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  • 2021-03758 — Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Synthcon LLC
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11330
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Synthcon LLC wants to make certain special substances for tests and research, but they need permission from the government first. People have until April 26, 2021, to say if they think it's a good or bad idea.

  • 2024-30405 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Senior Healthcare Innovation Consortium
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104210
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Senior Healthcare Innovation Consortium (SHIC) has updated the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members joining SHIC include AIVOT Robotics, Inc., Living Solutions, Thrive360AI, and Tornado Therapeutics. The notice aims to extend legal protections for the consortium under specific antitrust regulations. The SHIC continues to keep its membership open and plans to disclose future changes in its group.

    Simple Explanation

    The Senior Healthcare Innovation Consortium is a group that works on new ideas to help older people with their health. They told the government about some new friends, like AIVOT Robotics and Living Solutions, who joined their team to help them with their work.

  • 2025-01577 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8050
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree with Turn 14 Distribution, Inc., which has been lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The case involves allegations that Turn 14 violated the Clean Air Act by selling devices that disable emission controls in cars. As part of the settlement, Turn 14 will pay a $3.6 million penalty and undertake certain actions to address the violations. The public can comment on this proposed agreement until 30 days after the notice's publication, with details for submitting comments available online.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department wants a company to pay money because they sold things that make cars pollute more, and people can send in their thoughts about this plan before it's final.

  • 2024-28866 — Guidelines and Limitations for Settlement Agreements Involving Payments to Non-Governmental Third Parties
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97525
    Reading Time:about 70 minutes

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) has finalized a rule that allows settlement agreements to include payments or loans to non-governmental third parties who are not part of the dispute, under certain conditions. This rule revokes a 2020 regulation that prohibited such payments. Despite some public concerns about fairness and legality, the DOJ maintains this new rule will enable more effective settlements by compensating victims and addressing harms. The rule also includes guidelines such as ensuring a strong connection between the payment and the violation and restricting government involvement after the settlement.

    Simple Explanation

    The rule says that when people or companies settle a legal dispute, they can sometimes pay money to someone not directly involved, like community groups, to help fix things. It tries to make sure these payments are connected to what went wrong and stops the government from getting too involved afterward.

  • 2025-04128 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Request by Organization for Accreditation or Renewal of Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative (Form EOIR-31A)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12178
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The folks at the U.S. government want to make sure that helpers, who aren't lawyers, can still help people with their immigration stuff. They're updating a form a little bit, and they want everyone to check it out and tell them what they think by May 13, 2025.

  • 2025-01943 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Partial Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8538
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Partial Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia concerning a lawsuit between the Government of Guam and the United States. In the lawsuit, Guam seeks to recover costs for environmental cleanup activities at the Ordot Dump Superfund Site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The proposed decree requires Guam to pay $3.9 million plus interest to resolve claims for costs incurred up to August 10, 2022, while claims for costs after that date remain unresolved. The public can comment on this proposed agreement within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The government and Guam are working out who should pay for cleaning up a messy place called Ordot Dump, and right now, Guam might have to pay $3.9 million. People can say what they think about this plan, and it's like giving ideas to the grown-ups in charge so they know what everyone thinks.

  • 2025-01650 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8159
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice announced a proposed Consent Decree involving Tetra Tech EC Inc. concerning the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund Site in San Francisco. The decree addresses a claim that Tetra Tech is liable for handling hazardous substances at the site, requiring them to pay $40 million. In return, the U.S. government agrees not to pursue further legal action against Tetra Tech under specific CERCLA sections. The public can review and comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice wants a company to pay $40 million because they didn't handle dangerous stuff properly at an old shipyard in San Francisco. In exchange for the money, the government promises not to take them to court again for this issue, and people can tell the government what they think about this decision.

  • 2024-31293 — Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Irvine Labs Inc.
    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.

  • 2025-05034 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Application for Registration-DEA Form 225, Application for Registration Renewal-DEA Form 225a, Affidavit for Chain Renewal-DEA Form 225b
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13627
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the Department of Justice, has released a notice regarding an extension of a previously approved information collection related to the registration of those handling controlled substances. This involves DEA Forms 225, 225a, and 225b for businesses and individuals involved in the manufacturing, distribution, or research of controlled substances. The DEA is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection process, which is estimated to affect 16,560 registrants and require 3,323 hours annually. Comments are welcome until May 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The DEA wants to keep track of all the people and businesses that work with special medicines known as controlled substances, so they're asking for public help to make sure the process is not too hard for those involved. They're also checking whether they need to change anything about how people sign up and what details they need to share, and they want to hear from everyone by May 27, 2025.

  • 2021-02918 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-National Spectrum Consortium
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9376
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Spectrum Consortium is a group working together on special projects, and they have added some new friends and said goodbye to others, just like how kids might join or leave a club at school. They promise to tell everyone about these changes so that it's open and fair for all who want to join and participate.

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