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EnCap Investments L.P., Verdun Oil Company II LLC, XCL Resources Holdings, LLC, and EP Energy LLC have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to change and remove certain prior approval requirements in a decision made on September 13, 2022. The companies argue that these requirements are unnecessary since they no longer operate in the affected area and claim the regulations negatively impact competition and investment. They also highlight significant changes in the competitive landscape of the Uinta Basin, such as increased production and changes in market participants. The FTC is seeking public comments on this petition until April 30, 2025.

The NYSE Arca, Inc. has proposed a rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its Rules 7.31-E and 7.37-E. This change would provide an optional routing strategy for orders on the exchange. The proposal became effective immediately upon filing because it does not significantly affect investor protection, the public interest, or impose any substantial burden on competition. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal, which should be submitted by April 7, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has received a proposed rule change from NYSE Arca, Inc. to amend its options fee schedule. The change aims to lower the cap on fees for certain options strategy executions from $1,000 to $200 for OTP Holders trading at least 25,000 monthly contract sides. This move is intended to motivate OTP Holders to increase their trading volume on the Exchange, which could enhance market depth, tighten bid-ask spreads, and improve price discovery. The Exchange believes this proposal encourages competition by making NYSE Arca a more attractive venue for strategy executions.

The Department of Defense's Office of the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment is notifying the public about a Consent Order involving Northrop Grumman Corporation and Orbital ATK, Inc. This order, established by the FTC, aims to keep missile system prices fair and maintain competition by requiring Northrop to provide rocket motors and services equally to all competitors, while protecting sensitive information. The Consent Order, effective until 2038, addresses concerns about reduced competition due to Northrop's acquisition of Orbital ATK. For more details, public inquiries can be directed to the DoD Compliance Officer, Ms. Nicoletta S. Giordani.

The Surface Transportation Board has tentatively approved the acquisition of Echo Windy City, LLC, an interstate motor passenger carrier, by TBL Group, Inc., a company that owns several similar carriers. This acquisition will allow Echo Windy to expand its services to include interstate passenger transportation. If no opposing comments are submitted by April 7, 2025, the approval will become final on April 8, 2025. The Board determined that the transaction would benefit the public interest without adversely affecting competition or employees.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its fee structure for listing certain financial products called Outcome Strategy Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs). This change involves expanding the annual listing fee cap, now $16,000 per year, to include ETPs that base their returns on the performance of more than one reference index. The proposal aims to make listing costs more affordable and to encourage more issuers to list or transfer their ETPs to the Exchange, thereby fostering competition. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal before it makes a final decision.

The NYSE American LLC has proposed changes to its co-location services, specifically to their Equities Price List and Fee Schedule and the Options Fee Schedule. The changes aim to introduce two new Partial Cabinet Solution bundles, Options E and F, which offer upgraded network connections for users who need fast data transfer but can't justify the expense of a dedicated cabinet. The proposal states that these bundles would be available for the same setup fee as current options but with different monthly charges, and a 50% monthly fee reduction for the first year is offered if purchased by the end of 2021. The proposed rule change is designed to increase choice in a competitive market without treating any group unfairly.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent agreement involving E. & J. Gallo Winery and Constellation Brands to address potential antitrust issues from Gallo's acquisition of some Constellation assets. The agreement includes several actions to maintain competition, such as Constellation divesting some of its brands and maintaining certain others. These actions are intended to prevent reduced competition in markets for sparkling wine, brandy, port, sherry, and high color concentrates. The public can comment on this agreement until February 4, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection requirements under Rule 304 of Regulation ATS and Form ATS-N. These requirements are part of the regulatory framework for alternative trading systems, aiming to enhance transparency and competition in trading markets. The SEC estimates that entities will spend approximately 1,901 hours annually to meet these obligations. Public comments on this request can be submitted by March 28, 2025, and further information can be viewed or requested from the SEC's Office of FOIA Services.

The NYSE American LLC has proposed a rule change that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 1, 2021, to amend its Options Fee Schedule. This amendment introduces a new credit system for Customer Electronic executions, aiming to incentivize ATP Holders by offering a $0.10 per contract credit if certain trading volume thresholds are met. The goal is to attract more trading activity, thereby enhancing market depth, price discovery, and competition while benefiting all market participants. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change, which is effective upon filing but can be temporarily suspended by the Commission within 60 days if deemed necessary.