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The Department of Defense has announced proposed changes to the rules of practice and procedure for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Although these changes are exempt from the typical requirements for public notice and comment, the Department is seeking public input before implementing them. The proposed amendments include adjustments to time limits, word counts, and submission requirements across various rules, aiming to standardize and streamline the procedures. Comments from the public must be submitted by April 11, 2025.

The Postal Service has announced that they have filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission. The goal is to add a new domestic shipping contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in their Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. This filing follows legal guidelines and was submitted on December 17, 2024. For more information, documents can be accessed online at the provided link.

The U.S. Census Bureau plans to submit a request for the renewal of the Quarterly Services Survey (QSS) to the Office of Management and Budget. The QSS is essential for measuring economic activity in the service industry in the U.S. and is a significant source for GDP estimation. Since being initiated in 2004, it has expanded to cover numerous sectors such as healthcare and finance. Public comments on the collection request are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will conduct public meetings on February 11-12, 2025. These meetings will be held virtually via Webex, and more information can be found on the Council's website. Topics on the agenda include reviewing membership applications, discussing the impact of fishing gear on marine habitats, and updates on a marine carbon removal project. The meetings will also address other business matters, reports, and public comments, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received filings from the Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. proposing new negotiated rates for specific companies, effective April 1, 2025. Interested parties have until 5 p.m. ET on March 24, 2025, to submit comments or intervene in these proceedings. The filings and further information are available through the Commission's eLibrary system, and the Office of Public Participation offers assistance to the public for engaging in these processes.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of two agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties can comment on these agreements via email or mail within a specified period. The agreements include the USMX-ILA Master Contract Memorandum of Settlement, involving the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, and an amendment to the HMM/SML Slot Exchange Agreement between HMM Co. Ltd and SM Line Corporation. Details and copies of these agreements are available on the Commission's website.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to its Procurement List, which impacts which products and services must be sourced from nonprofit agencies that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. They are planning to add a building management service at a U.S. Army location in Texas and remove various products and services, such as a medical transcription service and multiple kitchen and cleaning items. The public has until May 18, 2025, to submit comments on these proposed changes.

Nasdaq GEMX, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish new fees for its expanded co-location services. The filing was made effective immediately, and the SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal. Interested parties can submit their comments through the SEC's website or via email, ensuring that they mention the file number SR-GEMX-2025-04 in their correspondence. The deadline for comments is February 18, 2025.

CHPE LLC has submitted an application to the Department of Energy to amend its Presidential Permit, seeking to increase the project's capacity from 1,000 MW to 1,250 MW. This request follows a study from the New York Independent System Operator which confirmed the project could handle the increased load without harming the transmission grid's reliability. People interested in commenting or intervening on this permit amendment must submit their responses by March 31, 2021. The DOE requires a public interest determination and favorable recommendations from the Secretaries of State and Defense before any amendment can be finalized.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain companies have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire ownership of existing banks or bank holding companies. Interested individuals can review these applications at Federal Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors' office and may submit comments on the applications by January 6, 2025. One specific transaction mentioned involves Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation seeking to acquire Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary, Sandy Spring Bank. Comments on these proposals are subject to public disclosure and should not include confidential information.