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The document is a notice from the Department of Justice about changes in the membership of the MLCommons Association, filed according to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members from various locations, including companies and individuals from the United States, Taiwan, France, the United Kingdom, and Korea, have joined this group research project. The aim of the notification is to ensure that if any antitrust issues arise, damages will be limited to actual damages under certain conditions. The notice also mentions that MLCommons plans to continue updating its membership status as necessary.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), part of the Department of Justice, is planning to send a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval to collect feedback through the Crime Data Explorer Feedback Survey. This survey aims to gather input from law enforcement, academia, and the general public to enhance the Crime Data Explorer's functionality. The FBI anticipates around 200 responses annually, with each response taking approximately two minutes. This is a continuation of a previously approved information collection, and public comments are invited until March 29, 2021.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to forensic firearm training for non-ATF employees. This notice is part of the process for revising a previously approved collection and the ATF is collecting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the collected information. The ATF Form 7110.15 is used to gather information from law enforcement personnel to register and evaluate training on firearms investigations. The deadline for comments is March 10, 2025, and the collection aims to refine the training request process and its efficiency.

The Office of Tribal Justice, Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a 60-day notice for public comments on extending a previously approved information collection. This request involves the procedure for Indian tribes under Public Law 280 to ask for concurrent federal criminal jurisdiction in their areas. The estimated number of respondents is less than 350, with each taking about 80 hours to respond, resulting in a total annual burden of 28,000 hours and a cost of $1,174,058. Public input is welcomed to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvement of this information collection.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is seeking public comments on a revised information collection related to specific transactions among licensees and permit holders. This notice aims to collect feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its estimated public burden, and ways to improve its quality while minimizing the burden on respondents. Interested individuals can submit their comments on the proposed revisions until March 10, 2025. The updated information collection includes a significant decrease in the number of respondents but an increase in total burden hours, reflecting added considerations like the monetized cost of the burden.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri regarding environmental claims at the Madison County Mines Superfund Site. The settlement involves Delta Asphalt, Inc., and aims to resolve contamination-related claims under federal and Missouri state environmental laws. Delta Asphalt will place controls on their property to allow the Environmental Protection Agency and the State to conduct necessary remedial actions. There is a public comment period, and individuals may submit comments and request a public meeting within 30 days of this notice.

The Department of Justice has updated its regulations to better describe the current functions of the Office of Legal Policy (OLP). This rule simplifies certain sections by removing outdated references to a non-existing entity and details the responsibilities of the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the OLP. It is considered an internal matter, so it does not require public comment or a delayed start and will not significantly impact state governments or federal-state relations. The changes take effect on January 17, 2025.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) has submitted new notifications under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. These notifications, filed on January 11, 2021, aim to limit the recovery of antitrust damages by disclosing changes to IEEE's standards development activities. Specifically, 25 new standards are being initiated and 21 existing ones revised, with more information available on the IEEE website. This process is supported by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, continuing a practice that began with an initial filing on September 17, 2004.

The Department of Justice has announced a proposed Consent Decree in the case of United States v. Roger J. LaPant, Jr., related to violations of the Clean Water Act. The decree involves the defendant being required to pay a civil penalty and perform compensatory mitigation for discharging pollutants into U.S. waters without a permit. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted within thirty days of the notice. The document can be viewed online or at the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, although physical access may be limited due to COVID-19.

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments over 60 days on its proposed renewal and changes to the information collection related to Form EOIR-31. This form is used by non-profit organizations to request recognition or renewal as legal service providers in immigration matters. Changes include updates to the form's Privacy Act notice, submission address, and the inclusion of an electronic submission option. The estimated annual burden for this information collection is 1,055 hours, and EOIR invites feedback on improving its utility, clarity, and burden reduction.