Defense & National Security

DFARS Rule: Estonia Added as Qualifying Country

The Department of Defense has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Estonia as a qualifying country. This change impacts acquisition regulations related to procurements from this country.

DIA Amends Privacy Act Records Notice for HRMS

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is amending a system of records notice for its Human Resources Management System (HRMS) under the Privacy Act of 1974. The changes update the categories of records, retrievability, and system manager information.

Defense Intelligence Agency Amends Privacy Act System of Records

The Defense Intelligence Agency is amending a system of records notice for its Privacy Act inventory. The changes involve updating the system name, categories of individuals and records covered, purpose, retention, system manager, and record source categories for the 'Special Program Information Systems' record.

Defense Intelligence Agency Deletes Two Privacy Act Records Systems

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is deleting two systems of records notices from its inventory of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. This action is proposed to be effective April 7, 2008, unless comments necessitate a contrary determination. The affected systems are Reserve Training Records and DoD Hotline Referrals.

Defense Intelligence Agency Privacy Act System of Records Alteration

The Defense Intelligence Agency is altering a system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. This notice details changes to the 'Investigations and Complaints' system, including updated maintenance authorities and exemption claims. The alterations are proposed to be effective May 12, 2008.

Defense Intelligence Agency Alters Privacy Act System of Records

The Defense Intelligence Agency is altering its Drug-Free Workplace Files system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. The changes update categories of individuals covered, records maintained, and routine uses. The action is effective October 9, 2009, unless comments are received.

US and Belize Cooperation Agreement on Protection Requests

The Department of Homeland Security has published the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Belize for Cooperation Regarding the Examination of Protection Requests. This agreement, signed on October 20, 2025, outlines cooperative measures for handling protection requests between the two nations.

DHS Updates SES Performance Review Boards Members List

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a notice updating the list of members for its Fiscal Year 2025 Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Boards (PRBs). This update removes two names and adds six names to the existing list.

DHS Technical Amendment to Federal Property Protection Regulations

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a technical amendment to its regulations governing the protection of Federal property. This amendment corrects outdated cross-references to rescinded General Services Administration (GSA) regulations and clarifies language regarding photography and recording at Federal facilities. The rule is effective February 9, 2026.

DHS Modifies Privacy Act System of Records Notice for Payment Integrity

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is modifying several Privacy Act system of records notices to adopt OMB-required language. This change will allow DHS to disclose information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments. The modifications are effective January 30, 2026.