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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering an application for a medical exemption for a commercial motor vehicle driver named Matthew Wackt. The exemption would allow Wackt to operate a commercial vehicle despite his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), which is usually prohibited under safety regulations due to risks like syncope. The FMCSA seeks public comments on this exemption request to ensure that granting it would maintain or exceed current safety standards. Comments on this matter need to be submitted by March 11, 2021.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update certain details regarding the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund. These updates include changes to the fund's service providers, custodians, order cutoff times, website, alternative benchmark, and the names associated with the Trust and its trustee. The proposed changes were made effective immediately upon filing, as they do not significantly affect investors or public interest and do not introduce new regulatory concerns. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 21, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service are proposing to remove the definition of "harm" from the Endangered Species Act regulations. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo that requires agency regulations to align with the best reading of the statute. The existing definition, which includes habitat modification, is seen as incompatible with the true meaning of "take" under the Act. Public comments on this proposed change are welcomed until May 19, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on a proposed consent agreement with Planned Companies, related to alleged anti-competitive practices. The agreement addresses the use of "No-Hire Agreements" by Planned Companies, which restricted other businesses from hiring their employees, potentially violating competition laws. The proposed order requires Planned Companies to stop enforcing these agreements and inform both their customers and employees that the restrictions are no longer valid. Public comments are open until February 5, 2025, and the FTC will use the feedback to decide whether to finalize the order.

The Maritime Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, is considering a request to determine whether a foreign-built vessel named SUGAR AND SPICE can be approved for coastwise trade, allowing it to carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is a 43-foot power catamaran, intended for use in passenger day charters and cruises based in Pensacola Beach, Florida. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on how this decision might affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using American-flagged vessels. Comments can be submitted through the federal portal or by mail until January 21, 2025, and all received comments will be publicly available.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice regarding a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of certain information collection requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. These requirements include providing details on make-or-buy decisions, negotiations, unit prices, ownership changes, and pass-through charges to ensure fair contracting practices. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 14, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on guidance about applying for a No Migration Variance (NMV) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's Land Disposal Restrictions. This guidance allows for temporarily placing treated hazardous waste in a landfill, even if it doesn't fully meet standard requirements, provided certain conditions are met to prevent migration of hazardous constituents. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2021, and the guidance specifies the information required for petitions, including descriptions of waste, treatment standards, and monitoring plans.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC has proposed a new rule to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that involves changes to its Fee Schedule. The proposal would set a fee for market participants who want to use a dedicated cross connection to access MIAX Sapphire's testing systems environment. This proposal has been categorized for immediate effectiveness, and the SEC is seeking public comments on it until April 8, 2025. Interested individuals can submit their comments electronically or through mail to ensure they are considered by the SEC.

The Department of Justice is notifying the public about a proposed Consent Decree in the case of United States v. Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc., which was filed in the Middle District of Alabama on January 17, 2025. The United States accused the defendant of violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants without permission. To resolve these charges, the company will implement mandatory measures like stabilization, wastewater management, and preservation. The public can submit written comments on the proposed decree for 30 days from the notice's publication.

The Coast Guard is proposing a temporary special local regulation for the 2021 Gasparilla Marine Parade in Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, Florida, to ensure safety due to a large number of vessels expected. The rule would be in effect on April 17, 2021, and would regulate vessel traffic in the area, allowing for specific exceptions under certain conditions. Comments from the public are welcome until March 8, 2021. This regulation focuses on maintaining safety standards and does not have a significant economic impact on small businesses or require new information collection.