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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.

TM Forum, a non-profit organization, submitted notifications to the Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. Several companies joined the forum, such as Yettel Hungary and Consumer Cellular, Inc., while others like 2Degrees Mobile, Ltd. and University Belgrade have left. Additionally, some existing members have updated their company names. Membership in the forum remains open, and they plan to notify of any further changes.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) has updated the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about its standards development activities, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This update includes the addition of 51 new standards and revisions to 17 existing ones. The filing aims to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under specific conditions. More details can be found on the IEEE's website.

UHD Alliance, Inc. has reported changes to its membership, complying with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Optoma Technology, Inc. has joined the group, while Teledyne LeCroy has left. The purpose of these notifications is to extend legal protections that limit damages in antitrust lawsuits. No other changes in membership or activities are planned, and UHD Alliance will continue to notify about future membership changes.

The United States Department of Justice has proposed new rules to allow certain firearm dealers to use the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for conducting background checks on employees who handle firearms, as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This proposal aims to prevent firearms from reaching individuals prohibited by law from possessing them, by enabling checks on employees who might access or use firearms through their work. The rules clarify how these checks, known as Firearm Handler Background Checks (FHCs), will be conducted, including what information can trigger a "Pass" or "Did Not Pass" notice and how individuals can appeal a "Did Not Pass" result. Comments on the proposal can be submitted until January 13, 2025.

The Bureau of Prisons within the Justice Department has issued a supplemental notice proposing updates to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. This program helps inmates manage and pay off financial obligations like court fees and child support while they are incarcerated. The proposal includes changes such as encouraging inmates to pay a portion of outside deposits towards their financial responsibilities, while also prioritizing family support obligations. Public comments on these proposed updates are welcomed until February 18, 2025.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in the lawsuit United States v. Midwest Can Company for violations under the Clean Air Act. The company will have to conduct additional testing on its portable fuel containers and pay a $1.7 million penalty. A public comment period is now open where people can submit feedback on the decree until 30 days after this notice's publication date. The Consent Decree is accessible online and in print for a fee.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree regarding a lawsuit against the Water Supply and Storage Company and the Grand River Ditch, involving damage caused by a ruptured pipe at the Grand River Ditch in Rocky Mountain National Park. Under the decree, the defendants must pay $2,680,000 for response costs and damages, enter an operations and maintenance agreement, and hire a consultant for a maintenance plan. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice publication. The consent decree is available on the Justice Department's website for those interested.

The Department of Justice has put forward a proposed consent order related to environmental liabilities against Arsynco, Inc. under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This concerns the cleanup and related costs at a Superfund site in New Jersey. If approved, the consent order will allow the United States government to claim over $9.5 million for past and future expenses, and $8.2 million for natural resource damages. Public comments on this proposal are invited within 60 days of this notice, and the document is available for review online or for purchase as a paper copy.

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.