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S&B Pharma, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. The company intends to produce these substances in large quantities for product development and commercial sales. Specifically, S&B Pharma plans to create synthetic versions of Marihuana and Tetrahydrocannabinols. The public and current registered manufacturers have until April 26, 2021, to submit comments or request a hearing on this application.

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.

The Digital Manufacturing Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) has updated its membership list by adding multiple new organizations, including Ubisense and ProshopERP. This was reported to both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as per the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which allows limited recovery of antitrust damages for certain cooperative activities. DMDII has confirmed that membership remains open and further changes will be reported as needed. The last update was filed on September 30, 2020, with notice published on October 15, 2020.

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.

The Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. has made changes to its membership, as disclosed in a filing under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The group added Skyline Smart Homes of Happy Valley, OR, while several companies from Taiwan, the United States, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands withdrew. Some members have also updated their names, and previous filing errors have been corrected, including recognition of new members who joined on various dates. The organization plans to continue updating its membership details with the authorities.

The Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium (RISE) has made changes to its membership, as disclosed in a notification filed with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on January 6, 2025. The filing aims to extend certain legal protections related to antitrust recovery. Newly added members include companies from various locations such as Canada, Utah, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Membership in RISE remains open, and future changes will be reported accordingly.

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.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with a South Carolina court as part of a lawsuit against LANXESS Corporation. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Air Act, claims that LANXESS failed to properly manage and monitor equipment at its Charleston facility to prevent hazardous air pollutant leaks. The proposed decree includes a $650,000 civil penalty and requires LANXESS to perform substantial environmental projects, costing at least $3.545 million, to comply with the Clean Air Act. The public can submit comments on this proposed decree within 30 days, either by email or mail.

The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division, is seeking comments on a new information collection request. This collection aims to gather data on the number of contacts law enforcement officers have with the public in three categories: citizen calls for service, officer-initiated contacts, and court activities. The FBI estimates there will be 18,671 responses annually, with each taking about 30 minutes to complete, totaling approximately 9,336 hours each year. Comments are invited until April 26, 2021, particularly regarding the necessity and efficiency of the proposed collection.

The R Consortium, Inc. has announced changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 by adding Sanofi from France to its group. This announcement aims to extend legal provisions that limit financial recovery by antitrust plaintiffs in certain situations. The R Consortium continues to keep its membership open and plans to disclose any future changes. Previously, a similar membership update was noted in September 2024 and published in the Federal Register the following month.