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The Postal Service has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to its competitive products list. This involves a Negotiated Service Agreement under the Mail Classification Schedule. This action pertains to Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® services. The relevant documents can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website under specific docket numbers.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed a rule change that would make certain information from its listed companies publicly available. Originally intended to be implemented in the last quarter of 2024, the new timeline moves the implementation to the first quarter of 2025. This delay allows NYSE more time to test its software for the new system. The Securities and Exchange Commission is gathering public comments on this proposal and has declared it effective, assuming it doesn’t conflict with investor protection or competition regulations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to grant exemptions to three individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines. This decision, effective from January 11, 2021, until January 11, 2023, was based on each individual's medical history and stable treatment regimen. The individuals granted these exemptions have been seizure-free for many years while on medication. The FMCSA believes that this exemption ensures a safety level similar to, or better than, what the standard regulations would achieve.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Executive Committee on January 27, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. through videoconference. The meeting will review the draft reports from the Homeland Security and Safe and Sustainable Water Resources subcommittees. The public must register by January 26 to attend, and the meeting is open to everyone. Comments, requests for the draft agenda, or to present at the meeting should be submitted by January 26, 2021.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a meeting of the Special Emphasis Panel called NIA SBIR/STTR. This meeting, scheduled for April 8-9, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually and is closed to the public. The purpose of this meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications, which may involve sensitive information like trade secrets or personal data about individuals. The meeting details, including contact information for the Scientific Review Officer, are provided for those who need it.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove a service from its Procurement List. This service involves janitorial and custodial work at the US Army, USACE Buffalo District Reservation in Buffalo, NY, which is currently provided by Suburban Adult Services, Inc. The purpose of this proposal is to allow public comments before finalizing the decision, and comments must be submitted by February 23, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed permit, the 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), which regulates stormwater discharges from certain industrial activities. The new permit, once finalized, will replace the existing permit set to expire on February 28, 2026, and will be valid for five years. The permit will cover specific types of industrial facilities in areas where the EPA has authority, with comments due by February 11, 2025. Notable changes in the new permit include updates to stormwater control measures, monitoring requirements, and the introduction of certain effluent limitations to address environmental concerns like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to ask for approval to continue collecting information used to obtain a unique authorization code for the International Registry. This authorization is necessary for transmitting information to the International Registry, which handles interests in mobile equipment like aircraft. Interested parties must complete a specific form to receive this code, and the FAA estimates up to 15,000 submissions each year. Comments on the proposal are open until March 29, 2021, and the collected information supports the requirements of the Cape Town Treaty.

The United States Small Business Administration has revoked the license of the Stonehenge Opportunity Fund III-B, L.P. as a small business investment company. This action was taken under the authority of Section 309 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 and 13 CFR 107.1900. As a result, the license held by Stonehenge Opportunity Fund III-B, L.P. is now null and void. The decision was announced by Thomas Morris, Director of Patient Capital Investments.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision, determining that Brazil is providing illegal subsidies to producers and exporters of ferrosilicon, including companies like Minasligas and Ferbasa, between January and December 2023. Despite some changes and updates, the basic findings have remained consistent since the preliminary determination in September 2024. This decision means that specific companies will face additional duties when exporting ferrosilicon to the United States unless the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that imports of this product do not harm U.S. manufacturers.