Justice Department Opens Whistleblower Tip Website

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.

2026-13821 — Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Tianeptine in Schedule I

The DEA wants to put tianeptine, a drug with potential risks, into Schedule I, meaning it’ll be treated like the most tightly controlled substances. This change affects anyone who makes, sells, studies, or uses tianeptine, bringing strict rules and penalties. You’ve got until August 7, 2026, to share your thoughts before the new rules could kick in.

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!

2026-13721 — 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.

Previous: 2026-10074 — Level 3 Probabilistic Risk Assessment Project Documentation (Volume 1)

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing a draft report about how they assess risks from nuclear power plants and wants your thoughts by July 20, 2026. This affects anyone interested in nuclear safety and could shape future safety rules, but it doesn’t cost money right now. It’s a chance to help make nuclear energy safer for everyone!

Next: 2026-10077 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: National Health Service Corps Scholar/Students to Service Travel Worksheet, OMB No. 0906-0087-Revision

The National Health Service Corps is updating its Travel Worksheet used by scholarship and loan repayment participants to request travel and relocation funds for approved health sites. This change aims to make the process smoother and more accurate. If you’re part of these programs, you can comment on the update until July 20, 2026, with no new costs expected.