🔒OCC Seeks Comments on Minimum Security and Reporting Requirements
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its information collection titled, "Minimum Security Devices and Procedures, Reports of Suspicious Activities, and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program."
Learn More📈SEC Approves Grayscale XRP Trust Trading Proposal
The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale XRP Trust. This initiative seeks to provide a regulated means to invest in XRP through an exchange-traded product, reflecting the ongoing evolution and acceptance of digital assets in the financial markets.
Learn More🏦Change in Bank Control Notices and Acquisitions Overview
The Federal Reserve System announces changes regarding the acquisition of shares in banks and bank holding companies, detailing public disclosure requirements and the application process for prospective owners. It invites comments from interested individuals and outlines the criteria for approvals under the Change in Bank Control Act, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial acquisitions.
Learn More💰Nasdaq MRX Proposed Rule Change on Options Pricing Schedule
The SEC has published a notice regarding Nasdaq MRX's proposed rule change to amend its pricing schedule. Key changes include the adoption of Penny Symbol Maker Rebates, modifications to Taker Fees, and adjustments to volume requirements, all aimed at refining the trading fee structure on the exchange.
Learn More🌿Implications of EPA's Chlorpyrifos Tolerance Revocation
In the Federal Register of December 10, 2024, EPA issued a proposed rule to revoke all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos, except for those associated with the use of chlorpyrifos on the following crops: alfalfa, apple, asparagus, tart cherry, citrus, cotton, peach, soybean, strawberry, sugar beet, and spring and winter wheat. The proposal also addresses the request to revoke all chlorpyrifos tolerances contained in the September 12, 2007, petition submitted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA).
Learn More🐄Notice on HPAI Testing Regulations for Dairy Cattle and Milk
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with testing of milk from dairy cattle with reference to the incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle.
Learn More⚡Notice of Filings for Exempt Wholesale Generators and Compliance Procedures
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces a Combined Notice of Filings, detailing self-certification for exempt wholesale generators and related compliance filings. The notice includes important deadlines, filing details from various applicants, and procedures for public participation and intervention in these regulatory matters.
Learn More⚡Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis for Hydropower
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the application for a new major license for the Franklin Falls Hydroelectric Project. This notice allows for public comments and entails an environmental analysis, setting a procedural schedule for future filings and requirements that the applicant must adhere to, ensuring compliance with regulatory practices.
Learn More📈Nasdaq ISE Proposes Changes to Options Trading Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Nasdaq ISE's proposed amendments to various options rules, aiming to clarify and refine trading mechanisms such as Stop Order definitions, response treatments, and risk protections. The proposal seeks to enhance operational effectiveness within the options trading framework, inviting public comments for further evaluation.
Learn More⚡Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Initiates Hydroelectric Licensing
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's intention to file a license application for the Río Blanco Hydroelectric Project. This notice includes details about the project, its location, required regulatory consultations, and the proposed traditional licensing process, inviting stakeholder engagement in the preliminary phases.
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