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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17093
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX) has proposed a change to its billing rules. This change would allow MIAX members, with approval, to use alternative payment instructions to pay fees owed to MIAX instead of the standard method involving a Clearing Member's account at the Clearing Corporation. This proposal is designed to give members more flexibility in their payment arrangements and is intended not to affect competition or public interest. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change.

    Simple Explanation

    The Miami International Securities Exchange wants to let its members pay their bills in different ways, instead of just using one bank account, so it's easier for everyone and fair. The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking people to share their thoughts on this idea.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8222
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request concerning investment advice for participants and beneficiaries. This request is being reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the public can submit comments until March 8, 2021. The regulation involves requirements for fiduciary advisers who offer investment advice, including disclosures, audits, and maintaining records. The DOL aims to secure approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a period of three years.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to know what people think about some new rules for money helpers (called fiduciary advisers) who give advice about where to put your money. These rules are about what they need to tell you, checking their work, and keeping records, but people are confused about how much it will cost and how much time it will take.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102886
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection requirement concerning carbon black production, under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This would allow for continued compliance checks on facilities that produce carbon black to ensure they follow existing pollution standards. Public comments are being invited until January 17, 2025, and detailed information about what the EPA will be collecting can be found online. The increase in estimated costs and time reflects the application of updated labor rates and adjustments to previous reporting frequency errors.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency wants to keep checking how factories that make a material called "carbon black" follow pollution rules. They are asking for permission to keep doing this, and they want people to share their thoughts about it by January 17, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5253
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection request (ICR) related to the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation. The request, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, aims to gather necessary data to process medical bills for certain employees under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. Feedback is needed on the necessity, timeliness, and accuracy of the information collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to hear what people think about a form they use to collect information. This form helps them check and pay doctors' bills for workers who got sick doing their jobs. They want it to be easy to understand and not take too long for people to fill out.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15434
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC has informed the Foreign-Trade Zones Board of its plans to start a new production activity at its facility in Fort Worth, Texas, within Foreign-Trade Zone 196. This activity would involve using certain foreign materials like gas generators for airbag belts and electric storage batteries, and it has to follow specific regulations due to import duties. Public comments are invited until May 21, 2025, and the notification can be inspected online. For more information, one can contact Juanita Chen at the provided email address.

    Simple Explanation

    RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas wants to make airplane seats in a special part of Texas where it costs less to bring in materials from other countries, and people are asked to share their thoughts about this plan.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8984
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation issued a notice regarding applications for special permits related to hazardous materials. The notice invites public comments, which must be submitted by March 12, 2021, and provides instructions on where to submit these comments. Additional information and copies of the applications are available at the Records Center in Washington, D.C. This action is part of the agency's responsibilities under federal law concerning the transportation of hazardous materials.

    Simple Explanation

    The government department in charge of safely moving dangerous stuff is thinking about giving some special permissions to certain people or companies. They're asking everyone to share their thoughts on this before March 12, 2021.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8325
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has proposed delaying the effective date for the "Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" from March 1, 2021, to April 30, 2021. This delay aligns with a request by the President to pause many new regulations for further review. The proposed delay will provide more time to analyze how the rule, which changes how employers can handle their employees' tips, complies with recent amendments and the potential impacts on employers and employees. Interested parties can submit comments on the proposed delay by February 17, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to wait a little longer, until April 30, 2021, before they start a new rule on how bosses can handle tips that workers get. They want more time to make sure the rule is good for everybody, and they're asking people to share their thoughts by February 17, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9966
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. filed a new major license application for the Franklin Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Saranac River in New York. This project involves a concrete dam and powerhouse to generate electricity, and Erie proposes several operational changes, including revising the project boundary and adjusting minimum water flows. The application is now open for environmental analysis and public comments, with deadlines for filing comments specified. Additionally, a Settlement Agreement has been proposed with several stakeholders to enhance project operations and address environmental concerns.

    Simple Explanation

    Erie Boulevard Hydropower wants to make changes to a dam in New York so it can make electricity, and they need people to tell them if this is okay. They are asking for help from the public and other groups to make sure the changes are good for nature.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99858
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending its request for public comments regarding the renewal of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. This involves collecting information to ensure compliance with regulations that apply to facilities generating more than 73 megawatts of heat from fossil fuels. Public comments can be submitted until January 9, 2025. The estimated annual burden for companies affected by this rule is 171,000 hours and $37.1 million, covering operational, maintenance, and compliance-related activities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking people to comment on rules for big power plants to make sure they follow clean air standards, but some parts aren't explained clearly, like how they calculated the costs or how they'll keep private business info safe.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10142
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. has proposed changes to its Fees Schedule, which the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering. The changes aim to adjust various transaction fees and rebates for trades involving AAPL, QQQ, IWM, and SLV. These modifications are designed to make transactions more competitive and encourage liquidity by offering different fees and incentives compared to other exchanges. The SEC is inviting public comments on the proposed changes to ensure they align with market regulations and investor interests.

    Simple Explanation

    Cboe C2 Exchange wants to change the prices people pay for certain trades to make them more attractive and competitive, and the SEC is asking for opinions on this plan to ensure it is fair and follows the rules.