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Nasdaq PHLX LLC filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to adjust certain fees for its market data products based on inflation. The changes are intended to restore fees to their original real value, as many have not been updated for years and have decreased in real terms due to inflation. The adjustments will be phased in over three years, starting in 2025. The exchange claims this change is necessary to recoup investments made to enhance their products and maintain technology infrastructure, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of their customers.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement, inviting public comments by April 11, 2025. This involves a review of requests related to adding or modifying competitive service agreements, which are deals with specific customers for specialized mailing solutions. Public proceedings and representatives have been designated to ensure public interests are considered. Details of the filings, including docket numbers and submission guidelines, are available on their website.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to hold several proposal review meetings throughout the year. These meetings aim to provide advice on proposals submitted to the NSF for funding and to assess ongoing projects. The meetings will be held at the NSF's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and will not be open to the public due to confidential information being discussed. Information about these meetings, including changes and schedules, will be available on the NSF website, and similar notices will be published quarterly.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is holding two closed meetings on April 10, 2025, to evaluate grant applications. These meetings will not be open to the public because they may involve confidential information such as trade secrets and personal details about the applicants. The first meeting will review cooperative agreement applications from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and the second will focus on SBIR-STTR grant applications from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Both meetings will be conducted virtually, and the contact persons are Dr. Joel A. Saydoff and Dr. Tatiana Pasternak.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a closed meeting on January 10, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications related to bone regulation. The meeting will be conducted virtually from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The session is closed to the public because it will involve discussions of confidential information, like trade secrets or personal details in grant applications, which must remain private. Dr. Nijaguna Prasad is the contact person for the meeting, and inquiries can be directed to him via phone or email.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke announced a change to the dates of the NST-2 Study Section meeting. Originally scheduled for April 3 and 4, 2025, the meeting will now take place on April 21 and 22, 2025, at the same times. This adjustment was published following a prior notice in the Federal Register. The meeting will be closed to the public.

The Commission on Civil Rights has announced the renewal of the charters for the 51 State advisory committees. These committees exist in each state and the District of Columbia and focus on advising the Commission about civil rights issues specific to their regions. The charter renewal will take effect on January 30, 2025, and will last for two years unless it is renewed again. The advisory committees include members with diverse political views to ensure a wide range of perspectives and expertise.

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) announced two upcoming closed meetings. These meetings, happening in March 2021, are part of special emphasis panels focused on reviewing grant applications related to human genome research. The sessions will be held virtually and are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Dr. Rudy O. Pozzatti is the Scientific Review Officer for these panels.

The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries announced a change in the location for the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations meeting previously planned at the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, DC, due to weather-related closures. Instead, the meeting was conducted via teleconference, as stated in the amended notice. The meeting schedule remained the same, spanning January 6-7, 2025. This change of venue was beyond the control of the Board, leaving no time to notify the public as typically required by regulations.

The National Institutes of Health announced a closed meeting of the Heart, Lung, and Blood Program Project Review Committee scheduled for March 19, 2021. This meeting will take place virtually from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and involves reviewing and evaluating grant applications. The meeting is closed to the public because it might disclose confidential information or personal details related to the grant applications. Contact information for Dr. Melissa H. Nagelin, the Scientific Review Officer, is provided for any inquiries.