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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced preparations for the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), set for November 2025 in Uzbekistan. They plan to propose amendments to the CITES Appendices, which list species needing protection, and are considering resolutions and agenda items based on public feedback. The notice invites public comments on potential proposals and explains how organizations can participate as observers. The Service is also considering various animal and plant species for protection, with a focus on ensuring trade practices do not threaten their survival.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced proposed changes to the Consolidated Tape Association (CTA) and Consolidated Quotation (CQ) Plans on regulatory and operational halts in trading. These changes, outlined in the Thirty-Sixth Amendment to the CTA Plan and the Twenty-Seventh Amendment to the CQ Plan, aim to give the Primary Listing Market the authority to declare trading halts during issues like system outages or significant market disruptions. The SEC is seeking public comments on these proposed revisions. The proposed amendments ensure trading resumes in a fair manner after any disruptive events.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly updated Form PF, used for confidential reporting by certain investment advisers. These changes correct previous errors and add omitted amendments, ensuring accuracy and consistency. The updates, effective April 11, 2025, do not introduce new regulations but refine existing requirements. The agencies expedited the amendments without seeking public comments due to their non-substantive nature.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing a monthly notice regarding amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. These amendments involve no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), meaning they don't significantly increase risk or create new accident possibilities. Public comments are invited, and people can request a hearing if they believe they would be impacted by these changes. The NRC emphasizes the use of their electronic filing system for submitting documents related to these proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several electric rate and reliability filings received from various companies, including the California Independent System Operator Corporation, Hamilton Liberty LLC, and Horizon West Transmission, LLC, among others. These filings involve amendments, tariff cancellations, compliance filings, and requests for waivers or approvals related to energy services and agreements. Public comments on these filings are due by specific deadlines, with the latest being March 22, 2021. Individuals interested in intervening or protesting must follow FERC's procedures and submit filings by the specified comment date.

The Securities and Exchange Commission received a proposed rule change from ICE Clear Europe to amend Part BB of its Delivery Procedures, specifically concerning Containerised White Sugar futures contracts. The amendment aims to clarify the delivery specifications by stating that these contracts apply to sugar from any origin that is current as of the first day of the delivery period. ICE Clear Europe believes these changes will improve the identification process for sugar eligible for delivery without impacting the competition dynamics among market participants. No external comments on the proposed changes have been solicited or received.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced in a notice that it has received several filings related to energy tariffs and compliance by various companies, including Wild Plains Wind Project, LLC, and entities such as ISO New England Inc. and Eversource Energy Service Company. These filings involve submissions for self-certification, compliance, amendments, and rate changes that are set to take effect on various dates in 2024 and 2025. The document provides docket numbers, descriptions of the filings, and comment deadlines. The public is invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting comments or requesting interventions by specified deadlines.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of several agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These agreements involve various shipping companies collaborating on charter and space sharing arrangements. Notably, amendments have been made to update company names and addresses, remove revenue pooling authority, and modify agreement terms. Interested parties can submit comments to the Commission within 12 days from the notice's publication in the Federal Register. Further details and copies of the agreements are accessible online through the Commission's website.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a recent filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement. The notice invites the public to submit comments by March 13, 2025, and provides details on how to do so. This filing involves several docket numbers related to amendments and additions to various Postal Service contracts, with proceedings open for public comment as specified. The notice aims to gather public input on whether these requests align with relevant legal and regulatory policies.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on an information collection request before submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request pertains to amendments to investment awards and project service maps handled by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA requires information from award recipients to decide on changes to the terms of an award. Comments can be submitted through the specified website within 30 days of the notice's publication.