Government Gives Rural Utilities More Time to Ask for Money

2026-12570 — Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order

The U.S. government is keeping special taxes on oil pipes from China because stopping them could hurt American businesses. These taxes, called antidumping and countervailing duties, help keep things fair by stopping cheap or unfairly supported imports. This decision started on May 19, 2026, and means importers from China will keep paying extra fees for now.

2026-12555 — Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Disability Compensation Benefits

The VA is updating its Application for Disability Compensation Benefits form and wants your feedback by August 24, 2026. Veterans applying for disability benefits will see some changes aimed at making the form clearer and easier to use, with no new costs involved. This is your chance to help improve the process and reduce paperwork hassle!

2026-12600 — Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore the Commonwealth of Virginia-Request for Information and Interest

The government is asking people and companies if they're interested in leasing areas offshore Virginia to dig up minerals from the ocean floor. This is the first step and doesn’t guarantee any leases yet, but it could lead to future mining projects that might bring money and jobs. If you want to share your thoughts or show interest, you need to do it by July 23, 2026.

2026-12572 — Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that tire makers in Vietnam got unfair government help during 2024, which could mean extra taxes on their passenger vehicle and light truck tires. This affects companies like Kenda and Kumho Tires and could change how much import duty they pay. The review results came out June 23, 2026, and folks can still share their thoughts before final decisions.

2026-12556 — Agency Information Collection Activity: Compliance Inspection Report

The Department of Veterans Affairs is renewing its form used to check if specially adapted homes for Veterans meet all the right standards. This affects Veterans who get home adaptations and the inspectors who review them. Comments on this update are open until July 23, 2026, and the process takes about 15 minutes per inspection, with no changes to costs or rules.

2026-12539 — Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

The FMCSA said no to 52 people with epilepsy or seizure disorders who asked to drive big trucks across state lines. The rules stay strict to keep everyone safe on the road, so no special passes this time. If you’re affected, keep an eye out for updates, but for now, no changes or costs are coming your way.

Previous: 2024-31667 — In the Matter of Eric Nana Kofi Ampong-Coker, Inmate Number: 16722-510, FCI Cumberland, P.O. Box 1000, Cumberland, MD 21501; Order Denying Export Privileges

Eric Nana Kofi Ampong-Coker, who tried to send several 9mm handguns from the U.S. to Ghana without permission, has been convicted and sentenced to 30 months in prison. Because of this, the government is denying him the right to export goods for 10 years, starting from his conviction date. This means no export licenses for him, and any current ones he had are now canceled.

Next: 2024-31669 — In the Matter of Joel Alejandro Garza-Corona, Inmate Number: 26658-510, FCI Ashland, P.O. Box 6001, Ashland, KY 41105; Order Denying Export Privileges

Joel Alejandro Garza-Corona, convicted for smuggling ammo from the U.S. to Mexico, is banned from exporting goods for eight years starting from his 2023 conviction. Any export licenses he had are canceled, and he didn’t respond to the chance to explain himself. This means no export business for him until 2031, keeping trade safe and fair.