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The National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) has updated its membership and notified both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about these changes. New members, including various corporations such as PAE Applied Technologies and Micron Technology Inc., have joined, while others like Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp and Sprint Solutions, Inc. have left the group. NSC will continue to disclose any future changes in its membership, aiming to ensure transparency and compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Membership remains open for others interested in joining this research project.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree related to a lawsuit filed against the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for costs the U.S. government incurred due to hazardous substance releases at a site in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Through this agreement, the United States will not take further legal action against the company under certain environmental laws. The public has 30 days to submit comments regarding this decree and can request a public meeting in the affected area.

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of the Department of Justice, plans to renew a data collection related to the accreditation of non-attorney representatives. This renewal involves minor changes to Form EOIR-31A, like updates to privacy notices and submission addresses. The aim is to support non-profit organizations in accrediting representatives who can assist individuals in immigration proceedings. Public feedback on the collection process is encouraged until May 13, 2025.

The 3D PDF Consortium Inc. has notified the authorities about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Specifically, Kubotek3D has joined as a new member, while several individuals and organizations have withdrawn. Additionally, ITI TranscenData Business has changed its name to ITI, a Wipro company. The group plans to continue its research project with an open membership and will file updates about any further changes.

The Defense Electronics Consortium (DEC) has added Menlo Microsystems, Inc. to its group as part of a venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This change was formally reported on October 11, 2024, to limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. Membership in the consortium remains open, and DEC plans to continue updating the authorities about future membership changes. Previously, DEC made a similar notification on July 1, 2024, with the last notice about it being published on September 26, 2024.

The Bureau of Prisons announced the Cost of Incarceration Fee (COIF) for Fiscal Year 2023. This fee, which covers the average cost of housing federal inmates, is calculated at $44,090 annually, or $120.80 per day, for those in Bureau or non-Bureau facilities. Inmates in Residential Reentry Centers cost $41,437 annually, or $113.53 per day. This information helps outline the financial obligations for housing inmates under federal care.

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is seeking public comments on a new information collection request for the COPS Community Policing Advancement Performance Report. This report is used by law enforcement agencies that receive COPS grant funding. The public has until February 21, 2025, to provide feedback on the proposed collection, which aims to improve community policing. The estimated time for each respondent to complete the application is 11 hours, and participation is voluntary.

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.

On January 16, 2025, the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about its changing membership. These notifications are related to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the recovery of damages by antitrust plaintiffs in certain situations. Several companies were added to the RRPV, including Fisher BioServices from Maryland and Matisse Pharmaceuticals from the Netherlands, among others. TFF Pharmaceuticals from Texas has withdrawn from the venture. The membership of this group remains open, and changes will continue to be reported in future notifications.

The Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI) has filed updates with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. Four new organizations, including Owens Corning from the Netherlands and Eastman Auto & Power LTD from India, have joined the consortium, while three organizations have left. CBI aims to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages and plans to disclose further membership changes in the future. This filing is part of CBI's ongoing compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.