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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a rule requiring national securities exchanges to provide certain information. This rule, known as Rule 6a-3, involves exchanges reporting on the types of materials they distribute and monthly trading activity. With 26 exchanges involved, the SEC estimates a total annual reporting time of 156 hours. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on this information collection by March 31, 2025, through a designated website or email.

Nasdaq MRX, LLC has introduced a new approach for calculating the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) starting January 1, 2025, which differentiates fees based on where trades occur. The revised system will exclude Market Makers from the ORF and categorize trades under different rates depending on whether they occur on MRX or other exchanges. This update aims to refine the collection of ORF to more precisely cover regulatory costs and ensure no overlap with fees charged by other exchanges. The new method will expire on July 1, 2025, after which the previous fee structure will resume.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC has proposed a change to how it collects the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) starting January 1, 2025. The new approach will see ORF being applied to a broader range of transactions, excluding those by Market Makers, and at different rates for transactions happening on ISE versus other exchanges. These changes aim to better align the fees with regulatory costs and make the fee system fairer for different market participants. This proposal will automatically expire on July 1, 2025, returning to the previous ORF structure unless further action is taken.

Nasdaq GEMX, LLC has proposed changes to its Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) structure starting January 1, 2025. These changes will involve different fees for trades conducted on GEMX and those executed on non-GEMX exchanges. The new structure aims to better distribute regulatory costs among different market participants, ensuring that the collected fees do not surpass 88% of the total regulatory costs. This proposal temporarily changes how fees are assessed and will revert to previous rates on July 1, 2025, unless further action is taken.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve an extension of the existing data collection required under Rule 15c2-8. This rule mandates that broker-dealers deliver prospectuses to certain individuals during securities offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), with a specific "48-hour rule" for IPOs. Broker-dealers must also maintain accurate records to identify those requesting prospectuses. The SEC estimates significant time and cost burdens for compliance, and a 30-day public comment period for this request is open until January 2, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the information collection requirements set forth in Rule 6a-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule mandates national securities exchanges to provide the SEC with certain information, such as reports and materials issued to exchange members. The SEC estimates that these exchanges collectively spend 156 hours annually fulfilling these requirements. Comments are welcomed on the necessity and usefulness of the rule, estimated burdens, and potential improvements, and must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. They want feedback on whether these collections are necessary and useful, and how they could reduce the burden on small businesses. The feedback period is open until July 7, 2025. The FCC aims to improve their regulatory framework for the 220 MHz radio service, enhancing its competitiveness while ensuring compliance with their regulations.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of a rule under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This rule, Rule 17Ad-16, requires registered transfer agents to notify securities depositories when they begin or end services for a company or change their contact information. The SEC estimates that this process involves around 16,412 notices each year, taking about 15 minutes per notice, and costing the industry a total of approximately $1.58 million annually. Comments on whether this information collection is necessary, accurate, or could be improved are requested by May 5, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a notice through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to request public comments on the forms used by tax-exempt organizations. This request is part of an ongoing effort to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS has reported changes in regulatory guidance over the past year and is looking to renew the approval package for these forms. Individuals and agencies can submit their feedback on the proposed information collections by January 21, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the information collection required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments should address whether this information collection is necessary, its practical utility, the accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to improve its quality and clarity, and how to reduce the burden on small businesses. The deadline for submitting comments is May 19, 2025. This effort is part of the FCC's ongoing review to minimize paperwork burdens.