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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14273
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed data collection related to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). This proposal involves research exceptions for genetic testing within group health plans and insurance, ensuring that participation is voluntary and does not affect eligibility or benefits. The public can submit comments until April 30, 2025, via the specified website. The aim is to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this data collection process.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to know what people think about rules that let scientists study genes without it affecting your health insurance. They ask people to say if the rules are easy to understand and if they make sense.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14300
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    The Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical connection ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This change is intended to help maintain and enhance their market technology and services and is still competitively priced compared to other exchanges. The proposed fee adjustment is justified by inflation and significant technological upgrades made by the Exchange since the current fee was set in 2018, which has improved the speed and capacity of their services. The proposal is filed under the regulations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and public comments are invited on this change.

    Simple Explanation

    Cboe C2 Exchange wants to raise the price for special internet plugs used by companies to trade fast on their system from $7,500 to $8,500 a month, which they say is due to upgrades and inflation, and they invite people to share their thoughts about this change.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14312
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its fee schedule related to logical port fees. The changes involve increasing the monthly fees for various types of ports, including logical ports, spin ports, and bulk quoting ports. The Exchange believes the fee adjustments align with those of similar exchanges and will help improve its market technology and services without burdening competition. The proposal is open for public comments on the SEC's website until April 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Cboe EDGX Exchange is telling the government about its plan to charge more money for using their special tech tools to do business, and they think it's fair because other places charge the same. People can tell the government if they think it's a good idea or not until April 21, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 14213
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule that would update existing Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 757-200 airplanes. This rule aims to address safety concerns related to uncommanded movements of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, which could potentially affect aircraft control. The proposed changes include additional inspections and actions for seats previously omitted, and they apply to all Boeing 757-200 models. Comments on this proposed rule must be submitted by May 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure that the pilot seats in all Boeing 757-200 airplanes are working properly to keep flights safe, so they are suggesting more checks and fixes for the seats. They also want people to share their thoughts about these new rules by May 15, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14231
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is planning to submit an information collection request for the Annual Business Survey (ABS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This survey aims to reduce the burden on businesses while gathering data on business characteristics, such as research and development, innovation, and demographics of business owners. The 2025 survey will include a reduced sample size and changes to the survey process to be more efficient, with data collected through an online questionnaire. This information will help various stakeholders, including government and business leaders, understand and assess business dynamics in the U.S.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to ask businesses questions every year to learn important things about them, but now they'll ask fewer people and use the internet to make it easier and cheaper. Some people worry this could mean missing out on important details and might make it harder for everyone to join in.