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The Federal Reserve System has received applications from the individuals and trusts of the Maifeld Family to acquire shares in Clarkel, Inc., and indirectly Iowa State Bank in Clarksville, Iowa. This action is part of a process under the Change in Bank Control Act, which involves evaluating specific factors before approval. The public can access details about these applications at certain Federal Reserve Bank locations and online. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the applications, which are due by May 2, 2025, and these comments will be publicly available.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license to the City of St. Cloud for operating the St. Cloud Hydroelectric Project No. 4108. This license is effective from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, unless a new license is granted before then. If a new license is not issued by that date, the annual license will automatically renew unless the Commission decides otherwise. The City of St. Cloud will continue to operate under the terms of the previous license until a new decision is made.

Saratoga Railroad, LLC filed a notice to abandon a 23.71-mile rail line in Carbon County, Wyoming. No local traffic has used the line for two years, and any overhead traffic can be rerouted. Employees affected by this abandonment are entitled to certain protections. The abandonment will take effect on March 2, 2025, unless there is a stay pending reconsideration or other regulatory actions are taken by specified dates.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a request from the Alabama Power Company to use the lands and waters of the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project in Alabama for non-project purposes. Specifically, they seek approval for Harmony Cove, LLC to build a residential dock for 16 watercrafts, which would be part of a common area in the Harmony Cove Subdivision. Interested parties can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests by February 14, 2025, through the Commission's eFiling or eComment system. Public inquiries and assistance are available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP to replace a certain bellcrank in the life raft system to ensure safety. This proposed rule aims to update an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) from 2019, which required regular inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of the bellcrank. The new rule proposes a replacement of the affected bellcrank with a serviceable part, which would address potential problems where the life raft might not release during an emergency, posing a risk to occupants. The FAA invites the public to submit comments by April 12, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from the Alabama Power Company for the non-project use of lands and waters at the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project in Alabama. The company wants to build new and modify existing docks to accommodate more watercraft. The commission is inviting comments and motions to intervene regarding this proposal by February 14, 2025. Public comments, protests, and motions can be submitted online or by mail, following the provided guidelines.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a disapproval decision concerning a proposed rule change by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to increase fees for certain market data and connectivity products. Originally filed in March 2024, the rule change faced a temporary suspension by the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, which later disapproved the proposal in November 2024. Nasdaq filed a petition to have this disapproval reviewed, and the SEC granted this request, allowing interested parties to submit statements in support of or opposition to the disapproval by March 12, 2025. The disapproval remains effective until further notice.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has received applications to register new pesticide products that contain active ingredients not found in current products. The agency is inviting public comments on these applications by March 26, 2025, as part of its regulatory process under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The EPA emphasizes that receiving these applications doesn't mean they have been approved and encourages the public to participate in their evaluation process. More details about these applications, including how to comment, are available on the EPA's website.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to purchase and upgrade two existing compressor units at the Nash Compressor Station in Oklahoma. The improvements aim to enhance safety and reliability without increasing capacity. The project is estimated to cost $10,600,000 and is open for public comments, protests, and interventions until May 23, 2025. The public can access more information and participate in the proceedings through FERC's website and services.

On November 25, 2024, NYSE Arca, Inc. submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify its Options Fee Schedule concerning the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF), which became effective immediately. However, on January 23, 2025, the SEC temporarily suspended the rule to consider further whether it should be approved or disapproved. Subsequently, on January 27, 2025, NYSE Arca withdrew its proposed rule change.