WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Chemours Co., Wilmington, Delaware, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding the Section 232 investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products, emphasizing the need for policies that support domestic production while maintaining access to crucial imported feedstocks. Chemours, a global leader in various chemical solutions, highlighted its role as the largest U.S. producer of high more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Georgia Conservancy, a statewide conservation organization, has submitted comments to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management, urging the extension of the moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling in the South Atlantic Planning Area. The organization advocates for the protection of Georgia's environment and coastal resources. The Georgia Conservancy supports the extension of the existing moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling, c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Halocarbon Life Sciences, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to implement high tariffs on imports of inhalation anesthesia drugs and their starting materials. The U.S.-owned manufacturer argues that such measures would bolster domestic production and enhance national security by reducing reliance on foreign sources, particularly China. Halocarbon, a 75-year-old producer of specialty fluorochemicals, suppor more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations." The notice covers a series of proposed amendments to operating licenses and combined licenses for 8 nuclear facilities across the country. Each amendment involves technical specification changes or procedural updates that the Commission has preliminarily determined do more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48594) on July 9, 2025, entitled "Surface Freight Transportation: Modal Options" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Economic growth and expanded global trade have led to substantial increases in goods movement. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects that freight tonnage in the United States will increase at an average of about 1.6% per  more PR