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MIAX EMERALD, LLC filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 20, 2024. This proposal seeks to establish a fee discount program for the Open-Close Report in the MIAX Emerald Options Exchange Fee Schedule. The Exchange has designated the proposal for immediate effectiveness, but the Commission has the authority to suspend it within 60 days if deemed necessary for public interest or investor protection. The Commission invites public comments on the proposal by January 29, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically or on paper.

The United States International Trade Commission has started a review process to decide if removing anti-dumping duties on small diameter graphite electrodes imported from China would harm the U.S. industry. The document seeks responses from interested parties, including producers, importers, and exporters, about the impact of such a decision. The Commission requests specific information by April 2, 2025, and will consider comments on the adequacy of responses until May 14, 2025. This review follows earlier decisions to maintain these duties after prior assessments of their impact on domestic industries.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has amended the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Texas, originally dated February 19, 2021. This amendment includes more areas in Texas affected by the severe winter storms starting on February 11, 2021, offering Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans to specific counties and Economic Injury Loans to several contiguous counties. The deadline to apply for Physical Loan applications is April 20, 2021, and for Economic Injury Loan applications, the deadline is November 19, 2021. The amendment does not change the remaining details of the original declaration.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that provides an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1B.34 protein in corn. This means that the Cry1B.34 protein, used as a Plant-Incorporated Protectant (PIP) in various types of corn, does not require a specific maximum residue level. After evaluating the available safety data, the EPA concluded that the protein is safe and poses no significant risk to human health, including for infants and children. This exemption eliminates the need for numerical limits on Cry1B.34 protein residues, allowing its use without the traditional tolerance requirement.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice amending the Presidential disaster declaration for California due to wildfires and straight-line winds, initially declared on January 8, 2025. This amendment extends the deadline for filing applications for physical damage loans to March 31, 2025, while the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is set for October 8, 2025. Those affected can apply for disaster assistance loans online via the MySBA Loan Portal. All other details from the original declaration remain unchanged.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started a review to decide whether removing the antidumping duty on refined brown aluminum oxide from China would harm the U.S. industry. This review is part of the Tariff Act of 1930, and the USITC is asking interested parties to provide information by specific deadlines. The notice includes instructions on how to participate, submit information, and outlines various criteria to be considered during the review process. The aim is to assess the potential impacts on U.S. producers if these duties are lifted.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a request for the Office of Management and Budget's approval of a new information collection. This is part of the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program, which was established to increase the resilience of surface transportation against natural hazards like climate change and extreme weather. The program involves collecting information during various phases, such as grant application, implementation, and evaluation, to assess the effectiveness of funded projects. The FHWA is encouraging feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection process, aiming to enhance the program's quality and minimize burdens.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous notice about a major disaster declaration in New Jersey. Originally declared on December 11, 2020, this amendment now includes Sussex County as an area affected by the disaster, making them eligible for public assistance. The document lists several programs that can be utilized for disaster relief, like Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. This amendment was issued on January 13, 2021.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration in South Carolina, identified as FEMA-4829-DR, which was originally declared on September 29, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, clarifies the end date for the incident period as October 7, 2024. Additionally, the notice lists several specific federal assistance programs related to disaster relief that may be applicable for people affected by the disaster.

The U.S. Department of State has designated Isma'il Fu'ad Rasul Ahmed, also known as Abdallah Kurdi, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This decision was made under Executive Order 13224 and is aimed at blocking Ahmed's assets because he is a leader of the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions. The order also states that no prior notice was required for Ahmed, even if he is present in the United States, to prevent the transfer of funds. This designation was signed by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and will be published in the Federal Register.