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Gulf South Pipeline Company has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval to upgrade a pipeline and build a new compressor station in Louisiana. This project aims to enhance energy capacity and reliability in the region. FERC plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment and invites public comments on the project. Information and updates about the process can be accessed through FERC's online services and support staff.

The Department of Education is proposing changes to an information collection request related to the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. They want to update this collection to ensure accurate measurement of performance indicators and to allow states more time to report educational and employment outcomes. The department invites public comments on whether this collection is necessary, if it will be used effectively, and how the process could be improved. Feedback is due by January 2, 2025.

The Department of Justice has proposed a modification to a consent decree involving the Bradley Mining Company and related parties. This modification aims to change the funding and trustee compensation structure of a trust created for managing land in the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site. The land is meant to benefit the United States and the Elem Indian Tribe. Public comments on this proposed modification are invited and can be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 13, 2025, to amend its fee schedule by introducing fees for Cboe Timestamping Service reports. This proposal was filed under Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is deemed immediately effective. The SEC is now seeking public comments on the proposed changes, which can be submitted via the Commission's website or by email until March 18, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments as part of its submission of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Various programs within the Rural Housing Service, including Civil Rights Compliance, Fire and Rescue Loans, and the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program, are highlighted for their information collection efforts. These collections aim to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, determine project feasibility, and manage government resources efficiently. Public comments regarding these collections are due by February 20, 2025.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on a proposed extension of the "Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers, Handbook No. 384." The goal is to collect necessary data from State Workforce Agencies to assess the eligibility of ex-servicemembers for unemployment benefits. This process is part of efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. The public can submit comments until May 12, 2025, and these comments will be made publicly available online.

The Office of the Secretary, Interior Department has revised rules for certain environmental actions by the Bureau of Reclamation to ensure clearer interpretations and more efficient reviews. These changes apply to seven categorical exclusions (CEs) related to financial assistance and water-related agreements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The updates aim to eliminate outdated terms and better define the scope of activities covered by these exclusions. The revisions also respond to public comments and address concerns about project transparency, Tribal resources, and consultation regarding historic preservation.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood elevations and flood zone designations, which are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and described in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The updated information will impact floodplain management and help calculate flood insurance rates for new buildings. Communities can review the preliminary determinations online and submit comments or appeals by the specified deadline.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking public comments on a request for valid existing rights (VER) concerning the use of a road within the Monongahela National Forest for coal mining purposes. Babst/Calland Attorneys have filed this request on behalf of South Fork Coal Company, LLC, to determine if they have the rights to operate a part of Forest Service Road 249 as an access and haul road for their Rocky Run Surface Coal Mine. The request involves proving that the company had legal rights to use the road before it came under federal protection. The comment period is open until April 21, 2025, and OSMRE will process and review the request based on all submitted materials and comments.

NYSE American LLC has proposed changes to its fee structure for listing bonds and stocks. These changes involve increasing the annual fees for stock issues to cover rising service costs, introducing a flat fee for the original listing of bonds, and adopting a tiered annual fee for bonds based on the number of bonds listed. Additionally, a maximum cap on fees for bond issuers in a calendar year is proposed, all with the aim to align more closely with fees at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and reflect the value provided to issuers. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting public comments on these changes.