IEEE Rolls Out Dozens of New Tech Standards Smoothly
Published Date: 1/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) just updated the government about their work on creating and improving tech standards. They kicked off 59 new standards and revised 32 existing ones, helping keep tech safe and fair. This update keeps legal protections in place for their collaborative work, with no new costs or deadlines for the public.
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-19100, United States of America, et al. v. RealPage, Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government is stopping Pinnacle Property Management from using RealPage’s pricing software that shares sensitive info with landlords, which broke competition rules. Pinnacle must also set up new rules to keep things fair and help the government watch over this. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the court makes it official.
2026-18136, United States v. KKR & Co. Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government caught KKR & Co. Inc. for not properly reporting important business deals before they happened—16 times! Now, KKR has to pay a huge $250 million fine within 30 days to settle the case. This action helps keep big business honest and fair for everyone.
2026-16850, United States of America, et al. v. CRH PLC, et al. Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government and Tennessee are stopping APAC-Tennessee from buying Standard Construction Group because it could hurt competition. To fix this, both companies must sell two key facilities in Memphis and Millington, Tennessee. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the deal is finalized, keeping the market fair and open.
2026-16112, United States et al. v. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
2026-14903, United States, et al. v. OhioHealth Corporation; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government and Ohio are taking on OhioHealth Corporation for using sneaky contract rules that stop insurers from offering cheaper health plans. OhioHealth must now remove these rules and promise not to use them again, helping more budget-friendly options reach patients. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the court makes it official.
2026-14935, United States v. Edwards LifeSciences Corp. and Genesis MedTech Group Limited; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government says Edwards LifeSciences broke the rules when it bought JC Medical from Genesis MedTech. Edwards must pay $10 million, Genesis pays $2 million, and Edwards has to get approval before buying any company working on special heart valve devices in the U.S. This keeps the market fair and protects competition in heart health tech.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-01701, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies
The Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREaTe) just added two new members, Alaska Range Resources and Orojo Resources USA, to their team working on rare earth tech. This update keeps their special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place. If you’re involved or interested, watch for more membership news coming soon—no money changes yet, just more teamwork!
Next: 2025-01703, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Utility Broadband Alliance, Inc.
The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) just added three new members—Eaton, Mobile Communications America, and EDX Wireless—to their team working on better broadband tech. This update keeps their special legal protections against big lawsuits in place and means the group is still open for more members to join. No money changes or new projects were announced, just a bigger, stronger team moving forward.