Justice Department Briefing 2026-04-30

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1. Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, Chief Administrative Law Judge

Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/30/2026-08484/office-of-the-chief-administrative-hearing-officer-chief-administrative-law-judge

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Content: On October 7, 2020, the Department of Justice ("Department") published an interim final rule ("IFR") amending the regulations governing the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer ("OCAHO"). The amendments reflected changes related to the creation of the position of the Chief Administrative Law Judge ("CALJ") and made additional related technical changes. This final rule adopts the provisions of the IFR with minor technical corrections.

2. Notice of Lodging of Proposed Second Modification To Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act

Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/30/2026-08404/notice-of-lodging-of-proposed-second-modification-to-consent-decree-under-the-comprehensive

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