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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized a rule that updates the State Energy Program regulations. This rule incorporates changes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, mandating states to include transmission and distribution planning support in their energy conservation plans. These changes were initially made in an interim rule released in April 2024, and as no comments were received, the interim rule is now adopted without any modifications. The final rule becomes effective on December 12, 2024.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that due to expected collections exceeding the planned budget of $2,188,658,000 for fiscal year 2025, the transaction fee rate under sections 31(b) and (c) of the Securities Exchange Act will be adjusted to $0.00 per million dollars. This adjustment comes into effect on May 14, 2025. The methodology for calculating the new fee rates, which were initially supposed to offset the SEC's appropriation by Congress, is detailed in the document's Appendix A. Despite financial calculations suggesting a negative fee rate, such a rate is not possible, so it has been rounded to zero.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the receipt of requests from pesticide registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. This notice is part of the requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). If these requests are approved, the sale and use of these products will be allowed only under specific conditions as stated in the final order. Comments on this action are accepted until March 19, 2021, and interested parties can submit their feedback through designated channels.

The Postal Service has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements. This addition will be part of the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List and includes services like Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. The filing took place on December 11, 2024, under the docket numbers MC2025-761 and K2025-760, and further details can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke the Certificate of Registration for Dr. Henry-Norbert O. Ndekwe after finding that he no longer has a valid medical license to practice in Oklahoma, where he is registered to handle controlled substances. The DEA issued an Order to Show Cause because Dr. Ndekwe's state medical license expired, and he did not request a hearing to contest the findings. Therefore, the DEA concluded that he is not eligible to maintain his registration to dispense controlled substances. This decision will take effect on May 16, 2025, and any pending applications by Dr. Ndekwe to renew or modify his registration are also denied.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is holding a virtual meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on May 5, 2025. This meeting is part of the NSF's review process during year two of a cooperative agreement. The meeting will evaluate the project's performance and progress while providing recommendations. Parts of the meeting will be closed to the public due to confidential information being discussed.

The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) will hold a quarterly meeting of its Board of Directors to discuss their programs and administrative matters. This meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and will be conducted via teleconference. Further details can be obtained by contacting Nina-Belle Mbayu at the provided phone number or email address.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is informing the public about a Postal Service proposal involving negotiated service agreements. Several requests have been filed to add or modify agreements in the Competitive Product List, which covers services like Priority Mail. The Commission is inviting public comments on these proposals, which are due by January 31, 2025, and has outlined specific docket numbers for each request. The purpose of the notice is to ensure public awareness and participation in these proceedings.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain companies are seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire control of banks or bank holding companies. These applications are open for public inspection and comment. For example, Community Bancshares of Mississippi, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan intends to acquire 19.34% of Community Bancshares of Mississippi, Inc. Interested parties must submit their comments by March 18, 2021.

USTelecom, The Broadband Association, has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting reconsideration of part of the 8YY Access Charge Reform Order. This order is connected to a revenue recovery mechanism for certain local exchange carriers. Interested parties can submit oppositions to this petition by February 17, 2021, and responses to those oppositions must be filed by March 1, 2021. The full text of the petition and related documents can be accessed via the FCC’s designated links.