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Office of Personnel Management.
Notification.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is providing notice that the Director is authorizing a variation from the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program regulations under which current Fellows remain employed. The Director has found that such variation is necessary and will further the objectives set forth by the President in Executive Order (E.O.) 14217.
This variation is effective from August 11, 2025 until the remaining Fellows have been converted out of the Program or their appointments have expired but not later than July 1, 2026, except that Fellows who have completed more than one year of the PMF Program as of August 11, 2025 must complete their requirements and be converted or their appointments will expire not later than December 31, 2025.
Katika Floyd by telephone at (202) 606-0960; or by email at
In a related final rule published elsewhere in this edition of the
Although OPM seeks to provide a mechanism for transitioning current Fellows out of the PMF Program and into the competitive service, OPM also remains committed to ensuring that basic standards are applied prior to permitting conversion, adhering to the spirit of the regulations, and protecting and promoting the efficiency of the Government and the integrity of the competitive service. Accordingly, agencies must continue to apply PMF Program requirements as codified at 5 CFR part 362, subpart D, as it appeared in the January 1, 2025, edition of 5 CFR parts 1-699 (Vol.1) subject to the following variations.
When the current Fellows were appointed, the expected duration of the program was two years.
The PMF Program required an agency to provide each Fellow with at least one four- to six-month developmental assignment.
The PMF Program required an agency to provide each Fellow a minimum of 80 hours of formal interactive training per year.
Finally, prior to conversion, each current Fellow must complete the requirements of the Program, as revised by this variation, and program completion must be verified. However, the requirement for the Executive Review Board certification before conversion is waived.
Office of Personnel Management.
Final rule.
As directed by the Executive Order “Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy” issued February 19, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is rescinding the regulations on the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program and making conforming amendments.
This final rule is effective on August 11, 2025.
Katika Floyd by telephone at (202) 606-0960; or by email at
This final rule is issued in accordance with section 2(e) of Executive Order (E.O.) 14217, “Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy” (90 FR 10577, Feb. 25, 2025), which directed the Director of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to initiate the process to withdraw the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program (PMF Program or Program) regulations in subpart D of part 362, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and to take any other steps necessary to promptly terminate the PMF Program. This action is taken under the authority vested in the President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including 5 U.S.C. 3301 and 3302.
The PMF program (formerly, Presidential Management Intern Program) was established by President Jimmy Carter in 1977 to attract to Federal service a limited number of individuals, with exceptional management potential, who received special academic training (advanced degrees) in planning and managing public programs and policies. E.O. 12008, 42 FR 43373. Since that time, the PMF Program had evolved to cover a variety of academic disciplines covering a multitude of Federal occupations and was no longer limited to a small number of participants. It is no longer necessary to have a separate employment program for those with advanced degrees when the same can be accomplished using the other available employment authorities and programs for interns, fellows, and college graduates. Just as the creation of the PMF Program was consistent with the President's authority under 5 U.S.C. 3301 and 3302, similarly the sunset of the PMF Program falls within the President's discretion. OPM will continue to assess the need for fellowship, internship, and leadership development programs and work within its existing authorities to attract top talent to the Federal government.
To date, OPM has taken steps to begin the sunset of the PMF Program:
• Notifying agency PMF coordinators on the actions to be taken as the PMF Program sunsets;
• Notifying Presidential Management Fellows (Fellows) of Executive Order requirements to terminate the PMF program and the sunset activities that were underway;
• Canceling the announcement of the 2025 PMF finalists; and
• Drafting transitional guidance to address current PMF employment matters.
This final rule removes the regulations governing the PMF Program in subpart D of part 362 and makes conforming changes in parts 213 and 315. Specifically, references to the PMF Program and/or subpart D are removed from §§ 213.3402, 315.201, 315.713, 362.101, 362.103, 362.104, 362.105, 362.107, 362.109, and 537.102 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, 5 CFR 362.110 is removed. OPM is also amending the authority citations for parts 213, 315, and 362 as appropriate to reflect the termination of the PMF Program and to conform to the requirements of 1 CFR part 21, subpart B.
In addition to the regulatory changes in this final rule, OPM notes that less than 650 employees remain employed under the PMF appointment authority. OPM is publishing a Variation to facilitate the transition of current Fellows out of the Program while promptly terminating the PMF Program. (See the Notification published elsewhere in this edition of the
The elimination of the PMF Program in subpart D of part 362 from the CFR will eliminate a centralized recruitment and employment program for individuals with advanced degrees the President has determined is unnecessary. OPM anticipates that there will be negligible administrative costs associated with administering the sunset of the program, and OPM anticipates net savings to the Government based on the efficiencies created by agencies not having to contribute to the overhead costs for operating a centralized program and instead using other existing recruitment and hiring programs that can serve the same purpose for bringing talent into the Federal government.
Agencies contributed $2M to $2.5M annually to operate the centralized program. About 30 agencies participated each year, contributing a set fee per hire (most recently $8,000 per Fellow). These expenses covered OPM administrative costs such as running the recruitment, evaluation, and selection processes and providing training for Fellows. Agencies already have procedures and systems in place to conduct these activities; eliminating the duplication of effort represents cost savings. The expenses also covered ongoing support for agencies and Fellows and monitoring agency compliance with Program requirements, functions that are now eliminated. OPM estimates that sunsetting the Program will result in savings of roughly 80% of these costs to the Government, or $1.8M annually.
Agencies also expended resources for operation of the agency's PMF Program. Program regulations required agencies to provide a PMF Coordinator with required functions, agency-funded training (in addition to the OPM-provided training), detail opportunities, mentoring, and Executive Resource Board (ERB) review and certification. Some of the functions are eliminated with the sunsetting of the Program, and agencies already have systems in place to provide the remaining functions for their employees. Although OPM does not have data regarding these additional costs borne by agencies, we can estimate portions of these expenses.
For the purpose of this cost analysis, the assumed average salary rate of Federal employees serving as an agency's PMF Coordinator will be the rate in 2025 for GS-12, step 5, from the Washington, DC, locality pay table ($114,923 annual locality rate and $55.07 hourly locality rate). We assume that the total dollar value of labor, which includes wages, benefits, and overhead, is equal to 200 percent of the wage rate, resulting in an assumed labor cost of $110.14 per hour. We estimate
With respect to the ERB, we assume an ERB at agencies participating in the PMF Program has an average of 5 members. Based on the average salary for the ES pay plan in September 2024 (most recent available data), we assume an average salary rate of $207,313, or $99.67 per hour.
Overall, OPM expects that elimination of the PMF program will result in Government savings of at least $3,665,000 annually. OPM notes that this savings value is conservative in that we have used the minimum grade for one PMF Coordinator per agency. Some agencies with large PMF Programs have more than one PMF Coordinator, and some Coordinators hold higher grades with higher rates of pay. In addition, although participation in the Program dropped due to COVID-19, participation has been steadily increasing. OPM also had anticipated that changes made to the Program in 2024 would encourage participation by more agencies. Thus, the number of participants requiring certification is likely lower than would have been realized had the Program continued. Finally, this value does not reflect costs incurred by agencies other than the PMF Program fees, costs associated with PMF Coordinators, and costs associated with ERB certification.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), OPM finds that there is good cause to issue this final rule without prior notice and comment. In E.O. 14217, the President directed OPM to withdraw the regulations at part D of part 362 and to take other steps necessary to terminate the PMF Program promptly. The PMF Program regulations do not allow for the prompt termination of the program, particularly in view of the employees remaining in the Program; thus, this final rule implements the specific Presidential direction provided in the E.O. to remove the regulations governing the Program. OPM lacks any discretion in this rulemaking action. OPM's authority to issue regulations creating and governing the PMF Program was based entirely on the President's delegation to OPM of authority to prescribe rules governing the civil service and to prescribe exceptions to the competitive service. With the issuance of the E.O., the President has made clear his revocation of that delegation with respect to the PMF Program, and OPM now lacks authority to continue the PMF Program regulations in part 362. No amount of public input could give OPM the authority to reconstitute the PMF Program. Therefore, notice and public comment procedures are unnecessary.
Similarly, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), OPM finds that there is good cause to make this final rule effective immediately upon publication. This final rule codifies actions taken under direct Presidential authority. Removing the regulations immediately provides transparency and may reduce confusion as the PMF Program is no longer operational. Further, a delayed effective date serves no practical purpose here since no adjustment period is needed for any regulated party to come into or otherwise prepare for compliance. Finally, the variation (published as part of this notice) granted by OPM provides instructions to agencies regarding transitioning all remaining employees out of the Program as the regulatory provisions removed in this final rule do not permit the prompt dissolution of the program as directed by the President.
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget has designated this as a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866 section 3(f). Accordingly, OPM has examined the impact of this rule as required by E.O.s 12866 and 13563, which direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulations are necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health, and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). A regulatory impact analysis must be prepared for rules that have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. This rulemaking does not reach that threshold. This action is considered an E.O. 14192 deregulatory action. We estimate that this rule generates $3.43 million in annualized cost savings at a 7% discount rate, discounted relative to year 2024, over a perpetual time horizon.
The Director of OPM certifies that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it applies only to Federal agencies and employees.
This regulation will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 13132, the Director of OPM certifies that this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) requires that agencies assess anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule that would impose spending costs on State, local, or Tribal governments in the aggregate, or on the private sector, in any 1 year of $100 million in 1995 dollars, updated annually for inflation. That threshold is currently approximately $206 million. This rulemaking will not result in the expenditure by State, local, or Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, in excess of the threshold. Thus, no written assessment of unfunded mandates is required.
This rule does not affect any reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
Government employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Government employees.
Administrative practice and procedure, Colleges and universities, Government employees.
Administrative practice and procedure, Government employees, Students, Wages.
For reasons stated in the preamble, the Office of Personnel Management amends 5 CFR parts 213, 315, 362, and 537 as follows:
5 U.S.C. 3161, 3301 and 3302; 38 U.S.C. 4301
Sec. 213.101 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 2103.
Sec. 213.3102 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 3307, 8337(h), 8456; 38 U.S.C. 4301
Sec. 213.3202 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 3304.
5 U.S.C. 1302, 3301, and 3302. E.O. 10577, 19 FR 7521, 3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 218; E.O. 14284, 90 FR 17729. Secs. 315.601 and 315.609 also issued under 22 U.S.C. 3651 and 3652. Secs. 315.602 and 315.604 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 1104. Sec. 315.603 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 8151. Sec. 315.605 also issued under E.O. 12034, 43 FR 1917, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 111. Sec. 315.606 also issued under E.O. 11219, 30 FR 6381, 3 CFR, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 303. Sec. 315.607 also issued under 22 U.S.C. 2560. Sec. 315.608 also issued under E.O. 12721, 55 FR 31349, 3 CFR, 1990 Comp., p. 293. Sec. 315.610 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 3304(c). Sec. 315.611 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 3304(f). Sec. 315.612 also under E.O. 13473, 73 FR 56703, 3 CFR, 2009 Comp., p. 241. Sec. 315.613 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 9602. Sec. 315.710 also issued under E.O. 12596, 52 FR 17537, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 264.
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(xv) The date of appointment as a Pathways Participant in the Presidential Management Fellows Program under § 213.3402(c) of this chapter as it appeared in the January 1, 2025, edition of 5 CFR parts 1-699 (Vol. 1), provided the employee's appointment is converted to a career or career-conditional appointment under § 315.713(a)(3), with or without an intervening term appointment, and without a break in service of one day;
E.O. 13562, 75 FR 82585, 3 CFR, 2010 Comp., p. 291, as amended by E.O. 14217, 90 FR 10577.
(a) The Pathways Programs consist of the following Programs:
(1) The Internship Program; and
(2) The Recent Graduates Program.
(b) An agency may rename the Programs specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section, provided that the agency-specific name includes the Pathways Program name identified in paragraph (a) of this section,
An agency may make an appointment under this part to a position defined in § 213.3402 of this chapter if the agency first establishes a Pathways policy in accordance with § 362.104.
The revisions read as follows:
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(4) Prescribe criteria and procedures for agency-approved extensions for Recent Graduates, not to exceed 120 days. Extension criteria must be limited to circumstances that would render the agency's compliance with the regulations impracticable or impossible.
(6) Include a commitment from the agency to:
(i) Provide to OPM any information it requests on the agency's Pathways Programs;
(ii) Adhere to any caps on the Pathways Programs imposed by the Director;
(iii) Provide information to OPM about opportunities for individuals interested in participating in the Pathways Programs, upon request from OPM;
(iv) Provide a meaningful on-boarding process for each Pathways Program; and
(v) Provide OPM with the names of the agency's Pathways Programs Officer.
(7) Identify the agency's Pathways Programs Officer (PPO), who:
(i) Must be in a position at the agency's headquarters level, or at the headquarters level of a departmental component, in a position at or higher than grade 12 of the General Schedule (GS) (or the equivalent under the Federal Wage System (FWS) or another pay and classification system);
(ii) Is responsible for administering the agency's Pathways Programs, including coordinating the recruitment and on-boarding process for Pathways Programs Participants, and coordinating the agency's Pathways Programs plan with agency stakeholders and other hiring plans (
(iii) Serves as a liaison with OPM by providing updates on the agency's implementation of its Pathways Programs, clarifying technical or programmatic issues, sharing agency best practices, and other similar duties; and
(iv) Reports to OPM on the agency's implementation of its Pathways Programs and individuals hired under these Programs, in conjunction with the agency's Pathways Policy.
(b) The percentage of overall hiring expected in the coming three fiscal years under the Internship and Recent Graduates Programs; and
5 U.S.C. 2301, 2302, and 5379(g). E.O. 11478, 3 CFR, 1966-1970 Comp., p. 803, unless otherwise noted; E.O. 13087, 63 FR 30097, 3 CFR, 1998 Comp., p. 191; and E.O. 13152, 65 FR 26115, 3 CFR, 2000 Comp., p. 264.
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Final rule.
The Risk Management Agency (RMA), on behalf of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), is issuing this rule to announce the availability of funding under the Additional Payment II Program (ADD PAY II). ADD PAY II is a one-time additional payment to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) administering eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year specialty crops. The total funding available for ADD PAY II is $30 million. Funding for ADD PAY II will be distributed to AIPs proportionally based on their respective liabilities for eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year specialty crops.
This rule is effective on August 11, 2025.
David Zanoni; telephone: (816) 926-6142; email:
FCIC serves America's agricultural producers through effective, market-based risk management tools to strengthen the economic stability of agricultural producers and rural communities. FCIC is committed to increasing the availability and effectiveness of Federal crop insurance as a risk management tool. AIPs sell and service Federal crop insurance policies in every state through a public-private partnership. FCIC reinsures the AIPs who share the risks associated with catastrophic losses due to major weather events. FCIC's vision is to secure the future of agriculture by providing world class risk management tools to rural America.
Title I of the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 (Division B of the American Relief Act, 2025, (Pub. L. 118-158)) provides funding for an additional payment to AIPs administering eligible crop insurance contracts for specialty crops for the 2022 and 2023 reinsurance years. To administer the funding as mandated by Congress, FCIC is establishing ADD PAY II, similar to the previous Additional Payment Program (ADD PAY). The total funding available for ADD PAY II is $30 million.
The original implementation of ADD PAY was through a Notice of Funding Availability published on May 2, 2023. Section 771 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, (Pub. L. 117-328) provided funding for an additional payment to AIPs administering eligible crop insurance contracts for specialty crops for the 2021 reinsurance year. Funding for ADD PAY was distributed to AIPs proportionally based on their respective liabilities for eligible crop insurance contracts for 2021 reinsurance year specialty crops.
The Risk Management Agency (RMA), on behalf of FCIC, will administer ADD PAY II. ADD PAY II will distribute funding to AIPs proportionally based on their respective liabilities for eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year specialty crops. The total funding available for ADD PAY II is $30 million.
Currently, all payments to AIPs are governed by the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA), which is a contract between an AIP and FCIC. The SRA outlines the terms under which FCIC provides reinsurance and subsidies for eligible crop insurance contracts sold by the AIP. The additional funding from ADD PAY II will be allocated based on terms available under the SRA.
Under ADD PAY II, AIPs who administered one or more eligible crop insurance contracts for specialty crops for the 2022 or 2023 reinsurance years will be eligible for a one-time additional payment. Each AIP will receive a payment that is equal to a rate of 17.5 percent of the net book premium, less any administrative and operating (A&O) subsidy
ADD PAY II will be administered based on records maintained by RMA that were used for the settlement of accounts between the AIP and RMA at the time of the October 2024 transaction cutoff date based on the 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year annual settlements. The payment will be final upon receipt by the AIP and will not be altered based on any subsequent updates to premium or liability of qualifying crop insurance contracts made after that date. For example, if an AIP modifies a 2023 reinsurance year policy to decrease the amount of premium and liability after the ADD PAY II payment has been
If the total eligible payments under ADD PAY II reach, or may reach, $30 million, the RMA Administrator will prorate the payments so that a total of $30 million is paid. If the payments are prorated, funding for ADD PAY II will be distributed to AIPs proportionally based on their respective liability, which is the total value of insurance provided by AIPs to producers, for qualifying crop insurance contracts.
The Administrative Procedure Act (APA, 5 U.S.C. 553) provides that the notice and comment and 30-day delay in the effective date provisions do not apply when the rule involves specified actions, including matters relating to contracts. This rule governs contracts (the reinsurance agreements) between FCIC and AIPs and therefore falls within that exemption.
This rule is exempt from the regulatory analysis requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA) because it involves matters relating to benefits. The requirements for the regulatory flexibility analysis in 5 U.S.C. 603 and 604 are specifically tied to the requirement for a proposed rule by section 553 or any other law; in addition, the definition of rule in 5 U.S.C. 601 is tied to the publication of a proposed rule.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) found this rule meets the criteria in 5 U.S.C. 804(2) of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The CRA, at 5 U.S.C. 808(2) allows an agency to make such regulations effective immediately if the agency finds there is good cause to do so. USDA finds that notice and public procedure are contrary to the public interest because the rule is being implemented as directed by Congress. Therefore, USDA is not required to delay the effective date for 60 days from the date of publication to allow for Congressional review. Accordingly, this rule is effective upon publication in the
Executive Order 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” and Executive Order 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasized the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. Executive Order 14192 “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation” announced the Administration policy to significantly reduce the private expenditures required to comply with Federal regulations to secure America's economic prosperity and national security and the highest possible quality of life for each citizen and to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens placed on the American people. In line with the Executive Order requirements, the Agency chose this regulatory approach to maximize benefits and minimize burden on American producers. The requirements in Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 for the analysis of costs and benefits apply to rules that are determined to be significant or economically significant. This rule has been designated as not significant and therefore, OMB has not reviewed this rule and analysis of the costs and benefits is not required.
The environmental impacts of this final rule have been considered in a manner consistent with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347), and because USDA will be making the payments to producers, the USDA regulation for compliance with NEPA (7 CFR part 1b). As specified in 7 CFR 1b.4(b)(4), FCIC is categorically excluded from the preparation of an Environmental Analysis or Environmental Impact Statement unless the FCIC Manager (agency head) determines that an action may have a significant environmental effect. The FCIC Manager has determined this rule will not have a significant environmental effect. Therefore, FCIC will not prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement for this action and this rule serves as documentation of the programmatic environmental compliance decision.
This rule has been reviewed in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 13175, “Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments.” Executive Order 13175 requires Federal agencies to consult and coordinate with Tribes on a government-to-government basis on policies that have Tribal implications, including regulations, legislative comments or proposed legislation, and other policy statements or actions that have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes.
USDA has assessed the impact of this rule on Indian Tribes and determined that this rule does not, to our knowledge, have Tribal implications that require Tribal consultation at this time. If a Tribe requests consultation, the USDA Risk Management Agency will work with the Office of Tribal Relations to ensure meaningful consultation is provided.
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA, Pub. L. 104-4) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their regulatory actions of State, local, and Tribal governments or the private sector. Agencies generally must prepare a written statement, including cost benefits analysis, for proposed and final rules with Federal mandates that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more in any 1 year for State, local or Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector. UMRA generally requires agencies to consider alternatives and adopt the more cost effective or least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. This rule contains no Federal mandates, as defined in Title II of UMRA, for State, local, and Tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, this rule is not subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of UMRA.
In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, subchapter I), the rule does not change the information collection approved by OMB under control numbers 0563-0053; Expiration Date: 3/31/2026 and 0563-0083; Expiration Date: 11/30/2026. No new information will be collected through this rule. All information has already been collected.
