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The Federal Reserve System has announced a notice regarding proposals by companies to engage in or acquire companies involved in nonbanking activities. According to the notice, these activities should relate to banking and be permissible under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. Interested parties can inspect the public portions of the applications at designated Federal Reserve Banks or online. Comments regarding the applications must be submitted by May 16, 2025.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from certain individuals and groups to acquire or retain shares in a bank or bank holding company under the Change in Bank Control Act. Public portions of these applications can be viewed at the relevant Federal Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors' offices. The public can comment on these applications until May 14, 2025, by sending written comments to the appropriate entities. Submitted comments will be publicly disclosed, but commenters are advised not to include confidential information in their submissions.

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board reviewed 602 pages of records from agencies like the National Archives, the Department of Justice, and the FBI, relating to old civil rights cases. Of these, they agreed to withhold 271 records, made changes to 27, and decided to release 520 pages fully and 82 pages partially to the public. This action complies with a law requiring the board to announce its decisions on which records to keep or release within 14 days of making them. This update was published in the Federal Register to inform the public about which records will be disclosed or withheld.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) of the Department of the Interior is holding a series of public meetings about science quality and integrity, governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972. These meetings will take place online in January and October 2025, with an in-person gathering in June 2025 at the USGS National Center in Reston, Virginia. The Advisory Committee will discuss topics such as improving science quality and integrity, engaging young scientists, and ensuring high standards in USGS programs. The public can participate and provide comments, although time for speaking may be limited.

The Federal Reserve System has released a notice regarding certain companies planning to engage in or acquire companies involved in nonbanking activities, as permitted under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. The activities are considered closely related to banking and will be conducted across the United States. The public can inspect the applications at certain Federal Reserve Banks or contact the Board's Freedom of Information Office for expedited requests. Comments from the public are invited and must be submitted by January 31, 2025, to the appropriate offices of the Federal Reserve System.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new rule proposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) known as the FINRA Rule 6500 Series. This rule mandates the reporting and public dissemination of securities lending transaction data through FINRA’s Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE). The goal of this rule is to improve transparency and efficiency in the securities lending market by collecting and providing access to detailed information about securities loans. The implementation of this rule is set for January 2, 2026, with public disclosure of the data to begin by April 2, 2026.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several people from the Wilson family in Ava, Illinois, have applied to maintain control over the Headquarters Holding Company. This control allows them to indirectly hold shares in The First National Bank of Ava. The public can review parts of these applications online or at the Federal Reserve offices and submit written comments by April 1, 2025. Comments submitted will be publicly disclosed, so people should avoid including confidential information.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has announced a closed meeting of the Special Emphasis Panel scheduled for January 30, 2025. The meeting is set to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be held at the NIH facility in Rockville, MD, with video assistance. The purpose of this meeting is to review and assess grant applications, and it will be closed to the public to prevent the disclosure of confidential trade secrets and personal information. Interested parties can contact Dr. Maryam Rohani for more information.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain companies have applied for approval to form or acquire bank holding companies. These applications are compliant with the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and related regulations. Interested individuals can inspect the applications at specified Federal Reserve Banks or on the Federal Reserve's website. Comments on these applications must be submitted in writing by April 3, 2025, and will be publicly disclosed.

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has announced several upcoming closed meetings as part of reviewing grants and proposals aimed at addressing health disparities. These virtual meetings, scheduled between April 15 and April 30, 2025, will feature the evaluation of various health initiatives focusing on minority groups and underserved communities. The meetings are closed to the public due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, which may involve confidential information such as trade secrets and personal data. Each committee has a designated contact person for more information.