Federal Register #1094-AA57

Final Rule: Department of the Interior OHA Updates Administrative Procedures

This opportunity is a regulatory update from the Department of the Interior's Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA): - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are mentioned - The final rule clarifies and updates administrative procedures for hearings and appeals - Addresses transcript costs, correction deadlines, and standards for stay petitions - Allows for electronic filing and removes outdated references - Authorizes use of OHA Standing Orders for procedural matters - The rule is procedural and regulatory, not related to acquisition or contracting

Description

The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is issuing a final rule to adopt the interim final rule (IFR) published on January 10, 2025, with modifications responding to public comments, clarifying procedures, and correcting typographical errors. The IFR was initially scheduled to take effect on February 10, 2025, but its effective date was delayed multiple times until July 21, 2025, due to a regulatory freeze pending review. The final rule became effective on May 21, 2026, and includes provisions related to administrative practice and procedure and claims before the Department of the Interior.

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