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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule extending the effective removal date of the 1-psi gasoline volatility waiver for Ohio and nine counties in South Dakota by one year, from April 28, 2025, to April 28, 2026. This decision comes in response to petitions from the governors of Ohio and South Dakota citing concerns over insufficient gasoline supply without the extension. Factors influencing this decision include infrastructure challenges in Ohio and a recent explosion at a key refinery in Wyoming affecting supply to South Dakota. The EPA's action ensures that gasoline remains available during the summer of 2025 while necessary adjustments are made.

The Executive Order 13994 outlines the U.S. government's plan to enhance its response to COVID-19 and prepare for future public health threats. It emphasizes using data-driven approaches by improving data collection, sharing, and analysis across federal, state, local, and tribal levels. The order directs relevant agencies to improve public health data systems and advance innovation in public health data and analytics. It also ensures the protection of privileged and personal information while implementing these measures.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting nominations for its National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC). They are looking to fill around seven vacancies by September 2021. These vacancies include positions for representatives from academia, community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, state and local governments, and tribal governments. Interested nominees should have experience in environmental justice and community sustainability issues and must submit their nominations by March 24, 2021.

The President issued Executive Order 14154 titled "Unleashing American Energy," aiming to promote energy exploration and production on federal lands, eliminate certain regulatory barriers, and encourage the American energy sector's growth. The order revokes several environmental executive orders from the previous administration and calls for an immediate review of agency actions that may hinder domestic energy resource development. It emphasizes efficient permitting processes, prioritizes accuracy in environmental assessments, and seeks to boost the United States' role in global mineral production. Additionally, it stops funding distribution for initiatives aligned with the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act until they are reviewed for consistency with the new policies.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is considering removing 49 Division 1.1 explosive chemicals from Appendix A of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations. These chemicals are currently regulated by both CISA and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which creates a regulatory overlap. By removing these explosives from CFATS, the agency aims to reduce the regulatory burden on facilities overseen by both CISA and ATF, without compromising security. CISA is seeking public comments on this proposal to better understand its potential impact on facility security and regulatory obligations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final rule concerning the review of transactions involving information and communications technology and services (ICTS) linked to foreign adversaries. This rule establishes procedures to evaluate such transactions for risks to national security, potentially prohibiting them or requiring mitigation measures if they pose undue threats. The rule includes new definitions and procedural updates to clarify transaction reviews, address public comments, and streamline processes. The measures aim to safeguard the ICTS supply chain from foreign threats, enhance transparency, and provide guidelines for penalties if regulations are violated.

The Western Area Power Administration has approved a new provisional formula rate for the electric service of the Provo River Project, effective from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. This new rate schedule, known as PR-3, will replace the existing PR-2 rate schedule, which expires in 2025. While the formula for the rate hasn't changed, it updates some contract references. The rate will remain provisional until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gives final approval, or it could be replaced sooner if another rate comes into effect.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee structure related to a new service involving Dedicated Cores. These Dedicated Cores allow firms to use the full processing power of a CPU core, offering benefits such as reduced latency and improved trading performance. The proposal includes different monthly fees based on the number of cores a firm uses, with up to two cores provided at no cost as an option for all users. This fee structure is designed to be fair, as higher fees are charged to those consuming more resources, and the service is entirely optional and not required for trading on the Exchange.

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee schedule to introduce charges for the use of Dedicated Cores, which are CPU cores dedicated to specific users, providing reduced latency and improved performance. The new fee structure allows users up to two free Dedicated Cores, with additional fees for more: $650 per core for 3-10 cores, $850 per core for 11-15 cores, and $1,050 per core for 16 or more cores. This proposal aims to balance demand with physical space limitations in their data centers, and it remains an optional service for users. The Securities and Exchange Commission invites public comments on this rule change.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. is proposing a new fee structure for users wishing to purchase Dedicated Cores instead of sharing CPU resources. These Dedicated Cores can enhance trading performance by reducing latency and improving throughput. They are optional, and users can choose to stick to shared resources. The first two Dedicated Cores are free, while additional cores incur progressive fees. The proposal aims to manage the finite CPU resources fairly and is part of the exchange's efforts to keep up with growing user demand.