💰New CAT Fee 2025-2 Impacting Industry Members Announced by NYSE
The NYSE has filed a proposed rule change to implement CAT Fee 2025-2, which establishes fees related to the costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail for the second half of 2025. This initiative aims to recover budgeted expenses associated with the operation and compliance of the CAT system, impacting industry members and transaction costs.
Learn More💰SBA Issues New Small Business Investment Company Licenses
Pursuant to the authority granted to the United States Small Business Administration under section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended, to grant Small Business Investment Company licenses under the Small Business Investment Company Program, this notice satisfies the requirement effective August 17, 2023 under 13 CFR 107.501(a) to publish in the Federal Register the names of SBICs with date of licensure and Total Intended Leverage Commitments. The following SBICs received SBIC licenses as of the date indicated below:
Learn More🦺OSHA Seeks Comments on Walking-Working Surfaces Standard
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in its Walking-Working Surfaces Standard.
Learn More🏠Restore Dust-Lead Hazard Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of November 12, 2024, that finalized several revisions to EPA's lead-based paint (LBP) regulations. Subsequent to publication, the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) informed the Agency that there were errors in the amendatory instructions that describe specific revisions for two sections of the regulation. In the Federal Register of December 16, 2024, EPA published a technical correction to the final rule that explained the errors and the corresponding technical corrections that the Agency believed would address the errors identified by the OFR. Unfortunately, that technical correction did not fix the amendatory instructions prior to the effective date of the final rule. As a result, when the final rule became effective on January 13, 2025, three subparagraphs of regulatory text were inadvertently deleted--a change to the post-abatement regulatory activities that EPA did not intend to make. This action corrects that error by restoring the inadvertently deleted text in the regulations.
Learn More🎭NEH Panel Meetings to Review Grant Applications for 2025
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will hold three meetings, by video conference, of the Humanities Panel, a federal advisory committee, during August 2025. The purpose of the meetings is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendation of applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965.
Learn More📊Public Comments Requested for Head Start Information Report Review
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS) is requesting a 3-year extension of the Head Start Program Information Report (PIR), Monthly Enrollment reporting instrument, and Center Locations and Contacts instrument (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #0970-0427, expiration June 30, 2025). OHS has not made any updates to these instruments.
Learn More💊DEA Revokes Registration of Practitioner John Hanley, P.A.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued an Order to Show Cause proposing the revocation of John Hanley, P.A.'s registration, citing lack of authority to handle controlled substances in New Mexico due to the revocation of his physician assistant license. The Agency finds Registrant's default and confirms the necessity of state licensing for DEA registration, ruling the revocation effective immediately.
Learn More🛡️Request for Comments on E.O. 14265 Impacting Defense Acquisitions
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order (E.O.) to accelerate defense procurement and revitalize the defense industrial base by reforming defense acquisition processes and modernizing the composition of the defense acquisition workforce. Small businesses play a crucial role in safeguarding national security by delivering innovative technologies, unique capabilities, and critical support to our military forces. In recognition of these significant contributions, the Department seeks public comment on this E.O. This input will be used to support implementation of this presidential action.
Learn More⛽Environmental Assessment for Mountain Valley Pipeline Project Notice
The Department of Energy announces the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Amendment Project. The assessment will include federal authorizations and a structured schedule for public comment, addressing environmental concerns and modifications to the existing project. Compliance deadlines for federal reviews are emphasized to guide project execution.
Learn More💰New CAT Fee 2025-2 Regulations Impacting Industry Members
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding the immediate effectiveness of proposed rule changes to implement Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) funding fees for industry members. This fee structure is designed to cover the reasonably budgeted costs associated with CAT operations for the upcoming period. The implementation will require industry participants to adjust their financial models accordingly.
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