Justice Dept Speeds Up Cash for Overseas Terror Victims

2025-05052 — Meeting of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board

The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board is holding a virtual meeting to discuss important topics like member terms, how the program is run, and ways to spread the word. This affects public safety officers and those who support them, aiming to keep the Medal of Valor program strong and well-known. No costs or deadlines were mentioned, but the meeting helps keep everything on track.

2026-06521 — Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Lipomed/LGC Standards

Lipomed/LGC Standards wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances, like 3-Fluoro-N-methylcathinone. This means companies involved with these drugs can comment or ask for a hearing by May 4, 2026. If approved, it could impact how these substances enter the U.S., but no direct costs are mentioned yet.

2026-06523 — Designation of P2P Methyl Glycidic Acid as a List I Chemical

Starting May 4, 2026, anyone handling P2P methyl glycidic acid—a key chemical used to make illegal drugs like methamphetamine—must follow new government rules and register with the DEA. This means all transactions, big or small, will be closely watched to stop illegal drug production. Businesses dealing with this chemical should act fast to stay legal and avoid penalties.

2026-06329 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Material Modification of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

The City of Columbia, South Carolina, must finish four new sewer projects by January 1, 2029, to fix its sewer system and delay a related cleanup program until those projects are done. This change updates a 2014 agreement to stop sewer overflows and protect local water. People have 30 days from April 2, 2026, to share their thoughts on this plan.

2026-06051 — Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Usona Institute

Usona Institute wants to become an official importer of some powerful controlled substances like mescaline and psilocybin. People who make or use these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by April 29, 2026. This move could impact research and medical use, with no direct cost changes announced yet.

2026-06118 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection for Which Approval Has Expired: Census of Prosecutor Offices

The Department of Justice is bringing back the Census of Prosecutor Offices with some updates to make it easier and faster to fill out. This survey affects prosecutor offices across the country and helps gather important info to improve justice stats. Comments on the changes are open until May 29, 2026, and the new process aims to save time and reduce hassle.

Previous: 2024-29239 — Clean Water Act Methods Update Rule 22 for the Analysis of Contaminants in Effluent

The EPA is updating the Clean Water Act testing methods to better detect harmful pollutants like PFAS and PCBs in water. These changes affect industries and towns that report water pollution, making testing easier and more accurate. The updates include new methods, simpler sampling rules, and some cleanup of old rules, with no new monitoring deadlines or costs set yet.

Next: 2025-00153 — Periodic Reporting

The Postal Service asked the Commission to review and possibly change how it reports important data regularly. This notice tells everyone about the request, invites people to share their thoughts, and starts the official process. If you’re involved with postal reporting, keep an eye out for new rules and deadlines that could affect how and when reports are made.