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The Cboe Futures Exchange, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to streamline how their rules require compliance with certain financial and protection regulations by their members. This change aims to simplify the existing rules by consolidating twenty separate rules into one, making it easier for members to understand and comply with them. These rules ensure that trading members meet financial standards and protect customer funds, aligning with the regulations set by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The rule change is intended to promote clarity without adding any unnecessary competitive burdens and invites public comments by March 16, 2021.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on information collections related to Form 1099-A, which deals with the acquisition or abandonment of secured property. This initiative is part of the IRS's ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The estimated number of responses has decreased to 466,000, and this change will reduce the total annual burden hours. Comments are welcome on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements in the information collection process.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for feedback from the public and other federal agencies on the continuation of certain information collection activities related to Form 1041-A, used for reporting charitable trust accumulations. This request comes as part of efforts to minimize paperwork burdens, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is particularly interested in comments about whether this information collection is necessary, accurate, and could be improved. The deadline for submitting comments is April 19, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection process involving Form 8-A. This form is used by companies to register a class of securities with the SEC, as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC estimates that about 1,052 forms are filed annually, each taking approximately 3 hours to complete, resulting in a total annual burden of 3,156 hours. Public comments on this information collection are invited before May 9, 2025, to ensure it remains efficient and useful.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is allowing the public to comment on a proposed information collection. This collection involves a form used to determine if a loan fee refund owed to a deceased veteran can be given to another person, like a surviving spouse or estate executor. The public has until June 17, 2025, to submit comments through www.regulations.gov. The collection aims to ensure the refund goes to the correct person under state laws.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing a decision related to an investigation into certain optical network equipment imported from China. The initial ruling found no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act, indicating that the involved patents weren't infringed upon and that the complainant, Optimum Communications, is no longer valid due to patent ownership changes. Despite recommendations for a general exclusion order if a violation was found, the evidence did not support such actions. After reviewing the case, the Commission has decided to examine the initial determination completely.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed a rule change regarding the compliance plans of listed companies that are below required standards. This change states that the NYSE will not review the compliance plans of companies if they have unpaid fees, and will start suspension or delisting if these fees are not paid on time. The rule was initially published for public comment, but no comments have been received. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its review period to January 14, 2025, to allow more time to make a decision on the proposal.

The Department of Education announced that the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, overrides a previous notice that reopened the application period for certain grants under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) from the CARES Act. This new law prohibits accepting or processing new applications for the “Student Aid Portion” and “Institutional Portion” programs. However, applications are still being accepted for other HEERF programs under specific conditions until January 11, 2021. The department will provide further guidance on new funding opportunities created by the 2021 Appropriations Act at a later date.

NASA is announcing its intention to grant Aquatherm LP a partially exclusive license for several U.S. patents related to wireless sensors and other technologies. This license is focused on polypropylene and plastic containers and pipes in residential settings. NASA is accepting written objections until January 29, 2021, for those who believe this license would not align with federal requirements. If objections are submitted, they will remain confidential under the Freedom of Information Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a rule that allows honey and honeycomb to have residues of oxalic acid without setting a maximum permissible level. This decision was made because oxalic acid is already found naturally in many plants and honey, and studies have shown that the residues are harmless. The rule also applies to the use of oxalic acid as a miticide in honeybee hives, ensuring no harm to humans, including infants and children, from exposure to this substance. This action supports the regulation of agricultural commodities while simplifying the process by not requiring any enforcement method for oxalic acid levels in honey-related products.