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MIAX Emerald, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create a Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP). This plan would allow certain minor rule violations to be punished with fines up to $2,500 and would not require immediate reporting to the SEC, as long as summary reports are sent quarterly. This proposal excludes some conduct policies and aims to make handling minor infractions more efficient. The public is invited to comment on the proposal, and the SEC will decide on its approval by December 24, 2024.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has issued a final rule establishing procedures for creating guidance documents per Executive Order 13891. This rule mandates how CEQ will define, develop, and issue these documents, ensuring they are accessible to the public through an online database. It allows the public to request changes to these documents and specifies the process for significant guidance documents needing public comment. The rule underscores CEQ's internal practices without imposing new obligations on the public or other governmental bodies.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted technical amendments to fix various errors in rules and forms under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These changes aim to correct typographical mistakes and outdated references in the existing regulations. The updated guidelines aim to ensure the accuracy and currency of legal references and cross-references in SEC regulations and forms. These amendments will take effect on February 18, 2025.

The Copyright Royalty Judges have started a new process to decide on fair rates and rules for using certain copyrighted works in public broadcasting from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027. Organizations interested in participating need to submit a Petition to Participate with a $150 fee using the eCRB online system by February 4, 2021. This proceeding occurs every five years and aims to set guidelines for the reproduction, distribution, and display of these works. Only licensed attorneys or individuals representing themselves can appear in this process.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon three injection/withdrawal wells at its storage fields in Kansas. The proposed abandonment is expected to cost around $150,000 and will not impact current customers. The Commission has opened the project for public comment, allowing individuals to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments by a specified deadline. All necessary submission procedures and contact information for assistance are provided to ensure public participation.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have issued a final rule regarding the enforcement of REAL ID requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards used for federal purposes. Starting May 7, 2025, federal agencies must begin enforcing these requirements but can do so using a phased approach until May 5, 2027, if they consider factors like security, operational feasibility, and public impact. This rule aims to provide flexibility for a smoother transition since not all individuals currently possess REAL ID-compliant IDs. Agencies that choose phased enforcement must coordinate with DHS and publicly share their plans.