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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a notice about an application for an exemption from certain sections of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application is from various companies, including Ares Capital Management and Ares Core Infrastructure Fund, seeking permission to offer multiple classes of shares with different sales fees for certain investment companies. The application was initially filed on January 8, 2025, and amended on February 28, 2025. The SEC will grant the requested relief unless a hearing is ordered, and interested individuals can request a hearing by April 7, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security is announcing a public meeting for the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) scheduled for March 4, 2021. This meeting, conducted via conference call, will provide updates on issues like supply chain management and workforce talent. To participate or comment, individuals must register by email before specified deadlines. The public will have a chance to comment during a designated period, but participation in deliberations is exclusive to council members.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has denied Public Knowledge's request to reconsider a 2018 decision related to simplifying the process for carriers to discontinue older voice services as part of a technology transition. The FCC found that the concerns raised by Public Knowledge had already been addressed, including issues about Federal agencies being negatively affected and the adequacy of replacement services. The FCC explained that new streamlined options allow carriers to focus on upgrading to next-generation networks while ensuring customers have access to comparable voice services. Additionally, a motion to delay implementing the decision, pending an appeal, was dismissed as irrelevant since the appeal was denied.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that it received a complaint filed by Ericsson Inc. and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson regarding alleged patent infringements related to certain cellular communications systems. The complaint targets several patents and claims that some companies, including Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., have been importing or selling products that violate these patents. The Commission has agreed to investigate these allegations and will determine if any U.S. industries have been affected. If the allegations are proven true, the Commission may issue orders that limit the importation and sale of the offending products.

The Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium (RISE) has made changes to its membership, as disclosed in a notification filed with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on January 6, 2025. The filing aims to extend certain legal protections related to antitrust recovery. Newly added members include companies from various locations such as Canada, Utah, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Membership in RISE remains open, and future changes will be reported accordingly.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request focused on assessing the capital improvement needs for drinking water systems. This is part of the 8th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment, and the EPA is seeking public comments before moving forward. The survey will collect data to estimate the needs for maintaining and updating water systems across the U.S., with a focus on large and medium community water systems. The information collected will help determine the distribution of funds from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to ensure safe drinking water, and respondents are encouraged to participate voluntarily.

The Coast Guard published a notice detailing its funding for recreational boating safety under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. For fiscal year 2024, the Coast Guard received $15.061 million, with specific amounts set aside for compliance and survey activities. As of September 30, 2024, none of this allocation was spent, but additional funds from past fiscal years have been used, and more money was given to states. The Coast Guard can retain some funds for future projects or reallocate them for state grants.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Maine's State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act. This proposal includes implementing infrastructure requirements, converting past conditional approvals to full approvals, and confirming Maine's determination that no sites in the state are subject to certain oil and gas industry control guidelines. Public comments on this proposal are invited before a decision is made.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, plans to host seven regional meetings between February and May 2025. These meetings are designed to help grantees of various broadband grant programs, including those aimed at increasing digital equity and broadband access in underserved communities. Each event will end with a regional roundtable where the public can discuss the impact of these programs and strategies for long-term sustainability. The sessions will feature experts from government, academia, and industry and invite both public and private stakeholders to collaborate on making technology accessible to all residents.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a waiver of certain Buy America requirements for transit-oriented development (TOD) housing projects financed through specific credit programs. This waiver would apply to projects that go through credit review before the end of 2025 and aims to balance the need for quick development with domestic content standards. They're encouraging public comments on this proposal. The waiver mainly affects requirements for manufactured products but retains standards for steel, iron, and construction materials.