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  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 8281
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The memorandum, issued by the President, seeks to maximize the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance in responding to COVID-19. It orders FEMA to cover 100% of costs for eligible COVID-19 emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance Category B from January 21, 2021, to September 30, 2021. This includes certain measures authorized by a previous memorandum, as well as other measures carried out from January 20, 2020, to January 20, 2021. The document also confirms that it doesn't change any existing legal authority or create new legal rights for enforcement.

    Simple Explanation

    The President wants FEMA to pay for all the costs to help fight COVID-19 from early 2021 until September. This means they won't be asking cities and states to chip in, but it doesn't explain exactly what types of work this covers, how they'll make sure the money is used well, or how it might affect other emergencies.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16057
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has published a notice about a petition from Michael Gray. The petition seeks an exemption from a specific aviation regulation, 14 CFR 61.160(b), allowing him to use his past education and experience to obtain a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate with fewer required hours. The public is encouraged to submit comments on the petition by May 6, 2025, using various methods provided, including online submission, mail, or fax. This notice aims to increase public awareness and involvement in the FAA's exemption process.

    Simple Explanation

    Michael Gray asked the FAA if he can get a special pilot certificate using his past experience, so he doesn't have to spend as many hours flying. The FAA wants people to share their thoughts about this by May 6, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104545
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. CMS aims to enhance the quality and utility of the information collected and reduce the burden on participants using technology. Two key projects are included in this request: the Monitoring and Audit Process for PACE Organizations to ensure compliance, and the Part B Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage application process to determine eligibility for beneficiaries after a kidney transplant. Public comments are welcomed until February 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to hear what people think about their plan to collect information to make sure their programs, like helping people after kidney transplants, work well. They're open to hearing everyone’s ideas on how to do this better until February next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4817
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has announced its intention to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the Competitive Products List in the Mail Classification Schedule. This request has been submitted to the Postal Regulatory Commission, as outlined by the legal codes 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3). The proposed contract specifically relates to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage® services and is listed under Docket Nos. MC2025-1108 and K2025-1107. For more details, individuals can refer to the official documents available on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to make a special deal for sending packages with certain services like fast mail, regular mail, and ground shipping. They asked a group in charge of mail rules to add this deal to a list of services you can pay for.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103887
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has announced its plan to file a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to include a new domestic shipping services contract under the Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. This action involves the addition of the Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 1056. Interested individuals can find further documents on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website using the Docket Nos. MC2025-813 and K2025-812. This filing is in accordance with the rules laid out in 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3).

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to make a new deal for mailing packages with special prices, and they need permission for it. They asked a special group that checks mail rules to let them add this new package deal to their list of offers.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106623
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service announced it has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to its list of competitive products. This contract involves Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage® and is known as Contract 1108. The request was filed on December 17, 2024, according to the procedures specified under sections 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3). The details of this filing can be viewed on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website under Docket Nos. MC2025-887 and K2025-888.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to change some rules about how they ship packages using a new deal called Contract 1108. They told a special group about this plan to make it official, but they didn't say if it would make mailing packages any cheaper or different for people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95185
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a decrease in the fee rate for a loan financing the reduction of fishing capacity in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands non-pollock groundfish fishery. Starting January 1, 2025, the fee for Loan A will reduce from $0.020 to $0.016 per pound, while Loan B will remain at $0.001 per pound. This rate adjustment ensures that the loans are repaid on time based on current fish catch projections and financial requirements. Fee payments at the new rate are due by February 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of fishy business decided to lower the money fishers have to pay for a special loan when they catch certain types of fish in the big ocean near Alaska, making it easier for them to pay back what they owe. Starting next year, fishers will pay a little less when they catch these fish, but the price stays the same for other types of loans.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99227
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes a change to an existing Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) issued to Bay State Wind, LLC for marine surveys off Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This modification is necessary because Bay State Wind has encountered more common dolphins than expected and requests an increase in the number they can disturb without harm (Level B harassment). The proposed modification would raise the authorized take of common dolphins from 1,485 to 2,970, with no other changes to the authorization. The public can comment on this proposed modification until December 26, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine someone wants to look around in the ocean near Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and while doing that, they accidentally see a lot more dolphins than they thought they would. So, they asked for permission to see even more dolphins without bothering them too much, and people can say what they think about this idea until December 26, 2024.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11027
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    NYSE Arca, Inc. proposed a new pricing tier called Tape B Tier 3, which aims to encourage more liquidity-providing orders in certain securities on its platform. This proposal offers incentives to ETP Holders affiliated with market maker accounts participating in NYSE Arca Options, allowing them to qualify for credits based on their trading activity. The proposal also includes non-substantive changes to simplify language in the fee schedule. This move is part of NYSE Arca's strategy to increase competitiveness and attract more order flow by offering financial incentives.

    Simple Explanation

    The NYSE Arca wants to give rewards to people who trade more in certain stocks, helping the market to be busier and more exciting. They also made some small changes to make their rules easier to understand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8818
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Nasdaq PHLX LLC, a self-regulatory organization, has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce a FIX Drop Port, similarly used by other Nasdaq exchanges like BX, NOM, ISE, GEMX, and MRX. The FIX Drop Port will be implemented in Options 3, Section 23(b)(3) and is designed for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is inviting the public to comment on this proposed rule change and advises that comments should be submitted by February 24, 2025. All comments will be made public on the SEC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    Nasdaq PHLX wants to change some rules to add something called a "FIX Drop Port," which is like a new tool for trading that can help send information more easily. They are asking people to tell them what they think about this change by February 24, 2025.