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The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is extending the deadline for public comments on five toxicological profiles until February 13, 2025. These profiles are about the chemicals benzene, carbon disulfide, cyanide, thallium, and chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins. The extension is in response to requests from the public wanting more time to provide input on the health effects of these substances. Comments can be submitted online or by mail, but not via email.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced a list of applications they have received for modifications to special permits related to hazardous materials transportation, as per the Department of Transportation's regulations. They invite public comments on these applications, which must be submitted by January 31, 2025. Each application specifies the modes of transportation involved and is available for public review at the Records Center or online. Donald P. Burger, Chief of the General Approvals and Permits Branch, issued this notice on January 8, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service, part of the Treasury Department, will hold a closed meeting for the Art Advisory Panel on April 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. This meeting, taking place in New York City or virtually via Microsoft Teams, will focus on reviewing and evaluating fair market value appraisals of artworks for federal tax purposes. The meeting will be closed to the public because it involves confidential tax return information. Elizabeth P. Askey from the Independent Office of Appeals filed the notice, citing legal provisions to justify the closure.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. The rule now allows market makers with an appointment in S&P 500 Index Options (SPX) to participate in Automated Improvement Mechanism (AIM) auctions, which could potentially improve pricing and liquidity. Previously, such market makers were restricted from participating in these electronic auctions, though they could participate in open outcry trading. This change aims to bring the benefits of open outcry trading to electronic settings, offering better price opportunities for retail investors in SPX options.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R) has announced a proposed collection of information and is seeking public comments. This collection is part of the Department of Defense's Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding Institutional Compliance Program, aimed at assessing the compliance of educational institutions with the MOU standards. The process involves reviewing recruiting practices, financial matters, accreditation, and post-graduate opportunities. The Department invites feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and how it can be made more effective and less burdensome.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared a major disaster for Nebraska following severe storms, strong winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on July 31, 2024. The declaration allows for federal assistance to aid the recovery and includes Public Assistance for specific counties such as Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, and Saunders, while Hazard Mitigation programs will be available throughout the state. The federal government will cover 75% of the eligible costs for these assistance programs. Andrew P. Meyer has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

The Cboe Exchange, Inc. filed a proposal to change its fee structure regarding expiring fee waivers and incentive programs, effective January 4, 2021. The proposed changes include adjusting the incentive programs for market makers in specific index options, like MSCI EAFE (MXEA) and Emerging Markets (MXEF), and increasing financial incentives for quoting in S&P 500 (SPX) options during global trading hours. Additionally, the proposal plans to remove expired incentives related to the FTSE 100 Mini Index (UKXM) options. These changes aim to encourage liquidity and active markets, benefiting overall market quality to the advantage of all participants.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information about Ports and Waterways Safety, as outlined in Title 33 CFR Subchapter P. The ICR allows vessel masters, owners, or agents to request deviations from navigation safety equipment requirements, provided safety is not compromised. Public input is encouraged on aspects like the accuracy of the estimated burdens and ways to reduce them, with comments due by April 20, 2021. The Coast Guard has stated that the estimated annual burden for this collection is 2,033 hours.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has announced two upcoming meetings that will be closed to the public due to the confidential nature of discussions, which include sensitive information about grant applications. The first meeting, focused on a Program Project Grant Review, will take place on March 18, 2021, and the second meeting, centered on Blood Brain Barrier research, is scheduled for March 29, 2021. Both meetings will occur virtually at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. The meetings will be handled by scientific review officers Susan Wohler Sunnarborg and Michael P. Reilly.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc., concerning auction notification messages and index combo orders in SPX, which is a type of options trading based on the S&P 500 Index. This rule modifies the minimum price increments for these orders in electronic auctions, aiming to align them with trading done on the floor for consistency and fair price improvement. The change is intended to make sure investors placing large or complex SPX options can receive better price improvements and more transparent pricing information during electronic auctions. The overall goal is to promote competition and provide improved opportunities for investors in electronic and floor-based trading environments.