Federal Register #2026-16108

Proposed Rule Changes for Personnel Appeals Board Procedures at Government Accountability Office

This opportunity involves proposed regulatory changes by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) to update its procedural rules. - Government Buyer: - Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action. - No products or services are requested; the notice pertains to regulatory changes only. - Notable Requirements and Changes: - Codification of electronic submission of pleadings and service of process - Introduction of a petition form requirement at case initiation - Elimination of automatic discovery commencement - Implementation of local rules to assist pro se parties and legal practitioners - Removal of certain subpoena provisions - Clarification of rules regarding stays of personnel actions and class certification - The changes are authorized under the General Accounting Office Personnel Act of 1980. - No contract value, period of performance, or line items are applicable.

Description

The Government Accountability Office Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) proposes significant changes to its regulations to streamline and modernize case processing. Changes include codifying electronic submission of pleadings and service of process, requiring a petition form at case initiation, eliminating automatic discovery commencement, and implementing local rules to assist pro se parties and legal practitioners. The Board also proposes removing certain subpoena provisions and clarifying rules on stays of personnel actions and class certification. These changes are authorized under the General Accounting Office Personnel Act of 1980.

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