Valor medal board meets virtually to chat terms and outreach

2025-00071, International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program

The Justice Department wants to update the rules for the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program, which helps victims of terrorism get money back for certain expenses. These changes will make the program easier to use, clarify policies, and adjust spending limits. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until March 24, 2025, to comment!

2026-17923, Notice of Submission of Charter for the Reestablishment of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee

The Department of Justice hereby gives notice of planned filing of the charter for the reestablishment of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee (GAC) as a federal advisory committee pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended. The GAC will provide recommendations to the Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs, and the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance on national justice information and criminal intelligence sharing policy, standards, and integration initiatives that support improved public safety and enhanced coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and other justice-interested partners.

2026-11768, Meeting of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board

The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board is meeting on June 30, 2026, to review nominations for the 2024-2025 awards and decide who should receive this top honor. This meeting affects public safety officers nominated for their brave actions and helps make sure the best heroes get recognized. The meeting is by phone and closed to the public, with no direct cost impact.

2026-19694, Annual Notices on Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to Local Fire Authority

If you store explosives, you now have to tell your local fire department every year and when you stop storing them. This new rule helps keep firefighters and the public safer by making sure they always know where explosives are stored. It starts on October 26, 2026, and you must keep your notices for five years—no extra fees, just more safety!

2026-19693, Implementing the Safe Explosives Act

The Safe Explosives Act final rule affects businesses and people who handle explosives, making reporting and transport rules clearer and simpler. Starting October 26, 2026, license holders must report key personnel changes but no longer need to verify who accepts deliveries for them. These updates cut red tape without adding new costs, keeping everyone safer and smoother in the explosive world.

2026-16981, Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms

The Department of Justice ("the Department") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.

Previous: 2025-05051, Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Aircraft Repair Station Security

The TSA wants to keep collecting info from aircraft repair stations to make sure security stays strong. This affects FAA-certified repair shops, who’ll keep tracking records and can ask for reviews if needed. They’re asking for public feedback by May 27, 2025, and there’s no new cost or big changes—just a paperwork extension to keep things running smoothly.

Next: 2025-05053, Notice of Public Meeting of the New York Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The New York Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting on April 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anyone interested can join, listen, and even share their thoughts during the open comment period. This is a great chance for New Yorkers to get involved and share their views on civil rights issues without any cost, just a bit of time.