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The Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to amend its fee schedule to include fees for Dedicated Cores, and this proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 24, 2025. This filing is in accordance with Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is designed to take effect immediately. The SEC is asking for public comments on this proposal, and various methods are provided for submitting these comments until February 28, 2025. Comments can be shared via an online form, email, or mail, reminding contributors to avoid including any personal identifiable information they do not want made public.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its fee schedule for the "Consolidated Audit Trail Funding Fees," setting the new fee rate at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. This change was filed under Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Exchange has designated the proposal for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is inviting comments from the public on this proposal. Comments can be submitted online or by mail, but they must refer to the specific file number SR-CboeBZX-2024-130 and be sent by January 27, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing to allow the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to conduct construction activities in Womens Bay, Kodiak, Alaska, which might incidentally harm marine mammals. Over two years, NMFS plans to issue authorizations for the incidental disturbance (Level B harassment) and minor physical impact (Level A harassment) on marine mammals due to noise from pile driving. The proposed activities are designed to avoid significant harm or death to marine life, and special measures will be in place to minimize any impacts on marine mammals and their habitat. Public comments on these proposals are being requested before final decisions are made.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has granted an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography to conduct a marine geophysical survey in the Nauru Basin of Greater Micronesia, as outlined under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This authorization allows for the incidental but non-harmful disruption of 27 marine mammal species by the survey's activities, limited to Level B harassment, which includes changes in behavior due to noise. The survey will employ mitigation measures to minimize impacts on marine life, such as visual monitoring by trained observers and specific shutdown zones. NMFS has determined the survey poses a negligible impact on the coast's marine mammal populations.

Chevron Corporation and Hess Corporation have requested the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to review and nullify a previous order from January 17, 2025. This order stopped Chevron's efforts to appoint Hess CEO John B. Hess to Chevron's board following their merger, which was seen as potentially harming competition by increasing industry coordination. Chevron and Hess argue that the order lacks a valid antitrust basis, claiming that Mr. Hess's role would not significantly affect competition or oil prices, and that removing the order would be in the public interest to enhance U.S. energy production. The FTC is inviting the public to comment on this petition until May 12, 2025.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has determined that China's efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors have been found to be unreasonable and negatively impact U.S. commerce, making it actionable under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The USTR's investigation revealed that China implements aggressive policies and industrial planning to gain a significant market share in these sectors, which disadvantages U.S. companies by reducing competition and creating dependencies that pose economic security risks. Public comments and a report underscore that these actions undercut U.S. business opportunities and investments, and restrict competition and choice, affecting vital supply chains. Future proceedings will decide on actions to counter China's practices under section 301(b).

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) decided to move forward with a plan to expand underground mining operations at Sugar Camp Mine No. 1 in Illinois over an area of approximately 22,414 acres while also working towards transferring ownership of the mineral rights for 64,689 acres. This was done as a part of their Record of Decision for the Sugar Camp Energy, LLC Mine No. 1 Significant Boundary Revision 8 Environmental Impact Statement. The TVA selected Alternative B as their preferred choice, which involves sticking to existing lease agreements for mining and eventually selling their mineral rights, aligning with their long-term goals of retiring coal-fired plants and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plan requires adherence to environmental regulations to minimize impacts, such as potential subsidence and water quality issues, with these being monitored and mitigated through state permit conditions.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has proposed changes to its fee structure, aiming to incentivize increased market activity. These proposals include introducing new fee credits for members who add liquidity, changing existing fees and credits for orders during pre-market sessions, and amending the opening cross fees. Additionally, Nasdaq plans to eliminate the Excess Order Fee Program due to its limited impact, thereby reallocating resources to more effective incentives. The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on these proposed changes.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has delayed the effective date of a final rule concerning updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards for retail pharmacy transactions and Medicaid pharmacy subrogation until April 14, 2025. This delay, following a Presidential memorandum on regulatory review, allows HHS more time to consider the new regulations. The compliance date for these standards is also extended to April 14, 2028. The immediate implementation of this delay is based on good cause exceptions, as it is impractical to seek public comment given the circumstances.

Green Impact Exchange, LLC (GIX) has filed an amended application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be registered as a national securities exchange. The SEC is inviting the public to comment on GIX's modified proposal, which includes eliminating certain governance standards and allowing companies listed on other exchanges to also list on GIX, provided they meet specific requirements. GIX has updated its application to provide information on its leadership and changed legal jurisdiction for its agreements from New Jersey to New York. The public has until March 27, 2025, to submit comments.