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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the Fiske Hydro, Inc.'s request to surrender its license and shut down the Fiske Mill Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. This review concluded that the surrender wouldn't significantly affect the environment. The public can view the EA on FERC's website and is encouraged to submit comments by March 5, 2025. FERC aims to promote public participation and can be contacted for assistance with the process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the airspace around Fosston Municipal Airport-Anderson Field in Fosston, MN, and Little Falls/Morrison County Airport-Lindbergh Field in Little Falls, MN. These changes involve adjusting the size of the Class E airspace due to the decommissioning of certain navigational beacons, leading to a decrease in the airspace radius from 7 miles to a smaller radius for both airports. The names and locations of these airports in the FAA's records will also be updated. Public comments on these changes must be submitted by March 1, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Nasdaq MRX, LLC, is planning to stop offering two specific types of trading orders: Qualified Contingent Cross (QCC) with Stock Orders and Complex QCC with Stock Orders. These orders were used by members to automatically handle the stock portion of certain complex trades. However, these functionalities were never actually used, so Nasdaq MRX will remove them, allowing members to still conduct similar trades but with the responsibility of handling the stock part themselves. The change is expected to take effect by February 15, 2025, and the SEC has fast-tracked the approval process to support Nasdaq MRX's efficient operation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule amending certain VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) airways near Anthony, KS, due to the planned removal of a major navigation aid. Specifically, this action impacts VOR airways V-12, V-74, and V-516 by removing certain segments of these routes to maintain safe and efficient air traffic operations. This change is part of the FAA's effort to update the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) and does not significantly impact small entities or the environment.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule to amend the Class E airspace around Jim Hogg County Airport in Hebbronville, Texas, due to the removal of a navigation beacon (NDB) no longer in use. This change aims to support flight operations and ensure airspace safety. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments by April 9, 2021. The rule is not expected to have significant economic impacts as it is a routine amendment involving air traffic procedures.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to the Class E airspace at Mineral Wells, TX, following the decommissioning of the Mineral Wells non-directional beacon. The proposal includes updating airport and VORTAC geographic coordinates, renaming the airport, and modifying the airspace dimensions to enhance safety and compliance with FAA regulations. Public comments on the proposed changes are invited until April 21, 2025. The overall objective is to ensure airspace efficiency and support instrument flight rule operations at Mineral Wells Regional Airport.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Southern California Edison Company for a new major license for the Rush Creek Hydroelectric Project located in Mono County, California. The existing facilities include several dams, a powerhouse, and related infrastructure, but SCE plans to decommission operations at two dams and retrofit another while continuing operations at the powerhouse. The application process will follow a set procedural schedule, and the project is currently not ready for environmental analysis. Interested parties can view the documents on FERC's website and participate in the process through the Office of Public Participation.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced their tentative schedule for public meetings in December 2024 and January 2025. There are no meetings scheduled from December 16, 2024, through January 6, 2025. However, on January 14, 2025, there will be a public meeting concerning the decommissioning and waste management business lines. This meeting can be attended in person in Rockville, Maryland, or viewed live online. For further information, contact Wesley Held at the NRC.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discontinue the use of "Qualified Contingent Cross" (QCC) orders that include stock components. This change is due to a lack of interest from exchange members in using this feature. Exchange members will still be able to execute QCC orders but will need to handle the stock component themselves. The SEC has allowed this change to take effect immediately to enable the exchange to remove the necessary infrastructure by the end of the year. No objections were received from exchange members regarding this proposal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend certain VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways near Anthony, Kansas. This change is necessary due to the scheduled decommissioning of the VOR component of the Anthony, KS VORTAC. The rule results in modifications to airways V-12, V-74, and V-516, with certain segments being removed. The FAA determined this action would not have significant environmental impacts and is part of keeping airspace navigation efficient and safe.