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The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposal from Cboe BZX Exchange to list and trade shares of the Bitwise Solana ETF, which would track the performance of SOL, a digital asset on the Solana Network. This proposal argues that the ETF would provide a transparent and regulated way for U.S. investors to access SOL, potentially reducing risks and costs associated with alternative investments. Bitwise believes that the decentralized and global nature of SOL trading makes it difficult to manipulate, addressing past SEC concerns about market manipulation. The SEC seeks public comments on this proposal before making a decision on its approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a settlement related to the U.S. Technology Superfund Site in Berger, Missouri, to address waste containing toxic heavy metals that was removed between 2018 and 2019. The agreement involves payments by companies, such as AAR Landing Gear, LLC, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Space Gateway Support, LLC, and several federal agencies for a total of approximately $2.44 million. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposed settlement until April 7, 2025. If the public feedback suggests the agreement is not suitable, the EPA may revise or withdraw it.

Cibola Renewables, LLC, has filed a notice of intent to build a small hydropower facility with a capacity of up to 3 kilowatts on a canal in New Mexico. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made a preliminary determination that the project qualifies as a conduit hydropower facility, which means it doesn't require a license. People have 30 days from the notice's publication date to submit comments or motions to intervene. FERC encourages electronic submissions, which can be made through their website.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to the Application for Determination of Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This is part of their effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments should address the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, and be submitted by April 20, 2021. The IRS estimates that 2,500 responses will be received, each taking approximately 10 hours and 47 minutes to complete.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. CMS aims to enhance the quality and utility of the information collected and reduce the burden on participants using technology. Two key projects are included in this request: the Monitoring and Audit Process for PACE Organizations to ensure compliance, and the Part B Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage application process to determine eligibility for beneficiaries after a kidney transplant. Public comments are welcomed until February 21, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing a new record system called the APHIS Student Outreach Programs System. This system will help manage applications and information from students and their guardians who apply for programs like AgDiscovery, which introduces teenagers to potential careers in agriculture. Information collected includes personal details and recommendation letters. The notice is issued under the Privacy Act of 1974 and comments on routine uses of the information in this system can be submitted by January 29, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on an information collection titled "Improving Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Practice through National Partnerships." They plan to gather data from healthcare workers and organizations involved in the prevention and treatment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The goal is to evaluate training programs and their impact on healthcare practices. The public is invited to submit comments on whether the information collection is necessary and how it could be improved.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is holding a closed meeting to review grant applications as part of the NIDA Centers Grant Program. This meeting will take place virtually on May 2, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss confidential information, including trade secrets and personal details, which is why it will not be open to the public. Interested parties can contact Marisa Srivareerat, Ph.D., the Scientific Review Officer, for more information.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request concerns the regulation for Liquidity and Contingency Funding Plans, which is intended to ensure that federally insured credit unions manage liquidity risks effectively. The NCUA's rule, codified in 12 CFR 741.12, creates a tiered system based on asset size that requires various levels of planning and preparation among credit unions. Public comments on this submission are welcome until March 15, 2021.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced two public hearings about their trawl catch share program review. These hearings provide an opportunity for public feedback on the program's performance since the last review in 2017. The first hearing will be online on April 24, 2025, and the second will take place in Astoria, Oregon, on April 28, 2025. Those interested in attending can visit the Pacific Council's website for more details and should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt if they require special accommodations.