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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a notice in the Federal Register about the issuance of licenses for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). These licenses are granted under the authority of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, which has been amended over time. The notice, effective August 17, 2023, fulfills a legal requirement to publicly list the names of the SBICs, along with their licensure date and total intended leverage commitments. This information provides transparency about the companies that received support through this program.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have announced a closed meeting. Marilyn Ridenour is the contact person for any further information regarding the meeting, and she can be reached at the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Kalwant Smagh, serving as the Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, is authorized to sign Federal Register notices related to meetings and other management activities for these agencies.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting to review grant applications for the NIAID New Innovators Awards. The meeting will take place virtually on March 2-3, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The discussions will include sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data, which is why the meeting is not open to the public. Jennifer H. Meyers, a Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted for more information.

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board announced that it received 265 pages of records related to four civil rights cold case incidents. The Board decided to make 238 pages fully public and 27 pages partially available, while approving 129 proposed delays for the release of certain records by the FBI and the Department of Justice. They are still reviewing 4 other postponements suggested by the FBI. This action complies with the legal requirement to share their decisions about withholding or releasing records within 14 days.

MIAX Emerald, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its Fee Schedule. This change will introduce a fee for market participants who use the Exchange's testing systems environment via a dedicated cross connection. Filed under immediate effectiveness, this proposal is available for public comment, and interested parties can submit their views to the SEC by February 21, 2025. The full text of the proposal can be accessed on both the MIAX and SEC websites.

The National Cancer Institute is holding several meetings to discuss grant applications and contract proposals. These meetings will be closed to the public to protect confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal data. The meetings will take place in March and May 2021 at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland, using telephone conference calls. Contact information for the scientific review officers in charge of each meeting is provided for those needing further details.

The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) is proposing a new system of records called the PRAC Data Warehouse System (PDWS), which falls under the Privacy Act of 1974. This system is meant to help the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) oversight the funds aimed at Coronavirus response, ensuring transparency, and detecting any fraudulent or wasteful activities. The records will include information about individuals and entities involved in the distribution or receipt of these funds. This proposal will take effect on February 26, 2021, unless significant objections lead to a change.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a closed session. The meeting will take place at Room 420, Bethesda Towers in Bethesda, MD, and will discuss a proposed rulemaking regarding safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products. The public can watch a live webcast of the open session or join by phone using the provided link and dial-in information. For further details, contact Alberta E. Mills at the addresses and phone numbers provided.

The Department of Commerce has issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for inflation, effective January 15, 2021. This adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and aims to ensure the penalties continue to serve as a deterrent. The changes will only apply to penalties with a specific dollar amount and will affect those assessed after the effective date. The penalties are adjusted based on the cost-of-living increase from October 2019 to October 2020.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to its Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. This initiative, part of an effort to achieve environmental justice, allocates about $600 million to "Grantmakers," who will distribute subawards to community-led projects. The information collection will involve soliciting applications and gathering reports to ensure proper fund management and transparency. Public comments on the proposal are welcomed until January 27, 2025.