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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.

Curia New York, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become an importer of controlled substances. The company intends to use these substances in bulk manufacturing to produce other controlled substances for their clients. Public feedback on the application can be submitted electronically until January 29, 2025. The application must align with DEA regulations and does not permit importing finished or unfinished drug products for commercial sale.

The Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice is proposing to extend an existing information collection. They are seeking feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection, which involves applicants for grants related to the Violence Against Women Act. The information will be used to evaluate and improve grant programs designed to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Public comments will be accepted until January 31, 2025.

Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on October 4, 2024, about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members of the alliance include companies from the US, Hungary, Denmark, Taiwan, Germany, and Canada, while some companies from Hong Kong, Norway, and Slovenia have withdrawn. The filing is meant to extend protections under the law that limit the recovery of damages by antitrust plaintiffs. The last notification was submitted on July 15, 2024, and published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2024.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to its information collection process related to the exportation of firearms. The revision involves an increase in the number of respondents and the burden hours required to complete the ATF Form 9 (5320.9), which is necessary for Federal firearms licensees who deal, manufacture, or import NFA firearms. The updates also include minor changes such as updating references from the NFA Branch to the NFA Division, and requesting the applicant's email address. Public comments are invited to address the utility, accuracy, clarity, and burden of the information collection until April 5, 2021.

On October 18, 2024, the Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership to seek protection under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This protection limits antitrust plaintiffs to claiming actual damages under certain conditions. Additionally, several organizations have withdrawn from the consortium, but the group remains open to new members. The Department of Justice had initially published the DIBC's activities in the Federal Register on June 24, 2024, with the latest update being on September 17, 2024.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to imported firearms, ammunition, and defense articles. This request, detailed in ATF Form 6A (5330.3C), involves determining whether imported items meet legal criteria. Individuals, households, businesses, and non-profit institutions are asked to participate, and the estimated time to complete the form is 35 minutes. Comments on the necessity and potential improvements of this collection will be accepted until March 1, 2021.

SpecGx LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become an importer of certain controlled substances. The company aims to import these substances for the purpose of manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, which will then be distributed to its customers. However, this registration does not automatically allow for permit applications to import these substances to be approved; approval will be granted only if the business activities comply with specific legal requirements. Public comments or requests for a hearing regarding this application are open until April 28, 2025, and can be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Department of Justice has announced a proposed Consent Decree with BCP Ingredients, Inc. over violations of the Clean Air Act due to the release of ethylene oxide at their Missouri facility. Under this agreement, BCP will pay a $300,000 fine, install new equipment to reduce emissions, and conduct three community projects worth $350,000. These projects include donating vehicles and medical supplies, providing medical visits, and supplying emergency response equipment. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of its announcement.

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.