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Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the 21Shares Core Solana ETF under their specific rules for Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The primary goal is to give investors regulated access to Solana, a popular cryptocurrency. Cboe argues that trading Solana in this way can limit risks for investors typically exposed to through unregulated digital asset platforms. The proposal emphasizes that Solana's design makes it challenging to manipulate its price, aiming to address concerns about fraud and investor protection.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is adjusting the limits on contributions, expenditures, and the threshold for disclosure of contributions bundled by lobbyists due to inflation. These changes are required by the Federal Election Campaign Act and affect federal election campaigns, with new figures taking effect between 2024 and 2026. The expenditure limits for political party committees are updated based on inflation and population statistics. Additionally, the lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold for 2025 has been set at $23,300.

The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Interior Department, announced a request for public comments on a proposed renewal and revision of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection relates to applications for their Technical Service Center Summer Intern Program, aiming to recruit eligible students. The Bureau is particularly interested in public input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the information collection process. Public comments will be considered and potentially made public, and the deadline for submissions is June 9, 2025.

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.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a new rule to adopt fees for its new logical ports, which are linked to a new connectivity option on its equity options platform. These new logical ports, known as Unitized Logical Ports, provide a more consistent experience in trading by reducing the variability in how orders are processed. The proposal also includes new fees for members who exceed certain daily average limits for orders or quotes, aiming to encourage efficient use of the exchange's resources and prevent excessive activity that could disrupt systems. The changes are optional, with the goal of providing members with more trading flexibility.

The Justice Department announced a proposed settlement agreement related to environmental claims against the Western Employers Insurance Company (WEIC) concerning the Pioneer Metals Finishing Superfund Site. The agreement involves WEIC paying $1.2 million to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). If approved by the court, the EPA will not pursue additional claims against WEIC and related parties concerning this matter. The public can comment on the settlement by contacting the Assistant Attorney General within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that MEMX LLC has filed a proposed rule change to align its reporting requirements with a conditional exemption. This exemption affects how certain brokers report trades and allocations to accounts, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce burdens by ensuring that only the brokers with necessary information report allocations. The proposal also includes detailed reporting requirements for different types of accounts and emphasizes that the amendments won't significantly impact competition or investor protection. Public comments on the proposed change are invited until January 25, 2021.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public feedback on its plan to continue collecting information required by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard for Shipyard Employment. This proposal aims to extend the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for these paperwork requirements. They are particularly interested in comments on the necessity and usefulness of this information, ways to reduce the burden on employers, and the accuracy of the estimated time and costs involved. Comments must be submitted by April 29, 2025, and can be sent electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public feedback on extending a rule that helps prevent conflicts of interest for people working with investment companies. Rule 17j-1 requires those affiliated with investment companies to follow a code of ethics that ensures their personal investments do not conflict with the company's activities. This rule mandates reports on personal securities transactions and record-keeping to detect any potential violations. The SEC estimates around 84,567 people are affected by this rule, leading to annual costs of approximately $4.68 million for compliance. Comments are invited on the necessity and impact of these reporting requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a settlement related to the U.S. Technology Superfund Site in Berger, Missouri, to address waste containing toxic heavy metals that was removed between 2018 and 2019. The agreement involves payments by companies, such as AAR Landing Gear, LLC, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Space Gateway Support, LLC, and several federal agencies for a total of approximately $2.44 million. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposed settlement until April 7, 2025. If the public feedback suggests the agreement is not suitable, the EPA may revise or withdraw it.