Regs.gov: Office of Personnel Management

OPM Withdraws Proposed FOIA Regulations

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has withdrawn its proposed rule to amend its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations, originally published on July 24, 2008. OPM cited the significant time elapsed and subsequent legal developments, including the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, as reasons for the withdrawal. The agency plans to issue new proposed amendments in the future.

OPM Proposed Rule on Reduction-in-Force Regulations

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed a rule to revise its reduction-in-force (RIF) regulations. The changes aim to prioritize performance over tenure and modify employee exclusions and reemployment priority lists. Comments are due by May 4, 2026.

OPM Seeks Comments on Reconsideration Rights Collection

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking public comments on an expiring information collection request concerning reconsideration rights for Civil Service or Federal Employees retirement, health benefits, and life insurance coverage. The comment period is open until April 28, 2026.

OPM School Attendance Certification Collection Notice Comment Period

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking public comments on the renewal and potential consolidation of two information collections related to school attendance certifications for survivor benefits. The comment period closes on May 8, 2026.

OPM Annuity Supplement Earnings Report - Comment Period

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is requesting comments on an expiring information collection request (ICR) for the Annuity Supplement Earnings Report (RI 92-22). The comment period closes on May 8, 2026. This ICR is used to determine the eligibility of certain FERS annuitants for an annuity supplement.

OPM Notice: Medical Exam for Survivor Benefits Collection

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is requesting public comments on an expiring information collection request (ICR) for the Report of Medical Examination of Person Electing Survivor Benefits (OPM Form 1530). The comment period closes on May 8, 2026.