FSA is committed to complying with the E-Government Act of 2002, to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes.
The title and number of the Assistance Listing, to which this rule applies is No. 10.450—Crop Insurance.
Crop insurance, Disaster assistance.
For the reasons discussed above, FCIC amends 7 CFR part 460 as follows:
7 U.S.C. 1506(i), 1506(l), and 1506(o); Division N, Pub. L. 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182; and Title I, Division B, Pub. L. 118-158, 138 Stat. 1722.
(a) This subpart specifies the terms and conditions of ADD PAY II.
(b) ADD PAY II is a one-time additional payment to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) administering eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year specialty crops.
(1) Covering an agricultural commodity authorized to be insured under the Federal Crop Insurance Act and approved for sale by FCIC;
(2) With terms and conditions in effect as of the applicable contract change date;
(3) That is sold and serviced in accordance with the Federal Crop Insurance Act, FCIC regulations, FCIC procedures, and the SRA; and
(4) That has a sales closing date within the reinsurance year.
To be eligible for additional payment under ADD PAY II, the participant must be an AIP who administered one or more eligible crop insurance contracts for specialty crops for the 2022 or 2023 reinsurance years.
(a) The total funding available for ADD PAY II is $30 million.
(b) Funds from Title I of Division B of the American Relief Act, 2025 (Pub. L. 118-158) will be used for ADD PAY II.
(a) Under ADD PAY II, AIPs who administered one or more eligible crop insurance contracts for specialty crops for the 2022 or 2023 reinsurance years will be eligible for a one-time additional payment. Each AIP will receive a payment that is equal to a rate of 17.5 percent of the net book premium on those specialty crop contracts that were subject to the reduction described in section III(a)(2)(G) of the SRA known as the A&O cap, less any A&O subsidy already paid to the AIP per the SRA. Contracts that were not subject to the reduction will not receive a payment.
(b) If the total additional payment sum of $30 million for ADD PAY II is reached or may be reached, the RMA Administrator will prorate ADD PAY II amounts due so that a total of $30 million is paid. If the payments are prorated, funding for ADD PAY II will be distributed to AIPs proportionally based on their respective liability for qualifying crop insurance contracts.
(c) ADD PAY II will be administered based on records maintained by RMA that were used for the settlement of accounts between the AIP and RMA at the time of the October 2024 transaction cutoff date based on the 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year annual settlements. The payment will be final upon receipt and will not be altered based on any subsequent updates to premium or liability of qualifying crop insurance contracts made after that date.
(d) Specifically, RMA will calculate the additional payment amounts under ADD PAY II as follows:
(1) For each qualifying crop insurance contract subject to a reduction described in section III(a)(2)(G) of the SRA, calculate 17.5 percent of net book premium;
(2) If the result of paragraph (d)(1) of this section is greater than the actual A&O subsidy paid for the qualifying crop insurance contract:
(i) Subtract the actual A&O subsidy paid from the result of paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and
(ii) Calculate total liability for the contract;
(3) Sum the results of paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section by AIP;
(4) Sum the results of paragraph (d)(3) of this section across all AIPs;
(5) If the result of paragraph (d)(4) of this section is less than or equal to $30 million, then pay each AIP their respective amount from paragraph (d)(3) of this section; and
(6) If the result of paragraph (d)(4) of this section is greater than $30 million, then:
(i) Sum the results of paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of this section by AIP;
(ii) Sum the results of paragraph (d)(6)(i) of this section across all AIPs;
(iii) Divide paragraph (d)(6)(i) of this section by paragraph (d)(6)(ii) of this section to establish each AIP's proportion of total liability;
(iv) Multiply $30 million by the result of paragraph (d)(6)(iii) of this section for each AIP; and
(v) Pay each AIP their respective amount from paragraph (d)(6)(iv) of this section.
Department of State.
Temporary final rule; correction.
The Department of State is correcting a temporary final rule that appeared in the
Effective August 20, 2025.
Alice Kottmyer, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, 202-646-2199,
In FR Doc. 2025-14826, appearing on page 37378 in the
1. On page 37378, in the first column, the
Amendatory instruction 1 is effective on August 20, 2025. Amendatory instruction 2 is effective from August 20, 2025, until August 5, 2026.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Temporary rule; inseason adjustment; request for comments.
NMFS announces inseason action for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A. This action adds fishing dates in August and September in the Columbia River and Washington subareas and transfers allocation from the Oregon Central Coast subarea to the Columbia River subarea. These actions are intended to provide opportunity for anglers and are necessary to achieve the overall recreational fishery allocation in the Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) 2025 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan.
Effective August 16, 2025, through September 30, 2025 in the Washington and Columbia River subareas, and August 16, 2025, through October 31, 2025 in the Oregon Central Coast subarea. Comments due on or before August 26, 2025.
Submit your comments, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2024-0139, by either of the following methods:
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Heather Fitch, (360) 867-8608, or
On April 2, 2025, NMFS published a final rule (90 FR 14422) implementing the 2025 Area 2A recreational (sport) fishing dates (fishing periods) and subarea allocations. The final rule (90 FR 14422, April 2, 2025) stated that, if sufficient subarea allocations remain for at least another full day of fishing after June 30, NMFS may take inseason action to reopen the Columbia River and Washington subareas in August, up to 7 days per week, through September.
In accordance with 50 CFR 300.63(c), inseason actions are announced in the
After consulting with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and other appropriate entities, NMFS has determined that the following actions are necessary to meet the management objective of achieving, but not exceeding, the Area 2A recreational fishery subarea allocations. These actions are intended to provide opportunity for anglers to achieve the overall Area 2A recreational fishery allocation.
The Puget Sound subarea recreational fishery opened on April 3, 2025. Through June 30, 2025, anglers in the Puget Sound subarea harvested 69,134 pounds (31.36 metric tons (mt)) of the 79,772-pound (36.18-mt) allocation, leaving 10,638 pounds (4.83 mt) remaining (13 percent). Sufficient allocation remains for at least another full day of fishing, therefore the Puget Sound subarea will be open for 7 days per week from August 16 through September 30, 2025, or until there is not sufficient allocation for another full day of fishing and the area is therefore closed.
The North Coast subarea recreational fishery opened on May 1, 2025. Through June 30, 2025, anglers in the North Coast subarea harvested 87,690 pounds (39.78 mt) of the 130,409-pound (59.15-mt) allocation, leaving 42,719 pounds (19.38 mt) remaining (33 percent). Sufficient allocation remains for at least another full day of fishing, therefore the North Coast subarea will be open for 7 days per week from August 16 through September 30, 2025, or until there is not sufficient allocation for another full day of fishing and the area is therefore closed.
The South Coast subarea recreational fishery opened on May 1, 2025. Through June 30, 2025, anglers in the South Coast subarea harvested 36,675 pounds (16.64 mt) of the 65,117-pound (29.54-mt) allocation, leaving 28,443 pounds (12.90 mt) remaining (44 percent). Sufficient allocation remains for at least another full day of fishing, therefore the South Coast subarea will be open Sunday through Friday, August 17 through September 30, 2025, as follows:
• August 17-22, 24-29, and 31;
• September 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, and 28-30; or
• until there is not sufficient allocation for another full day of fishing and the area is therefore closed.
The Columbia River subarea recreational fishery opened on May 1, 2025. Through June 30, 2025, anglers in the Columbia River subarea harvested 17,014 pounds (7.72 mt) of the 19,087-pound (8.66-mt) allocation, leaving 2,073 pounds (0.94 mt) remaining (11 percent). Sufficient allocation remains for at least another full day of fishing, therefore the Columbia River subarea will be open Sunday through Friday, August 17 through September 30, 2025, as follows:
• August 17-22, 24-29, and 31;
• September 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, and 28-30; or
• until there is not sufficient allocation for another full day of fishing and the area is therefore closed.
Additionally, the Columbia River subarea will receive an allocation transfer from the Oregon Central Coast subarea of 5,000 pounds (2.27 mt).
The Oregon Central Coast subarea opened May 1, 2025. Through June 30, 2025, anglers in the Oregon Central Coast subarea harvested 100,562 pounds (45.61 mt). Projections indicate that there is more than a sufficient amount of the 2025 allocation remaining to support fishing in the Oregon subareas through the end of the season, on October 31, 2025. Therefore, NMFS is taking inseason action to transfer 5,000 pounds (2.27 mt) of the Oregon Central Coast subarea's remaining 2025 allocation to the Columbia River subarea. This inseason action is not anticipated to reduce any fishing opportunities in the Oregon subareas.
NMFS issues this action pursuant to the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982. This action is taken under the regulatory authority at 50 CFR 300.63(c)(6), and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), there is good cause to waive prior notice and an opportunity for public comment on this action, as notice and comment would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest. WDFW and ODFW provided updated landings data to NMFS on July 15, 2025, showing that through June 30, 2025, a combined 28 percent of the Columbia River and Washington subareas annual allocation was remaining. Included in the 2025 Area 2A recreational fishing regulations (90 FR 14422) was a provision that, if after June 30, 2025 sufficient allocation remained for at least another full day of fishing in the subareas referenced above, then NMFS may take inseason action to reopen the various fisheries. These conditions have been met and therefore NMFS is taking this inseason action. Because this potential inseason action was part of the rulemaking establishing this year's regulations, this action will not be unexpected by the public, which had previous opportunity to comment on it. In addition, this inseason action is necessary to allow for the Area 2A allocation objectives to be met in accordance with 50 CFR 300.63(c)(6)(i)(A); specifically to increase the opportunity to reach the overall Area 2A recreational fishery allocation. As the Columbia River and Washington subareas close on September 30, 2025, implementing this action through proposed and final rulemaking would undermine the benefit this action is intended to provide to fishery participants. Without timely implementation of additional fishing dates in the Columbia River and Washington subareas, and without a transfer of the Oregon Central Coast subarea allocation to the Columbia River subarea, the overall Area 2A recreational fishery allocation is unlikely to be harvested this year, thus limiting the economic benefits of the fishery to the fishery participants and obstructing the goals of the 2025 Catch Sharing Plan. Further, it is necessary that this rulemaking be implemented in a timely manner, so that proper planning for additional fishing dates can take place, including to allow for
For the reasons discussed above, there is also good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day delay in effective date and make this action effective on August 16, 2025, as a delay in effectiveness of this action would constrain fishing opportunity, be inconsistent with the goals of the 2025 Catch Sharing Plan, and potentially limit the economic opportunity intended by this rule to the associated fishing communities. NMFS regulations allow the Regional Administrator to modify sport fishing periods, bag limits, size limits, days per calendar week, and subarea allocations inseason, when the action supports annual allocation objectives being met, and provided that such action will not result in exceeding the catch limit for a subarea. NMFS recently received information on the progress of landings in the recreational fisheries in the Columbia River and Washington subareas, as well as the Oregon Central Coast subarea, indicating that additional fishing dates in the Columbia River and Washington subareas are warranted and transferring allocation from the Oregon Central Coast subarea to the Columbia River subarea should be implemented to ensure the optimal harvest of the overall Area 2A allocation. As stated above, it is in the public interest that this action not be delayed, because a delay in the effectiveness could prevent the allocation objectives of the recreational Pacific halibut fishery from being met. Finally, NMFS has determined that this rule qualifies for a waiver of the 30-day delay in effective date pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1) because absent the delay in effectiveness participants would otherwise be able to fish on the additional fishing dates implemented in this rule.
16 U.S.C. 773-773k.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Temporary rule; possession limit adjustment.
NMFS is implementing a 2,000-lb (907.2-kg) possession limit for Atlantic herring for Management Area 1A. This adjustment is required because NMFS projects that herring catch from Area 1A has reached 92 percent of the Area's sub-annual catch limit before the end of the fishing year. This action is intended to prevent overharvest of herring in Area 1A, which would result in additional catch limit reductions in a subsequent year.
Effective 00:01 hr local time, August 7, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Ashley Trudeau, Fishery Resource Management Specialist, (978) 281-9252.
The Regional Administrator of the Greater Atlantic Regional Office monitors Atlantic herring fishery catch in each Management Area based on vessel and dealer reports, state data, and other available information. Regulations at 50 CFR 648.201(a)(1)(i)(A) require implementation of a 2,000-lb (907.2-kg) possession limit for herring for Area 1A when catch is projected to reach 92 percent of the sub-annual catch limit (ACL) for that area. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act provides authority to implement the possession limit only to the Secretary of Commerce, which has been delegated to the Regional Administrator.
Based on vessel reports, dealer reports, and other available information the Regional Administrator estimates that the herring fleet caught more than 99 percent of the Area 1A sub-ACL through August 5, 2025. Therefore, unless otherwise changed by subsequent action, effective 00:01 hr local time August 7, 2025, through December 31, 2025, a person may not attempt or do any of the following: Fish for; possess; transfer; purchase; receive; land; or sell more than 2,000 lb of herring per trip or more than once per calendar day in or from Area 1A.
Vessels that enter port before 00:01 hr local time on August 7, 2025, may land and sell more than 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) of herring from Area 1A from that trip, provided that catch is landed in accordance with state management measures. Vessels may transit or land in Area 1A with more than 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) of herring on board, provided that: The herring were caught in an area not subject to a 2,000-lb (907.2-kg) limit; all fishing gear is stowed and not available for immediate use; and the vessel is issued a permit appropriate to the amount of herring on board and the area where the herring was harvested.
Also, unless otherwise changed by subsequent action, effective 00:01 hr local time, August 7, 2025, through 24:00 hr local time, December 31, federally permitted dealers may not attempt or do any of the following: Purchase; receive; possess; have custody or control of; sell; barter; trade; or transfer more than 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) of herring per trip or calendar day from Area 1A, unless it is from a vessel that enters port before 00:01 hr local time on August 7, 2025, and catch is landed in accordance with state management measures.
In accordance with the regulations at § 648.201(h), if NMFS determines that the New Brunswick weir fishery landed less than 2,722 mt of herring through October 1, 1,000 mt of herring will be deducted from the management uncertainty buffer and reallocated to the Area 1A sub-ACL and the ACL. If NMFS reallocates 1,000 mt of herring to the Area 1A sub-ACL, the 2,000-lb (907.2-kg) possession limit for Area 1A would be lifted, and could be reinstated if 92 percent of the revised Area 1A sub-ACL is projected to be harvested.
Additionally, on June 25, 2025, NMFS proposed revised 2025-2027 herring specifications, which, if they become final, would increase the 2025 ACL and sub-ACLs, including the Area 1A sub-ACL (90 FR 26955). If appropriate, the 2,000-lb possession limit for Area 1A would be lifted until 92 percent of the adjusted 2025 Area 1A sub-ACL is projected to be caught, including all
NMFS issues this action pursuant to section 305(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. It is required by 50 CFR part 648, which was issued pursuant to section 304(b), and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866.
NMFS finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B) to waive prior notice and the opportunity for public comment because it is unnecessary, contrary to the public interest, and impracticable. Ample prior notice and opportunity for public comment has been provided for the required implementation of this action. The requirement to implement this possession limit was developed by the New England Fishery Management Council using public meetings that invited public comment on the measures when they were developed and considered along with alternatives. Further, the regulations requiring implementation of this possession limit also were subject to public notice and opportunity to comment, when they were first adopted in 2014. Herring fishing industry participants monitor catch closely and anticipate potential possession limit adjustments as catch totals approach Area sub-ACLs. The regulation is not discretionary and is designed for implementation as quickly as possible to prevent catch from exceeding limits designed to prevent overfishing while allowing the fishery to achieve optimum yield.
The 2025 herring fishing year began on January 1, 2025, and Management Area 1A opened to fishing on July 27, 2025. Data indicating that the herring fleet will have landed at least 92 percent of the 2025 sub-ACL allocated to Area 1A only recently became available. High-volume catch and landings in this fishery can increase total catch relative to the sub-ACL quickly, especially in this fishing year where annual catch limits are unusually low. If implementation of this possession limit adjustment is delayed to solicit prior public comment, the 2025 sub-ACL for Area 1A will likely be exceeded; thereby undermining the conservation objectives of the Herring Fishery Management Plan (FMP). If sub-ACLs are exceeded, the excess must be deducted from a future sub-ACL and would reduce future fishing opportunities. The public expects these actions to occur in a timely way consistent with the FMP's objectives. For the reasons stated above, NMFS also finds good cause to waive the 30-day delayed effectiveness in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
16 U.S.C. 1801
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notification of meeting.
This notice announces a fact-finding informal airspace meeting regarding a plan to amend Class C airspace at Jacksonville International Airport, FL (KJAX). The purpose of the meeting is to solicit aeronautical comments on the proposal's effects on local aviation operations. All comments received during the meeting, and the subsequent comment period, will be considered prior to the issuance of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
The meeting will be held virtually on September 11, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Comments must be received on or before October 11, 2025.
Madinah Byrd, Acting Air Traffic Manager, Jacksonville Airport Traffic Control Tower, 14451 Whirlwind Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Telephone Number 904-741-0705, Email:
The meeting will provide interested parties an opportunity to present views, recommendations, and comments on the proposed airspace. This will be a virtual informal airspace meeting using the Zoom teleconferencing tool. The meeting will also be recorded and available to watch on the FAA YouTube channel.
(a) Registration: To attend the meeting, the public can register here:
(b) The meeting will be open to all persons on a space-available basis. There will be no admission fee or other charge to attend and participate. The meeting will be informal in nature and will be conducted by one or more representatives of the FAA Eastern Service Area. A representative from the FAA will present a briefing on the planned airspace modifications.
(c) Each participant will be given an opportunity to deliver comments or make a presentation, although a time limit may be imposed to accommodate closing times. Only comments concerning the plan to amend the Jacksonville International Airport Class C airspace area will be accepted.
(d) Each person wishing to make a presentation will be asked to note their intent when registering for the meeting so those time frames can be established. This meeting will not be adjourned until everyone registered to speak has had an opportunity to address the panel. This meeting may be adjourned at any time if all persons present have had an opportunity to speak.
(e) Position papers or other handout material relating to the substance of the meeting will be accepted. Participants submitting papers or handout materials should send them to the mail or email address noted in the
(f) This meeting will be formally recorded and available on the FAA YouTube channel. A summary of the comments made at the meeting will be filed in the rulemaking docket.
Information gathered through this meeting will assist the FAA in drafting an NPRM that would be published in the
A graphic depiction of the proposed airspace modifications may be viewed at the following URL:
49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of meeting.
This notice announces a fact-finding informal airspace meeting regarding a plan to amend Class C airspace at Daytona Beach International Airport, FL (KDAB). The purpose of the meeting is to solicit aeronautical comments on the proposal's effects on local aviation operations. All comments received during the meeting, and the subsequent comment period, will be considered prior to the issuance of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
The meeting will be held virtually on September 9, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Comments must be received on or before October 9, 2025.
Daniel J. Deremer, Acting Air Traffic
The meeting will provide interested parties an opportunity to present views, recommendations, and comments on the proposed airspace. This will be a virtual informal airspace meeting using the Zoom teleconferencing tool. The meeting will also be recorded and available to watch on the FAA YouTube channel.
(a) Registration: To attend the meeting, the public can register here:
(b) The meeting will be open to all persons on a space-available basis. There will be no admission fee or other charge to attend and participate. The meeting will be informal in nature and will be conducted by one or more representatives of the FAA Eastern Service Area. A representative from the FAA will present a briefing on the planned airspace modifications.
(c) Each participant will be given an opportunity to deliver comments or make a presentation, although a time limit may be imposed to accommodate closing times. Only comments concerning the plan to amend the Daytona Beach International Airport Class C airspace area will be accepted.
(d) Each person wishing to make a presentation will be asked to note their intent when registering for the meeting so those time frames can be established. This meeting will not be adjourned until everyone registered to speak has had an opportunity to address the panel. This meeting may be adjourned at any time if all persons present have had an opportunity to speak.
(e) Position papers or other handout material relating to the substance of the meeting will be accepted. Participants submitting papers or handout materials should send them to the mail or email address noted in the
(f) This meeting will be formally recorded and available on the FAA YouTube channel. A summary of the comments made at the meeting will be filed in the rulemaking docket.
Information gathered through this meeting will assist the FAA in drafting an NPRM that would be published in the
A graphic depiction of the proposed airspace modifications may be viewed at the following URL:
49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace, establish Class E airspace, and revoke Class E airspace at Wichita, KS. The name of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS; the geographic coordinates of Augusta Municipal Airport, Augusta, KS; and the name and geographic coordinates of the McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS, and the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower Intl: RWY 01R-LOC would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. The FAA is proposing these actions to accommodate a U.S. Air Force request to change the McConnell AFB Class D airspace from full-time to part-time and establish part-time Class E surface airspace and the associated airspace reviews conducted to accommodate this request. This action will bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2025.
Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-2232 and Airspace Docket No. 25-ACE-3 using any of the following methods:
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FAA Order JO 7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at
Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it received on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives.
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Operations office (see the
Class D and E airspace is published in paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6003, 6004, and 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024. These updates would be published subsequently in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11J, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points, is publicly available as listed in the
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 that would make several modifications to the Class D and E airspace in the Wichita, Kansas area as the result of a U.S. Air Force request to change the McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS, Class D airspace from full-time to part-time and to establish part-time Class E surface airspace and the associated airspace reviews affected by the request.
For the Beech Factory Airport, Wichita, KS, Class D airspace, the proposal would: (1) expand the radius from 4.2 miles to 4.4 miles; (2) remove the name of the airport from the airspace legal description header to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters; (3) remove the city associated with the airport in the airspace legal description to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R; (4) add an exclusion for the McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS, Class E surface area; and (5) change the coordinates of the boundary line from “lat. 37°43′07″ N, long. 97°17′51″ W, to lat. 37°43′47″ N, long. 97°08′21″ W” to “lat 37°43′22″ N, long 097°18′26″ W, to lat 37°43′23″ N, long 097°07′49″ W” to account for the expansion of the Class D airspace and Class E surface airspace at Beech Factory Airport and Colonel James Jabara Airport, Wichita, KS.
For the McConnell AFB Class D airspace, the proposal would: (1) expand the radius from 4.5 miles to 4.6 miles; (2) remove the name of the airport from the airspace legal description header to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R; (3) remove the city associated with the airport from the airspace legal description to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R; (4) add an exclusion area within a 1-mile radius of the Beech Factory Airport; (5) update the name of the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, KS, Class C area to Wichita, KS, Class C area to coincide with a change to the airspace legal description; and (6) add part-time language to the airspace legal description.
For the Beech Factory Airport Class E surface airspace, the proposal would: (1) increase the radius from 4.2 miles to 4.4 miles; (2) remove the name of the airport from the airspace legal description header to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R; (3) remove the city associated with the airport in the airspace legal description to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R; (4) add an exclusion for the McConnell AFB Class E surface area; and (5) change the coordinates of the boundary line from “lat. 37°43′07″ N, long. 97°17′51″ W, to lat. 37°43′47″ N, long. 97°08′21″ W” to “lat 37°43′22″ N, long 097°18′26″ W, to lat 37°43′23″ N, long 097°07′49″ W” to account for the expansion of the Class D airspace and Class E surface airspace at Beech Factory Airport and Colonel James Jabara Airport.
For the Colonel James Jabara Airport Class E surface airspace, the proposal would: (1) increase the radius from 4 miles to 4.3 miles; (2) remove the name of the airport from the airspace legal description header to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R; (3) remove the city associated with the airport from the airspace legal description to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R; (4) add an exclusion area south of a line from lat 37°43′22″ N, long 097°18′26″ W, to lat 37°43′23″ N, long 097°07′49″ W; and (5) remove the exclusion to the McConnell AFB Class D airspace as it is no longer required.
The proposal would establish a part-time Class E surface area at McConnell AFB within a 4.6-mile radius of the airport excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius of Beech Factory Airport and within the Wichita, KS, Class C airspace area.
The proposal would establish a Class E airspace area designated as an extension to Class C airspace at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS, within 7.2 miles each side of the 126° bearing from the Wichita VORTAC
The proposal would remove the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class D surface area at McConnell AFB as it is no longer required.
For the Wichita, KS, Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, the proposal would: (1) increase the radius from 7.2 miles to 7.9 miles at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport; (2) modify the extension to within 1.1 miles (reduced from 4 miles west east) of the 126°/306° bearings (previously the Mid-Continent Airport ILS localizer course to runway 1L) extending from the 7.9-mile radius (previously airport) of the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to 9.5 miles (reduced from 13 miles) northwest (previously south) of the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (previously airport to 7.4 miles north of the airport); (3) update the name and geographic coordinates of the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower Intl: RWY 01R-LOC (previously Wichita Mid-Continent Localizer Runway 1L) and McConnell AFB (previously McConnell Air Force Base) to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database; (4) update the name of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (previously Wichita Mid-Continent Airport) to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database; (5) increase the radius from 7 miles to 7.1 miles at McConnell AFB; (6) remove the Wichita McConnell Air Force Base, KS, listing associated with the localizer and the associated extension south of the McConnell AFB from the airspace legal description as they are no longer required; (7) remove the cities associated with McConnell AFB and Colonel James Jabara Airport to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R; (8) increase the radius from 6.4 miles to 6.8 miles at Augusta Municipal Airport; (9) update the geographic coordinates of Augusta Municipal Airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database; (10) increase the radius from 6.5 miles to 6.8 miles of Colonel James Jabara Airport; (11) remove the AUBRA Waypoint and the associated extension from the airspace legal description as they are no longer required; and (12) remove the name of Wichita Mid-Continent Airport from the airspace legal description header to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, “FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures” prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
That airspace extending upward from the surface to but excluding 2,700 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of Beech Factory Airport excluding that airspace within the McConnell AFB, KS, Class D airspace area and Class E surface area and excluding that portion north of a line from lat 37°43′22″ N, long 097°18′26″ W to lat 37°43′23″ N, long 097°07′49″ W. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 3,900 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of McConnell AFB excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius of Beech Factory Airport and excluding that portion within the Wichita, KS, Class C airspace area. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.4-mile radius of Beech Factory Airport excluding that airspace within the McConnell AFB, KS, Class D airspace and Class E surface airspace areas and excluding that portion north of a line from lat 37°43′22″ N, long 097°18′26″ W to lat 37°43′23″ N, long 097°07′49″ W. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-mile radius of Colonel James Jabara Airport excluding that airspace south of the line from lat 37°43′22″ N, long 097°18′26″ W to lat 37°43′23″ N, long 097°07′49″ W and excluding that portion within the Wichita, KS, Class C airspace area.
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.6-mile radius of McConnell AFB excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius of Beech Factory Airport and excluding that portion within the Wichita, KS, Class C airspace area. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 7.2 miles each side of the 126° bearing from the Wichita VORTAC extending from the airport to 7.8 miles northwest of the airport.
The airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.9-mile radius of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport; and within 1.1 miles each side of the 126°/306° bearings from the Wichita VORTAC extending from the 7.9-mile radius of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to 9.5 miles northwest of the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower International Airport; and within 4 miles each side of the 200° bearing from the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower Intl: RWY 01R-LOC extending from the 7.9-mile radius of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to 12.3 miles south of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport; and within a 7.1-mile radius of McConnell AFB; and within a 6.8-mile radius of the Augusta Municipal Airport; and within a 6.8-mile radius of the Colonel James Jabara Airport.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at George West, TX. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of an airspace review conducted due to the decommissioning of the Three Rivers very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action would bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2025.
Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-2255 and Airspace Docket No. 25-ASW-9 using any of the following methods:
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FAA Order JO 7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at
Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it would amend the Class E airspace to support IFR operations at the affected airport.
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it received on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see the
Class E airspace is published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024. These updates would be published subsequently in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11J, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points, is publicly available as listed in the
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 that would modify the Class E airspace at George West, Texas due to an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Three Rivers VOR as part of the VOR MON Program.
For the Live Oak County Airport, George West, TX, Class E airspace extending upward from 700 ft above the surface, the proposal would: (1) increase the radius from 6.4 miles to 7.7 miles of the airport; (2) remove the Three Rivers VORTAC and the associated extension from the airspace legal description; and (3) remove the city associated with the airport from the airspace legal description to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, “FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures” prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.7-mile radius of Live Oak County Airport.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Notification of availability; reopening of comment period.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) issued a
The comment period for the notification of availability published on May 16, 2025 (90 FR 20985) closed July 15, 2025, and is reopened for an additional 15 days. Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2025.
Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0051, online at
Michelle Lloyd, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, Materials Recovery and Waste Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, MC: 5304T, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 566-0560; email address:
EPA is reopening the comment period on the proposed approval, North Dakota: Approval of State Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program (May 16, 2025, 90 FR 20985) to provide notice of and accept public comment on revisions to the State's CCR permit program that EPA intends to approve as part of North Dakota's partial CCR permit program because the Agency determined the revisions are at least as protective as the Federal CCR regulations. On June 26, 2025, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) informed EPA of rule changes to the North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) Chapters 33.1-20-01.1 (General Provisions), 33.1-20-02.1 (Applicability), and 33.1-20-08 (Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) in Landfills and Surface Impoundments) of the Solid Waste Management Rules that the State completed in 2024. The rule changes became effective on October 1, 2024. NDDEQ sent the updated rule changes and rulemaking information to the Agency on July 3, 2025. EPA placed the new relevant NDAC rule changes in the docket for this action. Additionally, EPA prepared an additional evaluation of North Dakota's CCR permit program submittal in light of these revisions to the State program. EPA's evaluation can be found in the docket in a document titled “Addendum to the Technical Support Document for the Approval of North Dakota's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program, dated July 2025.”
Many of the changes to the State's rules updated the rules to incorporate the two categories of provisions for which North Dakota did not seek approval of in its March 10, 2023, application. EPA included 24 items for which the state did not seek approval in the proposal (90 FR 20994, 20995, May 16, 2025). In addition to addressing the partial program elements, NDDEQ made conforming rule changes to grammar, formatting, and requiring documents to be submitted to the State in facility permit applications.
To submit comments or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under
Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
Notice; request for comment.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information collection, Post-Hurricane Research and Assessment of Agriculture and Forestry Systems in the U.S. Caribbean (OMB #0596-0246).
Comments must be received in writing on or before October 10, 2025 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.
Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Kathleen McGinley, Social Scientist, USDA Forest Service, International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF), Jardín Botánico Sur, 1201 Calle Ceiba, San Juan, PR 00926. Comments also may be submitted by email to:
Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available to the public through relevant websites and upon request. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information or proprietary information. If you send an email comment, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the internet. Please note that responses to this public comment request containing any routine notice about the confidentiality of the communication will be treated as public comments that may be made available to the public notwithstanding the inclusion of the routine notice.
The public may request an electronic copy of the draft supporting statement and/or any comments received be sent via return email. Requests should be emailed to
Kathleen McGinley, Social Scientist, USDA Forest Service, 919-600-3108,
Many laws and policies direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and USDA Forest Service to support productive and sustainable agriculture and natural resource systems that provide benefits to the American public. Many of these are directly relevant to developing and disseminating science-based information on agriculture and forest system response and resilience to disturbances, like hurricanes, including the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978, and the Rural Development Policy Act of 1980.
Shortly after the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the Forest Service began periodically collecting information on hurricane effects, response, recovery and adaptive capacity in agricultural and forestry systems in the U.S. Caribbean. This information has been collected under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval #0596-0246, initially authorized by OMB under emergency processing procedures in 2018, renewed in 2019 under regular approval, and renewed with revisions that included the expansion of the information collection instruments to include researcher-implemented surveys in 2022.
The Forest Service seeks to obtain OMB approval for renewal of the currently approved information collection #0596-0246 to continue to collect information from farm and forest owners, managers, operators, advisors, and others with a stake in the agriculture and forestry sectors in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Renewal of this information collection and continued research on hurricane effects, responses, and related changes over time will enable the Forest Service to provide science-based information critical to the design and implementation of ongoing recovery work in the U.S. Caribbean and to longer-term adaptive management strategies there and in other regions affected by hurricanes or other major disturbances.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request for Office of Management and Budget approval.
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Announcement of Virtual Business Meeting.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that the Oregon Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual business meeting via ZoomGov on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. PST. The purpose of the meeting is to select a topic and discuss proposed procedures for collecting testimony.
The meeting will take place on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. PST.
Kayla Fajota, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at
Committee meetings are available to the public through the videoconference link above. Any interested member of the public may listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. Per the Federal Advisory Committee Act, public minutes of the meeting will include a list of persons who are present at the meeting. If joining via phone, callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Closed captioning will be available for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have certain cognitive or learning impairments. To request additional accommodations, please email Angelica Trevino, Support Services Specialist,
Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments can be sent via email to Kayla Fajota (DFO) at
Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meetings will be available via
On June 23, 2025, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the Eastern Distribution Center, Inc., grantee of FTZ 24, requesting subzone status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 24, on behalf of PTubes, Inc. d/b/a Feinrohren PT, in Waymart, Pennsylvania.
The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the
Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Notice of partially closed meeting.
The Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of
The meeting will be held on August 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (all times are Eastern Time), and on August 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Specifically, on August 27, 2025, the open session will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at approximately 9:40 a.m.; the closed session will start at approximately 10:15 a.m. and end no later than 4:00 p.m. On August 28, 2025, there will be no open session; the closed session will start at approximately 9:00 a.m. and end at approximately 12:00 p.m. Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the open session on August 27, 2025, should contact
The open session will be held virtually; the closed session will be held at the Herbert C. Hoover Building, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC. The open session will be accessible to the public via teleconference.
Kevin Coyne, Committee Liaison Officer, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce. For additional information, contact
The Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and other Federal officials and agencies with respect to actions designed to carry out the policy set forth in Section 1752 of the Export Control Reform Act. The purpose of the meeting is to have Committee members and U.S. Government representatives mutually review updated technical data and policy-driving information that has been gathered.
The open session will include open business discussions and/or industry presentations. The closed session will include the discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the open meeting consistent with the public participation requirements in Sections 1009(a)(1) and 1009(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. 1001-1014). The exemption is authorized by Section 1009(d) of the FACA, which permits the closure of advisory committee meetings, or portions thereof, if the head of the agency to which the advisory committee reports determines such meetings may be closed to the public in accordance with subsection (c) of the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)). In this case, the applicable provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) are subsection 552b(c)(4), which permits closure to protect trade secrets and commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential, and subsection 552b(c)(9)(B), which permits closure to protect information that would be likely to disclose information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate the implementation of a proposed agency action. The closed session of the meeting will involve committee discussions and guidance regarding U.S. Government strategies and policies.
The open session will be accessible via teleconference. Registration in advance is required to receive the meeting invite for virtual attendance. Individuals interested in participating virtually should contact
Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the open session virtually should contact
To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the ISTAC. The public may also submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate the distribution of materials to the ISTAC members, written materials should be submitted to
The Acting Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the delegate of the General Counsel, formally determined pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(d), that the portion of the meeting dealing with pre-decisional changes to the Commerce Control List and the U.S. export control policies shall be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(1) and 1009(a)(3). The remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public.
If the meeting is cancelled, a cancellation notice will be posted on the TAC website at
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of common alloy aluminum sheet (aluminum sheet) from India. The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. In addition, Commerce is rescinding the review, in part, with respect to three companies. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Applicable August 11, 2025.
Elizabeth Beuley, AD/CVD Operations, Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3269.
On April 27, 2021, Commerce published the countervailing duty
For a complete description of the events that followed the initiation of this review,
The merchandise covered by this
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), Commerce will rescind an administrative review, in whole or in part, if the party that requested a review withdraws the request within 90 days of the date of the publication of the notice of initiation. On July 25, 2024, the petitioners
Commerce is conducting this review in accordance with section 751(a)(1)(A) of the Act. For each of the subsidy programs found countervailable, Commerce preliminarily determines that there is a subsidy,
As a result of this review, we preliminarily determine the following net countervailable subsidy rate for the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023:
Commerce intends to disclose its calculations performed to interested parties for these preliminary results within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Case briefs or other written comments may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(ii), we have modified the deadline for interested parties to submit case briefs to Commerce to no later than 21 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
As provided under 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), in prior proceedings we have encouraged interested parties to provide an executive summary of their brief that should be limited to five pages total, including footnotes. In this review, we instead request that interested parties provide at the beginning of their briefs a public, executive summary for each issue raised in their briefs.
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, filed electronically via ACCESS, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain: (1) the party's name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of participants; and (3) a list of issues to be discussed. Issues raised in the hearing will be limited to those raised in the respective case briefs. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce will inform parties of the scheduled date for the hearing. All submissions, including case and rebuttal briefs, as well as hearing requests, should be filed using ACCESS. An electronically-filed document must be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the established deadline.
Consistent with section 751(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(2), upon issuance of the final results, Commerce will determine, and CBP shall assess, countervailing duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review.
For Manaksia Aluminum Company Limited, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess countervailing duties on all appropriate entries at a rate equal to the cash deposit of estimated countervailing duties required at the time of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption, during the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of the final results of this review in the
For Hindalco, Jindal, and Virgo, the companies for which we are rescinding this administrative review, we will instruct CBP to assess countervailing duties on all appropriate entries at a rate equal to the cash deposit of estimated countervailing duties required at the time of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption, during the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(l)(i). Commerce intends to issue these rescission instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of this notice in the
In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act, Commerce also intends, upon publication of the final results, to instruct CBP to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties in the amounts shown for the company listed above with regard to shipments of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final results of this review. For all non-reviewed firms, CBP will continue to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the all-others rate or the most recent company-specific rate applicable to the company, as appropriate. These cash deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice.
Unless otherwise extended, Commerce intends to issue the final results of this administrative review, including the results of its analysis of the issues raised in any written briefs, no later than 120 days after the date of publication of this notice in the
We are issuing and publishing these preliminary results in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4).
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that a producer and exporter made sales of common alloy aluminum sheet (aluminum sheet) from Taiwan at below normal value during the period of review (POR), April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Additionally, Commerce is rescinding the review with respect to 12 companies for which the review requests were timely withdrawn. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results of review.
Applicable August 11, 2025.
Sarah Keith, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0264.
On April 27, 2021, Commerce published in the
On July 22, 2024, Commerce tolled certain deadlines in this administrative proceeding by seven days.
The product covered by the
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), it is Commerce's practice to rescind an administrative review, in whole or in part, if a party who requested the review withdraws the request within 90 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation in the
Commerce is conducting this review in accordance with section 751(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). We calculated export price in accordance with section 772(a) of the Act. We calculated NV in accordance with section 773 of the Act.
Commerce preliminarily determines the following weighted-average dumping margin for the period April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024:
Commerce intends to disclose the calculations performed for these preliminary results to interested parties within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Case briefs or other written comments may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(ii), we have modified the deadline for interested parties to submit case briefs to Commerce to no later than 21 days after the date of the publication of this notice. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in the case briefs, may be filed not later than five days after the date for filing case briefs.
As provided under 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), in prior proceedings we have encouraged interested parties to provide an executive summary of their briefs that should be limited to five pages total, including footnotes. In this review, we instead request that interested parties provide at the beginning of their briefs a public, executive summary for each issue raised in their briefs.
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, filed electronically via ACCESS. An electronically filed document must be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain: (1) the party's name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of participants; and (3) a list of issues to be discussed. Issues raised in the hearing will be limited to those raised in the respective case briefs. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at a date and time to be determined.
All submissions, including case and rebuttal briefs, should be filed via ACCESS.
Unless otherwise extended, Commerce intends to issue the final results of this administrative review, including the results of its analysis of the issues raised in any written briefs, not later than 120 days after the date of publication of this notice, pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(1).
Upon completion of the administrative review, Commerce shall determine, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review.
In accordance with Commerce's “automatic assessment” practice, for entries of subject merchandise that entered the United States during the POR that were produced by for which CSAC did not know that its merchandise was destined to the United States, Commerce will instruct CBP to liquidate unreviewed entries at the all-others rate (
For the companies listed in Appendix II for which we are rescinding this review, we will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries at a rate equal to the cash deposit of estimated antidumping duties required at the time of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(l)(i). Commerce intends to issue these rescission instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of this notice in the
The following deposit requirements will be effective for all shipments of aluminum sheet from Taiwan entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final results of this administrative review, as provided for by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) the cash deposit rate for the companies under review will be the rate established in the final results of this review (except, if the rate is zero or
This notice also serves as a preliminary reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in Commerce's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties.
We are issuing and publishing these preliminary results in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2) and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4).
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of public meeting.
