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Veranova, L.P. has applied to become a registered bulk manufacturer of specific controlled substances. The application has been submitted to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to support their manufacturing and analytical testing needs. Public comments or objections regarding this application can be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal until March 25, 2025. Individuals may also request a hearing about the application by the same date.

The Department of Justice announced a proposed Consent Decree involving Tetra Tech EC Inc. concerning the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund Site in San Francisco. The decree addresses a claim that Tetra Tech is liable for handling hazardous substances at the site, requiring them to pay $40 million. In return, the U.S. government agrees not to pursue further legal action against Tetra Tech under specific CERCLA sections. The public can review and comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with a South Carolina court as part of a lawsuit against LANXESS Corporation. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Air Act, claims that LANXESS failed to properly manage and monitor equipment at its Charleston facility to prevent hazardous air pollutant leaks. The proposed decree includes a $650,000 civil penalty and requires LANXESS to perform substantial environmental projects, costing at least $3.545 million, to comply with the Clean Air Act. The public can submit comments on this proposed decree within 30 days, either by email or mail.

The Department of Justice, through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has announced a 60-day period for public comment on changes to an existing information collection. This collection aims to revise the estimated public burden and cost associated with respondents, including the value of time, shifting from $0 to $535, and requiring only 2 total hours from 7 respondents. The public, including government and private sector stakeholders, is encouraged to provide feedback to enhance the quality and efficiency of this collection process. These updates are part of ATF's broader effort to refine its strategic goals and adapt to external factors, as mandated by the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010.

The Rust Foundation has updated its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. As of January 8, 2025, Adorsys Ireland Ltd. from Dublin, Ireland, joined the group while Shopify Inc. from Ottawa, Canada, has left. There have been no other changes in the group’s membership or its planned research activities, and the membership remains open. This change was filed with both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission and is intended to limit antitrust plaintiff recoveries to actual damages in certain situations.

The Office on Violence Against Women within the U.S. Department of Justice announced the cancellation of a scheduled meeting for the Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women. Originally set for February 10, 2025, the meeting will be rescheduled. The cancellation was noted in a previous Federal Register notice. For further details, individuals can contact Sherriann C. Moore or visit the agency's website links provided in the notice.

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.

PCI Synthesis has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances. They plan to use these substances for developing manufacturing processes and conducting tests. The application has been filed under notice by the DEA, and comments or objections to this application can be submitted by April 19, 2021. Additionally, PCI Synthesis has patents for the synthesis process of amphetamines.

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.

The Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) has reported changes in its membership to both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This filing intends to continue limiting antitrust plaintiffs to only actual damages in certain situations. New members added to the consortium include Defense Operations & Executions Solutions, Inc. from Florida, Systems & Technology Research from Massachusetts, and The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. The group remains open for more members, and further changes in membership will be reported.