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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposed change to its fee schedule. The changes would modify footnote 14 to include fee code AN and allow Lead Market Makers to have free continuous book executions during the Opening and Closing Auctions. Individuals are invited to submit comments on this proposed rule change, which is available for review on both the Cboe and SEC websites. The deadline for submitting comments is March 19, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a correction to a final rule about Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, originally published on January 12, 2021. The correction addresses two errors: one involving an amendatory instruction for regulatory changes that incorrectly referred to a non-existent paragraph, and another in the text of the regulation itself where paragraph references were mistakenly listed. HUD clarified these points to ensure the regulations are correctly understood and applied.

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a new rule that changes several unbundling and resale requirements for telecommunications services. The rule eliminates certain obligations that require incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) to offer unbundled access to their network elements, such as loop and transport facilities, where there is sufficient evidence of competition. The rule also ends the Avoided-Cost Resale requirements, which previously allowed competitive carriers to resell services at discounted rates, except for 911/E911 databases and operations support systems used for remaining obligations. The decision aims to encourage the transition to next-generation networks and services by removing outdated regulations where competition now exists.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are proposing updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs). The proposed rule focuses on defining OCIs, providing guidance for detecting them, and creating processes to mitigate potential issues. The proposal includes introducing new rules for contracting officers to identify, analyze, and resolve OCIs in federal acquisition processes, ensuring fair competition and maintaining the integrity of governmental procurement. The rule also sets forth requirements for contractors and subcontractors to disclose potential OCIs before and after a contract is awarded.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is revising its Call Report, Form 5300, which credit unions use to submit quarterly financial and statistical data. The changes, influenced by public comments, include the removal of certain accounts and the addition of new ones to improve monitoring of credit union activities. Notable revisions involve reporting on loans to officials, assets pledged, and maturity distribution of uninsured shares, with some proposals adjusted based on feedback. The updates aim to enhance oversight while managing the reporting burden and are scheduled to be effective by March 31, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the comment period for two proposed rules published on January 17, 2025, and January 21, 2025. These rules involve adding certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory and updating methods for analyzing contaminants under the Clean Water Act. The new deadline for submitting comments is March 24, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to review these proposed rules and share their feedback with the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to Colorado's State Implementation Plan (SIP) regulations, which were submitted after the EPA identified issues in the state’s handling of extra emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction events. These changes remove certain provisions from the SIP, making them state-only, and align with federal requirements under the Clean Air Act. While the action aims to improve air quality, it does not require an environmental justice analysis. The rule takes effect on January 27, 2025.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is seeking public comments on changes to an approved information collection related to the Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Program. These changes include updates to several forms to improve compliance monitoring and administrative tasks. Two new instruments will be added to the collection, while one existing instrument will be removed. The public has 60 days to submit comments on whether these updates are necessary, accurate, and useful.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a supplemental notice requesting public comments on proposed changes to a rule that prohibits impersonating government and business entities. This notice included the option for interested parties to voice their opinions at an informal hearing, which focuses on whether to broaden the rule to also ban the impersonation of individuals. Nine organizations have been given the opportunity to present their statements at the upcoming hearing on January 17, 2025. The FTC has chosen not to move forward with a proposal that would hold parties accountable if their goods or services are used in impersonation schemes.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the waters off Washington, Oregon, and California. These changes include adjustments to recreational fishery seasons and allocations for 2025. New measures are also proposed to transfer unused fishing quotas from Northern California to areas south of Point Arena to help maintain opportunities for anglers. The public is invited to provide comments on these proposed rules by January 27, 2025.