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The proposals would codify features of the existing low-value entry processes (with new enhancements) but would not allow merchandise subject to certain trade or national security ad valorem tariffs to continue to use the...more
On December 27, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at HHS issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the Proposed Rule) intended to update the Security Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) recently adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing changes to the FCC’s equipment authorization process to promote national security and strengthen the U.S....more
FCC seeks to protect telecommunications certification bodies, measurement facilities, and the equipment authorization program from national security threats posed by foreign adversaries....more
The FCC – in the latest iteration of its expanding role as a regulator in the national security space – recently adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing to fortify the security of the wireless supply chain...more
Climate Corps Listening Sessions - The White House has announced a series of virtual listening sessions for the newly launched American Climate Corps to be held in January and February 2024. With a goal of recruiting...more
The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more
On August 31, 2023, DEA published a final rule (“Final Rule”) regarding its management of controlled substance and List 1 Chemical (“L1 Chemical”) quotas for DEA-registered manufacturers. The Final Rule largely tracks DEA’s...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published guidance on April 17, 2023, in the form of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), detailing the critical minerals and battery components requirements under Section 30D of the...more
SEC Requests Comment on Incident Reporting NPRM for Certain Filings Affected by Technical Glitch: On October 18, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a Notice announcing it has re-opened for 14 days the...more
Key Wireless Deadlines- SEC Requests Comment on Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing rules to enhance and standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk...more
Key Wireless Deadlines- FTC Seeks Comment on Petition for Rulemaking by NetChoice et al: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requests comment on a petition for rulemaking filed by NetChoice, Americans for Prosperity, Hispanic...more
In 2022, automotive suppliers face many of the same issues that have bedeviled the industry throughout 2021, as well as a host of all-new challenges. Unfortunately, as with many aspects of pre-pandemic life, the relative...more
Key Points - On November 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a notice of proposed rulemaking related to “connected software applications” (“apps”) that aims to expressly incorporate transactions involving...more
Key Wireless Deadlines- FCC Requests Comment on Implementation of PSAP Do-Not-Call Registry: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) intended...more
On March 22, 2021, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) interim final rule to implement provisions of Executive Order 13873 on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) Supply Chain became...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING - The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense released a class deviation, effective immediately, that implements section 1006 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. The...more
The President’s FY 19 Proposed Budget, issued on Feb. 12, 2018, featured a heavy focus on the cybersecurity risks to the nation’s critical infrastructure and included budget increases for cyber specific missions within...more
The proposal would adopt NERC standards on accelerated deadlines and expand the scope of covered assets subject to supply chain risk management. If adopted, these standards could significantly alter the electric utility...more