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Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements Properly Issued Invoices Provision Set Aside by Court

This final rule removes from the Code of Federal Regulations a section of the final rule published on February 26, 2024, entitled "Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements." This action is responsive to a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that set aside the properly issued invoices provision of the rule.

Required Use by Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners of a Patent Practitioner

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is proposing to amend the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases to require patent applicants and patent owners whose domicile is not located within the United States (U.S.) or its territories (hereinafter foreign applicants/inventors and patent owners) to be represented by a registered patent practitioner. A requirement that foreign applicants/ inventors and patent owners be represented by a registered patent practitioner would bring the United States in line with most other countries that require that such parties be represented by a licensed or registered person of that country. Additionally, this requirement would increase efficiency and enable the USPTO to more effectively use available mechanisms to enforce compliance by all foreign applicants/ inventors and patent owners with U.S. statutory and regulatory requirements in patent matters, and enhance the USPTO's ability to respond to false certifications, misrepresentations, and fraud.

Authorization of Emergency Use for Two Animal Drugs for the Treatment of New World Screwworm; Availability

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing the issuance of two Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) (Authorization) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) for new animal drug products. FDA has issued one EUA for a new animal drug product as requested by Elanco US Inc. for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) (NWS) larvae (myiasis) in dogs and puppies and one EUA for a new animal drug product as requested by Elanco US Inc. for the treatment of infestations caused by NWS larvae (myiasis) in cats and kittens. The Authorizations contain, among other things, conditions on the emergency use of the authorized products. The Authorizations follow the August 18, 2025, determination by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) that there is a public health emergency, or a significant potential for a public health emergency, that affects or has a significant potential to affect national security or the health and security of U.S. citizens living abroad and that involves NWS. On the basis of such determination, the Secretary of HHS declared on August 18, 2025, that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of animal drugs to treat or prevent NWS myiasis in animals. The Authorizations, which include an explanation of the reasons for issuance, are reprinted in this document.

Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From China; Determinations

Notice of Action: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Targeting of the Semiconductor Industry for Dominance

The United States Trade Representative (U.S. Trade Representative) has determined that China's acts, policies, and practices are actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and that appropriate responsive action includes taking tariff action now on semiconductors from China, with an initial tariff level of 0 percent, increasing in 18 months on June 23, 2027, to a rate to be announced not fewer than 30 days prior to that date, as described below.

Central Valley Project Improvement Act 2026 Criteria for Evaluating Water Management Plans (Standard Criteria)

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has made available the draft 2026 Criteria for Evaluating Water Management Plans (Standard Criteria) for public review and comment.

Proposed Information Collection Activity; Children's Justice Act Program Instruction

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension of the Children's Justice Act (CJA) Program Instruction (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #: 0970- 0425, expiration March 31, 2026). There are no changes requested to the instructions.

Proposed Information Collection Activity; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Quarterly Reports

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension of the form Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Quarterly Reports (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #: 0970-0589, expiration October 31, 2025). Changes are proposed, which would reduce redundancy and administrative burden for respondents.