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Cboe Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 13, 2020. This change aimed to adjust the electronic volume threshold for continuous quoting requirements for Market-Makers from one calendar quarter to two consecutive quarters. The proposal was published for public comment but received no responses. On January 13, 2021, Cboe withdrew the proposal.

On November 25, 2024, NYSE Arca, Inc. submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify its Options Fee Schedule concerning the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF), which became effective immediately. However, on January 23, 2025, the SEC temporarily suspended the rule to consider further whether it should be approved or disapproved. Subsequently, on January 27, 2025, NYSE Arca withdrew its proposed rule change.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company had asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to change a requirement for ramping rates, which involves controlling the flow of water in hydroelectric power projects, for a project at the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project. After initially seeking to alter this requirement, the company decided to withdraw their request on November 14, 2024. No one opposed this withdrawal, and the Commission accepted it, making the withdrawal effective on November 29, 2024, thus ending the proceedings.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) decided to withdraw a proposed rule that was aimed at adding a new requirement for terminal disclaimers to address nonstatutory double patenting. This proposal was initially published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2024, and received over 300 comments during the open comment period, which ended on July 9, 2024. After considering the feedback and due to resource constraints, the USPTO chose not to proceed with this rule at the moment. However, they acknowledged the input from stakeholders and emphasized their commitment to maintaining a balanced and reliable intellectual property system.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC proposed a rule that would allow them to deny or impose stricter listing criteria on companies based on their auditors or if their business activities occur in countries with restrictive laws, such as those that limit information access. This proposal was submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which spent several months reviewing it and considering amendments. However, on February 1, 2021, before a final decision was reached, Nasdaq chose to withdraw the proposed rule change.

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has announced the withdrawal of a proposed production activity notification by Rincon Power, LLC for its facility in Carpinteria, California, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 205. This notification was initially registered on January 30, 2025, and was formally withdrawn at the request of Rincon Power, LLC on February 5, 2025. The action was made official by Elizabeth Whiteman, the Executive Secretary, and was documented in the Federal Register.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing a rule concerning Utah's hazardous waste management program because they received negative feedback on it. This rule was originally published on December 23, 2024, and its withdrawal means changes to Utah's program won't happen as planned. The EPA will address these comments in a future rule but won't allow for more public comments during that process. The rules involved were related to hazardous waste and environmental protection standards.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has withdrawn a proposed rule regarding the investigation of railroad accidents and incidents. The rule, initially published in October 2024, aimed to establish a standard process for information gathering and consultation with stakeholders during investigations. The decision to retract follows two negative comments criticizing insufficiencies and potential issues, including vague definitions and conflicts with existing practices. The withdrawal allows FRA to revisit the proposal and work with stakeholders to address concerns.

The Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor, and Department of Health and Human Services have decided to withdraw their proposed rules concerning the coverage of preventive services under the Affordable Care Act. Initially published on October 28, 2024, these rules aimed to ensure coverage for recommended preventive services without cost-sharing, focusing significantly on contraceptive items for women. The withdrawal comes as the departments plan to prioritize other issues, although they may revisit preventive services in the future. The agencies emphasize that withdrawing these rules does not prevent them from making new proposals similar to the withdrawn ones.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC (Phlx) filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow orders from market makers to be solicited for PIXL auctions in Nasdaq-100 Micro Index (XND) Options. This proposal was initially published for public comment on November 6, 2024, but the SEC received no comments. On December 20, 2024, Phlx decided to withdraw this proposed rule change. The notice of withdrawal was issued by the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, with Secretary Vanessa A. Countryman providing the notice under delegated authority.