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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded approximately $5 million to the Ponce Health Sciences Foundation in Puerto Rico. This funding, expected to total $25 million over five years, will support research and surveillance on diseases spread by mosquitoes, like dengue virus. The Ponce Health Sciences Foundation is uniquely positioned to carry out this work due to its existing infrastructure and community trust. The project's goals include improving disease tracking, studying special populations like children and pregnant women, and enhancing collaboration with local stakeholders.

MIAX PEARL, LLC, a self-regulatory organization, has proposed a rule change to expand the number of Limited Service MEO Ports available to its members, doubling the potential from eight to ten for each "Matching Engine." This expansion plan is in response to increased customer demand and the need for more network capacity, which is partly driven by rising market volatility. The fees for these additional ports will remain the same, with the ninth and tenth ports costing $400 per month each, which is the current charge for the seventh and eighth ports. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing the proposal and invites public comments on it by January 26, 2021.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has restructured its All of Us Research Program, moving it from the NIH Office of the Director to the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives. This reorganization was approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in December 2024. Additionally, they established a new program office focused on environmental health impacts on children. The changes aim to improve research efforts and enhance collaboration among different health initiatives.

On January 22, 2021, MIAX Emerald, an exchange, filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to implement new monthly Trading Permit fees for its members. This rule change proposes fees based on whether the member is a Market Maker or an Electronic Exchange Member, with different charges depending on the volume of activity and the number of option classes a member is involved in. MIAX Emerald believes the proposed fees will cover the costs of providing access to the exchange while maintaining fair competition and have structured them to reflect the exchange's expenses for providing these services. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal before finalizing it.

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is reopening the public comment period for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to the Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaii (HDR-H) project. This radar aims to detect and monitor long-range ballistic missile threats. The EIS will explore the possible environmental impacts of constructing and operating this radar on two Hawaiian islands. The public has a 45-day window to submit comments, which will be considered in the draft EIS analysis. Due to COVID-19, public scoping meetings will be held online instead of in person.

The Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Federal Transit Administration are seeking public comments on their revised guidance for environmental reviews in surface transportation projects. This new guidance updates and replaces previous guidelines and reflects recent changes in laws that aim to improve project evaluation processes. The authorities are accepting comments on its implementation until February 18, 2025, and further details are available online. This notice is part of their ongoing efforts to ensure that transportation projects comply with environmental regulations while improving efficiency.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released Interim Guidelines to support the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS), which aims to make communities and federal assets more resilient to flooding due to extreme weather and climate change. These guidelines explain USDOT's plans to implement FFRMS by revising policies and considering flood risks in transportation projects funded by USDOT, using different approaches to identify flood-prone areas. The guidelines also emphasize the importance of public feedback and outline available resources for improving flood resilience. Public comments on these guidelines are encouraged, due by February 18, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to support broadband services in Alaska, focusing on rural and underserved areas. The "Alaska Connect Fund" program is designed to provide ongoing funding to maintain and improve both mobile and fixed broadband services through 2034. The program distinguishes between areas with a single supported provider and those with multiple providers to avoid duplicating support. Furthermore, certain cybersecurity and supply chain risk management requirements are mandated to enhance the security of these networks.

The Department of Energy and NASA are asking for public input on potential collaborations in high energy physics and space-based astrophysics. They are interested in suggestions that could help advance scientific research in these fields, especially through using the Moon's far side and the International Space Station for experiments. The agencies are looking for comments by March 8, 2021, and any submissions should be in a specific format through the regulations.gov website. This call for information is not a funding opportunity but aims to gather ideas for future collaborations.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a rule that requires key market players to maintain robust and secure technological systems. This rule, known as Regulation SCI, involves collecting information to ensure market stability and includes specific requirements for reporting technological events and improvements to the SEC. Currently, 48 entities are subject to this rule, with the number expected to increase over the next three years. The regulation aims to enhance the resilience of the U.S. securities market and ensure compliance with federal securities laws, incurring costs and compliance efforts from the involved entities.