Federal Register #OPM-2026-0562

OPM Updates Civil Service Rules and Adds Hazardous Duty Pay for Wildland Firefighters

This opportunity involves regulatory updates and a new pay differential rule from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM): - Government Buyer: - Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Regulatory Update: - OPM is issuing a direct final rule to update and amend obsolete provisions of the Civil Service Rules - Changes include modernizing terminology, updating references (e.g., Secretary of Veterans Affairs), and revising reporting requirements - No impact on agency operations, legal obligations, or rights of affected parties - Hazardous Duty Pay Differential: - OPM finalizes a rule authorizing a 25% hazardous duty pay differential - Applies to General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) employees - Specifically for employees participating as members of firefighting crews directly involved in implementing and controlling prescribed wildland fires - Effective from the first pay period on or after the specified effective date - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - No products or equipment are being procured; this is a regulatory and compensation update - No part numbers, quantities, or procurement requirements are specified

Description

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a direct final rule to update and amend obsolete and outdated provisions of the Civil Service Rules pursuant to Executive Order 14410. These updates do not substantively affect agency operations but improve the usability of the Civil Service Rules by removing outdated references and provisions. The rule is effective October 13, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by September 14, 2026. If such comments are received, OPM will withdraw the relevant provisions and publish a proposed rule for comments.

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