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The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a new rule proposed by the New York Stock Exchange to set fees for industry members in 2025. These fees, called CAT Fee 2025-1, will support the costs of the National Market System Plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail, with a fee rate of $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. These charges will be applied to brokers as soon as February 2025 and are meant to cover half of the budgeted costs for the year. The public is encouraged to submit their comments on this proposed rule change by January 31, 2025, through the Commission's website or by mail.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule that modifies the duration limits on permits and Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Previously, these permits and LOCs were limited to five years, but now NMFS can issue them for longer periods if deemed appropriate. This change aims to make the permitting process more efficient and less burdensome for researchers and other permit holders. Public comments regarding the proposed change have been considered, and any new permits will continue to be subject to a public comment period before issuance.

The Federal Reserve has issued an interim final rule to extend relief for certain loans guaranteed under the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until March 31, 2021. This extension also includes PPP second draw loans and exempts insider loans from certain banking regulations if these loans pose minimal risk. This rule aims to facilitate lending to small businesses owned by bank insiders, ensuring they have access to financial resources without being hindered by restrictions. The public is invited to comment on the rule until April 5, 2021.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the current paperwork requirements for the Red Flags, Card Issuers, and Address Discrepancy Rules for another three years. These rules help prevent identity theft by requiring financial institutions and certain companies to have identity theft prevention programs and assess address changes. The current approval for these rules expires on January 31, 2025. Public comments are being accepted until February 6, 2025, and the FTC has received comments supporting more data protection.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order to address alleged anticompetitive practices by the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The firm was accused of violating several federal laws by consolidating anesthesia services in Texas through its company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc., which led to increased prices. The proposed order seeks to limit Welsh Carson's influence over this company and requires them to obtain FTC approval for future acquisitions in anesthesia and related medical fields to prevent similar monopolistic behavior. The public has until March 20, 2025, to submit comments on this proposed consent order.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that MIAX PEARL, LLC submitted a new rule change on February 13, 2025. This change involves adjustments to the fee schedule for their equities trading platform, MIAX Pearl Equities. The modifications include new fees and rebates for trades during early and late trading sessions, altering some rebate programs, and revising fees for trades routed to other exchanges. The SEC is inviting the public to comment on this proposal by March 18, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on a proposal concerning the collection of information related to COVID-19 tests for airline passengers entering the United States. This proposal requires passengers to present either a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days before their flight or documentation of recovery from the virus. There are some exemptions, such as for certain federal personnel and urgent humanitarian cases. The CDC aims to prevent COVID-19 transmission while acknowledging the potential costs and efforts involved in implementing these requirements.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under Rule 17f-1(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule involves the Lost and Stolen Securities Program, which requires approximately 9,500 entities to register and report securities issues like missing, lost, or stolen documents. The SEC estimates that four new entities will join the program each year, each taking about half an hour to comply, costing around $172 per entity annually. The public can comment on this information collection request from December 3, 2024, to January 2, 2025, through the provided online platform or email.

The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed Consent Decree to the United States District Court for the District of Idaho regarding a lawsuit against the City of Driggs, Idaho, and the State of Idaho. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Water Act, addresses violations of the City's discharge permit and an EPA order. The proposed decree aims to settle these claims by mandating compliance measures and imposing a $400,000 penalty on the City. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days, and the decree can be accessed online through the Justice Department's website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the collection of information under Rule 20a-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. This rule requires investment funds to comply with specific regulations when soliciting proxies, consents, and authorizations related to their securities, ensuring that investors receive the necessary information to make informed voting decisions. Around 1,129 proxy statements from funds are filed annually, with an estimated 85 hours required for each filing, totaling about 95,965 hours annually. The public comment period for this request runs from December 16, 2024, to January 13, 2025.