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Executive Office of the President Removes Regulations Not Aligned with Law

The Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration, is removing specific regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations. This action aligns Office of Administration policy with legal interpretations that it is not an agency under the Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act, and its implementation of Executive Order 13526 does not affect the public.

EOIR Interim Final Rule on Electronic Filing for OCAHO Cases

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is issuing an interim final rule to implement electronic filing and records applications for all cases before the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO). This rule requires certain users to file documents electronically and modifies service of process methods, with an effective date of March 2, 2026.

Appellate Procedures for Board of Immigration Appeals - Comment Period Extended

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has extended the comment period for its interim final rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The original deadline of March 9, 2026, has been extended to April 8, 2026, allowing additional time for public input.

Immigration Appeals Procedures Interim Rule

The Department of Justice has issued an interim final rule to streamline administrative appellate review by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The rule makes review discretionary on the merits, sets briefing times, and streamlines other aspects of the appellate process. Comments are due by March 9, 2026.

Security Bars Processing Confirmation Rule: Partial Withdrawal and Correction

The Departments of Homeland Security and Justice are partially withdrawing certain amendments from a December 2020 final rule concerning asylum eligibility and credible fear screening. The substantive public health-related provisions of the 2020 rule will still become effective on December 31, 2025, as scheduled.

Immigration Judges Rule Aligns TIJ Requirements with IJ Appointments

The Department of Justice has issued a final rule aligning the requirements for Temporary Immigration Judge (TIJ) appointments with those for permanent Immigration Judges (IJ). This change aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates for TIJ positions and includes technical amendments to existing regulations. The rule becomes effective on August 28, 2025.

Employees' Compensation Appeals Board Rules of Procedure Final Rule

The Department of Labor has issued a final rule updating the Rules of Procedure for the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB). These updated regulations govern appeals under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) for federal employees seeking to appeal decisions from the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). The rule is effective November 19, 2008.

Proposed Rules of Procedure for Employees' Compensation Appeals Board

The Department of Labor has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update the procedural regulations for the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board. These proposed revisions aim to codify current operating procedures and address outdated aspects of the existing rules, which have not been significantly revised in 46 years. The Department is seeking public comments on these proposed changes.

EAC Technical Guidelines Development Committee Vacancy Notice

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is announcing two vacancies on its Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC). These positions require technical and scientific expertise related to voting systems and equipment and will be filled jointly by the EAC and NIST. Interested individuals are directed to contact the EAC for more information.

Election Audit Standards Correction Notice

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission published a correction notice regarding a previous Federal Register publication. This notice corrects a nonworking link for accessing the proposed Voluntary National Election Audit Standards and provides the correct URL and submission details for public comments.