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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15506
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced a notice about a petition from Michael Gray. He is seeking an exemption from certain parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Specifically, Michael Gray wants to use his previous training and education to qualify for a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate with fewer required flight hours. Public comments on this petition can be submitted until May 1, 2025, through various methods, including online, mail, hand delivery, or fax.

    Simple Explanation

    Michael Gray has asked for a special permission to skip some flying practice hours because he already has other airplane skills. The FAA is letting people send in their thoughts about this by May 1, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103051
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking public comments on a proposal to collect information from participants of the "Boots to Business" program. This initiative is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), which requires federal agencies to allow 60 days for public input before sending their collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The feedback will help improve the program and its assessment methods. Comments need to be submitted by February 18, 2025, and can be sent to Amy Garcia at the SBA.

    Simple Explanation

    The Small Business Administration wants people to comment on its plan to collect information from a program called "Boots to Business," so they can make it better. They are asking for these comments by February 18, 2025, to help them improve how they do things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102927
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is extending the approval of the current format for the annual Synar report, which monitors state compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco to those under 21. As part of the Block Grant funding requirements, states must enforce these laws, perform random inspections, and submit reports on their progress in reducing youth access to tobacco. Non-compliance may result in penalties or require states to undertake corrective action. Public comments on this information collection can be submitted within 30 days of this notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is checking to make sure states are following the rules that say you can’t sell cigarettes to kids under 21. States have to tell SAMHSA how they’re doing this every year, and if they don’t do it right, they might get in trouble or have to fix it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8313
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Cboe Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow Trading Permit Holders (TPHs) to opt out of the automatic adjustment of the Automated Improvement Mechanism (AIM) auction price if it is outside the National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) when received by the Exchange's system. This proposal is intended to take effect immediately. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposed rule change, which can be submitted electronically or via mail by February 18, 2025. All comments will be publicly available on the SEC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    Cboe Exchange wants to change a rule so that certain traders can choose not to automatically change a trading price if it's different from the best price available at the time. People can tell the SEC what they think about this change until February 18, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9991
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Norfolk Southern Corporation has submitted a petition to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to discontinue or modify a signal system on specific lines in its Blue Ridge Division. They want to change the operation system on certain tracks and retire some slide fences, as the Traffic Control System (TCS) is no longer needed for operations in those areas. Interested parties can submit comments on the petition by April 5, 2021, using various methods like mail or the regulations.gov website. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there is a significant request for one.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants to change how they control trains on certain tracks and stop using some safety barriers because they don't think they're needed anymore, and people have until April 5, 2021, to tell the train bosses what they think about this plan.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15241
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on its information collection efforts under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The aim is to evaluate whether these collections are necessary, accurate, and clear, and to explore ways to minimize the burden, particularly for small businesses. The FCC requires comments to be submitted by June 9, 2025, and emphasizes that any collection effort must display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The agency is extending a currently approved collection related to the interconnection of private and public communication systems, involving 100 respondents with no associated cost burden.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to make sure that the way they collect information is helpful and not too hard for people, especially small business owners, to do. They are asking everyone to share their thoughts and suggestions by June 9, 2025, to help make this process better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1942
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Enforcement Committee is scheduled to meet on January 28, 2021, via webconference. The meeting will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Alaska time. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss removing the current prohibition on discarding sablefish in the IFQ sablefish fishery. Public comments are encouraged and should be submitted online through the designated meeting page.

    Simple Explanation

    The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is having a meeting online to talk about some fish rules, like whether fishermen should be allowed to throw back a type of fish called sablefish that they catch. People can say what they think about this decision by sending messages online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17428
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    Lake Charles LNG Company, LLC, Lake Charles LNG Export Company, LLC, and Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, collectively known as the Applicants, have requested an extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to complete their Liquefaction Project and Pipeline Modifications Project. Originally, they were required to finish the projects by December 17, 2019, and December 17, 2020, respectively. However, due to various delays, including the impact of COVID-19 and changes in project sponsorship, the Applicants now seek to extend the deadline to December 31, 2031. The Commission has opened a 15-day period for public comments on this request.

    Simple Explanation

    The Lake Charles companies need more time to finish building their gas projects, so they asked for a new deadline from the energy people because things like COVID-19 slowed them down. Now, they want to complete everything by the end of 2031, and people can say what they think about this request for a little while.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2766
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Nasdaq PHLX LLC recently filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adjust certain fees based on inflation. This change impacts the Non-Display Enterprise License and PHLX Depth Data fees. The proposed amendments will take effect immediately but are set to be operational from January 1, 2025. The SEC invites the public to submit comments on the proposal by February 3, 2025, using specified electronic and paper submission methods.

    Simple Explanation

    Nasdaq PHLX wants to change how much some people pay for their services by adjusting prices due to inflation, like how things might cost more because of the economy. They asked for comments from people to see what they think about the changes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14312
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its fee schedule related to logical port fees. The changes involve increasing the monthly fees for various types of ports, including logical ports, spin ports, and bulk quoting ports. The Exchange believes the fee adjustments align with those of similar exchanges and will help improve its market technology and services without burdening competition. The proposal is open for public comments on the SEC's website until April 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Cboe EDGX Exchange is telling the government about its plan to charge more money for using their special tech tools to do business, and they think it's fair because other places charge the same. People can tell the government if they think it's a good idea or not until April 21, 2025.