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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has decided to extend the use of the Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report (FR 2052a) for another three years without making any changes. This report collects important data from large banking organizations to help the Board monitor their liquidity risks and compliance with financial regulations. The information collected is used to assess potential liquidity problems and ensure safe banking operations. Public comments were invited on this decision, but none were received.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing a new rule that aims to change the requirements for national bank and Federal savings association properties. This rule includes standards for acquiring and holding real estate and considers modern needs, like mixed-use developments and virtual workspaces. The OCC is seeking public comments on the proposal to apply these standards consistently while addressing recent changes in real estate and banking operations. The comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced final decisions regarding a highway project known as the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle Corridor in Michigan. This project will add technology to certain lanes on I-94 to enhance operations for connected and automated vehicles. The decisions, which comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal laws, include a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Those wishing to challenge these decisions legally must do so by September 29, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a rule submitted by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to amend California's State Implementation Plan. This rule, Rule 2021, would exempt certain experimental research operations from needing permits, provided they meet other regulatory requirements. The EPA believes these exemptions won’t negatively impact air quality goals. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 24, 2021, and the proposal, if finalized, will integrate this change into federal regulations.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an amendment that extends the effective periods of Prohibited Transaction Exemptions (PTEs) for the Royal Bank of Canada and Northern Trust Corporation. These amendments allow certain entities to continue operations without disruption due to legal issues in France related to tax fraud convictions. The extension is until September 4, 2025, or until a final decision is made on their longer-term requests. Both RBC and Northern must adhere to specific conditions to utilize this extended relief.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a petition from Norfolk Southern Corporation to discontinue a traffic control system on part of the D&H line. Norfolk Southern plans to modify the signal systems and change the operation to NS Rule 171 between certain mileposts. This change is requested because the existing traffic control system is no longer needed for operations. The FRA is inviting public comments on this petition, which can be submitted through various means until March 15, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the application of 24X National Exchange LLC to register as a national securities exchange. 24X plans to operate an automated trading platform for trading listed stocks during extended hours, including overnight sessions on weekdays. The exchange will be supported by technology from MEMX Technologies and will use FINRA for certain regulatory functions. To protect investors, 24X must join several national market system plans and implement enhancements like customer risk disclosures before commencing operations.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has requested approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to discontinue or modify a signal system for certain tracks. The request involves removing an automatic block signal (ABS) system and making adjustments to specific signals along the H Line and J-Line. NS argues that the signal system is no longer necessary for current operations. The public can submit comments or concerns about this proposal until March 1, 2021, by various methods outlined in the notice.

OSHA is inviting public comments on its proposal to extend OMB's approval for information collection under the Marine Terminals and Longshoring Standard. This request includes a reduction in the estimated paperwork burden from 55,030 to 50,421 hours due to changes in the industry. Comments should address the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden on businesses. The collection aims to help ensure safety and health standards are met in marine terminal operations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized a rule to update Class E airspace in Ahoskie, NC. This change adds new airspace for the ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport and updates information for the Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field Airport. The amendments ensure airspace compliance with FAA standards and support new instrument approach procedures needed for the safety of flight operations. These updates will help manage air traffic more efficiently and safely in the area starting from April 17, 2025.