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The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has announced that the Expeditionary Missions Consortium—Crane (EMC2) filed notifications about updates to its membership. These updates were sent to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as part of a rule under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This act limits the recovery of damages by antitrust plaintiffs in certain situations. The consortium added many new members, including research institutions and companies from various states. Membership in the consortium remains open, and EMC2 plans to notify authorities of future changes in its membership.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule that requires its regulations to be reviewed periodically, with most regulations set to expire automatically every ten years unless reviewed. This is intended to ensure that regulations stay up-to-date and relevant. The final rule also includes processes for public comments and specifies the criteria for reviews, which include assessing whether the regulations significantly impact small entities, and if they are still necessary or need amendments. Certain regulations, such as those mandated by federal law and the annual Medicare payment update rules, are exempt from these reviews.

The Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX) has proposed changes to its By-Laws. The amendments involve removing the requirement for a Compensation and a Quality of Markets Committee within the Board, updating processes for determining the compensation and personnel actions involving the Chief Regulatory Officer, and making clarifying changes. These changes have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are effective immediately. MIAX invites the public to submit comments about these proposed changes using various online or mailing methods.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule aiming to make payments to poultry growers fairer. This rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act prohibits certain unfair practices used by live poultry dealers, especially in the competitive systems that determine how much growers are paid. It also requires dealers to provide more information to growers before asking them to invest in expensive farm updates, helping to reduce confusion and unfair advantage. Overall, the rule strengthens transparency, fairness, and accountability in the industry.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) scheduled a closed meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, and its continuation on February 25, 2021. The meeting will address compliance issues under specific U.S. law and discuss participation in legal actions, though it will not be open to the public. This virtual meeting will take place at 1050 First Street NE in Washington, DC. For further details, interested parties can contact Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, at the provided telephone number.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC is introducing a rule change to simplify its membership rules by incorporating the membership policies of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. This move aims to harmonize the rules across affiliated exchanges like Nasdaq and BX to create a consistent and efficient process for membership applications. Existing rules will apply to applications submitted before the new rules take effect, and the transition will be managed orderly to avoid confusion. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on this proposal.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is announcing a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panels. The meeting will occur via teleconference from March 30 to April 1, 2021, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data in grant applications. The panels will review and evaluate grant applications related to public health research and pandemic response.

The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, has announced that there will be closed meetings in February and March 2021. These meetings are related to reviewing and evaluating grant applications and will not be open to the public because confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal data, may be discussed. The meetings will be held via video at the Institute's Gateway Building in Bethesda, MD. The meetings will be attended by specialized panels focusing on topics like the transition to aging and molecular determinants of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) risk.

The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council held a special closed meeting, as specified in a notice filed under section 1104(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. The meeting took place virtually on December 4, 2024, at 11:03 a.m. ET, to discuss a personnel matter. No actions were taken during the meeting.

This document from the Securities and Exchange Commission outlines a proposed rule change by MIAX PEARL, LLC regarding its fee schedule for network connectivity. MIAX PEARL plans to raise the monthly network connectivity fees for its 10 gigabit ultra-low latency (ULL) connections from $9,300 to $10,000 for both members and non-members. The Exchange argues that these fees are necessary to cover the costs of maintaining its network infrastructure and that the change is reasonable and fair. The SEC is seeking comments on this proposal to ensure transparency and fairness in the setting of fees.