WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Arkema Inc., Radnor, Pennsylvania, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company expressed its readiness to contribute to a strong domestic manufacturing capability for the U.S. and global markets. Arkema, with 49 facilities in 24 states and North American headquarters in Pennsylvania, provides more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Blue Whale Materials, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. Blue Whale Materials utilizes proprietary technology to recover up to 98% of critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel from batteries, converting them into a high-value blacksand product used in manufacturing more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- C-BATT Innovations LLC, Oviedo, Florida, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, raising concerns about China's near-monopoly on battery-grade graphite and its implications for U.S. energy security. The company highlighted that most rechargeable batteries, crucial for applications from AI datacenters to military drones, rely on graphite processed in China. C-BATT asserted that China heavily subsidizes its graphite product more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd., Melbourne, Australia, has warned the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security about national security risks stemming from China's dominance in the global scandium supply, a critical mineral essential for defense and technology sectors. The letter highlights the dangers of heavy reliance on Chinese imports for scandium, used in solid oxide fuel cells, semiconductors and advanced aluminum alloys. The company, which owns the Sye more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Neville Peterson LLP on behalf of AMG Vanadium LLC, U.S. Vanadium LLC and Gladieux Metals Recycling has called on the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to address national security risks stemming from heavy reliance on imported processed vanadium compounds and their derivative products. The companies highlight the critical role of vanadium in defense and civilian applications, coupled with vulnerabilities in global supply chains dominated by China more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Fireweed Metals Corp., Vancouver, British Columbia, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products, specifically focusing on tungsten. The company highlighted its Mactung tungsten project in Canada's Yukon Territory as a preeminent, near-term supply opportunity that meets the "domestic" criteria under the Def more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- NanoGraf Corp., Chicago, Illinois, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, supporting its national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The U.S.-based advanced materials company specializes in silicon-based anode technologies for lithium-ion batteries used in aerospace, defense and consumer electronics, aiming to accelerate battery performance and establish a secure, d more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- As the U.S. Department of Education considers revisions to student aid policies, New America, a prominent higher education advocacy group, has submitted comprehensive comments urging the agency to prioritize borrower protection and institutional accountability. The organization's higher education program, composed of researchers, writers, former agency staff, and advocates, emphasized the critical need for accessible repayment plans and stringent oversight of educational p more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Nyrstar, Budel-Dorplein, Netherlands, has called on the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to bolster domestic zinc, germanium and gallium production to enhance national security. The company's submission to the Department's Section 232 investigation emphasizes the need for policies to address import reliance and support smelting infrastructure, as these metals are vital for defense, telecommunications and energy technologies. Operating the only p more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has submitted comments strongly opposing a proposed rule by the Office of Personnel Management, warning it would politicize the civil service to an unprecedented degree. The proposed change aims to amend the classification of certain federal positions. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities asserted that "This proposed rule would politicize the civil service to a greater degree than any time since the 18th century - despite l more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Retired Social Security Administration Judge Bradlee Welton has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rule by the Office of Personnel Management aimed at a rule entitled "Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service." Welton argues that the rule misunderstands actual problems within the civil service and risks reintroducing corruption. Welton, who spent 13 years as a federal employee, including time as a U.S. Navy officer, stated, "This p more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- BlueScope Steel North America has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, offering insights into the Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The steel producer affirmed its understanding of the importance of fostering American industries vital to national security. The company, operating across 26 sites in 15 states and employing over 4,200 people, highlig more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- U.S. Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its ongoing Section 232 investigation into the effects on national security of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The steel producer emphasized its support for the administration's efforts to enhance economic and national security. U.S. Steel operates mining and manufacturing facilities that supply hig more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The United Natural Products Alliance has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce requesting that dietary ingredients and supplements be excluded from a national security investigation into imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients. The letter, signed by Loren Israelsen, president and founder of UNPA, emphasizes the importance of maintaining an affordable supply of critical nutrients for American consumers. UNPA, a trade association representi more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Trafigura, Singapore, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 investigation into processed critical minerals and derivative products, particularly focusing on nickel. The firm argues that imports of nickel from reliable partners do not jeopardize U.S. national security; instead, they are essential to supporting U.S. efforts to bolster supply chains and maintain global competitiveness. As one of th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Louisiana Energy Services LLC dba Urenco USA, Eunice, New Mexico, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to address national security threats posed by uranium imports from Russia and China. The company, which runs the only large-scale commercial uranium enrichment facility in North America, submitted comments to the Commerce Department's investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, highlighting unfair trade practice more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation has voiced its strong disagreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed rule to list the grizzly bear on the list of endangered and threatened wildlife with a revised section 4(d) rule. Representing Wyoming's largest general agricultural organization, the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation highlights concerns about the expanded distinct population segment boundaries and the burden placed on landowners. more ST

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- X-BATT Inc., Oviedo, Florida, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company supports a focused examination of critical minerals related to national security, highlighting its patented technology that offers high-capacity, low-cost and scalable solutions for battery components. X-BATT emphasizes  more ST