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The Department of Justice, via the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is seeking public comments on its proposal to update information collection requirements for renewing a Federal Firearms License (FFL). This involves changes to ATF Form 8 (5310.11) Part II, which is used to renew licenses every three years as required by law. The form has been revised with major updates, including changes to sections and instructions. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection until January 15, 2025.

Catalent Greenville, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of certain controlled substances. The company plans to use these substances for developing bulk dosage formulations for research and clinical trials. People or organizations that have an interest in this matter can submit comments or request a hearing by March 3, 2025. Submissions can be made through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, and hearings request should be sent to the DEA at specified addresses.

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) plans to submit an information collection request regarding the storage of explosive materials for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice invites public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this collection process. The proposal seeks to update the costs and burden for the entities involved, increasing the number of respondents dramatically from 975 to 10,000, and extending the burden hours from 488 to 5,000 annually. Comments will be accepted until March 10, 2025, through the website reginfo.gov.

The United States, on behalf of the Department of the Interior and the State of Iowa, is seeking public comments on a proposed settlement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP). This settlement addresses the damage to natural resources caused by an ethanol spill from a derailed CP train near the Mississippi River in 2015. CP has agreed to pay $282,391 for restoration efforts, and in return, will not face legal action from the trustees for these claims. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication date to submit comments, which can be sent via email or mail.

The Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. New members, including companies like Aldevron, LLC and Polaris Sensor Technologies, have joined the consortium, while others, such as 7 Hills Pharma, LLC and the University of Michigan, have left. These changes are in line with the provisions of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which helps limit the damages antitrust plaintiffs can recover. The consortium remains open for new members and plans to keep updating any changes in its membership.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), within the Department of Justice, has issued a 60-day notice to gather public comments on its proposed information collection. This collection involves the Police Check Inquiry—ATF Form 8620.42, which gathers personal information to determine if individuals meet the requirements for access to certain ATF facilities. Approximately 1,000 respondents are expected to fill out the form each year, with an average completion time of about 5 minutes. Public comments are welcome until April 5, 2021, to address concerns such as the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection process.

The U.S. Marshals Service, part of the Department of Justice, has announced a 60-day period for public comments on the continued use of Form CSO-005, the Preliminary Background Check Form, without any changes. This form is used to gather information from applicants for Court Security Officer and Special Security Officer positions, including their employment history and financial status. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the information collection process. It is estimated that 750 individuals will complete this form annually, taking about 60 minutes each, resulting in a total public burden of 750 hours.

America's DataHub Consortium (ADC) has updated the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. These updates were made to ensure that the provisions of the Act, which limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages, continue to apply. Several new organizations, like ADACEN FEDERAL LLC and Prism Lab at Cornell University, have joined the consortium. However, no other changes in membership or planned activities have been made, and ADC plans to report any future changes.

The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women is asking for comments on its plan to continue collecting information for their grant program. This involves feedback on a Semiannual Progress Report that 200 grantees must fill out to report on their work addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The document outlines the specifics of the information being collected and the minimal burden it places on the participants. Comments are open until February 10, 2025, and the collected data will help the DOJ in their ongoing evaluation of the grant program's effectiveness.

The notice announces that on October 1, 2024, the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) group updated its membership details by adding several new companies. This update was filed with the Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act to potentially limit damages in antitrust lawsuits. The group plans to continue accepting new members and will disclose further changes as they occur. The Justice Department had previously published similar updates in the Federal Register, with the most recent one on September 26, 2024.