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  • 2021-01868 — Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7424
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The memorandum from Ronald A. Klain, Assistant to the President, instructs executive departments and agencies to halt issuing new regulations until they are reviewed and approved by President Biden's appointees. It also suggests withdrawing rules sent to the Federal Register that haven't been published and postponing the effective dates for published rules not yet in effect for 60 days to allow for further review. Exceptions are allowed for urgent matters related to health, safety, or national security. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director will oversee this process and handle any notifications regarding exclusions to the freeze.

    Simple Explanation

    The President's helper, Mr. Klain, told the government's rule-makers to pause making new rules until the new team checks them out, unless it's super urgent for safety. They might hit a few bumps along the way, like not knowing how fast things need to happen or what counts as an emergency.

  • 2021-03153 — Reinstating Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9530
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    President Biden has reinstated Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians, allowing them to remain in the United States and continue working until June 30, 2022. This decision was made to support Liberians who have been residing in the U.S. and were part of the DED program as of January 10, 2021, while they transition to lawful permanent resident status. The action reflects the strong relationship between the United States and Liberia and aligns with U.S. foreign policy interests. Some individuals, such as those deemed ineligible for Temporary Protected Status or those with adverse foreign policy impacts, are excluded from this DED extension.

    Simple Explanation

    President Biden decided to let some people from Liberia stay and work in the U.S. until June 2022, as long as they were already in a special program before. However, if they don't meet certain rules, they can't join this program.

  • 2021-01746 — Rescission of Department of Labor Rule on Guidance
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7237
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor has repealed a rule from August 2020 that aligned with an Executive Order by former President Trump requiring specific procedures for issuing guidance documents. This decision follows a new Executive Order issued by President Biden on January 20, 2021, which revoked the previous order, highlighting the need for regulatory flexibility to address national challenges like COVID-19 and climate change. The Department determined the existing rule limited its ability to quickly provide necessary public guidance and thus decided to remove it, effective immediately.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor decided to cancel a rule that made it hard to quickly update or change guidelines, because they want to be more flexible and help with big issues like COVID-19 and climate change.

  • 2021-04097 — Remembering the 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID- 19
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 11597
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    In Proclamation 10148, President Biden remembers the over 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19, which surpasses the death tolls of several major wars combined. He calls for a moment of silence, urging all Americans to participate at sunset to honor those lost. Additionally, he orders flags to be flown at half-staff on all federal properties and U.S. embassies worldwide until February 26, 2021, to mark this solemn occasion.

    Simple Explanation

    President Biden wanted everyone to remember the 500,000 people in America who have died from COVID-19. He asked everyone to be quiet for a moment at sunset and made all the flags on government buildings go halfway down to show respect and sadness until February 26, 2021.