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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE National, Inc. This change extends the expiration date of temporary amendments to its rules allowing hearings via video conference from December 31, 2020, to April 30, 2021. These amendments were initially made to accommodate public health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The change aligns with similar actions taken by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and aims to ensure that hearings can proceed safely and without significant delays during the pandemic.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final cancellation of certain pesticide registrations and amendments for chlorpyrifos products, as requested by the registrants. This action, effective December 12, 2024, aims to terminate certain uses of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide, following a period of public comment and under the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The order also outlines the conditions for selling, distributing, or using existing stocks of these products. EPA has determined that allowing the use of existing stocks for a limited time is not inconsistent with the purposes of FIFRA.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice have announced a further delay in the implementation of the "Security Bars" final rule until December 31, 2025. This rule was originally intended to define certain public health concerns as threats to U.S. security, affecting asylum eligibility. The delay is due to potential conflicts with other existing regulations and the absence of current public health conditions that would activate the rule. The departments are seeking public comments on the postponement, but not on the potential modification or cancellation of the rule.