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The Department of Health and Human Services has updated and clarified the roles and responsibilities of its Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This includes providing legal services and advice to the entire department, except for specific areas under the jurisdiction of the Office of Inspector General. The OGC is organized into several divisions and regional offices, each with specific functions like legal representation, handling ethics issues, and overseeing litigation. The revised organization ensures that the department receives uniform legal guidance throughout its various branches and programs.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) assigned staff members Rachael Warden and Elizabeth Molloy, who work in the Office of the General Counsel, to help with settlement talks related to the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project. These staff members are designated as non-decisional, meaning they won't be involved in decision-making on settlement agreements or the relicense application. Instead, different advisory staff will handle the review and processing of these matters. Furthermore, non-decisional staff and advisory staff are strictly prohibited from discussing the settlement and relicense application with each other.

The document is a notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that updates the organization and structure of its Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The OGC provides legal services and advice to various entities within the HHS, including the Secretary, on a wide range of issues. It is organized into several divisions, each specializing in different areas such as ethics, civil rights, and public health, and it has regional offices throughout the United States. This updated statement outlines the responsibilities and hierarchy within the OGC, ensuring uniform legal advice and services across the department.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated its Statement of Organization for the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This update clarifies the roles, responsibilities, and structure of the OGC, including the addition of their participation in the Inter-Agency False Claims Act Working Group. Key components such as the Mission, Organization, and Functions of the OGC are detailed, emphasizing the legal services provided to the Secretary and other parts of the department. The revised document also outlines how it nullifies all previous statements of organization.

The Department of Defense's Office of the General Counsel is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection related to conflicts of interest for members of certain defense advisory committees. This proposal, part of the compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeks comments on the necessity and practicality of the information being collected, and ways to improve it while minimizing the burden on respondents. The form, called SD Form 830, aims to identify potential conflicts of interest among committee members. The public has until February 10, 2025, to submit comments on the proposal.