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Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon three injection/withdrawal wells at its storage fields in Kansas. The proposed abandonment is expected to cost around $150,000 and will not impact current customers. The Commission has opened the project for public comment, allowing individuals to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments by a specified deadline. All necessary submission procedures and contact information for assistance are provided to ensure public participation.

William T. White has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold interlocking positions under the Federal Power Act. Anyone wishing to comment or oppose this filing must follow specific FERC procedures and submit their papers by January 8, 2025. The full document is available online, and FERC encourages electronic submissions. Assistance is available through FERC's Office of Public Participation for those needing help understanding the process.

MIAX Emerald, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create a Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP). This plan would allow certain minor rule violations to be punished with fines up to $2,500 and would not require immediate reporting to the SEC, as long as summary reports are sent quarterly. This proposal excludes some conduct policies and aims to make handling minor infractions more efficient. The public is invited to comment on the proposal, and the SEC will decide on its approval by December 24, 2024.

Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend Rule 2.8, which deals with a member's voluntary termination of rights. This rule change requires members who wish to give up their rights to notify the Exchange by a certain deadline using a specified method. The SEC is asking for public comments on this proposed change, and submissions should be filed by March 31, 2025. All comment submissions will be available for public viewing on the SEC's website.

ASTM International has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of changes in its standards development activities under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. By doing this, ASTM aims to limit the antitrust actions against it to only actual damage recoveries, in certain conditions. This recent update follows previous notifications, with the latest filed on September 25, 2024, and includes ongoing work items begun between September 9, 2024, and December 20, 2024. A detailed list of these activities can be found on ASTM's website.

In the case of United States v. Brenda Massey, a proposed Consent Decree has been lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. The United States filed a complaint against Brenda Massey for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants into U.S. waters without a permit. The proposed decree requires Massey to carry out environmental restoration and make a monetary payment to mitigate the impacts of her actions. The Department of Justice is seeking public comments on this decree for 30 days and provides details on where the document can be reviewed both physically and online.

The National Institute on Aging is announcing a closed meeting of the Special Emphasis Panel on March 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This meeting will review and evaluate grant applications related to Alzheimer's Disease, and will be held virtually. The sessions will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. For more information, inquiries can be directed to Dr. Nesar Uddin Akanda, the Scientific Review Officer at the National Institute of Aging.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments regarding the collection of information through Form 15, which certifies the termination of a security class or suspends reporting duties under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. They estimate that around 1,062 issuers file Form 15 annually, taking about 1.5 hours per form for a total of 1,593 annual hours. The SEC is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of the publication date.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is announcing a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panels. The meeting will occur via teleconference from March 30 to April 1, 2021, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data in grant applications. The panels will review and evaluate grant applications related to public health research and pandemic response.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced its submission of an ongoing information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This request concerns the regulation of "controlled carriers," or ocean carriers owned by foreign governments, to ensure they do not set unfair rates or rules. The Commission invites public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection by April 23, 2025. Responses can be submitted online, and the public’s input will be considered for the Commission's request for approval.