State Justice Institute Board of Directors Meeting Notice

The State Justice Institute (SJI) has issued a notice for its Board of Directors meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, in Harrisburg, PA. The meeting will address grant applications for the first quarter of FY 2026 and other organizational business.

SAMHSA Proposed Rule: Mandatory Drug Testing Guidelines Using Oral Fluid

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a proposed rule to establish mandatory guidelines for drug testing using oral fluid. This proposal aims to provide a standardized framework for federal agencies and contractors conducting such testing.

Proposed Federal Workplace Drug Testing Guidelines

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a proposed rule to update federal workplace drug testing guidelines. This consultation seeks public comment on the proposed changes to these guidelines.

Proposed Rule: Opioid Use Disorder Medication Regulations

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit public comment on proposed modifications to regulations concerning medications for opioid use disorder treatment. The comment period closes on February 14, 2023.

Proposed Rule to Remove Opioid Disorder Treatment Waiver Requirements

SAMHSA has issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to remove the waiver requirement for practitioners prescribing certain medications for opioid use disorder (OUD). This action follows amendments made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which eliminated the need for the waiver. Public comments are due by March 14, 2023.

SAMHSA Seeks Public Comments on Maternal Mental Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is soliciting public comments on questions related to maternal mental health. This consultation aims to gather input for the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health.

Surface Transportation Board: Lease Renewal Exemption for Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice of exemption for the renewal of a lease between Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway Company (WTJR) and Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP). This renewal extends the lease for approximately 16.55 miles of rail line for an additional ten years, continuing a lease arrangement that has been in place since 1991.

Surface Transportation Board: Abandonment Exemption for Central Railroad Co. of Indianapolis

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has received a verified notice of exemption from the Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis (CERA) to abandon two rail lines totaling approximately 1.77 miles in Kokomo, Indiana. The STB has set deadlines for petitions and offers of financial assistance, with the exemption becoming effective on April 8, 2026, unless stayed.

STB Performance Review Board and Executive Resources Board Membership

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced the immediate membership of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board (PRB) and Executive Resources Board (ERB). The notice lists the chairmen, members, and alternate members for both boards.

Lampwrights LLC Exemption to Operate Rail Track

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice of exemption for Lampwrights LLC to operate approximately 2,269 feet of track in Jefferson County, Pa. The exemption allows Lampwrights to provide switching and transloading services, with projected revenues not exceeding $5 million annually.