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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to electric corporate, wholesale generator, and electric rate filings. These include joint applications, compliance filings, and several notices of self-certification for companies like Alabama Power Company and Bocanova Power II LLC. Interested parties can submit comments and interventions by specific deadlines, and details are available in the Commission's online library. The Office of Public Participation supports public engagement in these matters, offering assistance in navigating the process.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish a Virtual Trading Floor, as outlined in Exchange Rule 2090. This proposal is effective immediately and invites public comments until February 11, 2025. The public can view the details and submit comments either electronically through the SEC's website or by mail. The SEC may temporarily suspend the rule change within 60 days if it's deemed necessary for public interest or investor protection.

The National Institutes of Health announced several upcoming closed meetings, scheduled for June 4-6, 2025, conducted virtually. These meetings are part of the Center for Scientific Review’s evaluation of grant applications in various scientific areas, such as cardiovascular science, biobehavioral processes, cancer research, neuroscience, healthcare delivery, and molecular sciences. The meetings will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Key contacts and further details are provided for those involved in the review process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on reports from oil pipeline companies, known as FERC Forms 6 and 6-Q. These forms help FERC ensure that oil transportation rates are fair and keep track of oil pipelines' financial health. FERC is collecting comments to make improvements to their reporting process and to extend the requirement for these forms for another three years. People who want to share their thoughts need to send in their comments by May 27, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on their information collection practices as part of their effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act. They want feedback on various aspects, including the necessity of the information collected, its utility, and how to improve clarity and minimize the burden on small businesses. The call for comments includes specific details about the information collection related to trunking and station identification in certain frequency bands. Comments can be submitted via email and must be received by May 19, 2025.

The United States Postal Service has 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 includes services like Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage®. The filing was submitted on December 3, 2024, and relevant documents can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.

The Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) has filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to disclose changes in its membership, pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several companies have been added as new members, including 5N Plus Semiconductors and Blue Origin Florida LLC, while some companies like Global Circuit Innovations, Inc. have withdrawn. No other changes have been made to the group's activities, and DIBC keeps the membership open for future updates. The Department of Justice had previously published similar notices in the Federal Register.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order to address alleged anticompetitive practices by the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The firm was accused of violating several federal laws by consolidating anesthesia services in Texas through its company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc., which led to increased prices. The proposed order seeks to limit Welsh Carson's influence over this company and requires them to obtain FTC approval for future acquisitions in anesthesia and related medical fields to prevent similar monopolistic behavior. The public has until March 20, 2025, to submit comments on this proposed consent order.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the cancellation of a previous decision by former Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. Mayorkas' decision, made on January 10, 2025, had extended TPS for Venezuela and simplified the application process for current TPS holders from both the 2021 and 2023 designations, allowing them to keep their status until October 2, 2026. The new DHS decision, effective immediately, nullifies the previous extensions and restores the original expiration dates for the 2021 and 2023 designations. DHS will cease processing any re-registration applications filed under Mayorkas' notice and refund related fees.

The Federal Communications Commission announced an invoicing deadline for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, set for July 31, 2021. This program, funded by $200 million from Congress, aids healthcare providers in using telecommunications services for telehealth during the pandemic. Awardees must file post-program reports by January 31, 2022, detailing the program's impact on healthcare outcomes. Additionally, participants must maintain records for at least three years and comply with potential audits to ensure they meet program requirements.