Filing system for international trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol, enabling informal communication and deficiency correction during certification review.

U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines countervailable subsidies exist for common alloy aluminum sheet from India during January 1–December 31, 2024, and rescinds the review for three companies pending interested-party comments.

The Department of Transportation's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied special permit applications under federal hazardous materials regulations.

Department of Transportation Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received applications for modifications to special permits under hazardous material regulations procedures.

The Department of Transportation's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received applications for special permits under hazardous material regulations and invites public comment on the request.

The Bureau of Industry and Security reclassifies the United Arab Emirates to Country Group A:5, expanding license exceptions for UAE exports including military items, satellites, and dual-use technology in oil, gas, desalination, and nuclear sectors.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks extension of its information collection approval for importation permits covering live swine and pork products from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico under classical swine fever regulations.

EPA proposes amendments to heavy-duty highway engine compliance provisions, useful life and warranty periods, and nonconformance penalties for model year 2027 and later engines.

OFAC updates identifying information for individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, affecting U.S. businesses engaged in international transactions.