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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice that the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change regarding its fee schedule. The proposal aims to introduce fees for Cboe Timestamping Service reports and is designated for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is inviting public comments on whether this proposed rule change aligns with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Comments can be submitted electronically through the SEC's website or via email.

The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules is having a meeting on April 1, 2025, in Atlanta, GA, which you can attend in person or watch remotely. People who want to attend in person need to register by March 25, 2025. Remote attendance is allowed without this deadline. While the public can observe the meeting, they cannot actively participate in it.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension for the Administration for Native Americans Project Outcome Assessment Survey. This survey aids in reporting on performance measures and fulfilling statutory requirements. ACF invites public comments and suggestions on the proposed information collection until February 12, 2025. Those interested can provide feedback via the specified online platform or email.

The Copyright Royalty Judges from the Library of Congress have amended regulations to revise how digital music providers pay for the costs of a mechanical licensing collective. This change aims to make the payment process fairer, particularly for smaller music licenses and download services, without altering the total fees. Starting in 2021, these fees will involve a flat rate for smaller licensees and those operating download stores, while larger users will face different rules. These amendments provide more flexibility and clarity in how these fees are allocated and paid.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on the renewal of a procedure related to Form 12b-25, which companies use to notify the SEC and the marketplace if they cannot file a required report on time. This procedure allows for an automatic filing extension. The SEC estimates that there are around 2,849 annual filings of this form, with each taking approximately 2.5 hours to complete, resulting in a total of 7,123 burden hours. The public has until March 11, 2025, to submit their comments about the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a closed meeting for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Special Emphasis Panel to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting will be held virtually on March 7, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will be closed to the public to protect confidential information, including potential trade secrets and personal details of individuals involved in the grant applications. This precaution helps prevent an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a proposed rule change by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC), which involves updates to its Operational Risk Management Framework. This change aims to reflect recent name changes of groups within the structure and to incorporate nonmaterial edits for clarity. The modifications do not seem to affect competition and intend to enhance the framework's clarity and comprehensiveness. The SEC is seeking comments from the public on the proposed updates by January 16, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission announced a Postal Service filing regarding the calculation of the assumed Federal income tax for competitive products income for the fiscal year 2024. This document opens the discussion to public comments, which are due by March 7, 2025, and provides guidelines for submitting comments via the Commission's website. A new docket, No. T2025-1, has been established to review this filing, and Jennaca D. Upperman has been appointed as the Public Representative to ensure the public's interests are considered in this matter.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its regulations to increase the maximum fines it can impose for violations. These changes are required by a federal law that adjusts penalties for inflation. For violations of the Atomic Energy Act, the penalty will increase from $362,814 to $372,240 per violation, per day. Additionally, for false claims under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, the penalty will increase from $13,946 to $14,308. These new penalties take effect on January 15, 2025.

The President has decided to extend the national emergency concerning significant malicious cyber activities for another year beyond April 1, 2025. This emergency was originally declared on April 1, 2015, due to the threat these cyber activities pose to the United States' national security, foreign policy, and economy. Since then, several Executive Orders have been issued to address the situation. The extension will be officially noted in the Federal Register and communicated to Congress.