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Vol. 1 · No. 1085

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:3206-AO97

Suitability Action Appeals; Correction

Personnel Management Office — observed across 2 documents over 22 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The government updated the rules for how federal workers can appeal when told they're not eligible for federal jobs based on suitability concerns. If your business contracts with the federal government, review the new procedures so employees and applicants understand their appeal rights.

First seen

Aug 3, 2026

Last seen

Aug 25, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Effective on

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Aug 3, 2026·91 FR 49034

    Suitability Action Appeals

    effective Sep 2, 2026#2026-15650

  2. Final·Aug 25, 2026·91 FR 54798

    Suitability Action Appeals; Correction

    effective Sep 2, 2026#2026-17337