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its American Samoa Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Advisory Panel (AP), Mariana Archipelago FEP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) AP, Hawaii Archipelago and Pacific Remote Island Areas (PRIA) FEP AP, Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC), and Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP to discuss and make recommendations on fishery
The meetings will be held between September 2 and September 6, 2025. For specific times and agendas, see
The Council will hold its American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP, Hawaii Archipelago and PRIA FEP AP, Mariana Archipelago FEP CNMI AP, FIAC, and Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP meetings in a hybrid format with in-person and remote participation (Webex) options available for the members and the public. In person attendance (for members and public) for the Hawaii Archipelago and PRIA FEP AP, and FIAC meetings will be hosted at the Council Office, 1164 Bishop St Suite 1400, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. In-person attendance for the American Samoa Archipelago FEP AP and public will be hosted at the Tedi of Samoa Suite 208B, P8C6+V2F, Fagotogo Village, AS, 96799. In-person attendance for the Mariana Archipelago FEP CNMI AP and public will be hosted at BRI Building Suite 205, Kopa Di Oru St., Garapan, Saipan, 96950. In-person attendance for the Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP and public will be hosted at Cliff Pointe, 304 W. O'Brien Drive, Hagatña, GU, 96910. Instructions for connecting to the web conference and providing oral public comments will be posted on the Council website at
Contact Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; phone: (808) 522-8220.
The American Samoa FEP AP will be held between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Samoa Standard Time [SST]) on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The Mariana Archipelago FEP CNMI AP will be held between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Chamorro Standard Time [ChST]) on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The Hawaii Archipelago and PRIA FEP AP will be held between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time [HST]) on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The FIAC will be held between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (HST) on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP will be held between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. noon (ChST) on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Public Comment periods will be provided in the agendas. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.
These meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 (voice) or (808) 522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Department of Defense (DoD).
Rescindment of system of records notices (SORNs).
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is providing notice to rescind six Privacy Act SORNs. A description of these systems can be found in the
The rescindment of these SORNs is effective August 11, 2025.
You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by either of the following methods:
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Ms. Rahwa Keleta, Privacy and Civil Liberties Directorate, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, Department of Defense, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700,
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and as part of its ongoing integration and management efforts, the DoD is removing six Privacy Act SORNs from its inventory. Upon review of its inventory, DoD determined it no longer needs or uses these systems of records because the records are covered by other SORNs; therefore, DoD is retiring the following:
(a) The Department of the Air Force system of records F036 SAFLLA, Presidential Letter of Appreciation Request System (PLARS) (November 18, 2004; 69 FR 67549) was established to process requests for Presidential Letters of Appreciation for appropriate retirees and to submit retiree information in support of the requests, to generate White House memoranda, and to generate reports on the number of submitted, processed, on-hold, rejected, and archived requests during a given period.
(b) The Department of the Air Force system of records F044 AFSG F, Veterinary Personnel Files (June 11, 1997; 62 FR 31793) was established solely for the purpose of recommending individual for assignment, extension or advanced training.
(c) The Department of the Air Force system of records F091 AFIA A, United States Air Force (USAF) Inspection Scheduling System, (June 11, 1997, 62 FR 31793) was established to monitor and schedule USAF Inspection and Safety Center (AFISC) inspection teams and efforts; publish official travel orders for safety and inspection personnel, and count AFISC man-days.
(d) The Department of the Army (DA) system of records A0025-2 SAIS DoD, Defense Biometric Services (September 22, 2009, 74 FR 48237-48238) was established to enhance identity management of DoD persons and streamline business functions through a biometric database and associated data processing/information service for designated populations.
(e) The Department of the Army (DA) system of records A0025-2a SAIS DoD, Defense Biometric Identification Records System (April 17, 2009, 74 FR 17840-17841) was established to control logical and physical access to DoD and DoD controlled information systems and DoD or DoD contractor operated, controlled, or secured facilities and to support the DoD physical and logical security, force protection, identity management, and information assurance programs, by identifying an individual or verifying/authenticating the identity of an individual through the use of biometrics (
(f) The Department of the Army (DA) system of records A0025-2c SAIS DoD, Department of Defense Detainee Biometric Information Systems (September 28, 2005; 70 FR 56645-56646) was established to identify an individual or to verify/authenticate the identity of an individual, who is detained due to overseas military operations and maritime interceptions, by using a biometric (
DoD SORNs have been published in the
Under the Privacy Act, a “system of records” is a group of records under the control of an agency from which information is retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. In the Privacy Act, an individual is defined as a U.S. citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, DoD has provided a report of this SORN bulk rescindment to OMB and Congress.
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education.
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The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for the Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) program.
The Department will post a preapplication presentation for prospective applicants. To access the preapplication presentation, visit the AAE program web page at
For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the
Asheley McBride or Sharon Burton, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-6450. Telephone: (202) 453-6398 or (202) 987-1762. Email:
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7-1-1.
(1) An LEA in which 20 percent or more of the students served by the local educational agency are from families with an income below the poverty line;
(2) A consortium of such LEAs;
(3) A State educational agency;
(4) An institution of higher education;
(5) A museum or cultural institution;
(6) The Bureau of Indian Education;
(7) An eligible national nonprofit organization; or
(8) Another private agency, institution, or organization.
Contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of applications, we may make additional awards in subsequent years from the list of unfunded applications from this competition.
This priority is:
Under this priority, the Secretary gives priority to eligible entities that are eligible national nonprofit organizations. The term “eligible national nonprofit organization” means an organization of national scope that—
(a) Is supported by staff, which may include volunteers, or affiliates at the State and local levels; and
(b) Demonstrates effectiveness or high-quality plans for addressing arts education activities for disadvantaged students or students who are children with disabilities.
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The Department encourages projects that are designed to provide an introduction to and understanding of the founding documents and primary sources of the American political tradition, in a manner consistent with the principles of a patriotic education. Projects may address one or more of the following topics:
(a) United States Constitution, government, and civics.
(b) United States history and geography.
(c) United States military and diplomatic history.
(d) United States literature and rhetoric.
(e) United States art, such as architecture, painting, music, photography, theater, cinema, and sculpture.
(f) The founding documents and primary sources of Western Civilization and the American founding and their influence on the American political tradition.
(g) The influence of Western Europe upon the American political tradition.
(1) Promote arts education for students, including disadvantaged students and students who are children with disabilities. In meeting this requirement, projects may implement activities such as—
(a) Professional development for arts educators, teachers, and principals;
(b) Development and dissemination of accessible instructional materials and arts-based educational programming, including online resources, in multiple arts disciplines;
(c) Community and national outreach activities that strengthen and expand partnerships among schools, LEAs, communities, or centers for the arts, including national centers for the arts; and
(2) Coordinate, to the extent practicable, with appropriate activities of public or private cultural agencies, institutions, and organizations, including museums, arts education associations, libraries, and theaters.
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The Secretary considers the quality of the design of the proposed project. In determining the quality of the design of the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:
(1) The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be achieved by the proposed project are clearly specified, measurable, and ambitious yet achievable within the project period, and aligned with the purposes of the grant program. (up to 20 points)
(2) The quality of the logic model or other conceptual framework underlying the proposed project, including how inputs are related to outcomes. (up to 15 points)
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The Secretary considers the quality of the management plan for the proposed project. In determining the quality of the management plan for the proposed project, the Secretary considers:
(1) The extent to which the key personnel in the project, when hired, have the qualifications required for the proposed project, including formal training or work experience in fields related to the objectives of the project, and represent or have lived experiences of the target population. (up to 10 points)
(2) The feasibility of the management plan to achieve project objectives and goals on time and within budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project tasks. (up to 10 points)
(3) The quality of the mechanisms the applicant will use to broadly disseminate information and resources on its project to support further development, adaptation, or replication by other entities to implement project components in additional settings or with other populations. (up to 10 points)
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The Secretary considers the adequacy of resources for the proposed project. In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:
(1) The extent to which the budget is adequate to support the proposed project and the costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives, design, and potential significance of the proposed project. (up to 20 points)
(2) The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the number of persons to be served, the depth and intensity of services, and the anticipated results and benefits. (up to 15 points)
All grantees will be expected to submit an annual performance report that includes data addressing these performance measures to the extent that they apply to the grantee's project.
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Because we plan to make successful applications available to the public, you may wish to request confidentiality of business information.
Consistent with Executive Order 12600, please designate in your application any information that you believe is exempt from disclosure under Exemption 4. In the appropriate Appendix section of your application, under “Other Attachments Form,” please list the page number or numbers on which we can find this information. For additional information please see 34 CFR 5.11(c).
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• A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″ on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides.
• Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs.
• Use a font that is either 12 point or larger or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch).
• Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial.
The recommended page limit does not apply to the cover sheet; the budget section, including the narrative budget justification; the assurances and certifications; the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, logic model, or letters of support. However, the
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In addition, in making a competitive grant award, the Secretary requires various assurances, including those applicable to Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department (34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23).
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If the total value of your currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from the Federal Government exceeds $10,000,000, the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 200, Appendix XII, require you to report certain integrity information to SAM semiannually. Please review these requirements if this grant plus all the other Federal funds you receive exceed $10,000,000.
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If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you.
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In making a continuation award, the Secretary also considers whether the grantee is operating in compliance with the assurances in its approved application, including those applicable to Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department (34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23).
You may also access Department documents published in the
Take notice that on August 5, 2025, John G. Sznewajs. submitted for filing, application for authority to hold interlocking positions, pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d (b) and Part 45.8 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR part 45.8.
Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202-502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Take notice that during the month of July 2025, the status of the above-captioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective by operation of the Commission's regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a) (2024).
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
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The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's eFiling system at
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
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q. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
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The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's eFiling system at
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
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q. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:
Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings:
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
On March 21, 2022, Scott's Mill Hydro, LLC (Scott's Mill) filed a license application for an original license to construct and operate the proposed 4.5-megawatt Scott's Mill Hydroelectric Project No. 14867 (Scott's Mill Project). The project would be located on the James River in Amherst and Bedford Counties, Virginia.
In accordance with the Commission's regulations, on May 22, 2025, Commission staff issued a notice that the Scott's Mill Project was ready for environmental analysis (REA notice). Based on the information in the record, including comments filed on the REA Notice, staff does not anticipate that licensing the Scott's Mill Project would constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the application to license the Scott's Mill Project.
The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and considered in the Commission's final licensing decision.
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
The application will be processed according to the following schedule. The EA will be issued for a 30-day comment period. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.
Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Jody Callihan at
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date.
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organization, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
On July 10, 2025, the California State Water Resources Control Board (California SWRCB) submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) notice that it received a request for a Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certification as defined in 40 CFR 121.5, from the Yuba County Water Agency, in conjunction with the above captioned project on June 10, 2025. Pursuant to Commissions regulations,
If the California SWRCB fails or refuses to act on the water quality certification request on or before the above date, then the certifying authority is deemed waived pursuant to section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a)(1).
Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Take notice that on July 28, 2025, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National Fuel) requested that the Commission grant an extension of time, until August 24, 2026, to complete construction and place into service the Zoar Storage Field Project (Project) located in Erie County, New York. On June 25, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization, which established a 60-day comment period, ending on August 26, 2024, to file protests. No protests were filed during the comment period, and accordingly the project self-implemented on August 27, 2024 and by Rule should have been completed within one year.
As of May 2025, National fuel has commenced and completed abandonment operations on wells 0050-I and 0886-I. During the rig move, a small annular vent was discovered at both wells using a methane detection device. National Fuel states the detected vents have been verified by the New York State Department of Conservation. Currently, National Fuel is in the process of abandoning well 0694-I and working through a diagnostic and remediation plan for wells 0050-I and 0886-I. National Fuel will complete these projects prior to mobilizing to well 0893-I to commence abandonment operations. National Fuel requests an extension of time to remediate the annular vents, finalize abandonment, and complete final restoration of the well sites.
This notice establishes a 15-calendar day intervention and comment period deadline. Any person wishing to comment on National Fuel's request for an extension of time may do so. No reply comments or answers will be considered. If you wish to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this request, you should, on or before the comment date stated below, file a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) (18 CFR 157.10).
As a matter of practice, the Commission itself generally acts on requests for extensions of time to complete construction for NGA facilities when such requests are contested before order issuance. For those extension requests that are contested,
In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at (202) 502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments in lieu of paper using the “eFile” link at
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Notice.
This document announces the Agency's receipt of and solicits comment on requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel their pesticide registration of certain products and/or to amend their product registrations to terminate one or more uses. In accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA provides a periodic notice of receipt addressing requests received by EPA since the last notice of receipt was issued and uses the month and year in the title to help distinguish one
Comments and withdrawal requests must be received on or before September 10, 2025.
Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0093, online at
Christopher Green, Registration Division (7505T), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-2707; email address:
This action is directed to the public in general and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action.
This document announces receipt by EPA of requests from registrants to voluntarily cancel their pesticide registration and/or amend their product registrations to terminate one or more uses of the products listed in Unit II, that are currently registered under FIFRA section 3 (7 U.S.C. 136a) or section 24(c) (7 U.S.C. 136v(c)). Unless the Agency determines that there are substantive comments that warrant further review of the requests or the registrants withdraw their requests, EPA intends to issue an order in the
FIFRA section 6(f)(1) (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1)) provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be canceled. Before acting on a request for voluntary cancellation, EPA must provide at least 30-day public comment period on the request. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on a request for voluntary cancellation or termination of any minor agricultural use, EPA must provide a 180-day comment period unless:
1. The registrants request a waiver of the comment period, or
2. The EPA Administrator determines that continued use of the pesticide would pose an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment.
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Registrants who choose to withdraw their request for voluntary cancellation should submit a withdrawal request in writing to the person listed under
The registrations with pending voluntary requests for cancellation are listed in sequence by registration number (or company number and 24(c) number) in Table 1 of this unit.
The product registrations with pending voluntary requests for amendments to terminate uses are listed in sequence by registration number (or company number and 24(c) number) in Table 2 of this unit.
The name and address of record for the requesting registrants are listed in sequence by EPA company number in Table 3 of this unit. The company number corresponds to the first part of the EPA registration numbers of the products listed in Tables 1 and 2 of this unit.
FIFRA section 6(f)(1) (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1)) provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be canceled or amended to terminate one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any such request in the
FIFRA section 6(f)(1)(B) (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1)(B)) requires that before acting on a request for voluntary cancellation, EPA must provide a 30-day public comment period on the request for voluntary cancellation or use termination. In addition, FIFRA section 6(f)(1)(C) (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1)(C)) requires that EPA provide a 180-day comment period on a request for voluntary cancellation or termination of any minor agricultural use before granting the request, unless:
1. The registrants request a waiver of the comment period, or
2. The EPA Administrator determines that continued use of the pesticide would pose an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment.
The registrants have requested that EPA waive the 180-day comment period. Accordingly, EPA will provide a 30-day comment period on the proposed requests.
Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for product cancellation or use termination should submit the withdrawal in writing to the person listed under
Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products that are currently in the United States and that were packaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the action. If the requests for voluntary cancellation and/or amendments to terminate uses are granted, the Agency intends to publish the cancellation order in the
In any order issued in response to these requests for cancellation of certain product registrations and/or for amendments to terminate uses, EPA proposes to include the following provisions for the treatment of any existing stocks of the products listed in Tables 1 and 2 of Unit II.
The registrant of 5383-146 has requested to sell and distribute existing stocks for 18-months after the effective date of cancellation. The registrant will be permitted to sell and distribute existing stocks of voluntarily canceled products for 18-months after the effective date of the cancellation, which will be the date of publication of the cancellation order in the
For all other voluntary product cancellations identified in Table 1 of Unit II., registrants will be permitted to sell and distribute existing stocks of the voluntarily canceled products for 1 year after the effective date of the cancellation, which will be the date of publication of the cancellation order in the
Once EPA has approved product labels reflecting the requested amendments to terminate uses, identified in Table 2 of Unit II., registrants will be permitted to sell or distribute products under the previously approved labeling for a period of 18
Persons other than the registrant may sell, distribute, or use existing stocks of canceled products and/or products whose labels include the terminated uses until supplies are exhausted, provided that such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms of the previously approved labeling on, or that accompanied, the canceled products and/or terminated uses.
Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Notice.
This Notice is to inform the public the Export-Import Bank of the United States (“EXIM”) has received an application for final commitment for a long-term loan or financial guarantee in excess of $100 million. Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the EXIM Board of Directors prior to final action on this Transaction.
Comments must be received on or before September 5, 2025 to be assured of consideration before final consideration of the transaction by the Board of Directors of EXIM.
Comments may be submitted through
Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Notice.
This Notice is to inform the public the Export-Import Bank of the United States (“EXIM”) has received an application for final commitment for a long-term loan or financial guarantee in excess of $100 million. Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the EXIM Board of Directors prior to final action on this Transaction.
Comments must be received on or before September 5, 2025 to be assured of consideration before final consideration of the transaction by the Board of Directors of EXIM.
Comments may be submitted through
Federal Communications Commission.
Notice and request for comments.
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.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before September 10, 2025.
Comments should be sent to
For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Notice and request for comment.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as part of
Comments must be submitted on or before October 10, 2025.
Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the FDIC by any of the following methods:
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All comments should refer to the relevant OMB control number. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB desk officer for the FDIC: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.
Robert Meiers, Regulatory Attorney,
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Comments are invited on (a) whether the collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimates of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record.
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.
Notice.
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Council) publishes notice of a proposed subaward from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), a nonprofit organization, for the purpose of acquiring in fee simple 2,500 acres adjacent to the Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area in accordance with the Texas Land Acquisition for Coastal Conservation Award as approved in the Funded Priority List.
Please send questions by email to Bridget Zachary at
Section 1321(t)(2)(E)(ii)(III) of the
As specified in FPL 3b, which is available on the Council's website at
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Notice with comment period.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled Laboratory Response Network. This collection will allow CDC to continue to track laboratory testing capacity, capability, and distribution to ensure all areas of the nation are protected during a public health emergency response.
CDC must receive written comments on or before October 10, 2025.
You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2025-0255 by either of the following methods:
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To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, contact Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; Telephone: 404-639-7570; Email:
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also requires federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the
The OMB is particularly interested in comments that will help:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
(5) Assess information collection costs.
Laboratory Response Network (OMB Control No. 0920-0850, Exp. 4/30/2026)—Revision—Office of Laboratory Systems and Response (OLSR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Laboratory Response Network (LRN) was established by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in accordance with Presidential Decision Directive 39, which outlined national anti-terrorism policies and assigned specific missions to federal departments and agencies. The LRN's mission is to maintain an integrated national and international network of laboratories that can respond to suspected biological, chemical, or radiological threats and other public health emergencies. To ensure fulfillment of that mission, CDC collects data from the LRN member laboratories related to laboratory capability, capacity, and distribution as well as laboratory test results.
Upon volunteering to join the LRN, laboratories are required to submit qualification information to the LRN Program Office at CDC, to include first and last names, work addresses, work email addresses, work phone numbers, and alternative phone numbers of personnel trained in LRN procedures. This information is needed to contact laboratory personnel in the case of a public health emergency, to ship reagents, test kits, or supplies, and determine laboratory testing capacity. Laboratories are also required to provide additional qualification information related to testing capability and capacity including available testing equipment, safety equipment, facilities, reagents, test kits, and validated tests. This information is used by CDC to ensure that laboratory testing capability is distributed across the country and the network has adequate testing capacity to provide adequate public health emergency response. Qualification information is collected in the LRN Secure Information Hub (SIH) accessed through the CDC Secure Access Management System (SAMS). Laboratories are required to update their capability and capacity information whenever changes occur such as personnel changes, the addition of new tests, or the addition of new equipment. For laboratories that hold United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or Select Agent permits, copies of the permits are also collected. This information is used to inform CDC of additional laboratory capability. These permits are not required for LRN membership.
LRN laboratories are also required to report certain laboratory test results to CDC as described below. The test results include details about the type and source of samples as well as the tests performed, results obtained, and conclusions. CDC collects test results related to validation studies and proficiency testing to verify that laboratories continue to properly perform the tests they have validated. CDC collects test data related to emergency response exercises to verify laboratory performance in a simulated emergency response situation. CDC collects test results related to routine testing of known biological and chemical threat agents. These results are used to monitor emerging threat situations. CDC also collects test results for samples analyzed during a public health threat response to monitor threat levels and determine procurement, allocation, and distribution of response resources.
Laboratory test results are reported to CDC using either a CSV file upload into a cloud-based web page (DataLink) or using their laboratory information management system (LIMS) to send an electronic Health Level Seven (HL7) message. DataLink is accessed by the LRN laboratories through SAMS and can be rapidly modified for a new or emerging threat, with the burden of maintenance removed from the member laboratory.
