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The Cboe EDGX Exchange filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade options on certain Ethereum Trust ETFs. This proposal was filed on February 5, 2025, and an amendment followed on February 6, 2025. The SEC has decided to extend the standard 45-day review period to give it additional time to consider this proposal, setting a new deadline of May 27, 2025, to make a decision. No public comments were received on the proposal.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has outlined procedures regarding off-the-record communications related to legal proceedings. According to the rules, prohibited communications, which are not allowed in the official decision-making process, must be shared with the Secretary of the Commission either in written form or as a summary if they are oral. These prohibited communications might be shared publicly but are typically not used in decision-making unless deemed necessary for fairness. Exempt communications are generally included in the decision record unless they involve a cooperating agency. A recent list of such communications can be reviewed online through the Commission's resources.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Ridgeline Expansion Project, proposed by East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC. This project involves constructing and operating a 122.2-mile natural gas pipeline in Tennessee to provide increased gas transportation capacity. Despite some potential environmental impacts, these are expected to be minimized with mitigation measures. The EIS is not a decision document but provides an analysis for the Commission’s review before making any final decisions.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) provided a notice about receiving communications that are not part of the official decision-making process. According to rules, such communications must be recorded and may be considered for inclusion in the decision-making process if deemed fair. Both prohibited and exempt communications are handled differently: prohibited ones are usually kept separate, while exempt ones are included unless made with a cooperating agency. A list of recent communications can be viewed on FERC's website.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a public webinar meeting organized by the Pacific Fishery Management Council's Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel. This meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025, and will take place online. Participants will discuss various topics from the upcoming March 2025 meeting agenda. The meeting is open to the public, and details on how to join can be found on the Pacific Council's website.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice announcing that they are reviewing a recent filing by the Postal Service. This filing involves several negotiated service agreements that could result in changes to the competitive product list. The public is invited to comment on these proposals by April 1, 2025. The document also provides information on how to submit comments electronically and whom to contact for more details.