Federal regulations

The State Department designates the Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, exposing US businesses engaging with these groups to federal criminal liability and asset freezes.

FMCSA seeks OMB renewal of its information collection requirement for commercial motor vehicle inspection, repair, and maintenance records to verify motor carriers maintain adequate documentation and crash prevention programs.

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

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.

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.

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

IRS seeks public comments on information collection requirements for U.S. information returns and related forms under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

U.S. Department of Commerce initiates antidumping and countervailing duty administrative reviews for orders with May anniversary dates following received requests.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks OMB approval to extend an information collection for processing court-ordered refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection modifies its National Customs Automation Program test to clarify post-summary correction processing and duty payment procedures for participating importers.