USAID Proposed Rule on Assistance Regulation Revisions

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is proposing revisions to its Assistance Regulation to align with federal guidance and clarify existing rules. This proposed rule is being issued concurrently with a direct final rule, and public comments are being sought on both.

FNS Seeks Comments on Information Collection Revision

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to an information collection for its Food Distribution Programs. This revision aims to prevent a lapse in OMB approval and ensure the effective administration of programs like the National School Lunch Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

SNAP Civil Rights Data Collection Methods - Proposed Rescission

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is proposing to rescind its December 14, 2023, final rule that revised SNAP Civil Rights Data Collection Methods. This proposed rescission seeks public comment on reverting to previous methods for collecting race and ethnicity data, specifically regarding the prohibition of visual observation.

MIAX PEARL Proposes Temporary Options Regulatory Fee Decrease

MIAX PEARL, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to temporarily decrease the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) from $0.0016 to $0.0013 per contract. This reduction is planned to be effective from March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, to recover regulatory costs.

SEC Notice: RBB Fund Trust and M.D. Sass, LLC Application for Exemption

The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application from The RBB Fund Trust and M.D. Sass, LLC. The applicants seek an exemption from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related disclosure rules to allow for subadvisory agreements without shareholder approval and to modify fee disclosure requirements.

Cboe EDGX Exchange Proposed Rule Change: Fee Waiver for Internal Distributors

The Cboe EDGX Exchange has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend its Fee Schedule. The proposal introduces a new fee waiver for eligible Internal Distributors of the EDGX Depth Data Feed, aiming to facilitate system setup for new distributors. The SEC is soliciting comments on this proposal.

SEC Notice: Nasdaq PHLX LLC Proposed Rule Change for TNO Cross Connect

The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq PHLX LLC to introduce a new telecommunications network operator (TNO) connectivity service called 'TNO Cross Connect' within its data center campus. The Exchange will submit a separate filing for associated fees.

SEC Proposes Rule on Quotation Submissions for Equity Securities

The SEC is proposing to amend Rule 15c2-11 to limit its application to equity securities. This rule governs information gathering and review requirements for brokers and dealers before quoting a security. The proposal aims to refine the scope of the existing rule.

Nasdaq MRX LLC Co-location Services Rule Change Proposal

Nasdaq MRX LLC has proposed a rule change to expand its co-location services by introducing new cabinet and power options, including a liquid-cooled cabinet, in its expanded data center. The SEC is soliciting public comments on this proposal.

Nasdaq Proposed Rule Change for TNO Cross Connect Service

The SEC is soliciting comments on a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to introduce a new telecommunications network operator (TNO) connectivity service called 'TNO Cross Connect' within its data center campus. This service will provide a specific component of telco-to-customer connectivity.