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Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for a 10-gigabit physical port from $7,500 to $8,500. This change is intended to help maintain and improve the exchange's market technology, and it aligns with fees charged by other exchanges. The exchange also highlighted its significant investments in upgrading its systems and accommodating new data centers as a reason for the fee increase, which they believe is reasonable given the inflation and enhancements in service quality. The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on this proposal.

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation will hold an Audit Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. on February 11, 2021, via conference call. Parts of the meeting will be open to the public, while the Executive Session will be closed due to exemptions under federal law. Key topics include the presentation of the FY2021 Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan, as well as Internal Audit Reports with Management's Response. For more information, Lakeyia Thompson, Special Assistant, can be contacted via phone or email.

On January 22, 2021, MIAX Emerald, an exchange, filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to implement new monthly Trading Permit fees for its members. This rule change proposes fees based on whether the member is a Market Maker or an Electronic Exchange Member, with different charges depending on the volume of activity and the number of option classes a member is involved in. MIAX Emerald believes the proposed fees will cover the costs of providing access to the exchange while maintaining fair competition and have structured them to reflect the exchange's expenses for providing these services. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal before finalizing it.

The United States Postal Service has informed the Postal Regulatory Commission about a new shipping services contract. This contract will join the list of Negotiated Service Agreements under the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. The notice was filed on December 6, 2024, and includes services like Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. For more information, documents related to this filing can be accessed online.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a rule change proposed by MIAX Pearl, LLC to update Exchange Rule 2625. This change aims to introduce a new data product called the U.S. Equity Short Volume & Trades Report, which provides detailed information on short sale activity in equities. The report is similar to data offerings from other exchanges, like Cboe, and aims to boost transparency and aid market participants in making informed decisions. The proposal notes that this product is optional; it is available for purchase, but no market participant is required to buy it.

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is holding a meeting on December 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Part of this meeting will be open to the public, except for the Executive Session, which will remain closed. The agenda will cover various topics, including reports from the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and CIO, as well as discussions on the 2025 corporate scorecard and management updates. For more details, Jenna Sylvester is available for contact.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) has proposed a new rule, FINRA Rule 6152, requiring its members to submit their order execution reports for NMS stocks to FINRA for centralized publication on their website. This proposal aims to enhance accessibility and transparency of these reports, aligning with amendments to SEC Rule 605 that expand reporting requirements. The centralized publication will help regulators, investors, and others more easily access and compare data on execution quality among different market centers and brokers. The proposal is open for public comment as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considers its approval.

The Federal Reserve System announced that several companies have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire assets or control of banks or bank holding companies. Public portions of these applications are available for inspection at specific Federal Reserve Banks and online through the Federal Reserve's website. Interested individuals can submit their comments about these applications by February 5, 2021. One notable application involves PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and PNC Bancorp, Inc. seeking to acquire BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc. and indirectly BBVA USA.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is requesting public feedback on its Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves compliance with noise emission regulations for locomotives. The FRA is evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these activities and exploring ways to improve and minimize reporting burdens. Comments must be submitted by June 30, 2025, and will be considered before the FRA submits the ICR for approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Saranac Hydroelectric Project located on the Saranac River in New York. The assessment suggests that issuing a new license for the project's operation with necessary environmental protections won't significantly harm the environment. Interested parties can access and comment on the EA online through the Commission's website. The public can submit feedback within 30 days of the notice and is encouraged to use the electronic filing system for comments.