There have been some improvements to the LRN SIH: The LRN SIH migrated to CDC Secure Access Management Services (SAMS) servers to provide a more secured login and user authentication. A new CDC template was implemented to support 508 compliance and responsive designs. Additionally, there is a decrease in the estimated burden from 422,716 to 59,024 annual hours. This decrease in burden is due to several factors. Burden has been reduced by the continued expansion of LRN laboratories implementing HL7 reporting and decreasing the need for manual entry to Results Messenger. The number of data elements collected for the LRN Data Exchange has also been reduced. Numerical test results (
This data collection is vital to the continued support of the national public health system in its efforts to respond to chemical and biological threats. The state, local, and federal public health laboratories participating in this program generate the data in this collection as part of their individual emergency response duties. By merging this data into a single collection, a local perspective of an emerging threat becomes a broader national perspective with greater depth and detail for more efficient and effective decision making. There is no cost to respondents other than their time to participate.
Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health, September 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to September 19, 2025, 05:00 p.m., National Institutes of Health, DEM 2, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892 which was published in the
This notice is being updated to reflect the new URL for the Open Session of the NCCIH Advisory Council meeting. The open session can be accessed through the following Microsoft Teams Meeting URL link:
The event will be recorded and will be made available for viewers to watch using the NIH Videocast URL link
The meeting is partially Closed to the public.
Pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health.
The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding the statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should be less than 700 words in length, and should include the name, email address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. Any member of the public may submit written comments no later than September 5, 2025 (14 days before the council meeting).
The event will be recorded and will be made available for viewers to watch using the NIH Videocast URL link
Information is also available on the Institute's/Center's home page:
Pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meetings.
The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.
30-Day notice.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 10, 2025.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, must be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal website at
USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, Samantha Deshommes, Chief, telephone number (240) 721-3000 (This is not a toll-free number; comments are not accepted via telephone message.). Please note contact information provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice. It is not for individual case status inquiries. Applicants seeking information about the status of their individual cases can check Case Status Online, available at the USCIS website at
The information collection notice for Form G-325R was previously published in the
You may access the information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information by visiting the Federal eRulemaking Portal site at:
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
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Office of Administration, HUD.
Notice of a modified system of records.
Under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Administration is issuing a public notice of its intent to modify the Privacy Act System of Records titled “Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Management System (FMS2)”. This system of records is being revised to make clarifying changes within the system of records, system manager, categories of records in the system, records source categories, routine uses of records maintained in the system.
Comments will be accepted on or before September 10, 2025. This proposed action will be effective on the date following the end of the comment period unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination.
You may submit comments, identified by docket number by one method:
Shalanda Capehart, Acting Chief Privacy Officer, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10139, Washington, DC 20410-0001; telephone (202) 402-5085 (this is not a toll-free number). HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech or communication disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone call, please visit
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Administration maintains the FOIA Management System (FMS2). HUD is publishing this revised notice to establish a new and modified routine use and to reflect updated information in the sections being revised. The modification of the system of records will have no undue impact on the
The previous SORN updates include:
FOIA Management System (FMS2), HUD/ADM-11.
Unclassified.
OPEXUS, 1101 17th Street NW, 12th floor, Washington, DC 20036-0001 and HUD Headquarters, Office of Administration, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10139, Washington, DC 20410-0001.
Ms. Bao-Anh Trinh, Director, FOIA Branch, Office of Administration, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10139, Washington, DC 20410-0001; (202) 402-7641 and Mrs. Sandra J. Wright, System Manager, Office of Administration, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10139, Washington, DC 20410-0001; (202) 402-5510.
The collection and maintenance of accommodation records are authorized by sections 2 and 7(d) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3531, 3535(d)), and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
FMS2 will help HUD track correspondence both internally among program offices and externally from outside entities. This system will enable HUD to track FOIA inquiries (both internal and external) submitted to HUD.
Individuals who correspond with the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretaries, HUD Program Offices, or Field Office officials.
Full name, home address, email address(es), telephone number (work and home), legal documents and records, individual's attorneys or representatives' names, phone number (work and fax), address, and case identifier, date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship.
Records are provided by individuals or their designated representative.
1. To a congressional office from the record of an individual, in response to an inquiry from the congressional office made at the request of that individual or their designated representative.
2. To the National Archives and Records Administration, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), to the extent necessary to fulfill its responsibilities in 5 U.S.C. 552(h), to review administrative agency policies, procedures and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and to facilitate OGIS' offering of mediation services to resolve disputes between persons making FOIA requests and administrative agencies.
3. To contractors, grantees, experts, consultants and their agents, or others performing or working under a contract, service, grant, cooperative agreement, or other agreement with HUD, when necessary to accomplish an agency function related to a system of records. Disclosure requirements are limited to only those data elements considered relevant to accomplishing an agency function.
4. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when: (1) HUD suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of records; (2) HUD has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, HUD (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with HUD's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.
5. To another Federal agency or Federal entity, when HUD determines that information from this system of records is reasonably necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to suspected or confirmed breach, or (2) preventing, minimizing, or remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a suspected or confirmed breach.
6. To appropriate Federal, State, local, tribal, or other governmental agencies or multilateral governmental organizations responsible for investigating or prosecuting the violations of, or for enforcing or implementing, a statute, rule, regulation, order, or license, where HUD determines that the information would assist in the enforcement of civil or criminal laws and when such records, either alone or in conjunction with other information, indicate a violation or potential violation of law.
7. To a court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or arbitrator in the course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of civil discovery, litigation, mediation, or settlement negotiations, or in connection with criminal law proceedings; when HUD determines that use of such records is relevant and necessary to the litigation and when any of the following is a party to the litigation or have an interest in such litigation: (1) HUD, or any component thereof; or (2) any HUD employee in his or her official capacity; or (3) any HUD employee in his or her individual capacity where HUD has agreed to represent the employee; or (4) the United States, or any agency thereof, where HUD determines that litigation is likely to affect HUD or any of its components.
8. To any component of the Department of Justice or other Federal agency conducting litigation or in proceedings before any court, adjudicative, or administrative body, when HUD determines that the use of such records is relevant and necessary to the litigation and when any of the following is a party to the litigation or have an interest in such litigation: (1) HUD, or any component thereof; or (2) any HUD employee in his or her official capacity; or (3) any HUD employee in his or her individual capacity where the Department of Justice or agency conducting the litigation has agreed to represent the employee; or (4) the United States, or any agency thereof, where HUD determines that litigation is likely to affect HUD or any of its components.
Electronic and Paper.
Name, and Requester Case Number.
Per General Record Schedule 4.2, item 040, Correspondence, Emails, Non-financial Transactions, and Reports. Temporary. Destroy 5 years after the date of the last entry or final action by agency, as appropriate, but longer retention is authorized if required for business use.
Individuals requesting records of themselves should address written inquiries to the Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410-0001. For verification, individuals should provide their full name, current address, and telephone number. In addition, the requester must provide either a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made under 24 CFR 16.4.
The HUD rule for contesting the content of any record pertaining to the individual by the individual concerned is published in 24 CFR 16.8 or may be obtained from the system manager.
Individuals requesting notification of records of themselves should address written inquiries to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410-0001. For verification purposes, individuals should provide their full name, office or organization where assigned, if applicable, and current address and telephone number. In addition, the requester must provide either a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made under 24 CFR 16.4.
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Docket No. FR-7092-N-33, 89 FR 53632, June 27, 2024.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
Notice of information collection; request for comment.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew a currently approved information collection without change.
Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 10, 2025.
Send your comments on the information collection request (ICR) by one of the following methods (please reference OMB Control No. 1018-0119 in the subject line of your comment):
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Madonna L. Baucum, Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, by email at
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we are again inviting the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
The Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions (PECE) (68 FR 15100, March 28, 2003) encourages the development of conservation agreements or plans and provides the standard that an individual conservation effort must meet in order for us to consider whether it is likely to make a difference in a species' status. PECE applies to formalized conservation efforts that have not been implemented or have been implemented but have not yet demonstrated if they are effective at the time of a listing decision.
Under PECE, formalized conservation efforts are defined as conservation efforts (specific actions, activities, or programs designed to eliminate or reduce threats or otherwise improve the status of a species) identified in a conservation agreement, conservation plan, management plan, or similar document. To assist us in evaluating whether a formalized conservation effort meets the standard under PECE, we collect information such as conservation plans, monitoring results, and progress reports. The development of any agreement or plan is voluntary. The PECE is posted on our candidate conservation website at
An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
Notice of public hearing.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting public comments on the fair market value (FMV) and maximum economic recovery (MER) of the coal resources contained in the proposed Skyline Mine Little Eccles lease by application (LBA). This
The public hearing will be held on August 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (mountain time). Written comments for the FMV and MER must be received by the BLM as provided in
The public hearing details will be published in the ETV News prior to the hearing and on e-Planning BLM website at
Written comments on the FMV and MER must be received by Erika Tobin at email:
Erika Tobin, telephone (435) 636-3605; or by email
The lands included in the tract are located in Emery County, Utah, on lands managed by the Manti-La Sal National Forest, and the coal is managed by BLM. The tract is described as follows: Salt Lake Meridian, Utah, T. 14 S., R. l 6 E., sec. 10, W1/2SE1/4 and SE1/4SE1/4.
The area described contains 120 acres, according to the official plat of the survey on file with the BLM.
Canyon Fuel Company, LLC, submitted the Little Eccles LBA to the BLM Utah State Office on July 10, 2019. The Flat Canyon lease modification application (LMA) was also submitted on June 10, 2019, and was subsequently revised on July 5, 2019. To comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and regulations at 43 CFR 3425.3 and 43 CFR 3432.3(c), an EIS was completed to address both the LBA and LMA. The complete EIS is available on e-Planning at the location in the
Additionally, the BLM and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, as Federal defendants in
The Little Eccles LBA tract has one minable coal bed called the Lower O'Connor A seam ranging from 10.5-15.7 feet in thickness. The LBA contains approximately 2.1 million tons of high-volatile C bituminous coal in-place and an estimated 858,000 tons recoverable coal reserves. The coal quality on an “as received” basis is as follows: 12,519 BTU/lb, 5.98 percent Moisture, 7.01 percent Ash, 42.70 percent Volatile Matter, 44.31 percent Fixed Carbon, and 0.52 percent Sulfur. The BLM may revise this information based on additional information and public comments received.
At the public hearing for the Little Eccles LBA, the BLM will make every effort to accommodate all speakers who register, although preference will be given to participants from the local area. Each commenter will have 3 minutes to provide oral testimony. Written statements and supporting information submitted during the comment period for the LBA will be considered with the same weight as oral comments and supporting information presented at the public hearing.
Proprietary data must be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and shall be treated in accordance with the laws and regulations governing confidentiality of such information.
A copy of the FMV and MER comments, except those portions marked as “CONFIDENTIAL” by the author and meeting one of the exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act, will be available for public review upon request at the Price Field Office.
Comments on the Little Eccles LBA, FMV, and MER may include, but need not be limited to, the following topics:
1. The quality of the coal resource;
2. The mining method or methods which would achieve MER of the coal, including specifications of seams to be mined and the most desirable timing and rate of production, restriction of mining, and the inclusion of the tract in an existing or proposed mining operation;
3. Whether this tract is likely to be mined as part of an existing or a proposed mine and evaluated on a realistic incremental basis, in relation to the mine which has the greatest value;
4. Whether the tract should be evaluated as part of an existing mine or as a portion of a new potential mine;
5. Restrictions to mining that may affect coal recovery;
6. The price the mined coal would bring when sold;
7. Costs, including mining and reclamation, and the anticipated timing of production;
8. The percentage rate at which anticipated income streams should be discounted, either with inflation or in the absence of inflation, in which case the anticipated rate of inflation should be given;
9. Depreciation, depletion, amortization and other tax accounting factors;
10. Documented information on the terms and conditions of recent and similar coal land transactions in the lease sale area;
11. The value of any privately held mineral or surface estate in the lease sale area; and
12. Any potential or known competitive interest in the lease sale area.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee we will be able to do so.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior.
Notice of information collection; request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is proposing a new information collection request (ICR).
Comments must be received by BOEM no later than October 10, 2025.
Send written comments on this ICR by mail to the BOEM Information Collection Clearance
Anna Atkinson by email at
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, BOEM provides the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps BOEM assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand BOEM's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
BOEM is soliciting comments on the proposed ICR described below. BOEM is especially interested in public comments addressing the following issues: (1) is the collection necessary to the proper functions of BOEM; (2) what can BOEM do to ensure that this information is processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the burden estimate accurate; (4) how might BOEM enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might BOEM minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including minimizing the burden through the use of information technology?
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. BOEM will include or summarize each comment in its ICR to OMB for approval of this information collection. You should be aware that your entire comment—including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information included in your comment—may be made publicly available at any time. Even if BOEM withholds your personally identifiable information in the context of this ICR, your comment is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552). Your information will only be withheld if a determination is made that one of the FOIA exemptions to disclosure applies. Such a determination will be made in accordance with the Department of the Interior (DOI)'s FOIA implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and applicable laws.
In order for BOEM to consider withholding from disclosure your personally identifiable information, you must identify, in a cover letter, any information contained in the submittal of your comments that, if released, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of your personal privacy. You must also briefly describe any possible harmful consequences of the disclosure of information, such as embarrassment, injury, or other harm. Note that BOEM will make available for public inspection, in their entirety, all comments submitted by organizations and businesses, or by individuals identifying themselves as representatives of organizations or businesses.
BOEM protects proprietary information in accordance with FOIA, DOI's implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and 30 CFR 580.70, promulgated pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1352(c)).
BOEM seeks OMB approval for a set of standardized questions for stakeholders that will document existing port infrastructure, services, and their uses so future activities related to offshore energy, including decommissioning of oil and gas platforms, can avoid, minimize, or offset potential conflicts and enhance beneficial opportunities among port-based industries. The insights gained from this feedback are critical for BOEM's planning, environmental reviews, Coastal Zone Management Act determinations, local harbor planning, and inter-industry negotiations.
The survey consists of approximately 30 questions asking about topics that include availability of port infrastructure and fishery-related facilities; historical and projected facility use; economic and cultural benefits of port industries and presence; level of concern about potential impacts of offshore energy, including decommissioning of oil and gas platforms, on port users; the importance of port infrastructure to local Tribes; and further comments and suggestions. The survey would be available in an online format or in a printed format that would be distributed to potential respondents. Respondents will also have the option to respond to the survey through an onsite interview. Interviews will be for the purpose of answering and clarifying the survey questions only; no new questions will be introduced.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Interior.
Notice of information collection; request for comment.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew an information collection.
Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 10, 2025.
Send your comments on this information collection request (ICR) by either of the following methods listed below:
• Electronically go to
• Email
Kelly Odom by email at
In accordance with the PRA and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
The BSEE uses the submitted information to initiate a more detailed review into the specific circumstances associated with a complainant's allegation of denial of access or discriminatory access to pipelines on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The complaint information will be provided to the alleged offending party. Alternative dispute resolution may be used either before or after a complaint has been filed to informally resolve the dispute. The BSEE may request additional information upon completion of the initial review.
An agency may not conduct, or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
U.S. International Trade Commission.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 7, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Ceribell, Inc. of Sunnyvale, California. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on July 22, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain wearable electroencephalogram devices and systems and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,820,670 (“the '0670 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 12,150,769 (“the '769 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 12,324,670 (“the '4670 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 12,336,826 (“the '826 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 10,433,756 (“the '756 patent”); and U.S. Patent No. 11,357,434 (“the '434 patent”). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute.
The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at
Pathenia M. Proctor, The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205-2560.
(1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain products identified in paragraph (2) by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1-7, 9-12, 16-18, 20, and 22-28 of the '0670 patent; claims 1-19 of the '769 patent; claims 1-4, 6, 7, 9-11, 14-21, 23-25, 28, and 29 of the '4670 patent; claims 1-4, 6, 8, 9, and 12-18 of the '826 patent; claims 1-5, 7, 8, 10-12, 15-18, 22, 24, and 27 of the '756 patent; and claims 1, 3-8, 10, 14, and 17-19 of the '434 patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;
(2) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(1) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1), the plain language description of the accused products or category of accused products, which defines the scope of the investigation, is “wearable Electroencephalogram (EEG) devices and systems and components thereof including, a wearable electronic headband providing EEG measurement and signal collection, a wireless amplifier that attaches to the headband, an EEG recorder which communicates wirelessly with the headband to provide EEG monitoring and recording functionalities, and an application on the EEG recorder that provides software-based monitoring functionality”;
(3) Pursuant to Commission Rule 210.50(b)(1), 19 CFR 210.50(b)(1), the presiding Administrative Law Judge shall take evidence or other information and hear arguments from the parties or other interested persons with respect to the public interest in this investigation, as appropriate, and provide the Commission with findings of fact and a recommended determination on this issue, which shall be limited to the statutory public interest factors set forth in 19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1), (f)(1), (g)(1);
(4) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:
(a) The complainant is:
(b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served:
(c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and
(5) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge.
Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown.
Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the
By order of the Commission.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Benuvia Operations, LLC. has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before September 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before September 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on June 17, 2025, Benuvia Operations, LLC., 3950 North Mays Street, Round Rock, Texas 78665-2729, applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to import the listed controlled substances for clinical trial manufacturing and analytical purposes. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Veterans Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before September 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before September 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on June 16, 2025, Veterans Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 7220 Trade Street, Suite 350, San Diego, California 92121, applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to import the listed controlled substances to support
Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Experic LLC has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before September 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before September 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on July 9, 2025, Experic LLC, 2 Clarke Drive, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512-3619, applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to import drug codes for the above listed controlled substances for internal research and clinical trial purposes. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Cambrex Charles City has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before October 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before October 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this is notice that on June 23, 2025, Cambrex Charles City, 1205 11th Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616-3466, applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for conversion to other controlled substances and sales to its customers for dosage form development, clinical trials and use in stability qualification studies. In reference to drug code 7370 (Tetrahydrocannabinols), the company plans to bulk manufacture this drug as synthetic. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Curia New York Inc has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before September 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before September 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on July 3, 2025, Curia New York Inc, 33 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer, New York 12144, applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to import the listed controlled substances for bulk manufacturing into other controlled substances to be distributed to their customers. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Chattem Chemicals has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before September 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before September 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on July 15, 2025, Chattem Chemicals, 3801 Saint Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409-1237, applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to import the listed controlled substances to manufacture bulk controlled substances for sale to its customers. The company plans to import an intermediate of Tapentadol (9780), to bulk manufacture Tapentadol for distribution to its customers. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before September 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before September 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on July 3, 2025, Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc., #100 Carr 198 Industrial Park, Juncos, Puerto Rico 00777-3873, applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to import the listed controlled substances for analytical purposes only. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Chattem Chemicals has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before October 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before October 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this is notice that on July 15, 2025, Chattem Chemicals, 3801 Saint Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409-1237, applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to bulk manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk distribution and sale to its customers. In reference to dug codes 7360 (Marihuana), and 7370 (Tetrahydrocannabinols), the company plans to bulk manufacture these drugs as synthetic. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice.
Notice of application.
Biopharmaceutical Research Company has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before October 10, 2025. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before October 10, 2025.
The Drug Enforcement Administration requires that all comments be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, which provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Please go to
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this is notice that on June 30, 2025, Biopharmaceutical Research Company, 11045 Commercial Parkway, Castroville, California 95012-3209, applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substance(s):
The company plans to bulk manufacture the listed controlled substances to provide Pharmaceutical-grade marihuana in order to facilitate research in a manner that complies with local, state, and federal regulations. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
Request for public comments.
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and
Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by October 10, 2025.
For further information on submitting comments, see the “Public Participation” heading in the section of this notice titled
Belinda Cannon, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone (202) 693-2222.
The Department of Labor, as part of the continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (
OSHA conducts peer reviews of a draft product for quality by specialists in the field who were not involved in producing the draft. The selection of participants in a peer review is based on expertise, considering their independence and any actual or potential conflicts of interest. The Office of Management and Budget published the Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review on December 15, 2004. The Bulletin states “. . . the agency must address reviewers' potential conflicts of interest (including those stemming from ties to regulated businesses and other stakeholders) and independence from the agency.” The Bulletin requires agencies to adopt or adapt the committee selection policies employed by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) when selecting peer reviewers who are not government employees. To fulfill this requirement, OSHA has developed a Conflict of Interest (COI) and Disclosure Form, based on NAS' Conflict of Interest Disclosure form. This form will be used to determine whether a conflict exists for a potential peer review panel member.
The following sections describe who uses the information collected under each requirement, as well as how they use it.
OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues:
• Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions to protect workers, including whether the information is useful;
• The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
• The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information, and transmission techniques.
OSHA is requesting that OMB extend the approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Conflict of Interest (COI) and Disclosure Form. The agency is requesting to maintain the burden hours estimate of 27 hours.
OSHA will summarize the comments submitted in response to this notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB to extend the approval of the information collection requirements.
You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) electronically at
Comments and submissions are posted without change at
Amanda Laihow, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Notice.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is announcing Phase 2 of the LunaRecycle Challenge. Teams that wish to compete in this public prize competition may now register.
Phase 2 registration opens August 11, 2025, and will remain open until January 22, 2026 (4 p.m. Eastern). No further requests for registration will be accepted after this timeframe. Other important dates, including deadlines for key deliverables from the Teams, are listed on the Challenge website:
To register for or get additional information regarding the LunaRecycle Challenge, please visit:
Jennifer Edmunson,
General questions and comments regarding the program should be addressed to the Centennial Challenges Program, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. Email:
NASA seeks to stimulate research and technology solutions to support future missions and inspire new national aerospace capabilities through public prize competitions called Centennial Challenges. The LunaRecycle Challenge is one such competition. Centennial Challenges are managed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and are part of the Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing program within NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD).
The LunaRecycle Challenge is a prize competition with a total prize purse of up to $3,000,000 USD. In Phase 2, NASA will award up to $2,000,000 USD in prizes for development and demonstration of hardware-based recycling systems, with optional digital twin models. All teams must submit a Prototype Solution. Teams may also submit a Digital Twin Solution as part of their entry.
NASA is providing the prize purse for U.S. Teams, and the University of Alabama will administer the challenge on behalf of NASA.
For general information on NASA prize competitions, challenges, and crowdsourcing opportunities, please visit:
Weeks of August 11, 18, 25, and September 1, 8, and 15, 2025. The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the internet at:
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these public meetings or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format (
Public.
Members of the public may request to receive the information in these notices electronically. If you would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555, at 301-415-1969, or by email at
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of August 11, 2025.
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of August 18, 2025.
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of August 25, 2025.
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of September 1, 2025.
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025.
For more information or to verify the status of meetings, contact Wesley Held at 301-287-3591 or via email at
The NRC is holding the meetings under the authority of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange” or “BZX”) proposes to amend its Fee Schedule by revising the rate associated with the Cross Asset Tier. The text of the proposed rule change is provided in Exhibit 5.
The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the Exchange's website (
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend its Fee Schedule applicable to its equities trading platform (“BZX Equities”) by revising the rate associated with the Cross Asset Tier. The Exchange proposes to implement these changes effective August 1, 2025.
The Exchange first notes that it operates in a highly competitive market in which market participants can readily direct order flow to competing venues if they deem fee levels at a particular venue to be excessive or incentives to be insufficient. More specifically, the Exchange is only one of 16 registered equities exchanges, as well as a number of alternative trading systems and other off-exchange venues that do not have similar self-regulatory responsibilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”), to which market participants may direct their order flow. Based on publicly available information,
Under footnote 1 of the Fee Schedule, the Exchange offers various Add/Remove Volume Tiers. In particular, the Exchange offers a Cross Asset Tier that provides an enhanced rebate for orders yielding fee codes B,
The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.
As described above, the Exchange operates in a highly competitive market in which market participants can readily direct order flow to competing venues if they deem fee levels at a particular venue to be excessive or incentives to be insufficient. The Exchange believes that its proposal to reduce the enhanced rebate associated with the Cross Asset Tier reflects a competitive pricing structure designed to incentivize market participants to direct their order flow to the Exchange, which the Exchange believes would enhance market quality to the benefit of all Members. In particular, the Exchange believes its proposal to reduce the enhanced rebate associated with the Cross Asset Tier in securities priced at or above $1.00 is reasonable, equitable, and consistent with the Act because such change is designed to decrease the Exchange's expenditures with respect to transaction pricing in order to offset some of the costs associated with the Exchange's current pricing structure, which provides various rebates for liquidity-adding orders, and the Exchange's operations generally, in a manner that is consistent with the Exchange's overall pricing philosophy of encouraging added liquidity. The proposed reduced enhanced rebate of $0.0027 per share is reasonable and appropriate because while it is slightly lower than the existing rebate, it remains competitive with other fees assessed by competing Exchanges offering similar Cross Asset Tiers.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. Rather, as discussed above, the Exchange believes that the proposed change would encourage the submission of additional order flow to a public exchange, thereby promoting market depth, execution incentives and enhanced execution opportunities, as well as price discovery and transparency for all Members. As a result, the Exchange believes that the proposed changes further the Commission's goal in adopting Regulation NMS of fostering competition among orders, which promotes “more efficient pricing of individual stocks for all types of orders, large and small.”
The Exchange believes the proposed rule changes do not impose any burden on intramarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. Particularly, the proposed change to reduce the enhanced rebate associated with the Cross Asset Tier does not impose an unnecessary burden as all Members will receive the reduced enhanced rebate for orders that satisfy the criteria of the Cross Asset Tier in securities priced at or above $1.00. The Exchange does not believe the proposed changes burden competition, but rather, enhances competition as it is intended to increase the competitiveness of BZX by amending existing pricing incentives in order to attract order flow and incentivize participants to increase their participation on the Exchange. Greater overall order flow, trading opportunities, and pricing transparency benefits all market participants on the Exchange by enhancing market quality and continuing to encourage Members to send orders, thereby contributing towards a robust and well-balanced market ecosystem.
Next, the Exchange believes the proposed rule changes do not impose any burden on intermarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. As previously discussed, the Exchange operates in a highly competitive market. Members have numerous alternative venues that they may participate on and direct their order flow, including other equities exchanges, off-exchange venues, and alternative trading systems. Additionally, the Exchange represents a small percentage of the overall market. Based on publicly available information, no single equities exchange has more than 14% of the market share.
The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed rule change.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend Equity 7, Section 115 to introduce a new feature within the Nasdaq WorkX platform that will automate the method for users to resubmit, and for the system to process, rejected trade reports and to amend the timeframe for users to submit price override requests. The Exchange intends to implement the new product in the third quarter of 2025 and will publish an Equity Trader Alert at least 7 calendar days in advance of its scheduled launch to provide market participants with sufficient notice.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the
The Exchange is proposing to amend Equity 7, Section 115 to introduce a new feature within the Nasdaq WorkX platform that will automate the method for users to resubmit, and for the system to process, rejected trade reports (“price reject override process”) and to amend the timeframe for users to submit price override requests (“POR”).
Currently, firms submit trade reports to the FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility Chicago (the “FINRA/Nasdaq TRF Chicago”) and the FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility Carteret (the “FINRA/Nasdaq TRF Carteret”) (collectively, the “FINRA/Nasdaq TRF”). The FINRA/Nasdaq TRF validates all trade reports to prevent erroneous prices from being reported in the market (“price validation”). The system will approve reports that fall within the price parameters and will reject reports that fall outside of the price parameters.
A firm may resubmit the trade report with a price override indicator (“POI”) confirming that the executing trade price is correct even though the price deviates from the current market price. If the trade report is resubmitted with a POI, the price is checked for validation using a wider price band. If the report passes the second price validation, no further action is needed. If the resubmission with the POI fails, the user may initiate the price reject override process. The current price reject override process involves multiple steps, including contacting FINRA Operations and Nasdaq MarketWatch via phone or email to request price override approval for one or multiple securities. While a firm may submit POR(s) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET (“System Hours”), processing of the POR only occurs during non-market hours.
To initiate the price reject override process, a firm must email or call FINRA Operations and Nasdaq MarketWatch for a Price Override Request (“POR”) and provide supporting trade details to temporarily disable the price parameter validation for the symbol (or symbols, if there are multiple rejected trades).
If the POR is approved, Nasdaq MarketWatch updates the FINRA/Nasdaq TRF system settings to temporarily disable the price validation parameters for the symbol(s) to allow the system to accept the resubmitted trade report. Nasdaq MarketWatch notifies the firm via email or phone once the system setting for price validation is disabled. Thereafter, the firm can resubmit the trade report without price validation and the system will accept and process the resubmitted trade report. As discussed in more detail below, there is no specific timeframe within non-market hours for the firm to resubmit the trade report. Once the report is submitted and is successfully processed, the firm notifies Nasdaq MarketWatch via email or phone and Nasdaq MarketWatch updates the system settings to re-enable the price validation parameters for the symbol(s).
The Exchange proposes to improve the POR process for market participants that submit trade reports by introducing WorkX PRO Monitor Full Version (“Full Version”) and WorkX PRO Monitor Lite Version (“Lite Version” and collectively, “WorkX PRO Monitor”) as an add-on feature to the WorkX platform.
WorkX PRO Monitor Full Version and Lite Version will provide similar core features including the ability to submit POR(s) through the WorkX platform for one or multiple rejected trade reports
Currently, firms may submit POR(s) during System Hours. However, to prevent erroneous prices from being reported when trading volume is high, FINRA Operations and Nasdaq MarketWatch will only process PORs during Pre-Market Hours and Post-Market Hours.
Additionally, when FINRA Operations approves a POR, MarketWatch manually disables the relevant price validation settings for the requested symbol(s) and subsequently re-enables the settings after a firm notifies Nasdaq MarketWatch that the process is complete. There is no time limit currently on how long the price validation parameters may remain disabled after POR approval. While the price validation parameters are disabled, the market may be susceptible to erroneous prices. Therefore, the Exchange is proposing to set a five-minute time limit of system disablement for Lite Version users and non-WorkX users. More specifically, the Exchange is proposing that once FINRA Operations approves a POR, a Lite Version user or Nasdaq MarketWatch (on behalf of users not subscribed to WorkX) may trigger the disablement of the system which will temporarily disable the price validation system settings so that the user may resubmit the previously rejected trade report. The system will automatically re-enable the price validation settings after five minutes of being disabled. The Exchange is limiting the system disabling to five minutes is to prevent erroneous trade reports from going through without being subject to price validation.
The Exchange is also proposing that once FINRA Operations approves the POR for a Full Version user, the user can resubmit the trade report and WorkX will then automatically disable the price validation system settings temporarily, which will allow a trade report to be accepted by the FINRA/Nasdaq TRF for a specific symbol(s) outside of the price parameter. Once the report is accepted, the system will automatically re-enable the price validation settings immediately, thereby eliminating the need for a firm to notify Nasdaq MarketWatch via email or phone that the trade report has been resubmitted. The price reject override process for Full Version users will not take more than 5 minutes. Therefore, the Exchange is not proposing a time limit for Full Version users.
The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The Exchange's proposal to create an additional add-on feature to its WorkX platform is reasonable and removes impediments in several respects. First, the integration of WorkX PRO Monitor into the WorkX platform will promote operational efficiency, reduce risks of trade reporting errors, and enhance the overall integrity of the FINRA/Nasdaq TRF process. Features such as real-time monitoring, resubmission action button, and customizable alerts facilitate prompt resolution of rejected trade reports, ensuring that only accurate trade reports are disseminated to the consolidated tape thereby reducing opportunities for price manipulation or misinformation that could mislead investors. The automation of the historically manual price reject override process removes trade reporting impediments, such as time delays due to manual processing, and promotes investor protection by reducing the likelihood of erroneous trade reports, which mitigates the risk of price manipulation and investor misinformation.
Second, the integration of WorkX PRO Monitor provides market participants with additional features to help improve coordination and efficiency among FINRA Operations, and Nasdaq MarketWatch in handling trade reporting rejections. As a result, this helps market participants reduce the risk of non-compliance with FINRA and SEC requirements. By improving the accuracy of submitted trade prices and the efficiency of resubmitting price rejects, this proposal directly aligns with the SEC's broader mission to maintain market integrity and protect investors.
Third, the enhancements provided by WorkX PRO Monitor improves regulatory compliance and operational control over price rejected trade reports, ensuring that firms can correct errors before they affect the market. This directly benefits investors by improving the accuracy of market data used to make investment decisions. As a result, investors will be further protected by ensuring that only accurate, verified trade reports are disseminated.
Also, the Exchange believes that it is reasonable and not unfairly discriminatory to limit the POR, resubmission, approval, and price validation disablement process to only occur during the same time window. The Exchange also believes that it is reasonable and not unfairly discriminatory to shorten the Pre-Market Hours window by fifteen minutes. These proposed changes will streamline the POR process, ensure that price validation is systematically enabled for all securities at market open, and will allow time for intervention in case any system setting is not enabled for the market open. The time period for the POR, resubmission, approval, and price validation disablement process, as well as the shortening of the Pre-Market Hours window will apply to all market participants.
The Exchange also believes that proposing a 5-minute timer is reasonable because it helps ensure the timely re-enablement of the price validation system settings, which
The Exchange believes the implementation of the timer is not unfairly discriminatory because all Lite Version users and users not subscribed to WorkX are subject to the same 5-minute timeframe when resubmitting trades after a POR approval. While Full Version users will not be subject to the same operational impact of the timer due to the availability of the automated price validation system re-enabling feature, PRO Monitor Lite Version users and users that are not subscribed to WorkX may submit another POR after the timer lapses to request additional time to resubmit trade reports. All users have POR status transparency and may submit as many POR requests or price reject resubmissions as needed. The timer limits the duration that price validation settings is disabled in connection with a given POR approval and does not restrict the allowable number of PORs.
Additionally, the main distinction between the timer's functionality for Full Version users versus Lite Version users and users not subscribed to WorkX is the level of automation, which is consistent with other pricing tiered models across the industry. Optional enhancements that are based on a subscription model are a well-established practice that incentivizes innovation while maintaining equal opportunity for market participants among all users.
Finally, WorkX PRO Monitor add-on is an optional tool that is equally available to all participants of WorkX. Participants have the option to either choose between the Full Version or Lite Version, which is further consistent with other pricing tiered models across the industry. This ensures that small firms and large firms alike can access an appropriate level of functionality without unnecessary cost burdens if they desire to do so; therefore, creating no access violations for resubmitting price rejects.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
As it relates to intramarket competition, the Exchange does not believe that its proposal will place any category of Exchange participant at a competitive disadvantage. All users will continue to have the ability to utilize the POR process and resubmit rejected trades, and in many cases, the price reject override process will be more efficient. While WorkX PRO Monitor users will receive access to more features than non-WorkX users, this will not place any participant at a competitive disadvantage. The Exchange notes that its members are not required to subscribe to the products if they believe that the subscription and/or its cost are not attractive. WorkX PRO Monitor is optional, meaning market participants can choose whether to sign up for the Full Version or use the Lite Version at no additional cost based on their business needs. This optional feature does not impose mandatory costs and ensures fair access by allowing all WorkX PRO Monitor users to benefit from core functionalities at no additional costs.
As it relates to intermarket competition, the two versions of WorkX PRO Monitor ensure that the Exchange can continue to provide the best products that benefit member firms. The Exchange notes that it operates in a highly competitive market in which market participants can readily favor the FINRA/NYSE TRF if they are dissatisfied with the feature or deem the FINRA/NYSE TRF and its related front-end products to be more favorable.
No written comments were either solicited or received.
Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i) significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act
At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend the fee schedule (the “Fee Schedule”) applicable to MIAX Pearl Equities, an equities trading facility of the Exchange, to: (i) amend the standard rebate for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange and update the corresponding Liquidity Indicator Codes; and (ii) amend the NBBO Setter Plus Table (described below) to amend the standard and enhanced rebates for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend the Fee Schedule to: (i) amend the standard rebate
The Exchange proposes to amend Section 1)a) of the Fee Schedule to amend the standard rebate for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange across all Tapes in all trading sessions. Currently, the Exchange provides a standard rebate of ($0.0021) per share for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange across all Tapes in all trading sessions.
The Exchange now proposes to reduce the standard rebate from ($0.0021) to ($0.0018) per share for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange across all Tapes in all trading sessions. The purpose of this proposed change is for business and competitive reasons. The Exchange notes that despite the change proposed herein, the Exchange's proposed standard rebate of ($0.0018) per share for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange remains competitive with the standard rebate for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume that is provided by other equity exchanges.
Next, the Exchange proposes to amend Section 1)b) of the Fee Schedule to make the corresponding changes to the Liquidity Indicator Codes that are impacted as a result of the Exchange's proposal to amend the standard rebate for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange across all Tapes in all trading sessions. In particular, the Exchange proposes to amend the table of Liquidity Indicator Codes and Associated Fees to update the rebate from ($0.0021) to ($0.0018) that is associated with Liquidity Indicator Codes AA, EA, FA, AB, EB, FB, AC, EC, FC. The purpose of amending these Liquidity Indicator Codes is to provide Equity Members
The NBBO Program was implemented beginning September 1, 2023 and subsequently amended several times.
Pursuant to the NBBO Setter Plus Table in Section 1)c) of the Fee Schedule, the NBBO Program provides six volume tiers enhanced by three market quality levels to provide increasing rebates in this segment. The six volume tiers are achievable by greater volume from the best of four alternative methods. The three market quality levels are achievable by greater NBBO participation in a minimum number of specific securities (described below).
MIAX Pearl Equities first determines the applicable NBBO Program tier based on four different volume calculation methods. The four volume-based methods to determine the Equity Member's tier for purposes of the NBBO Program are calculated in parallel in each month, and each Equity Member receives the highest tier achieved from any of the four methods each month. All four volume calculation methods are based on an Equity Member's respective ADAV, NBBO Set Volume, or ADV, each as a percent of industry TCV as the denominator.
Under volume calculation Method 1, the Exchange provides tiered rebates based on an Equity Member's ADAV as a percentage of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the base rebates in Tier 1 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.00% and less than 0.035% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 2 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.035% and less than 0.05% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 3 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.05% and less than 0.08% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 4 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.08% and less than 0.20% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 5 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.20% and less than 0.40% of TCV. Finally, an Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 6 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.40% of TCV.
Under volume calculation Method 2, the Exchange provides tiered rebates based on an Equity Member's NBBO Set Volume as a percentage of TCV. Under volume calculation Method 2, an Equity Member qualifies for the base rebates in Tier 1 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an NBBO Set Volume of at least 0.00% and less than 0.01% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 2 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an NBBO Set Volume of at least 0.01% and less than 0.015% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 3 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an NBBO Set Volume of at least 0.015% and less than 0.02% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 4 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an NBBO Set Volume of at least 0.02% and less than 0.03% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 5 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an NBBO Set Volume of at least 0.03% and less than 0.08% of TCV. Finally, an Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 6 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an NBBO Set Volume of at least 0.08% of TCV.
Under volume calculation Method 3, the Exchange provides tiered rebates based on an Equity Member's ADV as a percentage of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the base rebates in Tier 1 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADV of at least 0.00% and less than 0.15% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 2 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADV of at least 0.15% and less than 0.18% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 3 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADV of at least 0.18% and less than 0.20% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 4 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADV of at least 0.20% and less than 0.60% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 5 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes by achieving an ADV of at least 0.60% and less than 1.00% of TCV. Finally, an Equity Member
Under volume calculation Method 4, the Exchange provides tiered rebates based on an Equity Member's ADAV as a percentage of TCV, excluding sub-dollar volume in the calculation. An Equity Member qualifies for the base rebates in Tier 1 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume (excluding sub-dollar securities) across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.00% and less than 0.035% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 2 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume (excluding sub-dollar securities) across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.035% and less than 0.05% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 3 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume (excluding sub-dollar securities) across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.05% and less than 0.08% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 4 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume (excluding sub-dollar securities) across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.08% and less than 0.20% of TCV. An Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 5 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume (excluding sub-dollar securities) across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.20% and less than 0.40% of TCV. Finally, an Equity Member qualifies for the enhanced rebates in Tier 6 for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume (excluding sub-dollar securities) across all Tapes by achieving an ADAV of at least 0.40% of TCV.
After the volume calculation is performed to determine highest tier achieved by the Equity Member, the applicable rebate is calculated based on two different measurements based on the Equity Member's participation at the NBBO on the Exchange in certain securities (referenced below).
