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The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a Prohibition Order that restricts the acquisition and use of certain bulk-power system (BPS) electric equipment from China because of national security concerns. This order aims to prevent foreign adversaries from potentially exploiting these equipment vulnerabilities, especially in areas critical to defense facilities. It specifically targets equipment like transformers and circuit breakers operating at 69 kV or higher if they are manufactured or supplied by entities under China's influence. Violation of this order may result in significant civil or criminal penalties.

Nasdaq BX, Inc. has proposed a rule change to adjust certain exchange fees based on inflation rates. These fee adjustments, which took effect upon proposal and will become fully operative by January 1, 2025, aim to restore the real value of fees that have remained static over time, eroding in purchasing power due to inflation. The changes will occur in three phases over three years, affecting specific market data products but not all fee categories. The adjustments are calculated using the Data Processing Producer Price Index (PPI) and aim to support the Exchange's ongoing investments in its data products and services.

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.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has submitted a proposal to increase fees related to its Specialized Quote Feed (SQF) Ports and SQF Purge Ports by 10%, effective January 1, 2025. This increase aims to help the Exchange maintain and enhance its market technology infrastructure. The company argues that it hasn't raised these fees since the mid-2010s, while inflation and the costs of improving services have increased. The proposal invites interested individuals to send comments or concerns to the Securities and Exchange Commission within the stipulated period.

The BOX Exchange LLC proposed a rule change to update its Fee Schedule by increasing fees for connectivity and ports used on the BOX Options Market LLC facility. These changes reflect an 8% fee increase justified by an industry-specific inflation measure called the Producer Price Index for Data Processing and Related Services. The fee adjustments are meant to help the Exchange maintain and enhance its market technology and services, despite not having increased these fees since 2018. The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on this proposal until January 17, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking an extension for an information collection request related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for marine tank vessel loading operations. These standards apply to facilities loading vessels with petroleum or gasoline that exceed specific hazardous air pollutant emissions thresholds. The public has an additional 30 days to comment on this proposed extension, which requires affected entities to respond initially, semiannually, and annually. There are no changes to the estimated burdens or costs as compared to previous assessments since regulations and industry growth have remained stable.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 gigabit (Gb) physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This fee is charged to both members and non-members who use these ports to connect to the exchange's data centers. The Exchange argues that the fee increase is necessary to help maintain and improve their market technology and services, and remains competitive compared to fees charged by other exchanges. The proposed change aims to reflect the costs of inflation and investments made in enhancing their systems over the years. The public has been invited to submit comments on this change.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change related to fees for connecting to its network, specifically increasing the cost of 10 gigabit (Gb) physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500 per month. This change aims to account for inflation and reflects investments in the Exchange's infrastructure, like upgraded switch hardware and new data centers, which enhance service quality and capacity. The Exchange argues that even with the fee increase, their pricing remains competitive with other exchanges. Public comments on this proposed change are solicited by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for its 10 gigabit physical port connections from $7,500 to $8,500. This fee adjustment is intended to help the Exchange maintain and improve its technology infrastructure. The Exchange argues that the increased fee is still competitive compared to similar fees charged by other exchanges and that it has not changed this fee since 2018 despite inflation. The proposal is currently open for public comments, with a submission deadline of January 21, 2025.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee schedule, specifically increasing the cost of 10 gigabit (Gb) physical connectivity ports from $7,500 to $8,500 per month. This fee adjustment is intended to support the maintenance and improvement of market technology and services while staying competitive compared to fees charged by other exchanges. The proposed change is also meant to reflect inflation and investments the Exchange has made since the last fee adjustment in 2018. The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on this proposal until January 21, 2025.