SEC Order Permitting Broker-Dealers to Pledge Eligible Equity Collateral

The SEC issued an exemptive order under Section 36 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 designating a new category of permissible collateral for broker-dealers borrowing fully-paid or excess margin equity securities from institutional investors. The order permits broker-dealers to pledge Eligible Equity Collateral consisting of Russell 1000 and/or S&P 500 equity securities, provided they meet specified concentration and diversification standards. This expands the collateral options beyond cash, Treasury bills/notes, and bank letters of credit previously permitted under Rule 15c3-3(b)(3).

NYSE Arca proposes market data fee changes SEC filing

NYSE Arca proposes market data fee changes SEC filing

Petition to Eliminate Coercive Highway Safety Grant Incentives

Jack Weis submitted a Petition for Rulemaking to NHTSA requesting elimination of coercive incentive provisions in 23 CFR Part 1300, the federal regulation governing highway safety grants. The petition targets conditions allegedly used by NHTSA to pressure states into adopting specific safety policies. NHTSA has not yet acted on this petition.

Jack Weis NHTSA Petition - Public Comment Form

NHTSA has opened a public comment period on a petition filed by Jack Weis (Docket No. NHTSA-2026-0826-0001). The petition requests NHTSA to consider a specific regulatory action related to vehicle safety. NHTSA is seeking public input through the Regulations.gov portal before determining how to proceed. The content of the petition itself is not contained in this comment form.

Creator Capital Ltd. - Delinquent Periodic Filings Proceeding

The SEC initiated administrative proceedings against Creator Capital Ltd., a Bermuda corporation, for failing to file periodic reports required under Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. The company has not filed any periodic reports since its Form 20-F for the period ended December 31, 2012, which reported a net loss of $807,484. The proceedings could result in suspension for up to twelve months or revocation of the company's securities registration.

NRC Sunshine Act Meetings Schedule

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published a Sunshine Act meeting notice listing public Commission meetings scheduled for April 6 through May 11, 2026. Three meetings are tentatively scheduled: Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes (April 21), Human Capital and EEO Briefing (May 5), and Strategic Overview of Fuel Facilities and Spent Fuel Storage (May 7). No new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations are established by this notice.

Special Nuclear Material Inventory Reporting Requirements

The NRC has submitted a request to OMB for renewal of an existing information collection: NRC Form 327, "Special Nuclear Material (SNM) and Source Material (SM) Physical Inventory Summary Report," along with NUREG/BR-0096 instructions. The agency is seeking public comments on this renewal, which covers routine reporting by nuclear licensees of their special nuclear material and source material inventories.

NRC requests comments on Forms 540 and 540A radioactive waste manifest

The NRC has submitted a request to OMB for renewal of an existing information collection covering NRC Forms 540 and 540A, the Uniform Low-Level Radioactive Waste Manifest (Shipping Paper) and Continuation Page. The public comment period closes on May 4, 2026. This is a routine administrative renewal of paperwork requirements for entities shipping or receiving low-level radioactive waste.

Indirect License Transfer - Palo Verde Nuclear Station

The NRC received an application from El Paso Electric Company on January 28, 2026, seeking approval for indirect transfer of control of its interests in Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3 (Licenses NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74) and the associated Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. The NRC is soliciting public comments and hearing requests before deciding on the license transfer.

NextEra Energy Duane Arnold License Transfer

The NRC issued an order approving the direct transfer of partial ownership in Renewed Facility License No. DPR-49 for the Duane Arnold Energy Center from Central Iowa Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative to NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC. Following the transfer, NextEra will hold 100% ownership of the nuclear facility license and associated independent spent fuel storage installation. The order also approves a conforming license amendment for administrative purposes.