When was the announcement about Rospatent becoming an ISA published in the Official Gazette?

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The announcement about Rospatent becoming an International Searching Authority (ISA) was published in the Official Gazette on May 8, 2012. As stated in the MPEP, The announcement appeared in the Official Gazette at 1378 OG 162 on May 8, 2012. This publication served as the official notification to the patent community about the availability of Rospatent as an ISA for PCT applications filed by U.S. nationals or residents.