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Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 20, 2024, establishing new fees related to the Consolidated Audit Trail for 2025. The Exchange aims to set the CAT Fee 2025-1 at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change, with submissions due by January 27, 2025. Interested parties can submit their opinions through the SEC’s website or by email, using the specified file number for reference.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. to modify existing safety standards that require the use of permissible electric equipment in coal mines. The company requested permission to use specific types of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, as alternatives to currently used respirators. They argue these devices can offer air filtration and comfort, especially for miners with facial hair who might otherwise struggle with current equipment. The proposal includes specific guidelines and conditions to ensure the safety of miners when using these PAPRs underground.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced updates to their electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. They are adding two more subscription tiers and reducing fees for all tiers to make the service more accessible and affordable for smaller and medium-sized users. This includes a new tier for up to 75,000 transactions and another for up to 500,000. The changes aim to recover development costs while providing cost relief to users, with a plan to break even by 2027.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to extend an information collection request for three years, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is focused on gathering data related to legal expenses incurred by contractors, such as litigation costs and legal budgets. The public is encouraged to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve this data collection by June 9, 2025. The document is signed by Treena V. Garrett, the Federal Register Liaison Officer, on April 4, 2025.

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering is holding a special meeting to evaluate grant applications. This meeting will be closed to the public as it may involve confidential information or personal data that shouldn't be disclosed. It will take place from February 10 to 12, 2021, virtually at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. The contact person for this event is Dr. John P. Holden, who can be reached at the National Institutes of Health.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to grant exemptions to three individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines. This decision, effective from January 11, 2021, until January 11, 2023, was based on each individual's medical history and stable treatment regimen. The individuals granted these exemptions have been seizure-free for many years while on medication. The FMCSA believes that this exemption ensures a safety level similar to, or better than, what the standard regulations would achieve.

The National Marine Fisheries Service of the NOAA is correcting a previous notice about the SEDAR 101 Data Scoping Webinar for the HMS Sandbar Shark that was published on March 3, 2025. The corrections involve changes to the subject heading and details about the fishery management councils involved. The correct councils are the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils. This information is important for ensuring accurate communication and planning related to fisheries management.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on an information collection titled "Improving Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Practice through National Partnerships." They plan to gather data from healthcare workers and organizations involved in the prevention and treatment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The goal is to evaluate training programs and their impact on healthcare practices. The public is invited to submit comments on whether the information collection is necessary and how it could be improved.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to sell 11 parcels of public land, totaling 89.35 acres, in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, through a modified competitive sale process. Each parcel will be sold for at least its fair market value, and interested parties must register and participate in an online auction via the EnergyNet website starting March 18, 2025. The sale is governed by multiple federal laws and regulations, and buyers are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and securing necessary approvals for land use. The sale integrates environmental considerations to ensure compliance with relevant environmental laws.

The Surface Transportation Board has approved the Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) for the second quarter of 2025. This factor, submitted by the Association of American Railroads, helps to measure the changes in costs for the nation's largest railroads over time. The Board reviewed and adopted three specific RCAF figures: an unadjusted figure of 0.945, an adjusted figure of 0.366, and an RCAF-5 value of 0.347. These decisions are applicable starting April 1, 2025.