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The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes to make seven fentanyl-related substances permanently controlled under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These substances, identified as dangerous opioids, are currently regulated under a temporary order due to their potential for abuse and health hazards. If this proposal is finalized, it would enforce permanent restrictions and legal penalties on the handling of these substances, which include para-chlorofentanyl and ortho-chlorofentanyl. The public is encouraged to submit comments on this rule by January 29, 2025.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the Department of Justice, has released a notice regarding an extension of a previously approved information collection related to the registration of those handling controlled substances. This involves DEA Forms 225, 225a, and 225b for businesses and individuals involved in the manufacturing, distribution, or research of controlled substances. The DEA is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection process, which is estimated to affect 16,560 registrants and require 3,323 hours annually. Comments are welcome until May 27, 2025.

The Justice Department has lodged a proposed consent decree with a federal court in Illinois to resolve claims related to the cleanup of the Bautsch Gray Mine Superfund site in Galena, Illinois. The proposed settlement involves two defendants, Thomas Wienen and Chains and Links, Inc., who have agreed to pay $1,292,000 to cover the EPA's response costs. They must also try to get cooperation from another party to execute an environmental covenant and pay 75% of net proceeds if a jointly owned property is sold after remediation. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days via email or mail.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection regarding the number of law enforcement employees as of October 31. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process and will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The collection involves gathering data on law enforcement employee numbers from various agencies across the country to support the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The deadline for submitting comments is April 28, 2025, and further details can be found on the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree to resolve a lawsuit against Meyer Distributing, Inc. for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act. Meyer is accused of selling over 600 types of devices that interfere with vehicle emission controls. As part of the settlement, Meyer is required to pay a $7.4 million penalty, comply with the Clean Air Act, and undertake actions to offset the emissions their devices contributed to. The public can comment on this proposal until 30 days after the notice's publication date.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in the lawsuit United States v. Midwest Can Company for violations under the Clean Air Act. The company will have to conduct additional testing on its portable fuel containers and pay a $1.7 million penalty. A public comment period is now open where people can submit feedback on the decree until 30 days after this notice's publication date. The Consent Decree is accessible online and in print for a fee.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree regarding a lawsuit against the Water Supply and Storage Company and the Grand River Ditch, involving damage caused by a ruptured pipe at the Grand River Ditch in Rocky Mountain National Park. Under the decree, the defendants must pay $2,680,000 for response costs and damages, enter an operations and maintenance agreement, and hire a consultant for a maintenance plan. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice publication. The consent decree is available on the Justice Department's website for those interested.

The Bureau of Prisons of the Justice Department has finalized minor changes to the regulations concerning the Federal Tort Claims Act. These changes clarify how to present claims and correct outdated references to Bureau offices. A single public comment was received, but it did not result in any changes to the rule. The final rule specifies that if a claimant does not receive a denial letter within six months, they can consider their claim denied and may proceed to file a lawsuit in federal court.

The United States Department of Justice has proposed new rules to allow certain firearm dealers to use the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for conducting background checks on employees who handle firearms, as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This proposal aims to prevent firearms from reaching individuals prohibited by law from possessing them, by enabling checks on employees who might access or use firearms through their work. The rules clarify how these checks, known as Firearm Handler Background Checks (FHCs), will be conducted, including what information can trigger a "Pass" or "Did Not Pass" notice and how individuals can appeal a "Did Not Pass" result. Comments on the proposal can be submitted until January 13, 2025.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree related to a lawsuit against XTO Energy, Inc. for a 2018 gas well blowout in Ohio that released thousands of tons of methane. Under the proposed agreement, XTO would pay $8 million in penalties, conduct an audit of its operations, and undertake projects to reduce methane emissions. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement. The decree can be reviewed online, and comments may be submitted by email or mail.