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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection practices to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC seeks input on several aspects including the necessity of these collections, their utility, and ways to improve them while minimizing burdens, especially for small businesses. Comments should be submitted by March 29, 2021. This initiative also includes updates on the registration and lighting requirements for antenna structures used in communication transmissions.

The United States Sentencing Commission is considering changes to the federal sentencing guidelines, and they are seeking public comments through March 2025. The proposed amendments aim to provide courts with more flexibility in making sentencing decisions, including changes to supervised release terms and drug offense guidelines. These include updating how drug quantities and roles in drug trafficking are assessed, altering the approach to methamphetamine cases, and revising enhancements related to machineguns and fentanyl distribution. The Commission is actively seeking feedback on various aspects of these proposals to better tailor federal sentencing guidelines to current needs.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to release about 17.94 acres of airport property at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport in Florida from federal grant conditions to be used for non-aeronautical purposes. This release will allow the Hernando County Board of Commissioners to use the land for relocating and consolidating county government headquarter facilities. The land is valued at $1,794,000 and the public has until February 12, 2021, to comment on this decision.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has published an arms sales notice regarding a proposed sale to Poland. The sale includes Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance systems, Airborne Early Warning radars, and electronic intelligence sensors, among other equipment, valued at $1.2 billion. This equipment is intended to enhance Poland's defense capabilities and support U.S. national security goals by strengthening a NATO ally in Europe. The sale involves major American contractors, and there's no anticipated negative impact on U.S. defense readiness.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to extend a rule under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule, referred to as Rule 15a-6, allows foreign broker-dealers to perform certain activities with U.S. institutional investors without registering as broker-dealers, provided they meet specific requirements. The SEC estimates that complying with this rule will take U.S. broker-dealers about 6,000 hours annually and cost around $1,000,000 per year. The public can review and comment on this information collection request until March 31, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments on a proposal to reduce paperwork burdens related to information collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This initiative is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. The FCC seeks feedback on enhancing data collection while minimizing difficulties, using automated techniques or technology, and ensuring that radio and television stations correctly disclose foreign sponsorship. The deadline for submitting comments is April 21, 2025, and people can send their feedback through www.reginfo.gov and email.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on proposed updates to the American Community Survey (ACS) Methods Panel Tests. These updates aim to improve data quality, reduce data collection costs, and lessen the reporting burden on the public. The proposed changes include enhancements to mailing strategies to improve self-response, the introduction of a feedback mechanism for participants, and the potential use of administrative data to replace or supplement survey questions. Additionally, new testing methods for survey components, like the internet response option and group quarter testing, are being considered. Feedback from the public will be collected until April 12, 2021.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public feedback on its proposal to extend the use of an information collection tool called Form I-134A. This form is used to assess if U.S.-based individuals can financially support certain immigrants during their temporary stay in the U.S., as part of several programs, including Uniting for Ukraine and Family Reunification Parole processes. The public can submit comments for 60 days to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the information collection, which affects over a million respondents annually. The USCIS is also collecting biometric data to verify identities and conduct background checks as part of this process.

The Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed amendments to its compliance rules related to the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail to align with an exemption granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This proposal aims to streamline how allocation reports are submitted, focusing on reporting responsibilities for brokers involved in trade allocations. The changes intend to simplify the process by shifting certain reporting obligations from executing brokers to clearing brokers, especially when brokers do not have enough information to complete allocation reports. This amendment is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce unnecessary burdens on brokers while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a rule change proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. This change involves modifying the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) by decreasing it from $0.0016 to $0.0014 per contract side, starting from November 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024, to ensure that the revenue from this fee does not exceed the costs associated with regulatory responsibilities. From January 1, 2025, Nasdaq plans to introduce a new method of assessing ORF, which will exclude proprietary product transactions and focus on clearing transactions across various participant types, while adopting different rates for trades executed on Nasdaq and non-Nasdaq exchanges. This new approach aims to cover a material portion of regulatory costs without generating excessive revenue and is set to conclude on July 1, 2025, when the original rates and structure will be reinstated unless further reviewed.