, such as environmental remediation. Additionally, this final rule provides regulatory clarity to OCS lessees regarding their financial obligations by codifying requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Since 2009, more than 30 corporate bankruptcies

This document contains proposed regulations that would provide guidance regarding the application of the new excise tax on repurchases of corporate stock made after December 31, 2022. The proposed regulations would affect certain publicly traded corporations that repurchase their stock or whose stock is acquired by certain specified affiliates. Another notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-118499-23) on this topic is published in the Proposed Rules section of this issue of the Federal Register to propose rules on procedure and administration applicable to this new excise tax.

it clear that any payments received pursuant to a Close-Out Agreement and NSCC's acceptance of a Mutually Suspended Member's transactions for clearance and settlement pursuant to a Close-Out Agreement are intended to fall within the Bankruptcy Code

is to allow timber purchasers and contractors time to navigate through the market conditions; to minimize contract defaults, mill closures, and bankruptcies; to sustain employment opportunities, and to minimize the [[Page 18889]] time-consuming and often

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'') and the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'') (collectively, ``we'' or ``Commissions'') are adopting amendments to Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds, including those that also are registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator (``CPO'') or commodity trading adviser (``CTA''). The amendments are designed to enhance the Financial Stability Oversight Council's (``FSOC's'') ability to monitor systemic risk as well as bolster the SEC's regulatory oversight of private fund advisers and investor protection efforts. In connection with the amendments to Form PF, the SEC is amending a rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (``Advisers Act'') to revise instructions for requesting a temporary hardship exemption.

in the 2021 part 190 bankruptcy rulemaking) are not excluded). These proposed changes are discussed in more detail in the relevant sections below. The Commission's Second Proposal represents in part a reorganization of the First Proposal. The First

provide evidence of a reported $1 million or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return, as well as evidence that they have filed a petition for bankruptcy and that the bankruptcy is currently active. The proposed

, in accordance with the General Records Schedule 1.1 et seq., (36 CFR chapter XII, part 1220). GSA will also arrange for storage of any document requiring special handling, such as bankruptcy and court cases. These bills will be retained pursuant to 44 U

in the event the derivatives clearing organization (DCO) enters bankruptcy by requiring, among other things, that clearing member funds be segregated from the DCO's own funds and held in a depository that acknowledges in writing that the funds belong

's subsequent acceptance of Defaulted NSCC Member Transactions for clearance and settlement are intended to fall within the ``safe harbors'' provided in the Bankruptcy Code,\40\ the Securities Investor Protection Act,\41\ and other similar laws. \38

's subsequent acceptance of Defaulted NSCC Member Transactions for clearance and settlement are intended to fall within the ``safe harbors'' provided in the Bankruptcy Code,\39\ the Securities Investor Protection Act,\40\ and other similar laws. \37

Environmental Response Trust (``ERT''). The ERT was established during the HOVENSA, LLC bankruptcy proceedings, to, among other things, implement RCRA corrective measures at the former HOVENSA facility. Under both settlement agreements, SCPC would transfer

trading platforms that have since faced bankruptcy proceedings or other insolvencies), then countless investors might have protected their principal investments in bitcoin and thus benefited. Background Bitcoin is a digital asset based

for their bitcoin investments, instead of directing their bitcoin investments into loosely regulated offshore vehicles (such as loosely regulated centralized trading platforms that have since faced bankruptcy proceedings or other insolvencies), then countless

(including loosely regulated centralized trading platforms that have since faced bankruptcy proceedings or other insolvencies). Background Bitcoin is a digital asset based on the decentralized, open source protocol of the peer-to-peer computer network

) enters bankruptcy by requiring, among other things, that clearing member funds be segregated from the DCO's own funds and held in a depository that acknowledges in writing that the funds belong to clearing members, not the DCO. In addition

offshore vehicles (including loosely regulated centralized exchanges that have since faced bankruptcy proceedings or other insolvencies). Background Bitcoin is a digital asset based on the decentralized, open source protocol of the peer

Doc No: 2023-27863] JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference AGENCY: Judicial Conference of the United States. ACTION: Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules; notice

'' and, with the Reorganized Debtors, collectively, ``Mallinckrodt''), was filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in the Chapter 11 case captioned, In re: Mallinckrodt PLC, Case No.: 20-12522. On October 12, 2020, each of Mallinckrodt

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks comments on the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights, which reviews the factors that an agency may consider when deciding whether to exercise march-in rights. NIST requests information from the public on the proposed version of this guidance document to ensure that it is clear, and its application will both fulfill the purpose of march-in rights and uphold the policy and objectives of the Bayh-Dole Act. The information received in response to this RFI will inform NIST and the Interagency Working Group for Bayh-Dole (IAWGBD) in developing a final framework document that may be used by an agency when making a march-in decision. NIST will hold at least one informational webinar explaining the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights and how the public can submit comments. Details about the informational webinar(s), including dates, times and any registration requirements, will be announced at https:// www.nist.gov/tpo/policy-coordination/bayh-dole-act.

D sponsors is involvement in bankruptcy proceedings. At Sec. Sec. 422.502(b)(1)(i)(C) and 423.503(b)(1)(i)(C) we propose to incorporate Federal bankruptcy as a basis for application denials due to past performance and to conform the two

over these areas.\7\ In the CCR Request, the GOV also identifies other factors that have been important to market-oriented reforms, including the establishment of a legal framework for bankruptcy, greater transparency in corporate governance

to submit to AMS, through their certifying agent, records that demonstrate that they qualify for a variance due to bankruptcy proceedings, forced sales, insolvency, or an intergenerational transfer. The new information collected will be used by AMS

and retirement funds, incurring attorney fees, substantial child care costs, and in some cases, the commenters said they had to file for bankruptcy and experienced home foreclosure. Summary of Comments from Tribes and Entities Representing Tribal