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Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received this proposal on February 14, 2025, and it is effective immediately. The SEC is seeking comments from the public on whether this change aligns with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Comments can be submitted online, by email, or by mail to the SEC before March 19, 2025.

The National Institutes of Health announced a change to the meeting schedule for the Council of Councils on January 29, 2021. Originally set to take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the meeting will now have its open session from 11:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. This update was initially published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2020. The adjustment reflects a shortened open session time.

The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors held a special meeting on April 17, 2025, in Washington, DC, at their headquarters. This meeting was closed to the public based on a unanimous decision by the Board and certified under the Government in the Sunshine Act. The topics discussed included administrative matters, an executive session, and personnel issues. For more details, Lucy C. Trout, the Acting Secretary, can be contacted at the Postal Service.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has given notice about a recent Postal Service filing regarding a negotiated service agreement. This announcement invites the public to comment on the filing by February 12, 2025, and aims to inform them of any updates or changes. The filing is associated with several dockets, each concerning different service contracts and modifications. Public comments can be submitted online, and further details can be accessed on the Commission's website.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service has submitted a request regarding a negotiated service agreement, which is open for public comment. This agreement could involve adding new competitive products or modifying existing ones. The public can view the details of the request on the Commission's website and is encouraged to submit comments by March 18, 2025. Five specific requests have been identified, with each requiring comments by the stated deadline.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue using their grants management system, JustGrants. This system is used by state, local, and tribal governments, as well as educational and non-profit organizations, to manage DOJ grant applications and awards. The public is invited to comment on the process until April 3, 2025, with an estimated 18,793 organizations participating. Completing the required processes in JustGrants takes an average of 29.17 hours per organization, contributing to a total public burden of 381,644 hours.

The Postal Service has announced its request to the Postal Regulatory Commission to include a new domestic shipping services contract in the competitive products list. This contract, named Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 616, aims to be part of the Mail Classification Schedule's Negotiated Service Agreements. This request was submitted on February 6, 2025, and further details are accessible on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For more information, Sean C. Robinson can be contacted.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a notice regarding an application from the Esoterica Thematic Trust and Esoterica Capital LLC. They are seeking an exemption to allow modifications of subadvisory agreements without shareholder approval and relief from certain disclosure rules about fees. The requested exemption would enable more efficient operations by allowing the Adviser to select and amend agreements with subadvisers, subject to approval by the board of trustees, without the need for shareholder meetings. This is intended to streamline processes while ensuring transparency through aggregated fee disclosures.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) held a closed meeting via video conference on January 19, 2021, at 10:22 a.m. The Board determined that urgent corporation business needed attention with less than seven days' public notice and decided that these matters could not be discussed in an open meeting due to specific exemptions under the "Government in the Sunshine Act." Individuals seeking more information about the meeting are advised to contact Ms. Debra A. Decker, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Corporation.

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.