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Nasdaq Stock Market LLC filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to list and trade shares of the CoinShares Litecoin ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d), which focuses on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The CoinShares Litecoin ETF will allow investors to gain exposure to Litecoin, a digital currency. The proposal outlines how the ETF will operate, including its investment objective, valuation, and security measures for safeguarding the digital currency. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposed rule change before making a decision to approve or disapprove it.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on the proposed extension of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for benzene emissions from storage vessels and coke oven by-product recovery plants. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for their review. The ICR is currently valid until February 2025, and this notice opens an additional 30-day period for public comments. The EPA estimates that seven respondents will be affected, with a total annual burden of 1,130 hours and costs amounting to $143,000.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Solana Fund. This fund will invest in Solana, a type of cryptocurrency, without needing a surveillance-sharing agreement with a market of significant size for monitoring. The proposal aims to offer U.S. investors a transparent and regulated option to invest in Solana, possibly reducing risks like price manipulation and high management fees. The SEC is seeking comments from the public and plans to decide on approval within 90 days.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a notice inviting applications for new grants for the 2025 fiscal year under the Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs, specifically for the Professional Development Program focused on Native American teacher retention. This initiative aims to improve skills and retention rates among qualified Native American educators working with Indian students, recognizing the importance of having educators who reflect the students' cultural backgrounds. The department emphasizes the need for Native American teachers and leaders in schools, highlighting the significant role they play in improving educational outcomes for Native American students. Additionally, competitive preferences are provided for applications involving Tribal entities or consortia with Tribal or educational institutions.

The Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc. (LTSE) filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to implement new connectivity fees for market participants. Previously, LTSE did not charge for connectivity, but due to the costs incurred from launching a new trading system, it plans to start charging fees effective October 1, 2024. These fees include charges for physical connections and logical connectivity sessions, with certain discounts for Disaster Recovery and Test Environment connections. LTSE believes the fees are fair, non-discriminatory, and generally lower than those charged by other exchanges, aiming to cover a portion of their operational costs while encouraging efficient use of connectivity resources.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice about a rule change proposed by BOX Exchange LLC. This proposal involves amending several rules to allow the listing and trading of options on specific Ethereum-based ETFs, such as the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The goal is to provide investors with a lower-cost, regulated option for exposure to Ethereum. The proposed rule includes measures to prevent market manipulation and protect investors, such as position limits for option contracts.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public comments on extending the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for collecting information under the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard. This extension aims to ensure that laboratories continue managing chemical hazards effectively to protect employees' health. OSHA seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden on businesses. They propose reducing the estimated paperwork burden from 622,482 to 602,594 hours and reducing estimated costs significantly due to updated pricing methods for medical consultations and examinations. Comments must be submitted by April 15, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposal to extend the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Hydrochloric Acid Production under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This extension, involving facilities that produce significant emissions, aims to ensure compliance with established pollution control standards. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025, and the EPA estimates the total yearly burden to be 21,900 hours, costing about $2,980,000. This proposal does not anticipate significant changes in industry growth or costs.

The United States Department of Agriculture announced the launch of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, which provides financial support to specialty crop producers to help them expand or develop markets. Applications for this assistance will be accepted from December 10, 2024, to January 8, 2025. To qualify, producers must be actively engaged in farming specialty crops, such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and floriculture, among others. The program aims to boost domestic market growth and address the challenges specialty crop producers face due to high costs and lower cash receipts.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a consent agreement with Chemence, Inc. to address allegations of deceptive practices related to their claims about products being "Made in USA." The FTC found that Chemence falsely advertised their glue products as primarily made in the United States, while much of the materials were sourced from abroad. The proposed order includes a $1.2 million judgment and guidelines for future advertising and compliance measures, including preventing Chemence from making false claims about product origins unless they accurately reflect manufacturing and material sources. This action is part of a shift towards stricter enforcement of "Made in USA" claims, aiming to protect consumers and honest competitors.