Suitability Action Appeals
Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register Feb. 6, 2026. Document 2026-02449. Updated Nov. 15, 2026.
- What it does
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing amendments to the review process for suitability actions. The purpose of the proposed rule is to streamline suitability action appeals procedures, thereby improving the efficiency, rigor and timeliness by which OPM and agencies resolve challenges to suitability actions and ensure the integrity and efficiency of the service.
The Personnel Management Office's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What it would change
1 part of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
- Before this
No earlier Federal Register document under regulation identifier 3206-AO97 since Jan. 1, 2025.
Since then:
- Aug. 3, 2026 Final rule. Suitability Action Appeals
- Aug. 25, 2026 Final rule; correction. Suitability Action Appeals; Correction
- What happens next and when
Comments must be received on or before March 9, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-02449 |
|---|---|
| Action | Proposed rule with request for comments. |
| Agencies | Personnel Management Office |
| Published | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| Comments close | March 9, 2026 |
| Regulation identifier (RIN) | 3206-AO97 |
| Docket | OPM-2025-0173 |
| Significant (marked in the Federal Register) | Yes |
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