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The Office on Violence Against Women, part of the Department of Justice, is planning to send a request for a new collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This collection involves the Semi-Annual Progress Report for the Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program. It is estimated that each of the 85 grantees will spend about one hour completing the form twice a year, resulting in a total public burden of 170 hours annually. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection until February 25, 2021.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a federal court in New Jersey concerning three companies linked to the CPS/Madison Superfund Site. These companies are expected to carry out and help with environmental cleanup efforts that could cost around $14 million. The decree outlines that the U.S. government won't sue the companies for these specific cleanup actions. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this proposal.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the Department of Justice is proposing an information collection regarding the records related to the importation, storage, and use of explosives. They aim to ensure safety and accountability by tracking daily activities of businesses dealing with explosives under Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40. The public and affected agencies are encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this collection within 60 days. It is estimated that 9,411 respondents will participate annually, with each taking approximately 12.6 hours to maintain these records.

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced that TM Forum, a non-profit corporation, has made changes to its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several new members, including companies from India, Indonesia, and the United States, have joined the Forum, while others from countries like New Zealand and Panama have withdrawn. Certain existing members have also changed their names. The document indicates that the Forum will continue to update its membership information as needed and will notify relevant authorities accordingly.

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 679 pages of records related to a civil rights cold case. Of these, the Department of Justice and the FBI requested postponements for 562 pages. On January 10, 2025, the Review Board allowed 267 postponements, requested changes for 25, and decided to disclose 640 pages fully and 39 pages partially. They also approved four pending postponements from another incident. This decision follows the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, which mandates the publication of such determinations in the Federal Register within 14 days.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically the Bureau of Justice Statistics, is preparing to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This request relates to the renewal, with changes, of the Identity Theft Supplement, previously approved but now expired. This survey will be conducted as a part of the National Crime Victimization Survey to gather data on identity theft incidents among people over the age of 16 across the U.S. The survey aims to collect information about how identity theft occurs, its impact on victims, and how victims respond to incidents, with an estimated total public burden of 15,185 hours.

The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with PennEnergy Resources, LLC, related to a lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations at its facilities in Pennsylvania. The alleged violations involve improper design and maintenance of vapor control systems, leading to air pollution. Under the decree, PennEnergy must enhance its facilities' systems, undertake an environmental project, and pay a $2 million penalty. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days, and the details are available on the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree concerning a case where the United States accused Thomas E. Lipar and associated companies of violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants without a permit. To settle these allegations, the defendants are required to perform compensatory environmental mitigation and adhere to best management practices. The public had initially been given until February 25, 2021, to comment on this proposed agreement, but the deadline was extended to March 11, 2021. The details of the Consent Decree can be reviewed online or at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, although access may be restricted due to COVID-19.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is revising its information collection process for applicants to the Attorney General's Honors Program and the Summer Law Intern Program. The proposed changes include altering demographic questions to comply with a recent executive order, adding questions about communication skills, and updating questions on public service experience. The revised application process is estimated to affect 2,428 candidates annually, with an estimated total burden of 4,349 hours and a cost of $39,885 to the federal government. Public comments on this proposal are encouraged and will be accepted until May 23, 2025.

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division plans to extend an existing information collection related to Federal coal leases and is inviting public comments on the proposal. This involves forms ATR-139 and ATR-140, which are used to evaluate the competitive impact of Federal coal lease transactions. About 10 businesses are expected to respond, each taking around two hours, contributing to a total public burden of 20 hours annually. Public feedback is encouraged until March 31, 2025, particularly regarding the necessity, accuracy, utility, and burden of the information collection process.