💰Implementation of CAT Fee 2025-2 by Miami International Securities Exchange
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding the filing of a proposed rule change by Miami International Securities Exchange to implement CAT Fee 2025-2. This fee is intended to cover the costs of maintaining the Consolidated Audit Trail, aiming to recover expenses incurred in the operational and regulatory frameworks for the period from July to December 2025.
Learn More🌍New Sanctions Regulations from OFAC Enable Key Business Transactions
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing six general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations and Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations: GLs 22A, 23A, 24A, 25A, 26A, and 28A.
Learn More🚛FMCSA Proposes Removal of Liquid-Burning Flares from Safety Regulations
In an NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 30, 2025, FMCSA proposed to remove references to liquid-burning flares from the warning device requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This proposed revision would remove outdated language referring to warning devices that FMCSA believes are no longer used. On June 5, 2025, FMCSA published a correction to address an error in the docket number, errors in the ADDRESSES section, and errors in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of the NPRM. Both the NPRM and subsequent correction contained an error in the regulation identification number (RIN).
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Company Mergers & Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System announces applications from companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or acquire banks. The notice outlines the regulatory framework and encourages public comments regarding the applications. Interested parties are informed about the process and deadlines for submitting their views.
Learn More🏠Review of Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Plan
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension and revisions to the Plan for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance--Title IV-E, (OMB#: 0970-0433, expiration July 31, 2025). This plan also incorporates the plan requirements for the optional guardianship assistance, Title IV-E prevention services and the Title IV-E kinship navigator programs.
Learn More🏭Proposed Consent Decree for Trialco Aluminum Under Clean Air Act
The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree resolving claims against Trialco Aluminum, LLC concerning hazardous air pollutant emissions from its Chicago Heights facility. The decree includes financial penalties and mandates compliance with updated operational standards, with opportunities for public comment before finalization.
Learn More⚡Ohio Power and Light Hydroelectric Project Regulatory Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Ohio Power and Light, LLC for a major original license regarding the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Ohio River. The document outlines the project details, regulatory requirements, and encourages public participation through interventions and comments.
Learn More💼Cboe BZX CAT Funding Fees Impact for Industry Members in 2025
The Cboe BZX Exchange proposes a rule change to implement fees for Industry Members associated with the operational costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) from July to December 2025. The fees are intended to cover reasonably budgeted costs essential for maintaining the CAT, impacting market participants significantly.
Learn More🔥Mexico Pacific Limited LLC Seeks Extension for LNG Export Operations
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) (formerly the Office of Fossil Energy (FE)) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Extension Application), filed on June 18, 2025, by Mexico Pacific Limited LLC (MXP). MXP asks DOE to amend its existing authorization to re-export U.S.-sourced natural gas in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the proposed Saguaro Energ[iacute]a Facility (Facility), to be located in Mexico, to non-free trade agreement countries set forth in DOE/FE Order No. 4312 (as amended)--specifically, to extend the current export commencement deadline in its order. MXP filed the Extension Application under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
Learn More⚓Maritime Complaint Filed Against Priva Logistics Inc.
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from American Iron & Metal Company Inc. against Priva Logistics Inc. concerning alleged violations of the Shipping Act related to the release of sea waybills. The case will be handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with deadlines for responses and decisions set in the following years.
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