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National Defense Authorization Act › Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM)

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The National Defense Authorization Act is a United States federal statute enacted each year to specify the budget and expenditures of the Department of Defense. The NDAA identifies which agencies are responsible for national defense, provides funding for those agencies and includes instructions on proper use of the funds. less -

Supply Chain Checkup: FAR Council Announces New Rulemaking Focused on Prohibiting Certain Semiconductor Acquisitions

McCarter & English Blog: Government Contracts... on 5/29/2024

If you happen to be a government contractor and are contemplating additions to your Summer reading list, consider adding the FAR Council’s May 3, 2024 advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (“ANPR”) to the mix. The ANPR,...more

Key Takeaways from the Federal Government’s Proposed Rule Banning Certain Chinese-Origin Semiconductor Technology

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/17/2024

Earlier this month, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“FAR Council”) issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to implement parts of Section 5949 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for...more

The BIOSECURE Act and Its Potential Implications

Goodwin on 3/6/2024

Proposed federal legislation known as the BIOSECURE Act is being considered in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate....more

The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - January 2024

Venable LLP on 1/23/2024

Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, emerging...more

The Role of National Security in the U.S.-China Battle Over Foreign Direct Investment

Fox Rothschild LLP on 11/2/2023

As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has emerged as a major economic power and competitor, the U.S. has leaned heavily on and enhanced its foreign direct investment regime over recent years to protect its national security...more

Outbound Investments Beware: President Biden Issues Executive Order Regarding U.S. Investments in China

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 8/21/2023

The U.S. Government has long made clear its desire to restrict certain outbound U.S. investments, but it was unclear whether a restriction would come through executive or legislative action. Last week, we received an answer —...more

President Biden Signs Executive Order on Outbound Investment

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 8/16/2023

Key Points - On August 9, 2023, President Biden issued a long-anticipated Executive Order on outbound investment aimed at addressing concerns related to China’s advancement in sensitive technologies critical for military,...more

Biden Administration Issues Executive Order and Proposals Targeting Outbound Investment in China

Wiley Rein LLP on 8/16/2023

After much anticipation, on August 9, 2023, the Biden Administration released an Executive Order (E.O.) outlining how the U.S. Government will begin to regulate U.S. investments in the People’s Republic of China. This E.O.,...more

Outbound Investment Restrictions Will Impact Investments in China

BakerHostetler on 8/15/2023

On August 9, 2023, the President issued a widely anticipated executive order ("EO") establishing the framework for a U.S. outbound investment program to address threats to U.S. national security created by certain...more

Reverse CFIUS is Coming: President Biden Issues Executive Order Addressing Certain Outbound Investments by U.S. Persons

Foley Hoag LLP on 8/11/2023

On August 9, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order (E.O.) addressing certain outbound investments by U.S. persons in certain sensitive or advanced technologies or products involving certain “countries of concern.”...more

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Input On Conservation Banking Rules

Nossaman LLP on 7/28/2022

On July 27, 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) seeking comment on species conservation banking. Species conservation banking gives developers and other...more

Information Requests and Subpoenas for PFAS Likely to Increase, as Biden Administration Ramps Up Regulation of PFAS

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 6/29/2021

What to Do When You Receive an Information Request or Subpoena from a Governmental Agency about PFAS - Federal and state governments use information requests and subpoenas to gather information about a business’s...more

FinCEN Commences Rulemaking Process To Implement New Beneficial Ownership Requirements

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/26/2021

On April 1, 2021, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public comments on the implementation of the Corporate...more

EPA Formally Adds PFAS to the TRI Pursuant to Congressional Mandate

Woods Rogers on 6/18/2020

On May 18, 2020, EPA published its final rule adding 172 per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) to the list of chemicals requiring reporting on the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), which heightens the importance of...more

PFAS Chemicals Will Be Added to the Toxic Release Inventory and Additional Chemicals May Be Coming

BCLP on 1/29/2020

In furtherance of the PFAS Action Plan of 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) is adding certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) to the list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Toxic...more

NDAttention – National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Adds Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals to TRI

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/20/2020

Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 20, 2019, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA) was signed into law, including provisions for adding certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the EPA’s...more

The Emerging List of "Emerging and Foundational Technologies"

Jones Day on 11/26/2018

The Situation: On November 14, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce ("Commerce")'s Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ("Notice") that seeks public comments for defining...more

US Department of Commerce Solicits Comments Regarding Emerging Technologies That Are Essential to US National Security

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/20/2018

On November 19, 2018, the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce (BIS) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) soliciting comments on the criteria to be used to identify emerging...more

What's New In Washington - July 2018

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 7/18/2018

Lawmakers returned from their Independence Day recess prepared for more legislative fireworks over a slew of outstanding agenda items, including a showdown over the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace...more

Weekly Update Newsletter - October 2015 #3

PilieroMazza PLLC on 10/26/2015

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - Evaluating Reasonableness of Price for Commercial Items - The Department of Defense (DOD) issued a proposed rule on August 3, 2015 to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation...more

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