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The Coast Guard has implemented a new rule imposing a 48-hour time limit for vessels anchoring in Anchorage Area (B) at Bolivar Roads near Galveston, Texas, effective March 3, 2021. This rule aligns Anchorage Area (B) with the same time restrictions already applied to Areas (A) and (C). The change comes in response to extended anchoring times causing congestion and safety concerns, impacting commerce. Vessels can request longer anchoring permission from the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston through the Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service if needed due to bad weather or other circumstances.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has released a notice regarding a proposed rule change by MEMX LLC. The change involves amending a rule to allow MEMX to handle limit orders even when the national best bid or offer (NBBO) is not available, arguing that this will enhance market liquidity and benefit members by enabling the submission of orders that could help establish the NBBO. Unlike market orders, limit orders have a specific price limit set by the user, minimizing the risk of unintended prices due to NBBO unavailability. The Commission has waived the usual delay for the proposal to become operative, allowing it to take immediate effect. Critics or supporters of this change can submit their comments to the Commission as outlined in the notice.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule updating an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B due to concerns about the axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings. This updated directive requires additional inspections, extends the list of affected helicopter parts, and outlines reporting requirements for inspection outcomes. This rule is essential for maintaining helicopter safety, with the new compliance measures coming into effect on April 25, 2025. The FAA has made these changes in response to updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, ensuring alignment with international safety standards.

The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA announced the benefit levels for 2025 in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program. These benefits, unchanged from 2024, are adjusted annually based on the Thrifty Food Plan and include regional modifications for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories. For most areas, the monthly benefit remains at $40, while Alaska and Hawaii have higher amounts due to cost differences. These adjustments comply with the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on proposed information collection related to U.S. Employment Tax Returns and various related forms. This request, part of the IRS's effort to lessen the paperwork burden on taxpayers, falls under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS aims to gather feedback by February 24, 2025, and the information collected is used to ensure the accuracy of reported employment tax-related activities. The forms are essential for employers to report tax activities, with an estimated 7.4 million respondents spending approximately 63 hours each on compliance.

The Department of Defense has announced a notification regarding an arms sale to Saudi Arabia. The sale includes 3,000 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb I munitions and other related support equipment, services, and parts, with an estimated program cost of $290 million. This sale aims to support U.S. foreign policy and national security by bolstering Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities and maintaining regional stability. The principal contractor for this deal will be Boeing, and the sale is not expected to negatively impact U.S. defense readiness.

The Nasdaq Stock Market has proposed a rule change to clarify their credit system for stock trades. The change aims to make sure traders understand they cannot combine certain types of credits and discounts, specifically the M-ELO Supplemental Credit B with either M-ELO Supplemental Credit A or the QMM Tier 2 Program discount. This update doesn't change how the fee system works; rather, it clearly explains the rules to avoid confusion. The proposal is intended to ensure fairness and transparency among market participants.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters due to reports of excessive movement in certain spherical bearings. The AD mandates measuring this movement and, based on results, carrying out corrective actions and reporting them. This directive aims to prevent safety risks associated with reduced helicopter control. The AD takes effect on January 17, 2025, and helicopter operators must comply by checking the bearings within a set timeframe and reporting the findings.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a decrease in the fee rate for a loan financing the reduction of fishing capacity in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands non-pollock groundfish fishery. Starting January 1, 2025, the fee for Loan A will reduce from $0.020 to $0.016 per pound, while Loan B will remain at $0.001 per pound. This rate adjustment ensures that the loans are repaid on time based on current fish catch projections and financial requirements. Fee payments at the new rate are due by February 15, 2025.

NYSE Arca, Inc. proposed a new pricing tier called Tape B Tier 3, which aims to encourage more liquidity-providing orders in certain securities on its platform. This proposal offers incentives to ETP Holders affiliated with market maker accounts participating in NYSE Arca Options, allowing them to qualify for credits based on their trading activity. The proposal also includes non-substantive changes to simplify language in the fee schedule. This move is part of NYSE Arca's strategy to increase competitiveness and attract more order flow by offering financial incentives.