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The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri regarding environmental claims at the Madison County Mines Superfund Site. The settlement involves Delta Asphalt, Inc., and aims to resolve contamination-related claims under federal and Missouri state environmental laws. Delta Asphalt will place controls on their property to allow the Environmental Protection Agency and the State to conduct necessary remedial actions. There is a public comment period, and individuals may submit comments and request a public meeting within 30 days of this notice.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke William Needham's Certificate of Registration to handle controlled substances in Mississippi. This decision was made because Needham is no longer authorized to practice nursing in Mississippi after his nursing licenses were revoked. The DEA issued an Order to Show Cause, but Needham did not respond, which led to a default judgment against him. Consequently, without a state license, he cannot legally dispense controlled substances and will not have his DEA registration or any related applications renewed.

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.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) proposed an extension for the collection of information related to hate crime incidents. This collection is conducted by the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division and requires law enforcement agencies to report hate crime data. The FBI uses this data to analyze trends and compile the information into reports like the Hate Crime Statistics. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 1, 2021, to evaluate various aspects such as the necessity and burden of the data collection.

ODVA, Inc. reported to the authorities about changes in its membership as part of a research group under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which limits how much antitrust plaintiffs can recover. New members include companies from Kentucky, Wisconsin, South Korea, Japan, South Carolina, and Switzerland, while some companies from Washington, Minnesota, Canada, China, Germany, and several other regions have left the group. The group is still open to new members, and ODVA plans to continue notifying authorities of any further changes.

The Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREaTe) notified the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes to its membership. This notification, dated October 11, 2024, includes the addition of Alaska Range Resources, LLC, from Palmer, AK, and Orojo Resources USA, LLC, from Cleveland, GA, as new members of the consortium. The purpose of these filings is to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under specific conditions. CREaTe plans to continue updating its membership changes as they occur.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing a new rule to require that all applications and renewals for DEA registration be submitted online. This change will eliminate the current option to submit paper forms, making the process more efficient and cost-effective. The proposal is expected to save money for both the DEA and applicants by reducing errors and the need for corrections, while nearly all current applicants already use the internet for submissions. The rule change also aligns with federal efforts to streamline and modernize regulatory processes.

The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed consent decree to a New Mexico court regarding a lawsuit against HF Sinclair Navajo Refining LLC, alleging that they violated air quality laws at their refinery. The proposed settlement requires HF Sinclair to pay a $35 million civil penalty and undertake various projects to reduce harmful emissions. The public is invited to comment on this decree within 30 days of its publication, with details available on the Department of Justice's website. Comments can be submitted via email or mail, and may be added to the public court record.

The Border Security Technology Consortium (BSTC) filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on January 12, 2021. This filing is related to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 and involves changes in membership aimed at limiting antitrust plaintiffs to recovering actual damages in certain situations. New members joining the consortium include Carahsoft Technology Corporation, STRAX Intelligence Group, among others, while companies like Bruker Detection Corporation and CUBRC, Inc. have exited. Membership is still open, and BSTC plans to update further changes in the future.

The document is about a notice filed by the Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation, also known as AIM Photonics, which is under the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics. On December 6, 2024, they informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in their membership, adding two new Canadian members: the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre in Ottawa and Dream Photonics, Inc. in Vancouver. This notice extends the provisions of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which limits the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. Membership in AIM Photonics remains open, and they plan to disclose further changes in the future.