Justice Department Lists 2025 Executive Performance Reviewers

2026-10128 — Revision of Applications for Manufacturing and Procurement Quotas

The DEA wants to update how companies apply for permission to make and buy certain controlled drugs and chemicals. These changes will make the rules clearer, help prevent drug shortages, and ensure enough supply for medical and scientific needs. If you’re a manufacturer or involved in this process, get ready to follow new steps and share your thoughts by July 20, 2026.

2026-09160 — Implementing PATRIOT Act Improvements: Contraband Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco

Starting June 8, 2026, new rules crack down harder on illegal cigarette and smokeless tobacco sales. The government lowered the amount that counts as smuggling from 60,000 to just 10,000 cigarettes and now includes smokeless tobacco in the crackdown. Sellers and distributors must keep better records and report more info, making it tougher to dodge the law and protect honest businesses.

2026-10253 — Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine in Schedule I

Starting May 22, 2026, the DEA is putting 2-fluorodeschloroketamine (2-FDCK) into Schedule I, meaning it’s now treated like the most dangerous drugs. This affects anyone who makes, sells, or uses it, adding strict rules and serious penalties. The temporary ban lasts two years, giving the government time to decide if it should stay permanent.

2026-10252 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Modification to Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas, is getting more time—an extra 11.5 years—to fix its sewer system and stop sewage spills that break the law. The new plan changes deadlines and lets the city decide which repairs to do first, but it also makes sure the city has enough money to get the job done. People have 30 days to share their thoughts on this updated agreement.

2026-10079 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-Request To Be Included on the List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for Individuals in Immigration Proceedings (Form EOIR-56)

The Department of Justice is updating the form for lawyers who want to offer free help to people in immigration court. They’re asking for public feedback by June 22, 2026, to make sure the form is clear and easy to use. This update won’t cost anyone extra but aims to make signing up smoother and less time-consuming.

2026-10090 — Exempt Chemical Preparations Under the Controlled Substances Act

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reviewed and decided on applications for special chemical mixtures that don’t fall under strict drug rules, covering requests from July 2025 to March 2026. Some mixtures got approved, others denied, and a few listings were fixed from earlier notices. If you’re involved with these chemicals, you’ve got until July 20, 2026, to share your thoughts—no fees or big costs involved, just your voice!

Previous: 2025-19297 — Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: MARAD Exercise Breakout Survey

MARAD wants to renew and rename its survey to better match its new exercise program name. Mariners who support Defense missions will see updated questions about communication limits during exercises. The survey will involve more people and take a bit more time, so MARAD is asking for public feedback before moving forward.

Next: 2025-19300 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a public meeting on November 18, 2025, to discuss a big marine accident where a ship hit a bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. This meeting is open to everyone and can be watched live online. No new costs or changes to rules are involved, but it’s a key chance to learn about safety and what happened.