Guidance Documents
Guidance Documents
| Component | Document | Issued | Posted | ID | Topic | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversion Control Program (DEA) | Faxing DEA Form 222s - COVID-19 | March 26, 2020 | March 26, 2020 | DEA-DC-019 | DEA Records and Reports |
On March 26, 2020, due to the HHS declared health crises, DEA has granted an exception to 21 CFR 1305.13 regarding the requirement that a purchaser mail a hard copy version of DEA Form 222 to the original supplier in order to ensure an adequate supply of controlled substances for the duration of this public health emergency. |
| Diversion Control Program (DEA) | 65% Bulk Manufacture Exception | March 26, 2020 | March 26, 2020 | DEA-DC-020 | General |
Due to the current public health crisis declared by HHS on 1-31-20, DEA grants an exception of 21 CFR 1303.24(b) that normally require the inventory for individual manufacturers to remain at 65% or less. All DEA reg. bulk manufacturers are allowed to exceed the 65% ceiling in order to supply dosage form manufacturers with the active pharmaceutical ingredient(s). This exception does not authorize any manufacturer to exceed his previously established annual manufacturing quota. |
| Diversion Control Program (DEA) | Separate Registration In Each State (Reciprocity) | March 25, 2020 | March 25, 2020 | DEA-DC-018 | DEA Registration |
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by HHS on 1-31-20, the DEA is granting an exception to the requirement that a practitioner be registered in each state where they dispense controlled substances. However, under this temporary exception, practitioners may dispense controlled in states where they do not hold a registration, provided that they still hold at least one registration, and comply with all applicable state laws. |
| Diversion Control Program (DEA) | COVID-19 Q&A Mail Methadone | March 24, 2020 | March 24, 2020 | DEA-DC-024 | General |
DEA’s regulations prohibiting mail delivery of methadone to NTP patients remain in effect. DEA believes that the potential for diversion and abuse of methadone for MAT treatment of narcotic dependent persons is too high to permit NTPs to dispense via the USPS. To ensure continued access during the COVID-19 health emergency, DEA has authorized NTP employees, law enforcement and National Guard personnel to deliver methadone to patients who cannot travel to the NTP. |
| Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | Prescription Refills - COVID-19 | March 21, 2020 | March 21, 2020 | DEA-DC-17 | Controlled Substance Prescriptions |
On March 21, 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued guidance concerning the refill of schedule II through V controlled substances during the COVID-19 national health emergency. |
| Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | National Health Emergency and Telemedicine - COVID-19 | March 17, 2020 | March 17, 2020 | DEA-DC-016 | General |
On January 31, 2020, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Azar declared a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 virus. This documents answers DEA registrants questions concerning the practice of telemedicine during this national health emergency. |
| Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | SAMHSA NTP Deliveries Exception | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 | DEA-DC-15 | General |
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| Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) | Michigan-Mar2020-Public Advisory-Michigan’s Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs) No Longer Qualify as Alternative to NICS Check | March 3, 2020 | March 6, 2020 | DOJ-1313676 | Firearms |
The ATF Open Letter issued to All Michigan Federal Firearms Licensees on March 24, 2006 is rescinded as of the date of this letter because, as explained above, a valid Michigan State Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is no longer a NICS alternative under 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). All Michigan FFLs are required to conduct a NICS background check prior to the transfer of a firearm to a non-licensee, even if that individual possesses a valid, unexpired CPL. |
| Office on Violence Against Women | Match Requirement for STOP Formula Grants | February 11, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | OVW-1317106 | Grants | Information for STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant recipients on calculating match for the purpose of meeting the statutory requirement that an award under the program cover no more than 75 percent of the total costs of the project(s) funded. |
| U.S. Trustee Program | Debtor ID and SSN Verification Procedures | January 31, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1319571 | Bankruptcy | USTP Region 4, Eastern District of Virginia. Debtor Identification and SSN at 341 Meetings |
| Civil Rights Division | Financial and Housing Rights of Servicemembers | January 30, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | CRT-1315841 | Servicemembers Initiative | This webpage provides a brief overview of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and describes its key provisions. |
| Civil Rights Division | Employment Rights of Servicemembers | January 30, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | CRT-1315846 | Servicemembers Initiative | This webpage provides a brief overview of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and describes its key provisions. |
| Civil Rights Division | SCRA Overview | January 30, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | CRT-1315851 | Servicemembers Initiative | This webpage provides an overview of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and describes its key provisions for legal practitioners. |
| Civil Rights Division | Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) | January 30, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | CRT-1315856 | Servicemembers Initiative | This webpage provides an in-depth overview of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The webpage describes USERRA's key provisions and contains links to the statute and examples of Department of Justice cases. |
| Civil Rights Division | Voting Rights of Servicemembers | January 30, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | CRT-1315901 | Servicemembers Initiative | This webpage provides a brief overview of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act and describes its key provisions. |
| Civil Rights Division | The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) | January 30, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | CRT-1315906 | Servicemembers Initiative | This is an overview of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act that explains its key provisions and provides links to the statute. |
| U.S. Trustee Program | Power of Attorney Considerations Letter | January 29, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1319576 | Bankruptcy | USTP Region 4, Baltimore. Waiver for the requirement that a debtor appear and give testimony at his/her Section 341 Meeting of Creditors. |
| U.S. Trustee Program | Chapter 11 - Letter to attorney in new involuntary chapter 11 case | January 29, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1319611 | Business Reorganization (Bankruptcy) | USTP Region 4, South Carolina. Chapter 11 - Letter to attorney of new Chapter 11 transferred debtor |
| U.S. Trustee Program | Corp, Ptrshp, LLC ORR list sent to debtor in IDI package | January 24, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1318786 | Business Reorganization (Bankruptcy) | USTP Region 15, San Diego. Operating and Reporting Requirements Checklist sent to Debtor-in-Possession in IDI letter |
| U.S. Trustee Program | Corp, Ptrshp, LLC Small Business ORR list sent to debtor in IDI package | January 24, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1318791 | Business Reorganization (Bankruptcy) | USTP Region 15, San Diego. Operating and Reporting Requirements Checklist sent to Small Business Debtor-in-Possession in IDI letter |
| U.S. Trustee Program | DOL Questionnaire Provided to Debtor and Counsel | January 24, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1318796 | Business Reorganization (Bankruptcy) | USTP Region 15, San Diego. Questionnaire for Chapter 11 debtors regarding Department of Labor issues |
| U.S. Trustee Program | IDI Letter email to counsel | January 24, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1318801 | Business Reorganization (Bankruptcy) | USTP Region 15, San Diego. Email letter to Chapter 11 debtor's counsel scheduling IDI |
| U.S. Trustee Program | IDI Letter to Debtor and Counsel | January 24, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1318806 | Business Reorganization (Bankruptcy) | USTP Region 15, San Diego. Letter to Chapter 11 debtor and debtor's counsel scheduling IDI |
| U.S. Trustee Program | Individual ORR list sent to debtor in IDI package | January 24, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1318811 | Business Reorganization (Bankruptcy) | USTP Region 15, San Diego. Operating and Reporting Requirements Checklist sent to Individual Debtor-in-Possession in IDI letter |
| U.S. Trustee Program | TIN Notice Provided to Debtor and Counsel | January 24, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | UST-1318816 | Business Reorganization (Bankruptcy) | USTP Region 15 Notice of Use of Taxpayer Identification Number to Collect U.S. Trustee quarterly fees |