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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7705
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department wants to know what people think about a new report that helps police work better with communities. They want feedback by February 21, 2025, and worry it takes a long timeβ€”11 hoursβ€”for each person to fill it out, which might be confusing or too much work.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11998
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Sigma Aldrich Research Biochemicals Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to become a registered bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. The company intends to produce these substances for use as reference standards only, and no other uses are approved under this registration. The public can submit comments or objections electronically regarding this application until May 12, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Additionally, requests for a hearing on the application must also be made by this date.

    Simple Explanation

    Sigma Aldrich Research Biochemicals Inc. wants permission to make certain special chemicals that are controlled by the law, and people can say what they think about it online until May 12, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13894
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    SpecGx LLC wants special permission to bring certain medicines from other countries to make ingredients for other medicines, but they need to follow strict rules, and people can say what they think about this until April 28, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106579
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Irvine Labs Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for registration as a bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. The application aims to facilitate research and development, as well as distribution to their research customers. The public can submit comments or objections about the application until February 28, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. This notice was officially filed and noted by the DEA on December 27, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    Irvine Labs Inc. wants to make and sell certain special medicines, but they need permission first. People can tell the government what they think about this until the end of February next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10948
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) has updated its membership as per a document filed on January 13, 2025, under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This filing, which has been shared with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission, outlines new companies that are now part of the consortium, including Active Optical Systems and Qualcomm Technologies, among others. The purpose of this filing is to extend legal protections that limit the recovery of antitrust damages. The group welcomes new members, and NSTIC plans to continue updating the authorities on membership changes in the future.

    Simple Explanation

    The Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium is like a team of companies, and some new companies have joined their team, like Active Optical Systems and Qualcomm Technologies. They told some important people about it so they can play by all the rules and be fair to others.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106384
    Reading Time:about 52 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make rules that say these seven types of dangerous drugs will always be illegal because they can hurt people. They want people to share their thoughts about this plan by the end of January next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6012
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office on Violence Against Women is holding a meeting of the Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women on February 10, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be at 999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, and can also be joined online. During the meeting, new Task Force members will be introduced, and there will be updates on research regarding violence against these women. Public comments will be allowed, and anyone interested in participating should register by February 5, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a meeting to talk about how to help Native American and Alaska Native women who face violence. People can go to the meeting in Washington, DC, or join it online, and they need to sign up by February 5th if they want to talk at the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12175
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    On November 12, 2024, the Cooperative Research Group Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles 2 (AFEV2) filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The filings included information about the members of the venture, such as Afton Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, and Toyota Motor Company, among others. The aim of AFEV2 is to investigate how electric vehicle fluids are affected during use in order to improve and optimize electric vehicle powertrains. This action seeks to limit the legal recoveries of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages in certain conditions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is letting some big companies, like car makers and oil companies, work together to figure out how to make the special liquids in electric cars work better, but they can only be sued for money if they break certain competition rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10946
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Senior Healthcare Innovation Consortium (SHIC) has informed both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about a new member joining their group. QHSLab, Inc., based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is the new addition. This notification is part of SHIC's efforts to continue benefiting from a law that limits the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs. While the membership in SHIC remains open, they will keep updating the authorities about any changes, as they have done since their initial filing in November 2022.

    Simple Explanation

    The Senior Healthcare Innovation Consortium is like a club for companies working on new healthcare ideas for older people. A new company, QHSLab, Inc., has joined their club, and they told the government because they need to follow special rules to help prevent any unfairness.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11559
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department wants people to know about an agreement they're making with a company in Wisconsin to clean up pollution. This means they won't sue the company again for this problem, and everyone has 30 days to share their thoughts about it.