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MIAX Emerald, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its Fee Schedule. This change will introduce a fee for market participants who use the Exchange's testing systems environment via a dedicated cross connection. Filed under immediate effectiveness, this proposal is available for public comment, and interested parties can submit their views to the SEC by February 21, 2025. The full text of the proposal can be accessed on both the MIAX and SEC websites.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting to review grant applications for the NIAID New Innovators Awards. The meeting will take place virtually on March 2-3, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The discussions will include sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data, which is why the meeting is not open to the public. Jennifer H. Meyers, a Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted for more information.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a closed session. The meeting will take place at Room 420, Bethesda Towers in Bethesda, MD, and will discuss a proposed rulemaking regarding safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products. The public can watch a live webcast of the open session or join by phone using the provided link and dial-in information. For further details, contact Alberta E. Mills at the addresses and phone numbers provided.

The National Cancer Institute is holding several meetings to discuss grant applications and contract proposals. These meetings will be closed to the public to protect confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal data. The meetings will take place in March and May 2021 at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland, using telephone conference calls. Contact information for the scientific review officers in charge of each meeting is provided for those needing further details.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to its Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. This initiative, part of an effort to achieve environmental justice, allocates about $600 million to "Grantmakers," who will distribute subawards to community-led projects. The information collection will involve soliciting applications and gathering reports to ensure proper fund management and transparency. Public comments on the proposal are welcomed until January 27, 2025.

The Department of Commerce has issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for inflation, effective January 15, 2021. This adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and aims to ensure the penalties continue to serve as a deterrent. The changes will only apply to penalties with a specific dollar amount and will affect those assessed after the effective date. The penalties are adjusted based on the cost-of-living increase from October 2019 to October 2020.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking for public comments on its plan to renew an information collection. This collection will gather feedback from people who interact with the FAA, aiming to improve accessibility and transparency. They are using what they call a Generic Clearance for Customer Interactions to support their mission. Those interested can submit comments by February 18, 2025, and the collection of information will happen on a voluntary basis.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Office of Federal Procurement Policy have withdrawn a proposed rule and policy regarding pay equity and transparency in federal contracting. The rule, which was initially published in January 2024, aimed to prevent contractors from considering a job applicant's compensation history and required them to disclose the salary for job positions linked to government contracts. The decision to withdraw is attributed to the limited time left in the current administration and the intent to focus on other priorities. The proposal was initially suggested to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in federal procurement.

The Health and Human Services Department, specifically through the Strategic Preparedness and Response Administration, issued a notice regarding a correction to a previous document. In the Federal Register notice 2024-28740, published on December 6, 2024, a correction was made to a figure on page 97015. This correction was officially filed on December 20, 2024.

The Executive Order titled "Protecting America's Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse" aims to improve financial integrity within the federal government. It instructs the Department of the Treasury to enhance systems and guidance for verifying government payments to prevent fraud and improper payments. The order mandates federal agencies to consolidate their financial management systems and work with the Treasury to ensure funds are properly managed. Additionally, it focuses on increasing the transparency and efficiency of financial transactions to safeguard taxpayer dollars.