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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10945
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) has updated the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. New members include various companies and institutions like Amaero Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Inc. and Carnegie Mellon University. These notifications are part of a process to limit the amount antitrust plaintiffs can recover in certain legal circumstances. MSTIC remains open to new members and will continue to report changes as they occur.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium added new members like some companies and universities, and they have to tell certain government bodies to make sure they aren't breaking any rules that stop unfair competition.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9375
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is making some updates to their rules for creating and changing technology standards, and they told the government about it because of a law that helps stop unfair business practices.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12568
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a monthly notice in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act, outlining proposed amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses. These amendments are considered to involve no significant hazards consideration (NSHC) and are effective immediately if determined appropriate by the NRC. Interested parties can submit comments or request hearings by the specified deadlines of April 17, 2025, and May 19, 2025, respectively. Information on obtaining documents and submitting comments is available through various methods, including the NRC's electronic systems.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants to let people know about changes to rules at certain nuclear facilities that won't make big safety problems. They're saying people can check out these changes and tell them what they think by certain dates in April and May 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10946
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium (BioMaP-Consortium) submitted a notice on January 14, 2025, to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission regarding changes in its membership. This action aims to ensure the Consortium's activities remain protected under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which limits antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages in certain cases. Several companies, including Bella Biologics and CellCo, were added as parties to the venture. The group maintains an open membership and plans further notifications for any additional changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium told the government about new companies joining their group so they can work together better on making medicine. This helps them stay protected under special rules that make it harder for others to sue them for a lot of money.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7369
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    In a notice of correction from the Federal Register, there was an update to a prior document originally published on January 6, 2021. The correction involves a date change in the section titled DATES. Instead of "April 1, 2021," the correct date should be "March 8, 2021." This notice is related to Notice Document 2020-29209, as part of the records maintained by the Defense Department, Office of the Secretary.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a small correction to a paper they published, changing a date from April 1, 2021, to March 8, 2021, and this is about something important that the Defense Department was working on.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11556
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission announced a request for public comments related to a potential violation of Section 337 involving certain collapsible and portable furniture. On February 18, 2021, an administrative law judge recommended remedies and bonds if a violation is confirmed. The Commission is specifically interested in how these remedies might affect public health, competitive conditions, the economy, and consumers in the U.S. The deadline for public submissions is March 22, 2021, and details on filing can be found on the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission is asking people to share their thoughts on some foldable furniture that might be breaking the rules. They want to know how fixing this might affect people and things in America, and everyone has until March 22, 2021, to say what they think.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95238
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium (RISE) has notified the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This notification allows the consortium's members to be protected under specific circumstances from antitrust claims. The newly added members include companies and academic institutions from various states across the United States. RISE is keeping its membership open and plans to update the authorities on any further changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium is like a club of companies and schools that work together to make energy safe and strong. They told the government about new members joining their club, which helps protect them from certain rules when they work together.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 661
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of the Interior is announcing that the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and Reservation has submitted a petition to be recognized as an official American Indian Tribe. They are asking the public to provide comments and evidence regarding this petition by May 6, 2025. Interested individuals can access the narrative portion of the petition on the Office of Federal Acknowledgment's website and send their responses to the Department of the Interior either by mail or email. This notice aims to involve the public early in the process and improve transparency about petitions for tribal acknowledgment.

    Simple Explanation

    The Mattaponi Indian Tribe wants to be officially recognized by the U.S. government, and they have asked people for their thoughts and proof to help decide if they should be. The government promises to listen to what people say and read what they send before making a decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2457
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Organix, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become a registered producer of certain controlled substances, specifically synthetic versions of Marihuana and Tetrahydrocannabinol. The notice invites comments or objections from existing registered manufacturers and applicants by March 15, 2021. Requests for a hearing on the application must also be submitted by this date. Written feedback should be directed to the DEA in Springfield, Virginia.

    Simple Explanation

    Organix, Inc. wants permission from the government to make certain copies of cannabis and its main chemical for their research. People have until March 15, 2021, to say if they think it's a good or bad idea.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11550
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Petroleum Environmental Research Forum (PERF) filed a notice with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership, specifically adding Arcadis U.S., Inc from Highlands Ranch, CO, as a new member. This filing is in accordance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which limits antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages in certain cases. There are no other changes to the membership or activities of PERF, but the group plans to continue updating its membership filings in the future.

    Simple Explanation

    The Petroleum Environmental Research Forum is telling everyone that Arcadis U.S., Inc has joined them as a new friend, which helps follow special rules to keep everything fair when working together.