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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend an existing information collection related to arson and explosives training registration for non-ATF employees. They plan to submit this request to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The collection involves ATF Form 6310.1, which is used by law enforcement officials at various government levels to apply for training. Approximately 500 respondents are expected annually, with each taking about 6 minutes to complete the form, resulting in a total estimated annual burden of 50 hours.

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by selling heavy construction equipment with non-compliant diesel engines. As part of the settlement, the companies will pay a $42.6 million fine and undertake a project to address the environmental damage caused by emissions. The public is invited to comment on the proposed decree within 30 days, and details can be accessed online.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree as part of a lawsuit against the City of Cahokia Heights for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging sewage into local waterways without permission. The consent decree, lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, requires the City to make substantial improvements to its sewer system to comply with the law. The public is invited to comment on this decree within sixty days of its publication. More details and the consent decree can be found on the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has announced a 30-day notice seeking comments on an extension of its currently approved information collection regarding the Address Verification/Change Request Form (1-797). This form is used by individuals to correct or verify their address related to Departmental Order 556-73 requests. The agency estimates that about 780 respondents will use this form each year, with each completion taking about 2 minutes, resulting in a total public burden of 26 hours annually. Feedback on whether the proposed collection is necessary, accurate in burden estimation, and how its quality and user-friendliness might be enhanced, is encouraged.

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 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 document announces changes in the membership of the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium (IWRP) under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several new companies have joined IWRP, while a number of others have withdrawn. The purpose of these notifications is to ensure that antitrust law applies in a way that limits claims to actual damages under certain conditions. Membership in the consortium remains open, and further notifications about changes will be filed in the future.

The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board is holding a virtual meeting on April 29, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET via WebEx/conference call. The meeting will cover key topics such as member terms, program administration, marketing, and outreach. Members of the public interested in attending must register by contacting Gregory Joy at least seven days in advance. The Medal of Valor is the highest national award for bravery awarded to public safety officers by the President.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the DEA Certificate of Registration for Dr. Shiva Akula after finding that he is not authorized to handle controlled substances in Louisiana, as his medical license is suspended and his controlled substances license is lapsed. The decision follows a Motion for Summary Disposition by the DEA, which Dr. Akula did not respond to, and a recommendation from the Administrative Law Judge supporting the revocation. Consequently, Dr. Akula is also denied any pending applications to renew or modify the registration. This decision was signed by DEA Administrator Anne Milgram and will take effect on January 29, 2025.

The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of changes in its membership. New members such as Wider Security LLC and Comark LLC have joined, while companies like Decisive Analytics Corp. and Saltenna LLC have left the consortium. These notifications align with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, helping limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages in specific situations. Despite the changes, membership remains open, and additional notifications are expected to be filed.