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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice regarding an application for an order under the Investment Company Act. The application seeks permission for certain business development companies and closed-end management investment companies to engage in joint investments with affiliated investment entities, which would otherwise be restricted by the Act. The applicants involve a large number of entities connected to BlackRock, requesting the SEC to allow them to co-invest in various portfolio companies. The notice also provides procedural details for requesting a hearing on the matter, if interested parties, by emailing the SEC and providing proof of service to the applicants.

The Customer Experience Hub (CX Hub) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership, following the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members added to the CX Hub include numerous organizations across various states, such as Alethium Technologies and Baylor College of Medicine. The CX Hub aims to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under specific conditions, and it plans to continue updating the authorities regarding any further membership changes. This is part of an ongoing effort to comply with antitrust regulations and maintain transparency in cooperative research efforts.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the information collection request (ICR) related to the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule. This rule allows for electronic reporting across all EPA programs and helps ensure compliance with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act. Originally, the public had 60 days to comment on this ICR, and this current notice allows an additional 30 days for public comments before March 31, 2025. The expected cost of implementing this ICR is estimated at $4,614,717 annually, with a total burden of 65,319 hours per year, which is a decrease from previous estimates.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals and entities to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List because they met certain legal criteria. As a result, all their property and any interests they have within the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. citizens are prohibited from doing business with them. These sanctions are mainly related to their activities in the financial and technology sectors of the Russian Federation economy. This action was taken under the authority of Executive Order 14024.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposes new rules to enhance the accuracy and transparency of transmission line ratings to better reflect real-time conditions. The proposal includes requiring transmission providers to use ambient-adjusted ratings (AAR) that consider current air temperatures and dynamic line ratings (DLR) for more accurate transfer capabilities. It also suggests that Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) need systems to frequently update these ratings electronically. The goal is to ensure fairer and more efficient energy pricing while maintaining the safety and reliability of the electrical grid.

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has issued a Notice detailing the application process for the 2025 Technology Initiative Grants (TIGs). These grants support legal service organizations in using technology to improve access to legal aid for low-income individuals. There are different grant categories, including those for General Technology Initiatives, Technology Improvement Projects, and Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption. Applicants must be current LSC grantees and meet certain conditions, with some requiring pre-applications by March 21, 2025, and full applications by June 18, 2025.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the carbon black production industry. The proposal aims to improve air quality by addressing hazardous emissions from production units, setting new requirements for startup, shutdown, and malfunction processes, and mandating electronic reporting of specific data. Additionally, the EPA evaluated the risks of emissions and decided that while the risks are currently acceptable, these updates will help ensure better protection of public health and the environment. The changes will also include electronic reporting to make data collection more efficient and transparent.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on an ongoing information collection project called Performance Monitoring of CDC's Core State Injury Prevention Program (SIPP). This initiative aims to improve injury prevention programs and demonstrate their effectiveness in reducing injury-related illnesses and deaths. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, the CDC must gather public input before continuing the collection of this information, which helps track progress and effectiveness across different states. Comments must be submitted by February 3, 2025, and CDC requests approval for an estimated 286 hours of annual respondent burden time.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has updated its regulations for testing and approving electric motor-driven equipment in gassy mines. The new rules allow manufacturers to use eight ANSI-approved standards for safety, which can replace some specific MSHA requirements but offer flexibility while maintaining safety. These changes are intended to encourage the use of innovative technology in mines and make the approval process more efficient for manufacturers. The rule becomes effective on January 9, 2025.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule to change the U.S. export policy for certain Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with the aim of providing greater flexibility in their export and reexport licensing. This adjustment aligns with President Trump's policy change announced in July 2020, and it is aimed at balancing national security and economic interests while staying committed to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). The new policy treats some UAS with specific capabilities as less regulated items, allowing more case-by-case licensing. This change is expected to lead to a slight increase in license applications as it relaxes controls to facilitate the growth of the commercial UAS market.