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The Executive Order provides a way for alumni of AmeriCorps programs to be hired for federal jobs without going through the usual competitive application process. It allows people who have completed a certain amount of service with AmeriCorps to be directly appointed by federal agencies if they are qualified. This order helps keep skilled individuals in public service roles. However, all applicants must still meet baseline requirements, like citizenship and no legal disqualifications, to be considered for these positions.

The executive order titled "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" emphasizes recognizing men and women as biologically distinct categories based on immutable biological facts. It mandates that federal agencies enforce laws and policies using definitions that reflect this distinction and eliminate references to gender ideology in government documents and communications. Additionally, it directs agencies to ensure that sex-based rights are protected and that federal funding is not used to support gender ideology, thereby outlining specific measures for revising identification documents, policies on intimate spaces, and agency practices.

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) held its virtual Seventy-third Plenary Session, during which it adopted six recommendations and issued one official statement. The recommendations cover a range of topics including rules on rulemakings, protecting sensitive materials in public rulemaking dockets, improving government contract bid protest procedures, and making agency appellate systems more efficient. The official statement addresses the use of artificial intelligence by agencies, highlighting the importance of transparency and oversight. While these recommendations are not binding, they are intended to improve processes within federal agencies and will be shared with affected entities such as Congress and the Judicial Conference of the United States.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on information collections related to Section 9100 Relief for 338 Elections. This is part of their effort to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is seeking feedback on whether these information collections are necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the quality of the data collected. Comments should be submitted by March 18, 2025, to ensure they are considered.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking the public and other federal agencies to provide feedback on its information collection methods, particularly concerning Form 8906, known as the Distilled Spirits Credit. This action is part of the IRS's ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The public has until March 31, 2025, to submit their comments. The IRS aims to improve the quality and clarity of the information it collects and is interested in suggestions for reducing the burden on respondents through technology or other means.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has released new guidance to help federal departments and agencies comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) during emergencies. This guidance outlines alternative procedures for environmental reviews when emergencies require quick action and involve significant effects that would normally need an environmental impact statement. The document includes steps agencies should take during emergencies, including consulting with CEQ and coordinating with other agencies and governments to ensure public safety and resource protection are prioritized while complying with NEPA requirements.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to the Procurement List. They plan to add new products supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ people with disabilities, and to remove some products and services that were previously supplied by such agencies. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until March 14, 2021. The aim is to ensure that federal agencies continue to support employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through these procurements.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on Form 6765, which relates to the Credit for Increasing Research Activities. This request is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and make the process easier for individuals and businesses that use the form to report research-related tax credits. Comments from the public and other agencies are welcomed to ensure the form meets its purpose efficiently, and should be submitted by April 19, 2021. The form’s usage is governed by the Paperwork Reduction Act, and it helps verify the correctness of tax credits claimed for research activities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) from December 2 to December 9, 2024. These statements include projects like the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine in Nevada, Hawaii-California training, Tacoma Dome Link Extension, and several others. The document highlights the EPA's responsibility to make public its comments on EISs from other federal agencies. Final and draft EISs are listed with corresponding deadlines for public comment or review, inviting input from interested parties.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies on renewing an information collection known as the "Bank Appeals Follow-Up Questionnaire." This is part of a broader effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information gathered will assess the effectiveness of the OCC's appeals process for banks and help improve it. Comments on the need, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection are invited, and they must be submitted by April 19, 2021.