⚡Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces combined notices of filings related to natural gas pipeline rate adjustments. It details specific dockets, applicants, and the requirements for public intervention or comment on these proceedings, emphasizing the importance of compliance with regulatory protocols for stakeholders in the energy sector.
Learn More📈SEC Notice
The SEC has issued a notice regarding the Antares Strategic Credit Fund's application for an exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940, enabling registered investment companies to issue various classes of shares with different fee structures. Hearing requests can be submitted to the SEC's Secretary until April 8, 2025.
Learn More📈MIAX Sapphire Proposes Options Trading Rule Change for ETFs
MIAX Sapphire, LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend Exchange Rule 402, allowing for the listing and trading of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This amendment aims to streamline the process for introducing new options products, potentially increasing market competition and providing investors enhanced risk management tools.
Learn More🚢New USCG Conditions of Entry for Vessels from Cuba
The Coast Guard announces that it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the Republic of Cuba. Conditions of entry are intended to protect the United States from vessels arriving from foreign ports or places that have been found to have deficient anti-terrorism measures.
Learn More🌊Withdrawal of Notice for Environmental Impact Statement on San Clemente Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this notice to advise federal, state, and local government agencies and the public that USACE is withdrawing the notice of intent (NOI) for the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project (Project) which was published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2024. Since publication of the NOI, there has been a reduction in scope which involves less impacts than was anticipated at the time of the NOI, resulting in preparing a supplemental environmental assessment (SEA).
Learn More🏥Proposed Rule for Marketplace Integrity Under the ACA
This proposed rule would revise standards relating to past-due premium payments; exclude Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients from the definition of "lawfully present"; the evidentiary standard HHS uses to assess an agent's, broker's, or web-broker's potential noncompliance; failure to file and reconcile; income eligibility verifications for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions; annual eligibility redetermination; the automatic reenrollment hierarchy; the annual open enrollment period; special enrollment periods; de minimis thresholds for the actuarial value for plans subject to essential health benefits (EHB) requirements and for income-based cost-sharing reduction plan variations; and the premium adjustment percentage methodology; and prohibit issuers of coverage subject to EHB requirements from providing coverage for sex-trait modification as an EHB.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More🚂Oversight Proceedings for Canadian National Railway and Iowa Northern Acquisition
On January 30, 2024, Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) and Grand Trunk Corporation (GTC), together with the Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR) (collectively, Applicants) filed an application seeking approval for CNR and GTC to acquire control of IANR and operate IANR's 218-mile rail system in Iowa. By decision served on January 14, 2025 (Decision No. 3), the Board approved Applicants' application. As a condition of its approval, the Board imposed a three-year oversight period, during which the Board will closely monitor Applicants' compliance with, and the effectiveness of, the conditions imposed by the Board. Throughout the oversight period, Applicants are required to report service, operational, and competition-related metrics at prescribed frequencies, as described in Decision No. 3. The Board now institutes this proceeding to implement the general oversight condition and provide further guidance regarding Applicants' reporting obligations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learn More📈Cboe Exchange Updates Preferred Market-Maker Participation Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding a rule change by Cboe Exchange, impacting the participation entitlements of Preferred Market-Makers (PMMs). The amendment proposes a 60/40 entitlement percentage and ensures PMMs receive at least one contract if they quote at the best price, aiming to enhance liquidity and trading opportunities.
Learn More💰SEC Notice on NYSE National Connectivity Fee Schedule Change
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE National, Inc. This change aims to amend the Connectivity Fee Schedule in light of the name change from NYSE Chicago, Inc. to NYSE Texas, Inc., and is designed to ensure clarity and consistency within trading operations. Interested stakeholders are invited to comment on the proposal.
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