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The Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) has reported changes in its membership to both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This filing intends to continue limiting antitrust plaintiffs to only actual damages in certain situations. New members added to the consortium include Defense Operations & Executions Solutions, Inc. from Florida, Systems & Technology Research from Massachusetts, and The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. The group remains open for more members, and further changes in membership will be reported.

The United States filed a proposed Consent Decree and Environmental Settlement Agreement with a bankruptcy court involving Vertex Energy, Inc. The agreement requires Vertex Energy and its associated companies to retire renewable identification number credits valued at about $15 million to meet their obligations. The public can comment on this proposal for ten days after its announcement. During this time, the document can be accessed and reviewed on the Justice Department's website.

The Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) has updated its membership by adding AIVOT Robotics, Inc., Appili Therapeutics USA, Inc., READDI, Inc., Scorpius BioManufacturing, Inc., Shionogi, and VeriSIM, Inc., while QuickSilver Analytics, Inc. and World Wide Technology, LLC have withdrawn. This change was filed in accordance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which aims to limit the recovery of antitrust damages. The MCDC's membership remains open, with plans to file further notifications of any changes. The Department of Justice has previously published details of such notifications in the Federal Register.

The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed consent decree to a New Mexico court regarding a lawsuit against HF Sinclair Navajo Refining LLC, alleging that they violated air quality laws at their refinery. The proposed settlement requires HF Sinclair to pay a $35 million civil penalty and undertake various projects to reduce harmful emissions. The public is invited to comment on this decree within 30 days of its publication, with details available on the Department of Justice's website. Comments can be submitted via email or mail, and may be added to the public court record.

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has submitted an application to be recognized as an importer of controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a part of the Justice Department, is providing notice of this application. Interested parties, such as other registered manufacturers or applicants, have the opportunity to submit written comments, objections, or requests for a hearing on this application by March 8, 2021. Comments and hearing requests should be sent to the DEA at their Springfield, Virginia address.

The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium (BioMaP-Consortium) has filed notifications regarding changes in its membership with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. This was done under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which helps limit the damages antitrust plaintiffs can recover under certain conditions. Several new companies and organizations have joined the consortium, but no other changes have been made to its membership or planned activities. The consortium intends to continue updating its membership changes as they occur.

Groff Hemplex LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. The company plans to use these substances for its own purposes and to sell them to approved research investigators. The public can submit comments or objections electronically by April 28, 2025, and also request a hearing on this application by the same date. This application process follows the regulations set by the DEA under 21 CFR 1301.33(a).

The Justice Department announced a proposed settlement agreement related to environmental claims against the Western Employers Insurance Company (WEIC) concerning the Pioneer Metals Finishing Superfund Site. The agreement involves WEIC paying $1.2 million to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). If approved by the court, the EPA will not pursue additional claims against WEIC and related parties concerning this matter. The public can comment on the settlement by contacting the Assistant Attorney General within 30 days of the notice's publication.

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.

On December 9, 2024, the Department of Justice proposed a Consent Decree to settle a lawsuit against Diesel Performance Parts, Inc. for violating the Clean Air Act by selling parts that disable vehicle emission controls. The settlement bans the company and its owner from engaging in activities related to these illegal parts and requires them to destroy remaining inventory, give up related intellectual property, and pay a $320,000 fine. The public can comment on this proposed agreement within 30 days of its announcement. If interested, the full decree is available for review on the Justice Department's website.