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  • 2021-04008 — Rules of Practice and Procedure
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11425
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor is withdrawing a rule that would have made electronic filing and service mandatory for legal representatives involved with the Benefits Review Board unless a different filing method was justified. This decision came after receiving significant negative feedback during the comment period, indicating some concerns with the filing system. While the rule won't take effect, the department plans to extend the comment period and hold listening sessions to gather more user feedback. The rule withdrawal applies to changes that were to be introduced on January 11, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wanted to make it so lawyers had to send important papers through computers, but some people didn't like the idea. So now, they're stopping that plan for now and will talk to more people to see what everyone thinks before making any changes.

  • 2021-04005 — Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before the Office of Administrative Law Judges
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11426
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor has withdrawn a rule announced on January 11, 2021, that would have required electronic filing and service of legal documents, after receiving significant negative feedback. This rule, which aimed to make e-filing mandatory for individuals with legal representation, is no longer proceeding because of the comments received before the deadline. The Department will reopen the comment period for the related proposed rule and plans to conduct public sessions to gather more input on its electronic filing system. The Department will provide advance notice if a final rule requiring e-filing is issued.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor tried to make a rule that all lawyers have to send their paperwork over the internet, but some people didn't like this idea, so they decided to think about it more and ask people for their thoughts again.

  • 2025-04649 — WOTUS Notice: The Final Response to SCOTUS; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Recommendations
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13428
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army aim to involve various stakeholders in discussions about the "waters of the United States" definition due to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The agencies plan to hold listening sessions and are actively seeking written feedback from the public to inform future administrative actions and clarify the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. They also address concerns regarding the Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States" stemming from the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, impacting the way certain water bodies are regulated under federal law. This effort emphasizes broad public engagement to ensure clear and consistent understanding and implementation.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA and the Department of the Army want to hear what different people think about what counts as the "waters of the United States." They plan to hold meetings to listen to everyone's ideas and make sure everybody understands the rules about water.

  • 2021-02446 — VA Market Assessment Listening Sessions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8486
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is organizing virtual listening sessions to gather feedback from veterans and other stakeholders on their experiences with VA health care and their preferences for future care delivery. These sessions are part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018, aimed at modernizing or realigning VHA facilities. Insights from these sessions will inform recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission. The meetings will be accessible to the public and held as WebEx events, with details available via a dedicated email contact.

    Simple Explanation

    The Veterans Health Administration is asking veterans and people who care about them to share their thoughts about VA health care in online meetings to help improve it. They're planning to use what they learn to make the VA hospitals and clinics better.