💰SEC Proposal for In-Kind Transactions in WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund
The SEC has issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund. This regulatory update aims to enhance trading efficiency and market operations for Bitcoin ETP shares, reflecting a shift towards accommodating cryptocurrency assets in established financial frameworks.
Learn More📄FCC Seeks Comments on Reducing Paperwork for Small Businesses
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might "further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees." The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Learn More⚡️Transfer of Exemption for Hydroelectric Project Ownership
The Department of Energy announces the transfer of exemption from licensing for the Zilm Hydroelectric Project No. 7313, originally issued in 1984. Owners Kurt and Velma Zilm have informed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of their new ownership status. The transfer does not necessitate Commission approval.
Learn More⚡Notice of Preliminary Permit for Hydropower Project in Alabama
The Department of Energy announces the acceptance of a preliminary permit application from Warrior Hydro, LLC, to explore the feasibility of a hydropower project at the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam in Alabama. This notice encourages public comments and outlines project details, including capacity and infrastructure components, while documenting the procedural requirements for stakeholders.
Learn More🌲Preliminary Results of Antidumping Review on Softwood Lumber Products
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain softwood lumber products (softwood lumber) from Canada. The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Commerce preliminarily determines that the producers/exporters subject to this review made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value.
Learn More🐬Proposed Authorization for Marine Mammal Harassment in Lubec Project
NMFS has received a request from Maine Department of Transportation (ME DOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Lubec Harbor Project in Lubec, Maine. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More💼NYSE American Options Fee Schedule Modification Notification
The NYSE American LLC submitted a proposed rule change to modify its Options Fee Schedule by removing outdated fee texts related to the Pillar Platform migration. The proposed change aims for immediate effectiveness and invites public comments to assess its consistency with the Securities Exchange Act.
Learn More⛽Seaspan Energy's Petition for LNG Fuel Regulatory Clarity
Seaspan Energy Ltd. filed a petition with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, seeking a declaratory order stating that the sale and loading of liquefied natural gas from a facility to a barge for marine fuel is not under the Commission's jurisdiction. The notice invites interventions to this filing by interested parties.
Learn More🚫Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Ansarallah by State Department
The Department of State has designated Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, citing sufficient factual basis per the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation, effective upon publication, includes various aliases of the group, which may affect entities engaging with these organizations or their territories.
Learn More📺FCC Proposes Changes to Television Broadcasting in Kansas
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of KSCW-DT, channel 12, Wichita, Kansas (Station or KSCW-DT). Petitioner requests that the Bureau substitute channel 12 for channel 28 at Wichita, Kansas in the Table of TV Allotments (table).
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