🌬️EPA Proposes Air Quality Fees for South Coast California Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning a rule submitted to address section 185 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act") with respect to the 1997 and 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or "standard"). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Learn More💰FDA Announces FY 2026 Outsourcing Facility Fee Rates
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the fiscal year (FY) 2026 rates for the establishment and reinspection fees related to entities that compound human drugs and elect to register as outsourcing facilities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FD&C Act authorizes FDA to assess and collect an annual establishment fee from outsourcing facilities, as well as a reinspection fee for each reinspection of an outsourcing facility. This document establishes the FY 2026 rates for the small business establishment fee ($6,829), the non-small business establishment fee ($20,726), and the reinspection fee ($20,486) for outsourcing facilities; provides information on how the fees for FY 2026 were determined; and describes the payment procedures outsourcing facilities should follow.
Learn More💰NRC Fee Schedule Corrections for Fiscal Year 2025
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a final rule that was published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2025, regarding the amendment of licensing, inspection, special project, and annual fees charged to NRC's applicants and licensees. This action is necessary to correct a typo to the dollar amount in the schedule of materials annual fees and fees for Government agencies licensed by the NRC.
Learn More📈NYSE Arca Implements Temporary Decrease in Options Regulatory Fee
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding NYSE Arca's proposed temporary reduction of the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF). The change aims to adjust the fee from $0.0038 to $0.0023 per contract, responding to recent options trading volumes and regulatory costs.
Learn More💰Cboe Exchange Fee Schedule Changes and Business Impact
The Cboe Exchange has announced a proposed change to its Fee Schedule aimed at enhancing its Frequent Trader Program and clarifying the criteria for its Floor Broker Sliding Scale Supplemental Rebate Program. This initiative seeks to simplify the rebate structure and promote increased trading volume, particularly for businesses utilizing sub-funds as part of a larger fund strategy.
Learn More💼Cboe C2 Exchange Updates Certification Logical Port Fee Structure
The Cboe C2 Exchange has filed a proposed rule change to clarify its Fee Schedule regarding Certification Logical Port fees. The amendment specifies that fees will apply only to certification ports corresponding to those available in the live production environment, affecting trading permit holders and their testing environments.
Learn More💵Overview of New USCIS Immigration Fees Under HR-1
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is announcing a series of fees to be collected by USCIS. Recently enacted legislation that provided for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of House Concurrent Resolution 14, titled HR-1, establishes specific fees for various immigration-related forms, benefits, statuses, petitions, applications, and requests administered by multiple government agencies. This notice announces the new fees that are administered by USCIS, a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to whom those fees apply, when the new fees take effect, instructions on their payment, when and if the fees may be waived, and consequences of the failure to pay. This notice is intended to provide the information needed for the public to comply with the new law.
Learn More📊LTSE Proposes New Fees for Market Data Access
The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) has proposed a rule change to introduce fees for its proprietary market data feeds, namely Depth of Book and Top of Book. The changes aim to establish a new fee schedule while ensuring costs reflecting the operational expenses of providing these services. Stakeholders are encouraged to comment during the review period.
Learn More💻Cboe EDGX Exchange's New Fee Structure for Dedicated Cores
The Cboe EDGX Exchange has proposed a rule to amend its fee schedule regarding Dedicated Cores, which allow users to assign a logical order entry port to a dedicated CPU core. The tiered fee structure encourages businesses to evaluate their use of Dedicated Cores and manage costs effectively, while ensuring fair access to resources.
Learn More💰MIAX Emerald Proposes Changes to Market Data Fees Structure
MIAX Emerald has filed a notice proposing amendments to its Fee Schedule for proprietary market data feeds. The amendments include the introduction of per User fees and Non-Display Usage fees, aimed at streamlining costs for data subscribers and aligning with industry practices. These changes could have significant implications for market participants utilizing MIAX Emerald's data services.
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