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The U.S. Department of Commerce is considering revoking part of the antidumping duties on specific small, low-wattage off-grid crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Taiwan. This action is in response to Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.'s request, which was not opposed by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing, suggesting a lack of interest from U.S. producers in continuing the duties. Commerce is inviting public comments on this preliminary decision. If finalized, the revocation will apply retroactively to certain entries of these solar products.

The NYSE American Exchange is proposing a temporary rule change to its fee schedule. For April 2025, they aim to waive a limit on Floor Broker credits and rebates associated with QCC (Qualified Contingent Cross) trades and the Manual Billable Rebate Program. This waiver is intended to prevent Floor Broker firms from potentially redirecting their trades to other markets due to recent market volatility, which could lead them to exceed the existing monthly cap on credits and rebates. The Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting public comments on this proposed change until May 15, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an exemption for Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, allowing them to submit a renewal application for their Clinton Early Site Permit (ESP-001) no later than 45 days before the permit expires, instead of the usual 12 months. This change is purely a scheduling adjustment and does not impact public health and safety, site security, or the environment. The NRC determined that the exemption is legally authorized and meets all necessary safety and regulatory standards, ensuring that there are no significant hazards or environmental impacts from the extension. The exemption becomes effective immediately upon issuance.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is announcing proposed adjustments to the irrigation assessment rates for irrigation projects on or associated with Indian reservations in the United States. These adjustments aim to recover costs for administration, operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation necessary for managing these projects. Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments on these adjustments before February 24, 2025. The changes are scheduled to take effect in the calendar year 2026, and further information on the projects and rates can be sought through BIA's regional offices.

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC airplanes due to a safety issue with the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) impact switch being installed incorrectly. This incorrect installation could lead to loss of critical data in an accident. The proposed directive requires inspections and corrections to ensure the switch is installed correctly to maintain flight safety. Interested parties have until April 7, 2025, to comment on the proposal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a proposed rule change from NYSE Arca, Inc. to revise their Options Fee Schedule. This change aims to introduce pricing incentives for trading options on digital asset Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on NYSE Arca Equities, such as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF and others. The proposal includes offering additional discounts or credits per contract to encourage such trading, effective December 17, 2024. The Exchange believes that these changes will increase liquidity and benefit all market participants without imposing unnecessary competition burdens.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a rule change to allow FM broadcasters to use booster stations for geo-targeted content like local news and ads. This change would let these stations broadcast different content to specific parts of their normal service area without interference. The proposal, backed by GeoBroadcast, aims to benefit small and minority-owned stations and boost local advertisements, while also addressing potential technical and regulatory challenges. Public comments on this proposal are encouraged before the final decision is made.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a final rule to remove obsolete regulations related to subordinate organizations of State savings associations, which were originally transferred from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) following the Dodd-Frank Act. These regulations, found in 12 CFR part 390, subpart O, were deemed unnecessary because their requirements are largely duplicated by other existing Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act) provisions. By removing these regulations, the FDIC aims to simplify its rules, making them easier for the public and State savings associations to understand and follow. The changes are set to take effect on March 5, 2021.

The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice about applications from companies seeking to become bank holding companies or to acquire other banks or bank holding companies. These applications are filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, and interested parties can view the public portions of these applications at specific Federal Reserve Banks and online. The notice specifies that comments about the applications must be submitted in writing by May 22, 2025, and reminds the public that comments will generally be made available as part of the public record. One of the noted applications involves Fleur Capital Corporation aiming to acquire Simmesport State Bank in Louisiana.

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding applications by companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire assets or shares of banks or bank holding companies. These applications are based on the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and other relevant regulations. Members of the public can access the application details and share their written feedback before February 21, 2025. Specifically, United Community Banks, Inc., based in Greenville, South Carolina, proposes to acquire ANB Holdings, Inc., and American National Bank in Oakland Park, Florida.