The Exchange provides one column of base rebates (referred to in the NBBO Setter Plus Table as “Level A”) and two columns of enhanced rebates (referred to in the NBBO Setter Plus Table as “Level B” and “Level C”),
The base rebates (“Level A”) are as follows: ($0.00210) per share in Tier 1; ($0.00280) per share in Tier 2; ($0.00290) per share in Tier 3; ($0.00300) per share in Tier 4; ($0.00325) per share in Tier 5; and ($0.00330) per share in Tier 6. Under Level B, the Exchange provides enhanced rebates for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes if the Equity Member's Percent Time at NBBO is at least 25% and less than 50% in at least 200 MQ Securities per trading day during the month. The Level B rebates are as follows: ($0.00215) per share in Tier 1; ($0.00285) per share in Tier 2; ($0.00295) per share in Tier 3; ($0.00305) per share in Tier 4; ($0.00330) per share in Tier 5; and ($0.00335) per share in Tier 6. Under Level C, the Exchange provides enhanced rebates for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes if the Equity Member's Percent Time at NBBO is at least 50% in at least 200 MQ Securities per trading day during the month. The Level C rebates are as follows: ($0.00220) per share in Tier 1; ($0.00290) per share in Tier 2; ($0.00300) per share in Tier 3; ($0.00310) per share in Tier 4; ($0.00335) per share in Tier 5;
The Exchange proposes to amend the NBBO Setter Plus Table in Section 1)c) of the Fee Schedule to decrease the rebates for all tiers for all rebate levels of the NBBO Program. With the proposed changes, the Level A rebates will be as follows: ($0.00180) per share in Tier 1; ($0.00275) per share in Tier 2; ($0.00285) per share in Tier 3; ($0.00295) per share in Tier 4; ($0.00320) per share in Tier 5; and ($0.00325) per share in Tier 6. The Level B rebates will be as follows: ($0.00210) per share in Tier 1; ($0.00280) per share in Tier 2; ($0.00290) per share in Tier 3; ($0.00300) per share in Tier 4; ($0.00325) per share in Tier 5; and ($0.00330) per share in Tier 6. The Level C rebates will be as follows: ($0.00215) per share in Tier 1; ($0.00285) per share in Tier 2; ($0.00295) per share in Tier 3; ($0.00305) per share in Tier 4; ($0.00330) per share in Tier 5; and ($0.00335) per share in Tier 6.
The Exchange does not propose to amend any of volume calculation methods used to determine the Equity Member's tier for purposes of the NBBO Program, which will continue to be calculated in parallel in each month, and each Equity Member will continue to receive the highest tier achieved from any of the four methods each month.
The purpose of reducing the standard and enhanced rebates for executions of Added Displayed Volume for all tiers and market quality levels of the NBBO Program is for business and competitive
The proposed changes are effective beginning August 1, 2025.
The Exchange believes that its proposal to amend its Fee Schedule is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act
The Exchange operates in a highly fragmented and competitive market in which market participants can readily direct their order flow to competing venues if they deem fee levels at a particular venue to be excessive or incentives to be insufficient. More specifically, the Exchange is only one of seventeen registered equities exchanges, and there are a number of alternative trading systems and other off-exchange venues, to which market participants may direct their order flow. For the month of June 2025, based on publicly available information, no single registered equities exchange had more than approximately 13.39% of the total market share of executed volume of equities trading.
The Exchange believes that the ever-shifting market share among the exchanges from month to month demonstrates that market participants can shift order flow or discontinue to reduce use of certain categories of products, in response to new or different pricing structures being introduced into the market. Accordingly, competitive forces constrain the Exchange's transaction fees and rebates, and market participants can readily trade on competing venues if they deem pricing levels at those other venues to be more favorable. The Exchange believes the proposal reflects a reasonable and competitive pricing structure designed to continue to incentivize market participants to direct their order flow to the Exchange, which the Exchange believes would continue to enhance liquidity and market quality to the benefit of all Equity Members and market participants.
The proposal to reduce the rebate for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange is reasonable, equitably allocated, and not unfairly discriminatory because, even with the proposed decrease, the Exchange believes the proposed rebate of ($0.0018) per share will not discourage order flow. The Exchange notes that despite the change proposed herein, the Exchange's proposed standard rebate of ($0.0018) per share for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange remains competitive with the standard rebate for similar executions that is provided by other equity exchanges.
The Exchange believes its proposal to amend the table of Liquidity Indicator Codes and Associated Fees to update the rebate from ($0.0021) to ($0.0018) that is associated with Liquidity Indicator Codes AA, EA, FA, AB, EB, FB, AC, EC, FC is reasonable, equitably allocated and not unfairly discriminatory. This is because the proposed changes will provide clarity and consistency in the Fee Schedule as to the amended rebate that will be applied to these executions in light of the Exchange's proposed change to reduce the standard rebate for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange across all Tapes and trading sessions. It is in the public interest for the Fee Schedule to be clear and concise.
The Exchange believes its proposal to reduce the standard and enhanced rebates for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume across all Tapes under the NBBO Program is reasonable because the
For the reasons discussed above, the Exchange submits that the proposal satisfies the requirements of Sections 6(b)(4) and 6(b)(5) of the Act in that it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among its Equity Members and other persons using its facilities and is not designed to unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed changes will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposal will impose any burden on intra-market competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes that its proposal to reduce the standard and enhanced rebates provided for in the NBBO Program that apply to executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume will not impose any burden on intramarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act because these changes are for business and competitive reasons. The Exchange notes that despite the modest reduction proposed herein to the standard and enhanced rebates for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange, the Exchange's rebates remain competitive with, or higher than, the standard and enhanced rebates provided by other exchanges for executions of orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume on those exchanges.
The Exchange believes that even with the proposed decrease to the standard and enhanced Added Displayed Volume rebates, the Exchange's rebate structure for such orders will continue to incentivize market participants to direct order flow to the Exchange, thereby contributing to a deeper and more liquid market to the benefit of all market participants and enhancing the attractiveness of the Exchange as a trading venue. The Exchange believes that this, in turn, will continue to encourage market participants to direct additional orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share to the Exchange. Greater liquidity benefits all Equity Members by providing more trading opportunities and encourages Equity Members to send orders to the Exchange, thereby contributing to robust levels of liquidity, which benefits all market participants.
The Exchange does not believe its proposal to update the rebates associated with Liquidity Indicator Codes AA, EA, FA, AB, EB, FB, AC, EC, and FC due to the proposed change to reduce the standard rebate for executions of orders in securities that are priced at or above $1.00 per share for Added Displayed Volume will impose any burden on intramarket competition. The changes to these Liquidity Indicator Codes is to provide consistency throughout the Fee Schedule. Additionally, the proposed changes will provide specificity to the Fee Schedule so that Equity Members may connect an execution to the applicable rebate.
The Exchange believes its proposal will benefit competition as the Exchange operates in a highly competitive market. Equity Members have numerous alternative venues they may participate on and direct their order flow to, including seventeen other equities exchanges and numerous alternative trading systems and other off-exchange venues. As noted above, no single registered equities exchange currently has more than approximately 13.39% of the total market share of executed equities volume. Thus, in such a low-concentrated and highly competitive market, no single equities exchange possesses significant pricing power in the execution of order flow. Moreover, the Exchange believes that the ever-shifting market share among the exchanges from month to month demonstrates that market participants can shift order flow in response to new or different pricing structures being introduced to the market. Accordingly, competitive forces constrain the Exchange's transaction fees and rebates generally, including with respect to executions of all orders in securities priced at or above $1.00 per share that add displayed liquidity to the Exchange. Market participants can readily choose to send their orders to other exchanges and off-exchange venues if they deem fee levels at those other venues to be more favorable.
Additionally, the Commission has repeatedly expressed its preference for competition over regulatory intervention in determining prices, products, and services in the securities markets. Specifically, in Regulation NMS, the Commission highlighted the importance of market forces in determining prices and SRO revenues and, also, recognized that current regulation of the market system “has been remarkably successful in promoting market competition in its broader forms that are most important to investors and listed companies.”
Written comments were neither solicited nor received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to file number SR-PEARL-2025-38 and should be submitted on or before September 2, 2025.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
Section 17(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) generally prohibits affiliated persons of a registered investment company (“fund”) from borrowing money or other property from, or selling or buying securities or other property to or from, the fund or any company that the fund controls. Rule 17a-6 (17 CFR 270.17a-6) permits a fund, or a company controlled by the fund, and a “portfolio affiliate” of the fund (a company that is an affiliated person of the fund because the fund controls the company, or holds five percent or more of the company's outstanding voting securities) to engage in principal transactions that would otherwise be prohibited under section 17(a) of the Act under certain conditions. A fund may not rely on the exemption in the rule to enter into a principal transaction with a portfolio affiliate if certain prohibited participants (
The rule is designed to permit transactions between funds and their portfolio affiliates in circumstances in which it is unlikely that the affiliate would be in a position to take advantage of the fund. In determining whether a financial interest is “material,” the board of the fund should consider whether the nature and extent of the interest in the transaction is sufficiently small that a reasonable person would not believe that the interest affected the determination of whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement or the terms of the transaction or arrangement. The information collection requirements in rule 17a-6 are intended to ensure that Commission staff can review, in the course of its compliance and examination functions, the basis for a board of director's finding that the financial interest of an otherwise prohibited participant in a party to a transaction with a portfolio affiliate is not material.
Based on public filings made with the Commission, we estimate that annually 326 funds and their series (collectively, “funds”) may rely on rule 17a-6 to engage in otherwise prohibited transactions under section 17(a) of the 1940 Act. This estimate is based on publicly available Form N-CEN filings. For the purposes of this PRA extension, we assume that each of these funds has engaged in one transaction per reporting period and that in thirty percent of those transactions a prohibited participant will have a financial interest in a party to the transaction that the board of directors of the affected investment company will consider for purposes of determining whether that financial interest is material. We therefor estimate that annually 98 funds made a board determination that resulted in a paperwork burden pursuant to rule 17a-6.
We estimate that compliance with the recordkeeping requirement for rule 17a-6 will impose a burden of .2 hours (12 minutes) in clerical and computer operator costs for each transaction for which there is a paperwork burden. Additionally, we are now estimating that rule 17a-6 will impose a burden of .5 hours for the board of directors to determine and document the basis of the materiality of a financial interest. Therefore, we estimate 69 burden hours to be associated with rule 17a-6 requirements annually, with an associated internal cost of $282,681.
The estimate of burden hours and burden costs is made solely for the purposes of the PRA. The estimate is not derived from a comprehensive or even a representative survey or study of the costs of Commission rules. Complying with this collection of information requirement is necessary to obtain the benefit of relying on rule 17a-6.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Written comments are invited on: (a) whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the SEC, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the SEC's estimate of the burden imposed by the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and the assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated, electronic collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Please direct your written comments on this 60-Day Collection Notice to Austin Gerig, Director/Chief Data Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Tanya Ruttenberg via email to
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange” or “EDGX”) proposes to amend fees for Cboe Timestamping Service reports to allow Sponsored Participants to purchase these reports directly.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website (
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend fees for Cboe Timestamping Service reports, effective July 25, 2025. The Exchange previously adopted a data product known as the Cboe Timestamping Service
The Cancels Report provides response time details for orders that rest on the book where the subscribing firm attempted to cancel that resting order or any other resting order but was unable to do so as the resting order was executed before the system processed the cancel message. The Cancels Report assists the subscribing firm in determining by how much time that order missed being canceled instead of executing.
The Missed Liquidity Report provides time details for executions of orders that rest on the book where the subscribing firm attempted to execute against that resting order within an Exchange-determined amount of time (not to exceed 1 millisecond) after receipt of the first attempt to execute against the resting order and within an Exchange-determined amount of time (not to exceed 100 microseconds) before receipt of the first attempt to execute against the resting order.
The Exchange notes that the data included in the reports are based only on the data of the market participant that opts to subscribe to the reports (“Recipient Firm”) and do not include information related to any firm other than the Recipient Firm. Additionally, neither report includes real-time market data. Rather, the reports contain
Currently, the Exchange assess the following monthly fees for Members that purchase the Cancels Report and/or the Missed Liquidity Report. The Exchange assess a monthly flat fee of $1,000 for the Cancels Report for a subscribing Member. The Exchange also proposes a progressive monthly fee structure for the Missed Liquidity Report based on the Member's subscribing logical (FIX or BOE) order entry ports (the “Ports”)
Currently, a Member who has Sponsored Participants may choose to purchase one or both of these reports and can provide this data to its Sponsored Participants. A Sponsoring Member may then provide this information to Sponsored Participants, but the Sponsoring Member must first filter the larger data report to provide only the Sponsored Participant's activity from its report and must do this for each individual Sponsored Participant. This may take more time and lead to Sponsored Participants waiting longer to receive their data. In response, the Exchange has received feedback from both Members and Sponsored Participants requesting that Sponsored Participants may be able to directly subscribe and pay for this data.
The Exchange now proposes to amend its Fees Schedule to allow a Member's Sponsored Participants to subscribe and be charged directly for this report. This will permit a Sponsored Participant to request and have access to their information directly. The same fees that are currently in place shall apply to a Sponsored Participant.
The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”) and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.
In adopting Regulation NMS, the Commission granted self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) and broker dealers increased authority and flexibility to offer new and unique market data to consumers of such data. It was believed that this authority would expand the amount of data available to users and consumers of such data and also spur innovation and competition for the provision of market data. The Exchange believes that the proposed reports are the sort of market data product that the Commission envisioned when it adopted Regulation NMS.
The Commission concluded that Regulation NMS—by deregulating the market in proprietary data—would itself further the Act's goals of facilitating efficiency and competition: “[E]fficiency is promoted when broker-dealers who do not need the data beyond the prices, sizes, market center identifications of the NBBO and consolidated last sale information are not required to receive (and pay for) such data. The Commission also believes that efficiency is promoted when broker-dealers may choose to receive (and pay for) additional market data based on their own internal analysis of the need for such data.”
By removing “unnecessary regulatory restrictions” on the ability of exchanges to sell their own data, Regulation NMS advanced the goals of the Act and the principles reflected in its legislative history. The Cboe Timestamping Service (
The reports are designed for firms that are interested in gaining insight into latency in connection with their respective (1) orders that failed to execute against an order resting on the Exchange order book and/or (2) cancel messages that failed to cancel resting orders. The Exchange believes that providing this optional data to be purchased directly by Sponsored Participants if they desire to receive this is consistent with facilitating transactions in securities, removing impediments to and perfecting the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, protecting investors and the public interest because it provides Sponsored Participants with an opportunity to receive additional information and insight into their trading activity on the Exchange, that they may not otherwise receive from their Sponsoring Members.
The Exchange previously only allowed Members to subscribe and be billed for this as during the initial launch, it did not yet have the capabilities to pull activities on a per Sponsored Participant basis. Due to requests from Sponsored Participants and Members alike to permit Sponsored Participants to subscribe directly, the Exchange proposes to amend its Fees Schedule to allow a Sponsored Participant to subscribe and be billed directly for this.
The Exchange believes the fee proposals for both the Missed Liquidity Report and Cancels Report are
The proposal would also not permit unfair discrimination as both the Cancels Report and Missed Liquidity Report will be available to all Sponsored Participants, in addition to Members, who may opt to subscribe to one, both, or neither, and will help to protect a free and open market by continuing to provide additional non-core data (offered on an optional basis for a fee) to the marketplace and by providing investors with greater choices.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes expanding the scope of who may directly subscribe to the reports will contribute to robust competition among national securities exchanges. The Missed Liquidity Report and Cancels Report further enhances competition between exchanges by allowing the Exchange to provide these reports directly to a broader group similar to reports that are currently offered by other exchanges.
The Exchange also does not believe the proposed fees would cause any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intermarket competition as other exchanges are free to introduce their own comparable reports with lower prices to better compete with the Exchange's offerings and this fee does not change based on if a subscribing firm is a Member or Sponsored Participant The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment, and its ability to price the reports is constrained by competition among exchanges who choose to adopt similar products. The Exchange must consider this in its pricing discipline in order to compete for subscribers of the Exchange's market data via the reports. For example, proposing fees that are excessively higher than fees for potentially similar data products would simply serve to reduce demand for the Exchange's reports, which as discussed, firms are under no obligation to utilize. In this competitive environment, potential purchasers are free to choose which, if any, similar product to purchase to satisfy their need for market information. As a result, the Exchange believes this proposed rule change permits fair competition among national securities exchanges.
The Exchange does not believe the proposed rule change would cause any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intramarket competition. Particularly, the proposed fees apply uniformly to any purchaser in that the Exchange does not differentiate between the different subscribing firms that may purchase the reports directly from the Exchange. The proposed fees are set at a modest level that would allow any interested Member or Sponsored Participant to purchase such data based on their business needs.
The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed rule change.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission” or “SEC”).
Notice.
Notice of application for an order under sections 17(d) and 57(i) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) and rule 17d-1 under the Act to permit certain joint transactions otherwise prohibited by sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the Act and rule 17d-1 under the Act.
Applicants request an order to permit certain business development companies (“BDCs”) and closed-end management investment companies to co-invest in portfolio companies with each other and with certain affiliated investment entities.
Partners Group Private Equity (Master Fund), LLC; Partners Group Next Generation Infrastructure, LLC; Partners Group Growth, LLC; Partners Group Lending fund, LLC; Lincoln Partners Group Royalty Fund; Partners Group (USA) Inc., Partners Group AG; Partners Group (UK) Ltd, Partners Group (Luxembourg) S.A., Partners Group (Guernsey) Ltd, Partners Group Cayman Management I Ltd, Partners Group Cayman Management III Ltd, Partners Group Cayman Management IV Ltd, Partners Group Management Ltd, Partners Group Management (Scots) LLP, Partners Group Management I S.à.r.l., Partners Group Management II Ltd, Partners Group Management II S.à.r.l., Partners Group Management III S.à.r.l., Partners Group Management IV (EUR) S.à.r.l., Partners Group Management V (GBP) S.à.r.l., Partners Group Management VI (USD) S.à.r.l., Partners Group Management IX Ltd, Partners Group Management V Ltd, Partners Group Management VII Ltd, Partners Group Management VIII Ltd, Partners Group Management XI Ltd, Partners Group Management XII Ltd, Partners Group US Management II LLC, Partners Group US Management III LLC, Princess Management Ltd, Partners Group Management Direct Equity V S.à.r.l., Partners Group Cayman Management Direct Equity V Limited, and certain of their affiliated entities as described in Appendix A to the application.
The application was filed on May 1, 2025, and amended on July 28, 2025.
An order granting the requested relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by emailing the SEC's Secretary at
The Commission:
Adam Large, Senior Special Counsel, Deepak T. Pai, Senior Counsel, or Daniele Marchesani, Assistant Chief Counsel, at (202) 551-6825 (Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel's Office).
For Applicants' representations, legal analysis, and conditions, please refer to Applicants' first amended application, dated July 28, 2025, which may be obtained via the Commission's website by searching for the file number at the top of this document, or for an Applicant using the Company name search field, on the SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be searched at
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority.
Notice is hereby given that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3501
As directed by the Fair Access to Investment Research Act of 2017 (Pub. L. 115-66, 131 Stat. 1196 (2017) (the “FAIR Act”), the Commission adopted rule 139b under the Securities Act to extend the safe harbor under rule 139 to a “covered investment fund research report.” Specifically, rule 139b provides a safe harbor to a broker-dealer who publishes or distributes, in the regular course of its business, research reports concerning one or more “covered investment fund(s)” while participating in the distribution of a covered investment fund's securities.
In the Adopting Release, the Commission adopted the provision that rule 139b include a standardized performance requirement. The Commission believes that standardized performance presentation is an
It is difficult to provide estimates of the burdens and costs for those broker-dealers that will include performance information in a rule 139b research report. As discussed in the Adopting Release, this is difficult to estimate because current data collected does not reflect the affiliate exclusion, does not include the entire universe of covered investment funds, and it is uncertain what percentage of communications currently filed as rule 482 advertising prospectuses (or rule 34b-1 supplemental sales materials) will instead be published in reliance of rule 139b, as covered investment fund research reports.
This collection of information requirement would not be mandatory for broker-dealers seeking to rely upon rule 139b, but would be necessary for those broker-dealers that would like to provide performance information in their covered investment fund research reports. Responses to the information collections will not be kept confidential.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Written comments are invited on: (a) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
The public may view and comment on this information collection request at:
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
Regulation E (17 CFR 230.601-230.610a) exempts from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a
Respondents to this collection of information include SBICs and BDCs making an offering of securities pursuant to Regulation E. No filings were submitted to the Commission under rule 607 in 2022, 2023 or 2024. Accordingly, we estimate no annual responses. Each respondent's reporting burden under rule 607 relates to the internal burden associated with filing its sales material electronically, which is negligible. For administrative purposes, we estimate an annual burden of one hour.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
The public may view and comment on this information collection request at:
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange” or “EDGA”) proposes to amend fees for Cboe Timestamping Service reports to allow Sponsored Participants to purchase these reports directly.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website (
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend fees for Cboe Timestamping Service reports, effective July 25, 2025. The Exchange previously adopted a data product known as the Cboe Timestamping Service
The Cancels Report provides response time details for orders that rest on the book where the subscribing firm attempted to cancel that resting order or any other resting order but was unable to do so as the resting order was executed before the system processed the cancel message. The Cancels Report assists the subscribing firm in determining by how much time that order missed being canceled instead of executing.
