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MIAX Emerald, LLC proposed a new fee for market participants who want a dedicated connection to access its testing systems. This proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is immediately effective but open to public comments until April 8, 2025. Details about the proposed fee and its purpose, including how it fits within the regulatory framework, can be found on MIAX Emerald's and the SEC's websites. The SEC invites public feedback through various submission methods and will post all comments online.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a notice about the Health Level Seven (HL7) International Da Vinci Project's use of alternative standards for health plan transactions under the HIPAA exception process. The Da Vinci Project was granted permission to use the HL7 FHIR Prior Authorization and Coverage Requirements Discovery standards instead of the usual HIPAA standards for certain transactions. This exception allows Da Vinci member organizations, especially healthcare payers, to test if prior authorization is needed using these alternative standards without facing penalties until April 14, 2024. The results and a cost-benefit analysis of this testing were submitted ahead of the deadline and are available online.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a provisional six-month renewal of an exemption for Navistar, Inc.'s driver, Thomas Nickels, from the commercial driver's license (CDL) regulations in the U.S. This exemption allows Mr. Nickels to drive Navistar's test vehicles in the U.S. without a state-issued CDL, as he holds a valid German commercial license. Mr. Nickels is testing new truck technologies to ensure they meet real-world conditions. Public comments are requested, and FMCSA may extend the exemption to five years after reviewing these comments.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public feedback on renewing the information collection for the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 and the Pilot Record Database. This collection helps ensure air carriers thoroughly check a pilot's background before hiring. The process involves traditional forms and online methods, and it allows pilots to control who sees their records. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025, by mail, fax, or electronically via regulations.gov.

The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes to make seven fentanyl-related substances permanently controlled under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These substances, identified as dangerous opioids, are currently regulated under a temporary order due to their potential for abuse and health hazards. If this proposal is finalized, it would enforce permanent restrictions and legal penalties on the handling of these substances, which include para-chlorofentanyl and ortho-chlorofentanyl. The public is encouraged to submit comments on this rule by January 29, 2025.

OSHA has expanded its recognition of UL LLC, allowing UL to include an additional test site in Uiwang, South Korea, as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This decision follows an application from UL and an on-site review conducted by OSHA that addressed any nonconformances. The expansion means UL can now perform product testing and certification at the new site, with conditions that require UL to notify OSHA of any significant changes to its operations. This expansion is effective from December 27, 2024.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has applied to expand their recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. This expansion involves adding fourteen more test standards to the scope of their recognized capabilities. OSHA is currently reviewing the applications and is seeking public comments on whether TUV Rheinland meets the requirements for this recognition expansion. Comments and requests for more time to comment should be submitted by February 18, 2021.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a direct final rule to update safety standards for infant swings, effective April 3, 2021. This update incorporates changes from ASTM's revised safety specification, ASTM F2088-20, which became the new mandatory standard for infant swings. These revisions aim to improve swing safety by addressing issues like proper seat angle measurements and tethered strap length to prevent entanglement hazards. The rule includes revised marking, labeling, and instructions to provide consistent and clear safety information.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will not enforce a rule regarding drug and alcohol testing for repair station employees outside the United States until March 20, 2025. This decision follows a final rule issued in December 2024, intended to clarify certain aspects of the original rule published earlier that month. The delay in enforcement is to allow time for further review to ensure the rule complies with existing laws and policies. The FAA's announcement follows a broader governmental directive to hold off on implementing new rules pending further examination.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is making changes to its Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) that allows carriers and drivers to request reviews of commercial motor vehicle crashes to determine if they were preventable. These updates include new crash types eligible for review, such as crashes with video evidence, and changes to existing categories. While public comments largely supported these updates, some commenters expressed concerns about process fairness, video privacy, and the time taken for determinations, which FMCSA addressed by maintaining certain program requirements and emphasizing the voluntary nature of CPDP. The new changes and crash types will be effective for incidents occurring on or after December 1, 2024.