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The 1EdTech Consortium, Inc. has submitted updates to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Swedish National Agency for Education, have joined the group, while some others have withdrawn. This act allows antitrust plaintiffs to only claim actual damages in specific situations. The Consortium will continue to share membership updates to keep the records current.

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 Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a Massachusetts federal court to resolve claims related to environmental damage at the Shpack Landfill Site in Massachusetts. The agreement involves multiple defendants, including Aerosols Danville, Inc., and would require them, along with the Department of Energy, to pay $2.1 million for natural resource restoration and cost assessments. In return, they would receive legal protections under environmental laws. The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed decree, which can be accessed online through the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has submitted a proposed Consent Decree to the United States District Court for the District of Idaho regarding a lawsuit against the City of Driggs, Idaho, and the State of Idaho. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Water Act, addresses violations of the City's discharge permit and an EPA order. The proposed decree aims to settle these claims by mandating compliance measures and imposing a $400,000 penalty on the City. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days, and the decree can be accessed online through the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with a North Carolina court involving a lawsuit against Pilkington North America, Inc. for violating the Clean Air Act. The company reportedly failed to secure necessary permits and use technology to control pollutants from its glass manufacturing plant. Under the decree, Pilkington will install equipment to control and monitor emissions and will conduct annual tests. Public comments on this proposal are welcome for 30 days following the notice's publication.

The Department of Justice has approved a proposed settlement with United Molasses, Inc. under the Oil Pollution Act concerning oil discharges at Terminal 4 in Richmond, California. As part of the settlement, United Molasses, Inc. will pay $650,000 to settle claims for damage to natural resources. The public can review and comment on this agreement until January 10, 2025, by contacting the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division. Further details and access to the settlement document are available on the Justice Department's website.

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the FFL Out of Business Records Request (ATF Form 5300.3A). This proposed collection will help identify licensees who have gone out of business and failed to submit their records, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and regulations. Public comments are accepted until January 8, 2025, and the collection aims to update narrative text for clarity on submitting out-of-business records. The overall process is mandatory for those affected, with an estimated 3,030 respondents expected to spend around 10 hours each on the submission.

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.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Partial Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia concerning a lawsuit between the Government of Guam and the United States. In the lawsuit, Guam seeks to recover costs for environmental cleanup activities at the Ordot Dump Superfund Site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The proposed decree requires Guam to pay $3.9 million plus interest to resolve claims for costs incurred up to August 10, 2022, while claims for costs after that date remain unresolved. The public can comment on this proposed agreement within 30 days of the notice's publication.

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.