FBI Council Tackles Crime Data Sharing and Privacy Perils

2025-19808 — Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

The FBI’s CJIS Advisory Policy Board is meeting on December 10-11, 2025, to talk about important updates to crime data and background check systems that affect law enforcement and the public. You can join in person or by phone, and the board will review policies that help keep our justice info safe and up-to-date. No big costs are mentioned, but this meeting shapes how crime data tech moves forward.

2025-19200 — Meeting of the Compact Council for the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact

The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Council is having a meeting to discuss how states share crime info while keeping privacy safe. This affects law enforcement and agencies that handle crime data, aiming to improve how info is shared without costing extra money. The meeting will help set new rules and plans to keep everyone’s data secure and up-to-date.

2025-07491 — Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

The FBI's CJIS Advisory Policy Board is holding a meeting to discuss important updates that affect law enforcement and public safety agencies. They’ll talk about new policies and tech changes that could impact how crime data is shared and protected. This meeting helps make sure everyone stays on the same page and ready for future challenges.

2025-06200 — Notice of Charter Reestablishment

The FBI is bringing back the Criminal Justice Information Services Advisory Policy Board to help guide how criminal justice info systems work. This board includes folks from state, local, tribal, and federal law enforcement, plus judges and other experts. No new costs or deadlines are mentioned, but this move keeps important advice flowing to improve public safety.

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.

2026-06521 — 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.

Previous: 2025-05735 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Foreign Trade Zones Annual Reconciliation and Recordkeeping Requirement

The Department of Homeland Security is keeping the rules for Foreign Trade Zones paperwork going strong! Businesses using these zones must keep up with their annual reports and records, helping Customs track trade smoothly. No big changes or extra costs, just a simple extension to keep things running on time.

Next: 2025-05741 — Fisheries of the South Atlantic; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting

Fishermen and seafood lovers in the U.S. Caribbean, get ready! The government is holding a series of meetings to check on the health of spiny lobster populations. These meetings will help decide how to keep lobster fishing fair and sustainable, with updates happening soon and no immediate cost changes yet.