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The Cboe Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to their Rules 8.16 and 9.2, aiming to align their supervisory reporting process for Trading Permit Holders with the standards set by FINRA and NYSE. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published this notice to gather feedback from the public. The change is effective immediately as the SEC waived the typical 30-day delay, believing it will ease the annual reporting procedures for members who are also involved with NYSE and/or FINRA. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments, with a deadline for submissions set for April 8, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced its plan to renew an Information Collection Request (ICR) called "Financial Responsibility Motor Carriers, Freight Forwarders, and Brokers.” This process involves collecting proof of financial responsibility from motor carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders as a condition for registration. The notice invites public comments on the necessity and accuracy of this information collection. The FMCSA addresses public concerns, clarifying that the financial requirements are set by law and that the total estimated burden hours stem from multiple forms, not just those being updated.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from companies seeking to become bank holding companies or to acquire banks or bank holding companies. These applications are processed under the Bank Holding Company Act and other regulations. The public can view these applications at designated Federal Reserve locations or online, and are invited to submit their written comments by March 10, 2025. Notably, Heritage Bancshares, Inc. of Topeka, Kansas, aims to acquire Fidelity State Bank and Trust Company, also located in Topeka.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed giving the National Science Foundation permission to potentially disturb northern sea otters during a marine survey in the northeast Pacific Ocean. This activity is intended to take place from May 1 to June 30, 2021, and involves using sound waves in the ocean, which might bother the otters. Up to 13 otters could be affected, but the goal is to ensure that this does not harm the species as a whole. The Service is also seeking public feedback on this plan and the related environmental assessment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Calciners and Dryers in Mineral Industries to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This is an extension of the current request, which is valid until December 31, 2024, and the public is invited to submit comments until January 13, 2025. These regulations apply to mineral processing plants that use specific calciners and dryers, focusing on controlling particulate matter pollution. The estimated cost for this compliance is about $990,000 annually, with no expected increase in regulatory burden, but slight cost adjustments due to inflation.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced a list of applications they have received for modifications to special permits related to hazardous materials transportation, as per the Department of Transportation's regulations. They invite public comments on these applications, which must be submitted by January 31, 2025. Each application specifies the modes of transportation involved and is available for public review at the Records Center or online. Donald P. Burger, Chief of the General Approvals and Permits Branch, issued this notice on January 8, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of an information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request aims to gather data related to the Daily Livestock Slaughter under Federal Inspection, which helps in marketing and statistical reporting. The collection is authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Act and involves participants from businesses, households, and farms responding frequently to ensure timely and accurate market insights. Comments on this collection are encouraged by January 29, 2025, to improve its usefulness and efficiency.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice about a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reviewing and renewing a previously approved information collection related to the Buy American statute, trade agreements, and duty-free entry. This request is made under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice seeks public comments on this information collection before March 12, 2021. It includes instructions for submitting comments, details about the requirements under various acts and agreements, and the expected annual burden on respondents.

The Department of Justice has announced a 30-day notice seeking comments on an extension of its currently approved information collection regarding the Address Verification/Change Request Form (1-797). This form is used by individuals to correct or verify their address related to Departmental Order 556-73 requests. The agency estimates that about 780 respondents will use this form each year, with each completion taking about 2 minutes, resulting in a total public burden of 26 hours annually. Feedback on whether the proposed collection is necessary, accurate in burden estimation, and how its quality and user-friendliness might be enhanced, is encouraged.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation has announced the receipt of applications for special permits. These permits relate to the handling and transportation of hazardous materials according to federal regulations. Members of the public can submit comments on these applications by February 18, 2025. The applications can be viewed at the Records Center, and further inquiries can be directed to Donald Burger, the Chief of the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety.