📈SEC Grants Registration for New Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the registration of eight entities as Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities (SBSEFs). This document outlines the compliance requirements these facilities must adhere to, including adherence to specific regulatory rules and statutory core principles designed to ensure market integrity and transparency.
Learn More📈Adjusted Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Effective April 2025
Certain dollar amounts in the United States Code applicable to bankruptcy cases are adjusted to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the most recent 3-year period ending immediately before January 1, 2025.
Learn More🛩️New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Britten-Norman Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Britten-Norman Aerospace Ltd. Model BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN- 2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A- 27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T, BN2T-4R, and BN2T-4S airplanes; and certain Model BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the determination that, in order to ensure the continued structural integrity of certain landing gear and associated components, it is necessary to require removal of these components from service prior to exceeding established fatigue lives. This AD requires determining the number of landings on affected main landing gears (MLGs), nose landing gears (NLGs), and associated components; removing from service any part that has reached or exceeded the established fatigue life and installing a replacement part; and prohibiting the installation of any affected part unless the number of landings for that part is below the established fatigue life. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More⚡Notice of Filings by Energy Companies Affecting Compliance Obligations
The Department of Energy announces various filings related to accounting requests and self-certifications for exempt wholesale generators submitted by companies including PacifiCorp, Evelyn Energy Storage, and Northumberland Solar. This notice outlines the compliance requirements and comment deadlines associated with these regulatory proceedings, pertinent to stakeholders in the energy sector.
Learn More📈MIAX Emerald's Minor Rule Violation Plan
The Securities and Exchange Commission has declared effective MIAX Emerald, LLC's minor rule violation plan, permitting the exchange to impose fines for specific minor violations without engaging in formal disciplinary actions. The plan streamlines the enforcement process while ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory standards.
Learn More📊SEC Proposes Extension of Information Collection Under Rule 15c3-1
The SEC is soliciting comments on the existing collection of information related to Appendix F of Rule 15c3-1, which governs net capital rules for OTC derivatives dealers. The notice highlights compliance requirements and seeks feedback on the proposed information collection process, ensuring its practicality and potential improvements.
Learn More📜Notice of Formal Determination on Civil Rights Records Release
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 201 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) related to four civil rights cold case incidents to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifiers 2024-003-032, 2024-003- 036, 2024-003-056, and 2024-003-059. NARA proposed seven (7) postponements of disclosure in records related to incident 2024-003- 059. NARA did not propose postponements in the other records. On January 24, 2025, the Review Board rejected the proposed postponements and determined that all 201 pages of records should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the Federal Register its determinations on the disclosure or postponement of records in the Collection no more than 14 days after the date of its decision.
Learn More📄Insights on Municipal Securities Disclosure Compliance Requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a request for an extension on compliance measures under Rule 15c2-12, which governs municipal securities disclosures. The rule mandates Participating Underwriters obtain and review official statements and ensures issuers provide ongoing financial information. These measures aim to enhance market transparency and reduce fraud in municipal securities transactions.
Learn More✈️Airworthiness Directive on Boeing 767
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-14- 13, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. AD 2019-14-13 required identifying the part number, and the serial number if applicable, of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, and performing applicable on-condition actions for affected seats. AD 2019-14-13 also required a one-time detailed inspection and repetitive checks of the horizontal movement system (HMS) of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, and applicable on- condition actions. AD 2019-14-13 also provided an optional terminating action for the repetitive actions for certain seats. This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded fore and aft movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats. This AD retains the actions in AD 2019-14-13 and adds an inspection of previously omitted part numbers. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📀Notice on Membership Changes in DVD Copy Control Association
The Department of Justice has announced updates regarding the membership of the DVD Copy Control Association under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Notable changes include the addition of Panasonic Automotive Systems, while several companies have withdrawn. The association continues to keep membership open and intends to notify of further changes, underscoring ongoing developments in the DVD technology sector.
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