Five-Year Review of Antidumping Duties on Small Vertical Shaft Engines from China

The US International Trade Commission has instituted five-year reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on small vertical shaft engines from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-643 and 731-TA-1493). The reviews will determine whether revocation of the orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry. Interested parties must submit response information by May 1, 2026, with comments on adequacy due June 9, 2026.

Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from China; Five-Year Reviews

The US International Trade Commission instituted its third five-year reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from China. The reviews examine whether revocation of the duties would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry. Response deadline is May 1, 2026; public comments on adequacy of responses due June 9, 2026.

Five-year Review of Antidumping Duties on Boltless Steel Shelving from China

The US International Trade Commission has instituted second five-year reviews to determine whether to continue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China. The Commission will assess whether revocation of these orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry. Interested parties must respond by May 1, 2026, and comments on response adequacy are due June 9, 2026.

Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Lease NMNM141519

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a notice proposing reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas lease NMNM141519 located in Chaves County, New Mexico. The lessee, Enrique A. Cantu, filed a timely petition under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 and paid required rental and fees. BLM proposes reinstating the lease with updated terms of $20 per acre annual rental and 20% royalty rate.

Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease WYW164926, Converse County, WY

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office published a notice proposing reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas lease WYW164926 in Converse County, Wyoming. The lessee, Tripower Resources, LLC, petitioned for reinstatement under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 and met all filing requirements. The proposed reinstatement would be effective January 1, 2025, subject to revised terms of $20 per acre rental and 20% royalty.

Proposed Reinstatement of Oil and Gas Lease WYW183782, Carbon County, Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management published a notice of proposed reinstatement for terminated oil and gas lease WYW183782 in Carbon County, Wyoming. Kirkwood Oil and Gas, LLC & Kirkwood Resources, LLC petitioned for reinstatement under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920. The proposed reinstatement would be effective January 1, 2025, with new rental terms of $20 per acre and 20% royalty, plus a 2-year lease extension.

Most US States Underfund Highways with Road Tax Revenues

Tax Foundation released research analyzing state highway funding sources for FY 2023. Only Maryland (92.2%) and New Jersey fully cover highway spending through road use taxes, while the remaining 48 states and D.C. rely on general fund transfers. Alaska has the lowest coverage at 17.4%, followed by North Dakota at 26.8%. The analysis examines how gas tax revenues erode due to inflation and electric vehicle adoption.

OCC rescinds recovery planning guidelines for large banks

The OCC has issued a final rule rescinding its 2016 Recovery Planning Guidelines (12 CFR Part 30, Appendix E) that applied to large insured national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches with $250 billion or more in assets. The agency cites ongoing assessment of its supervisory framework to eliminate unnecessary regulatory burden as the rationale. The rule is effective May 1, 2026.

Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights

The FDIC published its annual Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights for 2026, summarizing consumer compliance supervisory activities and issues identified through 2025 examinations of state non-member banks and thrifts. The report covers overall performance, most frequently cited violations, and consumer complaint trends.

Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights 2026

The FDIC issued the 2026 Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights, summarizing consumer compliance issues identified in 2025 through supervision of state non-member banks and thrifts. The publication includes overall performance summaries, most frequently cited violations, and consumer complaint trends. This is an annual transparency report providing oversight insights rather than new regulatory requirements.