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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is evaluating changes proposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to the arbitration process they use to settle disputes. FINRA wants to modify the rules to improve how arbitrators are selected and address issues like list selection, requests for more information, and removal of arbitrators. This includes giving non-chair-qualified public arbitrators a better chance to be selected, setting clear deadlines for requests related to arbitrators, and updating outdated references in their rules. The SEC is seeking public comments to decide whether to approve or disapprove these changes by April 2025.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to adjust its fee structure for Lead Market Makers (LMMs) on its equities trading platform. The new fee schedule aims to provide better incentives for LMMs who meet specific performance standards, particularly those handling lower daily auction volumes of securities. The proposed changes include reducing payments for high-volume securities while increasing incentives for securities with lower trading volumes. The Exchange believes these adjustments will help remain competitive in the market and enhance the quality of the trading environment for exchange-traded products (ETPs) listed on Cboe BZX.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is asking for information to help improve testing for Lyme disease. They want to know about the current technology and challenges involved in creating better tests. The HHS, through its Lyme Innovation initiative and the LymeX Innovation Accelerator, is working on partnerships to develop new diagnostic tools. The information gathered will be used to help create incentives and partnerships to develop advanced tests for Lyme disease.

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice about a new rule proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to set fees for expanded co-location services at its data center. The rule involves introducing a new type of cabinet, called the Ultra High Density Cabinet, and various power and power distribution units, each with specific fees. The purpose of these changes is to respond to increasing demand and to facilitate operational efficiencies in their data center. The Nasdaq Stock Market ensures that these services and fees will be uniformly available to all customers and does not expect any unfair competitive impacts from the proposal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to renew a request to collect information related to air pollution control in Indian reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This proposal involves Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) under the Clean Air Act and is meant to help the EPA keep track of air pollution sources, issue permits, and ensure compliance with regulations. The agency is asking for public input on aspects of the information collection and plans to submit the proposal for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are due by April 13, 2021, and several forms are associated with different permit applications and emissions reports for the areas involved.

The Department of the Treasury is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information related to the CARES Act Loan and Payroll Support Programs for air carriers and other eligible businesses. This request is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and ensure compliance with existing financial assistance agreements under the CARES Act and subsequent laws. The Treasury Department needs to gather feedback on several aspects, including the necessity and practicality of the information collection and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments about this process are accepted until March 31, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is asking the public for comments on its request to extend the use of a specific form, known as Form NWPA-830G, for three more years. This form is used by those who handle spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste to determine the fees they must pay into the Nuclear Waste Fund, based on their electricity production. The DOE has reduced the number of reactors required to submit this form from 95 to 94, following the permanent shutdown of one reactor. Comments on this proposed collection must be submitted by January 17, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, will hold a virtual meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) on February 10-11, 2021. This meeting will discuss systematic reviews and topics such as Nutrition, Physical Activity, Obesity, and Health Equity/Social Determinants of Health. The public can attend the meeting by registering in advance, and there will be an opportunity for public comments during specific segments. The CPSTF, an independent panel, focuses on identifying programs that enhance public health by evaluating evidence and issuing recommendations, which are informative rather than mandatory.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has updated the cap on average total assets that determines if a Federal Home Loan Bank member qualifies as a "community financial institution" (CFI) to $1,239,000,000. This adjustment is based on the 1.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) from November 2019 to November 2020, as published by the Department of Labor. The changes took effect on January 1, 2021. The aim of the adjustment is to reflect inflation and ensure that the cap is in line with current economic conditions.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the extension of a rule involving information collection from registered recordkeeping transfer agents. This rule, known as Rule 17Ad-11, requires these agents to report discrepancies in security records, particularly when issues with record differences have not been resolved for over 30 days. The SEC estimates that the overall burden on these agents is minimal, with each report taking about 30 minutes to complete. Comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this reporting requirement are welcomed until February 3, 2025.