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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to classify Canada as Level I for both bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis, based on evaluations they have prepared. This proposal is open for public review and comment until April 26, 2021. The evaluations and additional information are available for public access on the Regulations.gov website or can be viewed at the USDA's reading room in Washington, DC. After considering any comments received, APHIS will announce the final decision regarding Canada's classification in a future notice.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to exempt 20 individuals from the hearing requirement to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. This exemption means that people who are hard of hearing or deaf can legally drive CMVs across state lines until January 22, 2023, provided they meet specific conditions, such as reporting crashes and keeping a copy of the exemption while driving. The decision was based on an assessment that shows these drivers can maintain a safety level equivalent to or greater than that of drivers without such exemptions.

The Postal Service has notified that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request aims to add a new domestic shipping services contract, called the Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 611, to the Competitive Products List in the Mail Classification Schedule. The filing was completed on February 3, 2025, and more information can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website under the designated docket numbers.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several individuals have applied to purchase shares of a bank or bank holding company under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications and related filings are open for public inspection at designated Federal Reserve Banks, and members of the public can submit written comments about these applications by March 3, 2021. One specific application involves Scott A. Schoenmann from Wisconsin, who wants to retain voting shares in The Peoples Community Bancshares, Inc., and indirectly in The Peoples Community Bank. The notice is officially recorded under the document number 2021-03050 and includes information on where further details can be accessed.

The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau released an order on December 10, 2024, telling 2,411 companies to fix issues with their Robocall Mitigation Database certifications. These problems include missing or incomplete robocall mitigation plans and certifications. If the companies don't resolve these issues by December 31, 2024, they risk being removed from the database, which would force other service providers to stop accepting calls directly from them. Companies need to either correct these deficiencies or explain why the bureau shouldn't remove their certification.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a proposed rule change submitted by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. This change would allow for a trading halt on the launch day of new Exchange-Traded Products, similar to what happens during initial public offerings. The proposal was initially published on February 20, 2025. The SEC is extending the time to make a decision on this matter to ensure they have enough time to consider it thoroughly, setting May 21, 2025, as the new deadline to either approve, disapprove, or seek further proceedings on the change.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing approval for two abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) from Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This decision is because the company has consistently failed to submit the necessary annual reports for these drug applications. Despite being given a chance for a hearing, the company did not respond, resulting in a waiver of their hearing opportunity and any claims about the drug's legal status. Therefore, the approval for these drugs will officially be withdrawn on December 31, 2024.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several individuals and groups have applied to acquire shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications are being reviewed based on specific factors outlined in the law. The public can inspect the details of these applications and submit comments until March 12, 2021. Families and individuals from Missouri and Kansas are among the applicants aiming to retain or acquire control over various banking institutions.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of new shipping agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These agreements involve several international shipping companies, and the Notice outlines changes like title adjustments and the removal of a company from one agreement, and a scope expansion in another. Interested parties can view the agreements online or contact the Commission for more information, and they have the opportunity to submit comments regarding the agreements within a specific timeframe. The proposed changes will take effect in February 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend approval for collecting information under Rule 15c1-5. This rule requires broker-dealers with control relationships to their issuers to notify customers in writing when selling or buying securities. The SEC estimates that around 181 broker-dealers must comply annually, spending a total of about 1,810 hours. People interested in commenting on this information collection can do so within 30 days on the reginfo.gov website.