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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11635
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to amend Rule 2.8, which concerns the voluntary termination of rights as an Exchange member. Members who wish to terminate their membership must notify the Exchange by the set deadline, following the specified procedure. The SEC invites public comments on whether this rule change aligns with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Comments must be submitted by March 31, 2025, using the methods outlined in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The Cboe BZX Exchange wants to let its members know how they can quit being part of the group by following certain steps, and they want people to share their thoughts about this change before the end of March 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8316
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to Fractional Aircraft Ownership Programs. This program allows people to buy shares in aircraft and share them with other owners in a pool. The information collection is necessary to ensure compliance with safety regulations outlined in 14 CFR part 91, subpart K. Comments are due by March 31, 2025, and the feedback will help determine the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection process.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is asking people what they think about a plan where many people can own and share airplanes together, like sharing toys. They want feedback to make sure everyone stays safe when sharing and using these airplanes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96243
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on January 9, 2025. The meeting will discuss a proposed regulation for perchlorate in drinking water as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The public can attend and provide oral or written comments, and instructions for participation and accessibility accommodations are available on the EPA's website. The council advises the EPA on water-related policies and functions.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to talk about drinking water safety using their computers. They’ll talk about something called perchlorate, and people can watch and say what they think, but they have to follow special rules to do that. Some might find it tricky or worry about sharing their information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6050
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking comments from the public and industry about the usefulness of collecting financial and operational statistics from small airline operators. These airlines, which operate aircraft with 60 seats or less, must submit specific reports quarterly. The data helps the Department of Transportation set mail rates and ensure airlines provide essential services safely and reliably. The comment period ends on February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Transportation Statistics wants to know if collecting details about small airlines' money and operations is still helpful. They need people to tell them by February 18 if these reports are useful or not.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96619
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule to establish Class E airspace at Buckeye Municipal Airport in Buckeye, Arizona. This change would involve setting airspace starting at 700 feet above the ground for a radius of 6.5 miles around the airport to support new instrument flight procedures. The proposal aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations at this location. The public can submit comments about this proposal until January 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make the skies above a small airport in Buckeye, Arizona safer for planes by creating special rules for flying. People can say what they think about this idea until January 21, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9735
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend approval of information collection requirements under the 4, 4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA) in Construction Standard. This rule is vital to ensuring worker safety by protecting them from the harmful effects of MDA, a chemical that can cause cancer and liver and skin diseases. OSHA aims to reduce the burden on employers by minimizing paperwork while maintaining employee safety through exposure monitoring and medical surveillance. Comments are invited until April 21, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    OSHA is asking people to share their thoughts about keeping workers safe from a chemical called MDA, which can be dangerous to their health, and they're trying to make the paperwork easier while still keeping everyone protected.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11792
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the Interior Department, has issued a notice about renewing their information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal pertains to managing and protecting wild horses and burros, which involves collecting data from individuals interested in adopting or purchasing these animals. They have invited public comments on their proposed information collection requirements by March 29, 2021. The data collected helps the BLM ensure qualified individuals manage wild horse adoptions and transactions effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Land Management wants to ask people about adopting wild horses and burros to make sure they're taken care of properly. They're asking people to tell them what they think about how they gather this information by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9916
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. requesting a modification to safety standards for using certain respirators in mines. The company wishes to use unapproved power purifying respirators near specific mining areas, arguing these provide better protection and comfort for miners, especially those unable to wear tight-fitting masks. The petition outlines safety procedures and training plans for the proposed respirators. Comments on this petition are open until March 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) got a request from Blue Diamond Coal Co. to use special, comfy air masks in mines that aren't officially approved, saying they're safer and comfier for workers who can't use tight masks. People can share their thoughts about this idea until March 21, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9497
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is holding an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Nevada. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The board will discuss matters related to environmental restoration and waste management, among other topics. The public is encouraged to attend and can submit comments via email before and after the meeting, as there won't be opportunities for live comments during the event.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to talk about how to take care of the environment and clean up waste in Nevada, so they are having a special online meeting to discuss it. People can listen to the meeting and send in their thoughts, but they won't be able to talk during the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2699
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas is considering a proposed Consent Decree and Settlement Agreement related to alleged Clean Air Act violations by Chesapeake Exploration LLC and Chesapeake Appalachia LLC. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims these companies violated air pollution standards at 159 natural gas facilities in Ohio. As part of the agreement, Chesapeake is expected to pay a $1.2 million penalty. Public comments on the settlement are accepted for thirty days and can be submitted via email or mail.

    Simple Explanation

    In a place where laws are made, some people want to fix a problem because they believe others might have broken air-cleanup rules. The people involved have to pay some money as a penalty, and everyone can say what they think about this for a short time.