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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has proposed changes to its arbitration process to enhance the fairness and efficiency of selecting arbitrators. The new rules would give non-chair-qualified public arbitrators more opportunities to be selected and improve the list selection process's transparency. The proposal also introduces clear timelines for removing arbitrators and aligns rules with existing practices, ensuring better protection of investors and public interest by making the arbitration process more predictable and equitable. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting the public to comment on these proposed changes.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced new rules for evaluating water resources projects, offering specific procedures to implement principles from federal guidelines established for such investments. This rule aims to maximize public benefits by balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations while prioritizing collaboration and public engagement, including with Tribal Nations. The rule will apply to new and significant projects and does not impose new mandates on small entities or Tribal governments. It emphasizes transparency, public participation, and the consideration of climate change and environmental justice in decision-making processes.

The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several new organizations, such as Acutronic USA Inc. and L3Harris Technologies Power Paragon, Inc., have joined the consortium, while others, including AAI Corporation Inc. and Optimax Systems, Inc., have left. Membership in the consortium remains open, and the NAC continues to update its membership details regularly as per legal requirements. The last notification was filed on October 9, 2020, and announced in the Federal Register on October 30, 2020.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is informing the public about a Postal Service proposal involving negotiated service agreements. Several requests have been filed to add or modify agreements in the Competitive Product List, which covers services like Priority Mail. The Commission is inviting public comments on these proposals, which are due by January 31, 2025, and has outlined specific docket numbers for each request. The purpose of the notice is to ensure public awareness and participation in these proceedings.

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its Fee Schedule by adjusting the rates related to adding and removing liquidity for securities priced below $1.00. This proposal was submitted on February 3, 2025, and has been designated for immediate effectiveness. The Commission is inviting public comments on the proposal until March 13, 2025, and all submissions will be available on its website.

ICE Clear Credit LLC (ICC) has filed a proposed rule change to update and formalize its Governance Playbook, which outlines the governance structure and procedures at ICC. The Playbook consolidates information regarding the board of managers, various committees, and key management roles, emphasizing the importance of transparency, safety, and efficiency. These updates aim to ensure that ICC's governance arrangements are clear and effective, promoting the secure and accurate handling of securities transactions and derivatives. The Securities and Exchange Commission seeks comments from the public on this proposed rule change to gauge its impact and compliance with relevant regulations.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on the extension of the ACF-696: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Quarterly Financial Report form. This form is used by 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. Territories to report financial expenditures related to CCDF funding. The ACF proposes to renew this form without any changes and is requesting feedback on its necessity, accuracy, clarity, and any suggestions to reduce the reporting burden. Comments are invited within 60 days of the notice publication.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new rule proposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) known as the FINRA Rule 6500 Series. This rule mandates the reporting and public dissemination of securities lending transaction data through FINRA’s Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE). The goal of this rule is to improve transparency and efficiency in the securities lending market by collecting and providing access to detailed information about securities loans. The implementation of this rule is set for January 2, 2026, with public disclosure of the data to begin by April 2, 2026.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has recognized a filing by the Postal Service regarding changes to rates for Inbound Parcel Post under Universal Postal Union rates, which will be effective from January 1, 2025. The Commission has established a docket for this matter and is inviting public comments on the filing, which are due by December 23, 2024. The public can access the filing details on the Commission's website. Katalin K. Clendenin has been appointed to represent the public's interests in this proceeding.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the start date of a rule about releasing guidance documents, pushing it from January 6, 2021, to March 21, 2021. This delay allows further review of the rule implementing Executive Order 13891, which aims to boost transparency by making guidance documents accessible online and open for public comment. DOE is not taking public comments on this delay but welcomes opinions on any further postponement and related matters. The action is a response to a directive from the new administration's Chief of Staff, advising a halt to review new rules.