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The Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed changes to its parent corporation's bylaws. These changes would allow the Board of Directors to invite non-voting observers to attend and participate in board meetings. The proposed amendment aims to formally codify existing practices, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities for these observers while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance. This proposal is considered non-controversial and is aligned with similar practices at other exchanges like BOX and MEMX, which also allow non-voting board observers.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice about a recent filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement. This filing is open for public comments until February 28, 2025. The document details various Postal Service requests to add or amend Competitive product listings, with specific dockets and filing authorities mentioned. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments through the Commission's website.

The United States Postal Service has announced that they have filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new contract to their list of domestic shipping services. This contract is intended to enhance the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List by including a Negotiated Service Agreement for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® services. The filing was made on December 4, 2024, under Docket Numbers MC2025-612 and K2025-611, and further details can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.

The National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify its rules concerning the receipt of securities from its Continuous Net Settlement (CNS) system. This change aims to improve the clarity of NSCC's rules regarding CNS long allocations. The SEC has published a notice to gather public comments on this proposal. Comments can be submitted online or by mail by January 29, 2025.

The Postal Service has announced that they are filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request aims to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the category of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. The notice was officially filed on December 6, 2024, and documents related to this case can be found online.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. requesting a modification to safety standards for using certain respirators in mines. The company wishes to use unapproved power purifying respirators near specific mining areas, arguing these provide better protection and comfort for miners, especially those unable to wear tight-fitting masks. The petition outlines safety procedures and training plans for the proposed respirators. Comments on this petition are open until March 21, 2025.

The Federal Reserve System has announced a notice about several companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or acquire existing ones. These applications are made under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and related regulations. The public can inspect these applications at designated Federal Reserve Banks or via the Federal Reserve's Freedom of Information Office. Comments on these applications are invited and must be submitted by March 15, 2021.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to amend its fee schedule by introducing a new fee structure for the use of Dedicated Cores, which are CPU resources reserved for single-user order processing. Initially, users can access up to two Dedicated Cores at no extra cost, but fees apply for additional cores, with prices increasing as more cores are used. This system is designed to offer enhanced performance through reduced latency and improved throughput, but its use is entirely optional. The changes are intended to be equitable, ensuring all users have access to similar opportunities without unfair discrimination, while also managing its finite resources effectively.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has proposed a rule change to its Customer Rebate Program, seeking approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The change involves paying only the higher rebate to a member when they qualify for two different rebate incentives in the same month, rather than providing both. This amendment is intended to simplify the rebate structure while still motivating members to engage with customer orders. The proposal aims to ensure equitable and fair rebates among members, without imposing any undue burden on market competition.

The Department of Commerce conducted a review and determined that if they revoke the countervailing duty order on melamine from China, it will likely result in the continuation or recurrence of subsidies. This review is part of a process that started in 2015 when the order was first imposed. The review found that a specific chemical, melamine, is at risk of receiving government subsidies again if the order is revoked. The results and this notice were published on February 25, 2021, with further details available in public documents.