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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed an application for a new major license for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project, located on the South Fork Stanislaus River in California. The project includes several structures such as a dam, reservoir, and powerhouse. The public is invited to file protests or motions to intervene within 60 days from the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can access more information and file comments electronically through the Commission's website.

The Surface Transportation Board has announced a meeting of the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC) on February 11, 2025, at their headquarters in Washington, DC. This committee, established in 2023, is set to discuss how to improve efficiency in passenger rail services, resolve conflicts with freight carriers, and streamline regulatory processes. The meeting is open to the public and will follow federal advisory committee regulations. Members of the public can submit written comments to be considered during the meeting by February 7, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted a temporary extension for certain companies that operate in the securities market. This extension allows them to bypass a specific requirement related to tracking and linking customer orders and representative orders in cases where their systems aren't directly connected. The SEC supports this extension to give companies more time to find long-term solutions and maintain market stability. This decision is made in the interest of protecting investors and ensuring the market remains organized and efficient.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend an information collection exercise for another three years. This proposal pertains to the Notice of Proposed Declaration of Dividend, known as FR 1583, which requires certain savings associations to notify the Federal Reserve before declaring dividends. The Board is inviting feedback on whether this information collection is necessary, if the burden estimates are accurate, and how it can be improved. Comments need to be submitted by April 7, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has extended approval for OSHA's information collection requirements. These approvals relate to forms such as the Student Data Form and the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form. This extension was sought under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and includes new approval numbers and expiration dates. The extension ensures compliance with safety and health standards across general industry, construction, shipyards, and maritime sectors.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. proposed a change to its fee schedule for its equity options platform, aiming to increase fees for logical connectivity. This proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is set for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change, which are due by February 11, 2025. Interested parties can submit comments electronically or through postal mail, and all comments will be publicly available on the SEC's website.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to remove the rule titled General Credit for Flood Control from the Code of Federal Regulations because it is outdated. The rule, originally published in 1987, contained guidelines for local contributions to flood control projects. Current policies and procedures are now available in internal documents, ensuring information is up-to-date and reducing public confusion. This change does not affect the public since it only applies to internal operations and does not include any compliance requirements for the public.

Battle Mountain SP, LLC has applied for permission to set its own rates with market-based rate authority and submitted a rate plan. This application also requests blanket permission for future securities issuances and liability assumptions. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites anyone wishing to protest or participate to file electronically by February 1, 2021, as per their guidelines. More information and the ability to access the document can be found on FERC's website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to extend the Pesticide Registration Fees Program. This program requires pesticide registrants to pay annual fees as mandated by law, and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act provides a fee system for specific pesticide applications. Public comments on this information collection request are open for an additional 30 days until February 3, 2025. The proposal also details an increase in the number of respondents and related costs compared to prior estimates.

ANR Pipeline Company has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon four storage wells and related facilities in Michigan. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 18, 2025. These submissions can help influence the Commission's decision on the project. The full document is available online, and help is provided for those who want to engage in the process.