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Synthcon LLC has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances, according to a notice from the Drug Enforcement Administration under the Department of Justice. The company intends to produce these substances for use as reference materials, proficiency tests, and academic research. Interested parties, such as current bulk manufacturers and applicants, are invited to submit comments or objections to this application by April 26, 2021, and may also request a hearing by the same date. Written comments can be sent to the DEA at their address in Springfield, Virginia.

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), under the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a new information collection called the Licensing Questionnaire, using ATF Form 8620.44. This form aims to assess if individuals seeking employment or contracts with ATF, or their immediate family members, have any financial interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or explosives industries. The agency expects 2,000 respondents annually, with each taking about 5 minutes to complete the form, totaling an estimated public burden of 167 hours. The comment period is open for 30 days, until March 29, 2021.

The Department of Justice has filed a proposed consent decree in a California district court concerning the Oasis Mobile Home Park. The park's water system has violated the Safe Drinking Water Act due to high arsenic levels, presenting health risks. Under the decree, the defendants must pay a $50,000 penalty and take actions to ensure compliance with drinking and wastewater regulations. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree with Turn 14 Distribution, Inc., which has been lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The case involves allegations that Turn 14 violated the Clean Air Act by selling devices that disable emission controls in cars. As part of the settlement, Turn 14 will pay a $3.6 million penalty and undertake certain actions to address the violations. The public can comment on this proposed agreement until 30 days after the notice's publication, with details for submitting comments available online.

By the authority of the President, Executive Order 14218 aims to stop taxpayer money from supporting illegal immigration by reinforcing the laws set by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Federal agencies are tasked with identifying and adjusting programs that wrongfully provide benefits to illegal immigrants. The order mandates enhanced verification systems to ensure only qualified individuals receive taxpayer-funded benefits, and any misuse of resources should be reported to the appropriate authorities for action. The order also emphasizes adhering to the law and clarifies that it does not grant any new legal rights or benefits.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This request, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to revise the collection of information for the ATF Citizens' Academy Application form. The revision includes updating the estimated number of respondents and their related time burden for completing the form, which has decreased from previous years. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal, particularly concerning the accuracy, utility, and the reduction of respondent burden.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection called the Visitor Access Request (ATF Form 8620.71). This form is used to collect personal information to determine access eligibility to ATF facilities for official business. The request is a revision to a previously approved collection and now includes a calculation of the monetized value of respondent time, estimated at $4,009 annually. The public, including state, local, and tribal governments as well as the federal government, are invited to comment on aspects such as the necessity and accuracy of the information collection, until March 11, 2025.

The Department of Justice is inviting public comments on the proposed extension of an existing information collection by the FBI's Hazardous Devices School. This form, known as FD-731, is used to collect information on prospective students' identities and qualifications and to assess their security clearance status. The aim is to ensure these individuals have the necessary access to sensitive law enforcement facilities and information. The public comment period is open for 60 days, concluding on April 30, 2021, and the feedback will help evaluate and improve the collection process.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced a notice for public commentary on its information collection request related to the National Forensics Laboratory Information System. This system gathers drug analysis data from non-federal labs to improve accuracy on drug information. The DEA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a three-year extension without changes to the existing collection, which involves responses from various agencies and businesses. Public comments on the burden and utility of this data collection are being accepted until March 3, 2025.