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The Bureau of the Fiscal Service in the Department of the Treasury announced new and increased fees for surety and reinsuring companies. These fees apply to various certifications and renewals, including those for Complementary, Alien, and Admitted Reinsurers. The changes, justified by the costs of analyzing company applications and financials, are set to become effective on January 1, 2025. This fee adjustment is supported by laws allowing the government to charge for specific services that benefit companies.

The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) has disclosed changes in its membership as part of filing notifications under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This action ensures that antitrust plaintiffs can only recover actual damages in specific situations. New members have been added to the NAC, including various companies from different states, but no other changes to the group's activities or membership plans have been reported. The NAC continues to keep its membership open for further participation.

Farmrail System, Inc. has submitted a notice of exemption to continue controlling Land Rush Rail Corporation (LRRC) once LRRC becomes a Class III railroad. This relates to LRRC's plan to lease and operate a rail line owned by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Blackwell Industrial Authority. The line does not connect with Farmrail's other railroads, which exempts it from certain approval requirements. The transaction involves Class III carriers only, meaning employee labor protections typically required for larger transactions do not apply. If all information is accurate, the earliest the transaction may proceed is March 20, 2025.

The Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a Texas court related to environmental damage claims against E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company FC, LLC. This decree aims to address damages caused by hazardous substance releases near Beaumont, Texas, requiring the defendants to establish a restoration project, including conservation efforts and monitoring on a 500-acre land. Additionally, the defendants will pay over $198,000 to cover the costs related to the environmental assessment and future project oversight. The public is invited to comment on the decree within 30 days following the notice's publication.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, based on specific legal criteria. These individuals have been identified as being involved in harmful foreign activities linked to the Russian Federation. Consequently, their property and interests in the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. persons cannot engage in transactions with them. One such entity is OJSC Keremet Bank from Kyrgyzstan, which has been targeted due to its significant transactions involving Russia's military-industrial sector.

The Federal Maritime Commission will hold a meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) on March 5, 2025, in Long Beach, California. The meeting aims to gather insights and expertise on the ocean freight delivery system, discuss updates from various subcommittees, and address issues within the supply chain. The public is invited to attend and provide feedback during the meeting. Additionally, the meeting will be streamed live on the Commission's YouTube channel or posted afterward if technical issues occur.

The Antitrust Division of the Justice Department announced that the MLCommons Association filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. The updates, made under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, allow for certain legal protections against antitrust damages. New members have joined the group, including companies and individual members from various countries, while other organizations have withdrawn their membership. The group remains open to new members, and MLCommons will continue to report any future changes.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on its current information collection practices, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is reviewing various aspects, including the necessity, accuracy, and ways to enhance the quality and minimize the burden of these collections, especially for small businesses. The information collections under review involve rules and requirements for Signal Boosters, including labeling and registration processes to ensure compliance and protect network safety. Written comments are due by April 12, 2021, and further inquiries can be directed to Cathy Williams at the FCC.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received applications to approve new uses for specific pesticide products containing already registered active ingredients. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the EPA is offering the public the opportunity to comment on these applications. Comments must be submitted by February 6, 2025. The notice includes detailed information on how to submit comments and highlights that this announcement does not indicate that decisions have been made on the applications.

Paul Didelius, a noncarrier individual, has filed a notice to maintain control over RYAL, LLC once it becomes a Class III rail carrier. This is linked to a separate notice for RYAL to lease and operate a 26-mile rail line in Washington. Didelius confirms that none of the rail systems he controls connect physically and that they are all Class III carriers, which exempts the transaction from certain regulatory approvals. The public can file disputes or petitions related to this exemption, but it won't automatically stop the exemption from taking effect.