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CPSC Import eFiling Rule Is Now in Effect
Importers of most regulated consumer products must transmit certificate data electronically before goods enter U.S. commerce.
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Defense Materials Waivers Tighten in 2027
A July executive order says most waivers under a defense sourcing law must stop in 2027 unless contractors submit an accepted mitigation plan.
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Battery Recycling Could Cut Critical-Mineral Import Reliance in 2–3 Years
GAO sees a near-term opening for copper, cobalt, lithium and nickel recovery, while semiconductor substitutes and e-waste processing remain years behind.
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DOE Lacks a Systematic Plan for Critical Isotope Shortages
GAO says the federal isotope program made 7,700 shipments but still relies on manual market tracking and lacks timely risk-mitigation plans.
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Can DNA Prove Where Imported Seafood Came From? GAO Says the Tools Have Limits
Digital tracking and laboratory tests can expose origin fraud, but thin reference libraries, processing and cost still restrict enforcement.
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GAO Finds Covered Telecom Equipment at Two Agencies
Defense reported three connected instances and blocked external access while six agencies used several methods to search their networks and inventories.
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NIST Backs Quantum Manufacturing Center With Initial $20 Million
An agreement with SRI creates a center focused on turning one-off quantum components into scalable systems, supply chains and testable production processes.