🌍Notice of Environmental Assessment for Qualifying Facilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made available an environmental assessment regarding the implementation issues of Qualifying Facility rates under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the assessment, which will inform the Commission’s decision-making process regarding environmental impacts and alternatives.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Information Collection for Rule 604
The SEC announces a request for extension concerning Rule 604, which mandates the public disclosure of customer limit orders by specialists and market makers. This regulation enhances market transparency for investors, potentially improving execution opportunities and access to optimal prices in securities trading. Written comments are invited to assess the collection’s necessity and effectiveness.
Learn More📊MSRB Proposes Changes to Municipal Securities Reporting Rules
The proposed rule change by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) aims to amend the reporting requirements of municipal securities transactions. Notably, it reinstates the 15-minute reporting timeframe while retaining the “as soon as practicable” requirement, addressing compliance and operational burdens associated with previous amendments.
Learn More📈Regulatory Impact of Form 13F on Institutional Investors
The SEC is seeking comments on the collection of information via Form 13F, which requires institutional investment managers with significant holdings to submit quarterly reports. Recent amendments include electronic submission and additional identifying information to modernize data reporting and ensure compliance with legal standards, emphasizing transparency in financial reporting.
Learn More🔥Increased Wildfire Fighting Capabilities
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) requests input from all interested parties on the development of a comprehensive, technology roadmap to increase wildfire firefighting capabilities at the Federal, State, and local levels, pursuant to Executive Order 14308. Through this Request for Information (RFI), OSTP seeks input from the public, including fire professionals, academia, private sector organizations, industry groups, venture capital, philanthropic organizations, and State, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and any other interest parties. other interest parties, on priorities for such a roadmap.
Learn More🎣Public Meeting on Groundfish Management by Pacific Council
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Groundfish Management Team (GMT) will hold a 5-day online work session split over the course of 2 weeks that is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare materials for the 2027-28 harvest specifications and management measures and discuss other items on the Pacific Council's November 2025 meeting agenda.
Learn More💰Analyzing Business Impact of the GENIUS Act Implementation
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public comment on questions relating to the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The GENIUS Act tasks Treasury (and various other federal agencies) with issuing regulations that encourage innovation in payment stablecoins while also providing an appropriately tailored regime to protect consumers, mitigate potential illicit finance risks, and address financial stability risks. Through this ANPRM, Treasury is seeking public comment on potential regulations that may be promulgated by Treasury, including regarding regulatory clarity, prohibitions on certain issuances and marketing, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions obligations, the balance of state-level oversight with federal oversight, comparable foreign regulatory and supervisory regimes, and tax issues, among other things. Treasury is seeking comment on all aspects of the ANPRM from all interested parties and also requests commenters to identify other issues that Treasury should consider.
Learn More🍄USITC Initiates Investigations on Imports of Fresh Mushrooms
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-778 and 731-TA-1764 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of fresh mushrooms from Canada, provided for in subheading 0709.51.01 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the government of Canada. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by October 31, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 7, 2025.
Learn More📞DTC Updates Contact Procedures
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding proposed rule changes by The Depository Trust Company (DTC). The changes aim to update DTC Procedures, including replacing outdated contact methods with a more streamlined online client portal, enhancing communication pathways for participants engaged in securities transactions.
Learn More🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings of the Council and its Executive Committee.
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