Justice Department Lists 2025 Executive Performance Reviewers

2026-11526 — Implementation of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018: Dispensing and Administering Controlled Substances for Medication-Assisted Treatment

Starting July 9, 2026, new rules make it easier for doctors and pharmacies to provide medicine that helps people recover from opioid addiction. These changes affect healthcare providers by expanding who can give medication-assisted treatment and how pharmacies can deliver these medicines. The goal? Faster, safer access to treatment with clear rules that save time and support recovery.

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.

2026-13721 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC) will pay back $1.8 million for past pollution cleanup and cover future costs, which could total over $57 million, to clean up a hazardous site in Montana. In return, the government promises not to sue CFAC again for this pollution. The public has 30 days to share their thoughts on this cleanup deal.

2026-13705 — Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Benuvia Operations, LLC.

Benuvia Operations, LLC wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances like marijuana extract and psilocybin. People and companies involved with these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by August 6, 2026. This move could shake up who gets to bring these substances into the U.S., so keep an eye on the deadline if you’re interested!

2026-13587 — Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications

The ATF wants to make it easier for people applying for firearms by letting them send a photo ID instead of passport-style photos and reducing fingerprint card requirements. This change affects individuals and responsible persons for businesses applying for firearms licenses. Comments on this proposal are open until October 5, 2026, and could save applicants time and hassle.

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.