The Missed Liquidity Report provides time details for executions of orders that rest on the book where the subscribing firm attempted to execute against that resting order within an Exchange-determined amount of time (not to exceed 1 millisecond) after receipt of the first attempt to execute against the resting order and within an Exchange-determined amount of time (not to exceed 100 microseconds) before receipt of the first attempt to execute against the resting order.
The Exchange notes that the data included in the reports are based only on the data of the market participant that opts to subscribe to the reports (“Recipient Firm”) and do not include information related to any firm other than the Recipient Firm. Additionally, neither report includes real-time market data. Rather, the reports contain
Currently, the Exchange assess the following monthly fees for Members that purchase the Cancels Report and/or the Missed Liquidity Report. The Exchange assess a monthly flat fee of $1,000 for the Cancels Report for a subscribing Member. The Exchange also proposes a progressive monthly fee structure for the Missed Liquidity Report based on the Member's subscribing logical (FIX or BOE) order entry ports (the “Ports”)
Currently, a Member who has Sponsored Participants may choose to purchase one or both of these reports and can provide this data to its Sponsored Participants. A Sponsoring Member may then provide this information to Sponsored Participants, but the Sponsoring Member must first filter the larger data report to provide only the Sponsored Participant's activity from its report and must do this for each individual Sponsored Participant. This may take more time and lead to Sponsored Participants waiting longer to receive their data. In response, the Exchange has received feedback from both Members and Sponsored Participants requesting that Sponsored Participants may be able to directly subscribe and pay for this data.
The Exchange now proposes to amend its Fees Schedule to allow a Member's Sponsored Participants to subscribe and be charged directly for this report. This will permit a Sponsored Participant to request and have access to their information directly. The same fees that are currently in place shall apply to a Sponsored Participant.
The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”) and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.
In adopting Regulation NMS, the Commission granted self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) and broker dealers increased authority and flexibility to offer new and unique market data to consumers of such data. It was believed that this authority would expand the amount of data available to users and consumers of such data and also spur innovation and competition for the provision of market data. The Exchange believes that the proposed reports are the sort of market data product that the Commission envisioned when it adopted Regulation NMS.
The Commission concluded that Regulation NMS—by deregulating the market in proprietary data—would itself further the Act's goals of facilitating efficiency and competition: “[E]fficiency is promoted when broker-dealers who do not need the data beyond the prices, sizes, market center identifications of the NBBO and consolidated last sale information are not required to receive (and pay for) such data. The Commission also believes that efficiency is promoted when broker-dealers may choose to receive (and pay for) additional market data based on their own internal analysis of the need for such data.”
By removing “unnecessary regulatory restrictions” on the ability of exchanges to sell their own data, Regulation NMS advanced the goals of the Act and the principles reflected in its legislative history. The Cboe Timestamping Service (
The reports are designed for firms that are interested in gaining insight into latency in connection with their respective (1) orders that failed to execute against an order resting on the Exchange order book and/or (2) cancel messages that failed to cancel resting orders. The Exchange believes that providing this optional data to be purchased directly by Sponsored Participants if they desire to receive this is consistent with facilitating transactions in securities, removing impediments to and perfecting the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, protecting investors and the public interest because it provides Sponsored Participants with an opportunity to receive additional information and insight into their trading activity on the Exchange, that they may not otherwise receive from their Sponsoring Members.
The Exchange previously only allowed Members to subscribe and be billed for this as during the initial launch, it did not yet have the capabilities to pull activities on a per Sponsored Participant basis. Due to requests from Sponsored Participants and Members alike to permit Sponsored Participants to subscribe directly, the Exchange proposes to amend its Fees Schedule to allow a Sponsored Participant to subscribe and be billed directly for this.
The Exchange believes the fee proposals for both the Missed Liquidity Report and Cancels Report are
The proposal would also not permit unfair discrimination as both the Cancels Report and Missed Liquidity Report will be available to all Sponsored Participants, in addition to Members, who may opt to subscribe to one, both, or neither, and will help to protect a free and open market by continuing to provide additional non-core data (offered on an optional basis for a fee) to the marketplace and by providing investors with greater choices.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes expanding the scope of who may directly subscribe to the reports will contribute to robust competition among national securities exchanges. The Missed Liquidity Report and Cancels Report further enhances competition between exchanges by allowing the Exchange to provide these reports directly to a broader group similar to reports that are currently offered by other exchanges.
The Exchange also does not believe the proposed fees would cause any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intermarket competition as other exchanges are free to introduce their own comparable reports with lower prices to better compete with the Exchange's offerings and this fee does not change based on if a subscribing firm is a Member or Sponsored Participant The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment, and its ability to price the reports is constrained by competition among exchanges who choose to adopt similar products. The Exchange must consider this in its pricing discipline in order to compete for subscribers of the Exchange's market data via the reports. For example, proposing fees that are excessively higher than fees for potentially similar data products would simply serve to reduce demand for the Exchange's reports, which as discussed, firms are under no obligation to utilize. In this competitive environment, potential purchasers are free to choose which, if any, similar product to purchase to satisfy their need for market information. As a result, the Exchange believes this proposed rule change permits fair competition among national securities exchanges.
The Exchange does not believe the proposed rule change would cause any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intramarket competition. Particularly, the proposed fees apply uniformly to any purchaser in that the Exchange does not differentiate between the different subscribing firms that may purchase the reports directly from the Exchange. The proposed fees are set at a modest level that would allow any interested Member or Sponsored Participant to purchase such data based on their business needs.
The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed rule change.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
60-day notice and request for comments.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the
Submit comments on or before October 10, 2025.
Send all comments to, Yolanda Billingsley, Office of the National Ombudsman, U.S. Small Business Administration at
Office of the National Ombudsman, Yolanda Billingsley,
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1966, 15 U.S.C. 657(b)(2)(B), requires the SBA National Ombudsman to establish a means for SBA to receive comments on regulatory and compliance actions from small entities regarding their disagreements with a Federal Agency action. The Ombudsman uses it to obtain the agency's response, encourages a fresh look by the agency at a high level, and build a smaller business-friendly regulatory environment. The form will be updated to include several key enhancements aimed at improving clarity and user protection. Instructions will be modified to guide small business entities through the completion process and ease of use. A non-retaliation policy will be incorporated to reinforce SBREFA protections for small business entities who choose to submit a comment and emphasize the Office of the National Ombudsman's commitment to a safe and supportive environment. Additionally, the confidentiality clause will be revised to provide clear language and reflect the appropriate statutes governing confidentiality.
SBA is requesting comments on (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information.
Social Security Administration (SSA).
Notice of a new matching program.
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Under this matching program, the IRS will disclose to SSA certain tax return information for the purpose of establishing the correct amount of Medicare Part B premium subsidy adjustments and Medicare Part D premium increases provided under the Social Security Act (Act), the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Medicare Modernization Act), and the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA).
The deadline to submit comments on the proposed matching program is on or before September 10, 2025.
The matching program will be applicable on October 1, 2025, or once a minimum of 30 days after publication of this notice has elapsed, whichever is later. The matching program will be in effect for a period of 18 months.
You may submit comments by any one of three methods—internet, fax, or mail. Do not submit the same comments multiple times or by more than one method. Regardless of which method you choose, please state that your comments refer to Docket No. SSA-2025-0004 so that we may associate your comments with the correct regulation.
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Interested parties may submit general questions about the matching program to Andrea Huseth, Division Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Law and Policy, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401, at telephone: (410) 608-9675, or send an email to
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SSA and IRS.
This matching agreement between IRS and SSA is executed pursuant to section 6103(l)(20) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Section 6103(l)(20) authorizes IRS to disclose specified return information to SSA with respect to taxpayers whose Part B and/or prescription drug coverage insurance premium(s) may (according to IRS records) be subject to premium subsidy adjustment pursuant to section 1839(i) or premium increase pursuant to section 1860D-13(a)(7) of the Act.
This computer matching agreement (agreement) sets forth the terms, conditions, and safeguards under which the IRS will disclose to SSA certain tax return information for the purpose of establishing the correct amount of Medicare Part B premium subsidy adjustments and Medicare Part D premium increases provided under the Act.
SSA will disclose to IRS the name and Social Security number (SSN) of beneficiaries who are either enrolled in, or have become entitled to, Medicare Part B and Part D. IRS will extract and transmit MAGI data for such beneficiaries pertaining to the tax year beginning in the second calendar year preceding the year for which the premium adjustment is being calculated.
When individuals enroll for the Medicare Part B or Medicare prescription drug coverage, or both, they are entitled to both under 1839(i) and 1860D-13(a)(7) section of the Act. On a weekly basis, SSA will provide IRS with this information with respect to Medicare Part B and Part D beneficiaries.
When there is a match of enrollee identifier, and the MAGI data shows income above the applicable threshold established pursuant to section 1839(i) of the Act, IRS will disclose to SSA information about the Part B and Part D enrollees who:
(a.) are enrolled in Medicare under the rules in section 1837 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p) and have not disenrolled from Medicare Part B;
(b.) have filed applications specifically for Medicare Part B;
(c.) have been determined to have retroactive Medicare Part B entitlement; or
(d.) have been provided to SSA as enrolled in Medicare Part D by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Hereinafter, the beneficiaries described above will be referred to as “enrollees.”
As part of the weekly transmission, SSA will include the name, SSN, premium year, and income threshold amounts for new enrollees. Once each year, on a date in October agreed to at the time between IRS and SSA, SSA will provide the name, SSN, premium year, and income threshold amounts for all enrollees. SSA will use information obtained in this annual request to determine Part B and Part D adjustments for the coming premium year. At the time of the agreed-upon annual exchange, SSA will include the name, SSN, premium year, income threshold amounts, and requested tax year with respect to all enrollees who asked SSA to use a more recent tax year or for enrollees for whom IRS provided three-year-old return information on the initial request. SSA will use the information obtained to correct Part B and Part D adjustment amounts for the requested premium year.
SSA's Systems of Records are the Master Beneficiary Record, No. 60-0090, last fully published at 71
IRS will match SSA's information with its Return Transaction File, which is part of the Customer Account Data Engine Individual Master File, Treasury/IRS No. 24.030, last published at 80 FR 54063 (September 8, 2015).
Department of State.
Rescindment of a system of records notice.
Information Access Programs Records, State-35, which is being rescinded, captures information that helps the Department in the administration of its statutory responsibility for processing requests for access; amendments; appeals; special projects for Congress, the Government Accountability Office, and the Department of Justice in support of court orders and subpoenas; discovery, litigation support, and litigation pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act of 1974, Executive Order 13526 or a successor order on national security information, and Touhy regulations; and stores them in a secure repository that allows for search, retrieval, and view when necessary.
Additionally, the Department of State, by separate
The Department of State decommissioned the system maintaining Information Access Programs Records, State-35 on December 31, 2022.
Questions can be submitted by mail, email, or by calling Timothy Kootz, the Senior Agency Official for Privacy on (202) 485-2051. If by mail, please write to: Timothy Kootz, Senior Agency Official for Privacy; U.S Department of State; Shared Knowledge Services (A/SKS); Room 4534, 2201 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20520. If by email, please address the email to the Senior Agency Official for Privacy, Timothy Kootz, at
Timothy Kootz, Senior Agency Official for Privacy; U.S. Department of State; Shared Knowledge Services (A/SKS); Room 4534, 2201 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20520 or by calling on (202) 485-2051.
Information Access Programs Records, State-35 must be rescinded because the characteristics of the system as it exists and is used in practice do not render the Information Access Programs Records system a system of records as that term
Information Access Programs Records, State-35.
Information Access Programs Records, State-35, was previously published at 77 FR 48199.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice and request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection. The collection involves manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft providing a safety statement to owners of the UAS they produce. This is a statutory requirement. To minimize the burden on small businesses, the FAA has developed an example safety statement that can be used to satisfy the requirement.
Written comments should be submitted by September 4, 2025.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
Jose Skinner by email at:
Issued in Washington, DC.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Notice and request for comments on an extension of a previously approved information collection.
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a currently approved collection of information on NHTSA's National Driver Register for which NHTSA intends to seek approval from OMB for extension. A
Comments must be submitted on or before September 10, 2025.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection, including suggestions for reducing burden, should be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget at
For additional information or access to background documents, contact Miriam Chege, Office of Traffic Records and Analysis, NSA-200, (202) 366-4800, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Please identify the relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB Control Number.
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501
The NDR maintains the computerized database known as the Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) which contains information on individuals whose privilege to operate a motor vehicle has been revoked, suspended, canceled, or denied or who have been convicted of serious traffic-related offenses. The records maintained at the NDR consist of identification information including name, date of birth, sex, driver license number, and reporting State which is collected daily.
States use interactive communication for their routine transactions with the NDR, which allows them to submit the required information automatically at the same time the individual's information is entered into the State's system. Specifically, when an individual applies for a driver's license, an inquiry is automatically transmitted to the NDR when the driver's application is entered into the State's system. Likewise, when a state records license actions that have been taken against an individual that require reporting to the NDR, a transaction submitting the individual's identification information is automatically generated and transmitted to the NDR.
a. National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Highway Administration in connection with accident investigations;
b. Employers or prospective employers of motor vehicle operators;
c. Federal Aviation Administration regarding applications for or holders of airman's certificates;
d. Employers or prospective employers of locomotive operators;
e. U.S. Coast Guard regarding applicants for or holders of licenses, certificates of registry, or merchant mariner's documents, and for Coast Guard crew members;
f. Federal departments or agencies that issue motor vehicle operator's licenses regarding motor vehicle operator license applications;
g. Employers of pilots (prospective employers may request through approved organizations)
h. Individuals who have or are seeking access to national security information for purposes under E.O. 12968 or who are being investigated for Federal employment under E.O. 10450;
i. Individuals requesting information about themselves;
j. Federal departments and agencies authorized to received information regarding an individual; and
k. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding safety investigations within its jurisdiction.
States use routine electronic interactive communication for transactions with the NDR, which allows the States to submit the required information automatically at the same time the information is entered into a state's own system. Although States are required to report and check for a problem driver when issuing a driver's license, no burden hours are incurred for these queries for this information collection because the State's computer
To estimate the annual maintenance and infrastructure burden to report and check for problem drivers, NDR asked a small sample of States for information about their annual burden. NDR received formatted estimates from two States which included the maintenance and infrastructure labor hours and cost used to send and maintain information to PDPS. Together, the burden from these two States was 530 hours and the associated labor cost was $17,400. Using these estimates, NHTSA calculates an average of 265 hours per State, with an annual labor cost of $8,700. There are 51 respondents per year (the 50 States and the District of Columbia). Therefore, total annual burden hours for maintenance and infrastructure is estimated to be 13,515 hours (51 respondents × 265 hours). The total annual maintenance and infrastructure labor cost per year is estimated to be $443,700 ($8,700 × 51).
To ensure that the information contained in the NDR is accurate, States sometimes submit a “clean file”, which is a confirmation of the drivers that have been identified on the system by the State of Record. NHTSA estimates that an average of 31 clean files will be submitted annually by States. States use Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) to submit this information, and NHTSA estimates it takes an IT specialist 8 hours to prepare and run the data. NHTSA estimates the cost for IT personnel burden hours using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' mean wage estimate for Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers (Standard Occupational Classification #15-1250, May 2024) of $59.02.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), DOT.
Notice.
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics invites the general public, industry and other governmental parties to comment on the continuing need for and usefulness of BTS collecting a sample of airline passenger itineraries with the dollar value of the passenger ticket. Certificated air carriers that operate scheduled passenger service report these data. Comments are requested concerning whether: (a) The collection is still needed by the Department of Transportation; (b) BTS accurately estimates the reporting burden; and (c) there are other ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collected.
Written comments should be submitted by October 10, 2025.
James Bouse, Office of Airline Information, RTS-42, Room E34-441, OST-R, BTS, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, Telephone Number (202) 366-4876, Fax Number (202) 366-3383 or EMAIL
You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number DOT-OST-2018-0132 by any of the following methods:
The Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note), requires a statistical agency to clearly identify information it collects for non-statistical purposes. BTS hereby notifies the respondents and the public that BTS uses the information it collects under this OMB approval for non-statistical purposes including, but not limited to, publication of both Respondent's identity and its data, submission of the information to agencies outside BTS for review, analysis and possible use in regulatory and other administrative matters.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury.
Notice and request for comment.
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, “Guidance Regarding Unauthorized Access to Customer Information.” The OCC also is giving notice that it has sent the collection to OMB for review.
Comments must be received by September 10, 2025.
Commenters are encouraged to submit comments by email, if possible. You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
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Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should also be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
You may review comments and other related materials that pertain to this information collection following the close of the 30-day comment period for this notice by the method set forth in the next bullet.
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Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501
The Interagency Guidelines Establishing Information Security Standards, 12 CFR part 30, appendix B (Security Guidelines), which implement section 501(b), require each entity supervised by the OCC (supervised institution) to consider and adopt a response program, as appropriate, that specifies actions to be taken when the supervised institution suspects or detects that unauthorized individuals have gained access to customer information systems.
The Interagency Guidance on Response Programs for Unauthorized Access to Customer Information and Customer Notice (Breach Notice Guidance),
(1) Assessing the nature and scope of an incident, and identifying what customer information systems and types of customer information have been accessed or misused;
(2) Notifying its primary Federal regulator as soon as possible when the supervised institution becomes aware of an incident involving unauthorized access to, or use of, sensitive customer information;
(3) Notifying appropriate law enforcement authorities, in addition to filing a timely Suspicious Activity Report in situations involving Federal criminal violations requiring immediate attention, such as when a reportable violation is ongoing, consistent with the OCC's Suspicious Activity Report regulations;
(4) Taking appropriate steps to contain and control the incident in an effort to prevent further unauthorized access to, or use of, customer information, for example, by monitoring, freezing, or closing affected accounts, while preserving records and other evidence; and
(5) Notifying customers when warranted.
The Breach Notice Guidance states that, when a financial institution becomes aware of an incident of unauthorized access to sensitive customer information, the institution should conduct a reasonable investigation to promptly determine the likelihood that the information has been or will be misused. If the institution determines that the misuse of its information about a customer has occurred or is reasonably possible, it should notify the affected customer as soon as possible.
Comments continue to be invited on:
(a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the OCC, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b) The accuracy of the OCC's estimate of the burden of the collection of information;
(c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
(d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and
(e) Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
(b) Accordingly, and as consistent with applicable law, articles of India imported into the customs territory of the United States shall be subject to an additional
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(e) Except for those articles that are eligible for admission under “domestic status” as defined in 19 CFR 146.43, articles that are subject to the duty imposed in section 2 of this order and are admitted into a foreign trade zone on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 21 days after the date of this order must be admitted as “privileged foreign status” as defined in 19 CFR 146.41.
(b) Should a foreign country retaliate against the United States in response to this action, I may modify this order to ensure the efficacy of the actions herein ordered.
(c) Should the Government of the Russian Federation or a foreign country impacted by this order take significant steps to address the national emergency described in section 1 of this order and align sufficiently with the United States on national security, foreign policy, and economic matters, I may further modify this order.
(b) The Secretary of State shall monitor and regularly consult with any senior official the Secretary of State deems appropriate on the emergency described in section 1 of this order.
(c) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the United States Trade Representative, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and the Assistant to the President and Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, shall recommend to me additional action, if necessary, if the actions in this order are not effective in resolving the emergency described in
(b) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall determine whether modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are necessary to effectuate this order and may make such modifications through notice in the
(c) U.S. Customs and Border Protection may take any necessary or appropriate measure to administer a duty imposed by this order or any action taken pursuant to this order.
(a) The term “Russian Federation oil” means crude oil or petroleum products extracted, refined, or exported from the Russian Federation, regardless of the nationality of the entity involved in the production or sale of such crude oil or petroleum products.
(b) The term “indirectly importing” includes purchasing Russian Federation oil through intermediaries or third countries where the origin of the oil can reasonably be traced to Russia, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of State.