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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.

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division plans to extend an existing information collection related to Federal coal leases and is inviting public comments on the proposal. This involves forms ATR-139 and ATR-140, which are used to evaluate the competitive impact of Federal coal lease transactions. About 10 businesses are expected to respond, each taking around two hours, contributing to a total public burden of 20 hours annually. Public feedback is encouraged until March 31, 2025, particularly regarding the necessity, accuracy, utility, and burden of the information collection process.

The Department of Justice has filed a proposed update to the 2006 Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. This case involves the United States and the State of Connecticut seeking action against the Metropolitan District of Hartford for violations of the Clean Water Act. The modification extends the deadline for removing certain sewage overflow points and sets a new plan for reducing water infiltration into the sewer system. Public comments on this proposal are open for thirty days, and the decree can be accessed online or by requesting assistance.

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Institute of Technology and the Swedish National Agency for Education, have joined the group, while some others have withdrawn.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 Department of Justice announced a proposed legal agreement, or consent decree, in a lawsuit against The Dow Chemical Company, Union Carbide Corp, and Performance Materials, NA, Inc. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Air Act, accuses these companies of violating environmental regulations at their plants in Louisiana and Texas. The proposed consent decree outlines a requirement for the companies to carry out corrective actions, pay a $3 million fine, and complete environmental projects in Louisiana. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until 30 days after the announcement.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a court to settle a lawsuit involving the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and FMC Corporation over natural resource damages at a site in Front Royal, Virginia. FMC Corporation will pay over $1.6 million, with most going to the U.S. government's fund for environmental restoration projects, and part to Virginia for similar purposes. Four federal agencies are also involved in the settlement, contributing nearly $2.5 million for restoration projects. The agreement includes a period for public comment and protects the parties from further liability related to this issue as of the settlement date.

The Department of Justice has proposed a Third Amendment to a Consent Decree with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, in response to a lawsuit over violations of the Clean Water Act. The amendment outlines steps for the city to reduce sewage overflows, aiming for an 85% reduction by 2040 with interim goals set for the years 2024, 2030, and 2035. Public comments on the proposed amendment are invited within 30 days of this notice, and the Consent Decree is available online or by mail upon request.

The Department of Justice has announced a proposed agreement, known as a Consent Decree, in a court case against Thomas E. Lipar and several companies. The case involves complaint under the Clean Water Act, where pollutants were allegedly discharged without a permit. The proposed Decree requires the defendants to perform environmental mitigation and adhere to certain practices to prevent further violations. The public can submit comments on this proposal for 30 days, and more details can be found on the Justice Department's website or at the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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 Office of Tribal Justice, Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a 60-day notice for public comments on extending a previously approved information collection. This request involves the procedure for Indian tribes under Public Law 280 to ask for concurrent federal criminal jurisdiction in their areas. The estimated number of respondents is less than 350, with each taking about 80 hours to respond, resulting in a total annual burden of 28,000 hours and a cost of $1,174,058. Public input is welcomed to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvement of this information collection.