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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced that the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) submitted an updated Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) on October 30, 2024. TRE seeks approval for its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS) to be certified as a "mixed" positive train control system. The FRA invites the public to comment on this request by February 10, 2025, to help guide their decision making. Comments can be submitted online, and the FRA will consider them before making final decisions, although responses to every comment are not guaranteed.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, announced an open meeting for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee. This meeting will be held by teleconference on April 10, 2025. The panel invites the public to share comments and ideas about improving IRS customer service. Interested participants should contact Kelvin Johnson for more details or to express interest in participating.

NOW NE005 LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the potential of the Champlain Canal-Hudson River-Lock and Dam C1 Hydroelectric Project in New York. This project involves using existing structures like a dam and lock, alongside the construction of new facilities like a powerhouse and a transmission line, to generate hydroelectric power. The public and other interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to comment or file competing applications. FERC encourages submissions via its electronic filing system and offers support for those needing assistance with the process.

The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a new information collection initiative through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to gather data as part of enhanced screening and vetting standards under Executive Order 14161. This initiative aims to collect additional biographic and contact information across various immigration forms to assess individuals' eligibility for immigration-related benefits while ensuring national security. Public comments on this proposal are invited until May 2, 2025. The effort, compliant with the Paperwork Reduction Act, does not anticipate extra costs for respondents.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk analysis to evaluate the risks of importing fresh pineapples from Indonesia to the United States. The analysis found that implementing specific phytosanitary measures would effectively mitigate the risk of introducing plant pests or noxious weeds through these imports. APHIS is inviting public feedback on the pest risk analysis and related documents, which can be accessed through the Regulations.gov website. Comments will be accepted until February 28, 2025, after which APHIS will announce its decision on whether to permit the importation of the pineapples.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments regarding the collection of information through Form 15, which certifies the termination of a security class or suspends reporting duties under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. They estimate that around 1,062 issuers file Form 15 annually, taking about 1.5 hours per form for a total of 1,593 annual hours. The SEC is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of the publication date.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed harvest specifications for the groundfish fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands for the years 2025 and 2026. This proposal outlines catch limits, apportionments, and prohibited species catch allowances necessary to manage groundfish resources sustainably, aligning with regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Public comments are invited until January 3, 2025, and these regulations include measures to protect species such as Pacific cod, halibut, and salmon, while ensuring fishing operations do not exceed scientific recommendations for conservation.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering a request to determine if a foreign-built vessel, Skydancer, can be approved for a coastwise endorsement, allowing it to carry up to 12 passengers for commercial sailing charters in California. MARAD is inviting public comments on how this decision might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use American-flagged vessels. The application is available for review online, and comments can be submitted via the federal eRulemaking portal or by mail. Comments will be publicly available unless submitted as confidential commercial information.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on an existing information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They intend to request an extension for Form F-X, which is used by Canadian issuers to appoint an agent for service of process when registering securities in the U.S. The form, which takes about 2 hours to complete, is filed by around 137 respondents annually, resulting in a total reporting burden of 274 hours. The public can submit comments on this request until January 27, 2025, via a provided website or email address.

NYSE National, Inc. is proposing changes to its fee schedule to include new connectivity options for Users between the data center in Mahwah, New Jersey, and various trading floors like the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE American. These changes introduce "TF Connections," which allow Users to connect for trading-related activities over dedicated bandwidth, with varying monthly fees based on bandwidth size. The proposal aims to provide more options without providing any unfair advantage and ensures that all market participants have equal access to these connectivity services. The Securities and Exchange Commission invites public comments on this proposal before making any decisions.