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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a closed meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This meeting will take place remotely and at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, DC. Participants will discuss sensitive topics, including legal actions and regulatory processes, and only those with a stake in the matters will attend. If any meeting details change, updates will be provided through the SEC's website. For more information, Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary can be contacted.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received various filings related to electric corporate and rate matters. These include requests for authorization for mergers, tariff revisions, and rate application supplements from companies like Altamont Winds LLC and Indiana Crossroads Wind Farm LLC. Interested parties are invited to submit comments or intervene by specific dates. Instructions for accessing the filings and participation procedures are provided on the Commission's website.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is asking for public feedback on extending the ACF-696T Financial Report form for another three years. This form, used by 221 Tribal Lead Agencies receiving Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) funding, is necessary for reporting financial expenditures annually. No changes have been proposed to the form, but the ACF is particularly interested in comments on the necessity, clarity, and burden of the information requested. Comments are due within 60 days of the notice's publication.

MIAX EMERALD, LLC filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 20, 2024. This proposal seeks to establish a fee discount program for the Open-Close Report in the MIAX Emerald Options Exchange Fee Schedule. The Exchange has designated the proposal for immediate effectiveness, but the Commission has the authority to suspend it within 60 days if deemed necessary for public interest or investor protection. The Commission invites public comments on the proposal by January 29, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically or on paper.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the Department of Commerce, issued a notice about the mandatory BE-605 survey. This survey gathers data on foreign direct investment in the U.S., focusing on transactions between U.S. affiliates and foreign parent companies. Companies with at least 10% foreign ownership must complete this survey quarterly, except for the final report of the financial year, which is due within 45 days. The survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act, and more information can be found on the BEA's website.

The Postal Service has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping contract to its list of Negotiated Service Agreements. This proposed contract will be included under the Competitive Products List in the Mail Classification Schedule. The filing is part of the Postal Service's efforts to expand and improve its shipping services. More details about the filing can be found at www.prc.gov, with the relevant Docket numbers being MC2025-1072 and K2025-1071.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a new filing by the Postal Service related to a negotiated service agreement. The public can view these filings on the Commission's website and is invited to submit comments by December 13, 2024. The notice includes details about various docket numbers and the respective requests, all of which involve adding competitive products to the postal list. Public Representatives have been appointed for these proceedings, and the Commission will publish the notice in the Federal Register.

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) has filed a proposal to increase its clearing fees with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), effective January 1, 2025. This change will increase the per contract clearing fee from $0.02 to $0.025 and eliminate the $55.00 per transaction fee for larger transactions, moving to a single fee structure regardless of transaction size. The OCC aims to address anticipated financial needs due to factors like inflation and lower interest incomes while ensuring equitable and reasonable costs for its services. The fee change aligns with maintaining OCC's financial stability and regulatory compliance.

San Diego Trolley Incorporated (SDTI) has requested a five-year extension of its existing waiver from certain federal railroad safety regulations to continue operating safely with shared track arrangements. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is reviewing this petition, which is publicly available at regulations.gov, and is seeking comments from interested parties until February 22, 2021. If warranted, a public hearing may be requested in writing. This waiver allows SDTI to maintain its safety standards while operating in conjunction with other rail services in San Diego.

The Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA) at the International Trade Administration has received an application to amend the Export Trade Certificate of Review for California Almond Export Association, LLC (CAEA). The proposed amendment includes adding Treehouse California Almonds, LLC as a new member, removing Western Nut Company, and updating the names of some existing member companies. This certificate helps protect CAEA members from certain antitrust actions. The public is invited to submit comments on the amendment within 20 days of the notice's publication.