Canton Foundation Swaps Members, Bureaucracy Unmoved

2026-12353 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) just updated its list of tech standards by adding 100 new ones and revising 22 existing ones. These changes help protect companies from big antitrust lawsuits, limiting damages to actual losses. This update keeps IEEE’s innovation safe and sound, with no new costs or deadlines for the public right now.

2026-12359 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-1EdTech Consortium, Inc.

1EdTech Consortium just updated its membership by adding new members from places like Germany, Chile, India, and several U.S. schools, while some others, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, have left. These changes keep the group’s antitrust protections active, meaning members are only responsible for actual damages if legal issues arise. No big money changes or new activities are planned, and membership stays open for more to join anytime.

2026-12366 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Information Warfare Research Project Consortium

The Information Warfare Research Project Consortium just updated its team by adding 26 new members and saying goodbye to 9 others. This change helps protect members from big antitrust lawsuits, limiting damages to actual losses. If you’re part of this tech and defense group, keep an eye out for more updates as membership stays open and active.

2026-12365 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ASTM International

ASTM International has updated its list of ongoing projects that help set important standards, and they’ve told the government about these changes to keep antitrust rules fair. This update affects companies and groups involved in creating these standards, ensuring any legal claims about competition are limited to actual damages. The new list covers work started between December 2025 and February 2026, with details available online—no extra costs or deadlines for the public right now.

2026-11658 — United States, et al. v. Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government is stepping in to stop Taiheiyo Cement and CalPortland from buying Vulcan Material’s ready-mix concrete plants in California because it could hurt competition. To keep things fair, the companies must sell off several plants, trucks, and property rights in Escondido, Oceanside, and Lakeside. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the deal is finalized, keeping the concrete market strong and fair.

2026-11329 — United States et al. v. Agri Stats, Inc.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government is stopping Agri Stats, Inc. from sharing secret pricing info between competing meat companies to keep things fair in chicken, pork, and turkey markets. Agri Stats must now share older, less detailed data publicly and follow new rules to prevent cheating. These changes start soon and will be watched closely by a special monitor to make sure everyone plays by the rules.

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The EPA is holding two virtual meetings this summer to review safety reports on five chemicals that might affect people’s health and the environment. They want scientists and the public to weigh in on these draft assessments before final decisions are made. If you’re interested, you can join the meetings or send comments by late July, helping shape future rules that could impact industries and communities.

Next: 2026-12352 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ODVA, Inc.

ODVA, Inc. just updated its team by adding seven new members from around the world and saying goodbye to two others. This keeps their special legal protections in place, helping them work together without big antitrust risks. No money changes or deadlines were announced, but the group is still open for new members to join anytime.