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The Depository Trust Company (DTC) has proposed a plan to raise up to $3 billion through the issuance of senior notes, a type of debt, to strengthen its liquidity resources. This is a part of their strategy to ensure they have enough funds to complete financial settlements even if a major participant fails to meet their obligations. By diversifying their sources of liquidity, they aim to reduce dependency on current credit facilities and manage financial risks better. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on this proposal.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is working to renew a rule that lets banks designate certain customers as "exempt persons" so they don’t have to report large cash transactions over $10,000 with them. The rule aims to help banks reduce paperwork and make it easier to manage these accounts. FinCEN is asking for public comments on the process and its impact on banks' workload to ensure it is effective and not unnecessarily burdensome. This is part of a broader effort to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which seeks to minimize paperwork burdens on the public.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed changes to improve the operations of the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), which oversees the reliability of the Bulk Power System. Under the new proposal, the ERO would need to submit performance assessments every three years instead of every five years, ensuring more timely reviews. FERC also suggests including more detailed discussions in these assessments and setting up a formal public comment period for stakeholders to provide suggestions. These changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of the ERO and adapt to the rapid changes in the electric industry.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a final rule called the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees. This rule aims to prevent businesses from misleading consumers about the prices of live-event tickets and short-term lodging. It requires businesses to clearly disclose the total price that includes all mandatory fees, to avoid bait-and-switch tactics that hide the real cost. The rule also prohibits businesses from lying about the nature, purpose, amount, or refundability of these fees, ensuring that consumers have a true understanding of the cost before making a purchase.

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 Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) held its virtual Seventy-third Plenary Session, during which it adopted six recommendations and issued one official statement. The recommendations cover a range of topics including rules on rulemakings, protecting sensitive materials in public rulemaking dockets, improving government contract bid protest procedures, and making agency appellate systems more efficient. The official statement addresses the use of artificial intelligence by agencies, highlighting the importance of transparency and oversight. While these recommendations are not binding, they are intended to improve processes within federal agencies and will be shared with affected entities such as Congress and the Judicial Conference of the United States.

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 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering a funding opportunity worth $5 million under the Public Transportation Innovation Program to manage a new Technology Transfer (T2) Program. The T2 Program aims to promote the deployment of innovative research in public transportation. Eligible applicants include various government entities, transportation providers, and educational institutions. Applications must be submitted through grants.gov by February 11, 2025.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has adopted a final rule that establishes two exemptions from the requirement to execute certain swaps on regulated trading platforms. Swaps that qualify for clearing exemptions under existing regulations can now also be exempt from this execution requirement. Additionally, swaps made between eligible affiliate counterparties can be exempted from being executed on these platforms, even if these swaps are cleared. This rule aims to reduce unnecessary costs and enhance flexibility for specific types of swap transactions.

The Rural Housing Service (RHS), a part of the United States Department of Agriculture, is inviting applications for Section 514 Off-Farm Labor Housing loans and Section 516 Off-Farm Labor Housing grants. These funds are aimed at building new housing for domestic farm laborers, including retired or disabled ones, to boost affordable housing availability. The process involves a pre-application and final application phase, and RHS encourages applications that offer benefits to rural communities, especially those in Opportunity Zones or persistent poverty areas. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria and the deadline for submissions is outlined in the notice.