Credit Related Information Sharing Between RTOs/ISOs Information Collection Comment Request

FERC is soliciting public comments on the three-year extension of FERC-1005 information collection requirements for credit-related information sharing between RTOs/ISOs. The Commission proposes no changes to ongoing reporting requirements but is removing a completed one-time tariff provisions compliance filing burden (6 responses, 150 hours, $15,300). The remaining ongoing collection burden is 12 responses annually with 48 total burden hours at $4,896 cost.

FERC-552 and FERC-549E Information Collection Extensions

FERC is soliciting public comments on the three-year extension of FERC-552 (Annual Report of Natural Gas Transactions) and FERC-549E (Price Index Data Providers and Developers) information collection requirements. There are no changes to the existing reporting requirements. Comments are due April 30, 2026.

DOE Fluorescent Lamp Ballast Standards Comment Form

The Department of Energy is soliciting public comments on fluorescent lamp ballast energy efficiency standards through Regulations.gov. The comment period remains open for 61 days, allowing manufacturers, trade associations, and other stakeholders to submit feedback on the proposed standards.

No Amendment to Fluorescent Lamp Ballast Energy Conservation Standards

The DOE has issued a Notification of Proposed Determination (NOPD) tentatively determining that amended energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts would not be cost-effective. The agency proposes NO amendment to existing standards. Comments are requested on this determination and associated analyses. A public webinar is scheduled for April 22, 2026.

Request for Comments on Extension of Rule 8c-1 Information Collection

The SEC published a notice requesting comments on extending Rule 8c-1 information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Rule 8c-1 regulates broker-dealer use of customer securities as collateral, prohibiting commingling and requiring written notifications to pledgees. Approximately 54 broker-dealers would be affected, with an estimated 2,430 annual responses generating 1,215 burden hours.

Consolidated Audit Trail Amendment Reducing Costs

The SEC approved an amendment to the National Market System Plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT NMS Plan) to implement cost savings measures. CAT LLC, on behalf of the Participants, proposed the amendment to reduce the costs associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail. The Commission found the amendment appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors.

Extension of Rule 203-2 and Form ADV-W Investment Adviser Withdrawal Procedures

The SEC has issued a notice requesting public comments on extending OMB Control No. 3235-0313, covering Rule 203-2 and Form ADV-W under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The collection establishes procedures for investment advisers to withdraw their SEC registration electronically via IARD. The SEC estimates approximately 880 full withdrawals and 673 partial withdrawals annually, totaling 828.25 burden hours.

Nasdaq PHLX Extends GPS Antenna Service Removal Deadline

The SEC published notice that Nasdaq PHLX LLC filed a proposed rule change to extend the designated removal date for the Exchange's dedicated GPS antenna service under Rule General 8, Section 1(d). The service, which provides time synchronization for co-location customers at the NY 11 data center in Carteret, NJ, will have its termination deadline extended. The filing was designated as immediately effective under File No. SR-Phlx-2026-14.

NYSE American Initial Listing Standards Amendment

The SEC granted accelerated approval to NYSE American's Amendment No. 1 (SR-NYSEAMER-2026-02) modifying initial listing standards in Sections 101 and 102 of the NYSE American Company Guide. The rule change increases quantitative requirements for initial listing and introduces enhanced liquidity standards for listed securities, with conforming changes to Section 1003(b)(i).

Nasdaq MRX Extends GPS Antenna Service Removal Deadline

The SEC published notice that Nasdaq MRX, LLC filed a proposed rule change to extend the designated date for removal of dedicated GPS antenna service under General 8, Section 1(d) (Co-Location Services). The Exchange operates a GPS antenna service at its Carteret, NJ data center allowing customers to synchronize time recording systems to GPS network time. Existing customers with dedicated GPS antennas may continue using the service pending the extended removal deadline.