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  • 2025-00679 — Delegation of Authority-Authorities of the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3987
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department is publishing a Delegation of Authority signed by the Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, on December 20, 2024. This document delegates authority to Todd D. Robinson, allowing him to perform the role of the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, using the powers given to him by U.S. law. The delegation is set to be effective on January 10, 2025, and will remain in force until a new Under Secretary officially takes office or the delegation is revoked. The document will be officially recorded in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department is giving Todd D. Robinson the temporary power to do the job of looking after safety, democracy, and human rights for the country, but only until they find someone new for the job or the bosses decide to cancel it.

  • 2024-30618 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; License Transfer
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104516
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Commerce is submitting a request for review and approval of an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request extends an existing information collection related to the transfer of export licenses under specific circumstances, such as company mergers. The collection ensures that the new license holders comply with export rules and is vital for maintaining accountability. The public is invited to comment within 30 days, and more information can be found on www.reginfo.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to make sure when companies change hands, like in a merger, the new owners use their special "export permission slips" correctly. They are asking people to give their thoughts on this process to ensure everything works smoothly.

  • 2025-01947 — Recission of Performance Review Board
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8557
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Selective Service System has announced the rescission of its Performance Review Board, in line with a directive from the President's Memorandum on Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives. This memorandum, dated January 20, 2025, instructs that current performance boards be disbanded and re-formed with members who are dedicated to strictly enforcing Senior Executive Service performance evaluations. The new board will be set up later after the appropriate appointments are made within the agency.

    Simple Explanation

    The Selective Service System is getting rid of its old review team that checks how well its top leaders are doing their jobs, and they will make a new team later to make sure everyone is being fair. But they haven't said exactly who will be on the new team or when it will be ready.

  • 2025-02042 — Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8481
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The President has issued a memorandum calling for greater accountability from Senior Executive Service (SES) officials, who play crucial roles in managing the federal government. The memorandum emphasizes that SES officials must be accountable to the President and, by extension, to the American people. It outlines steps to enhance SES accountability, including updating performance plans, reassessing board memberships, and possibly removing officials who do not meet performance standards. The goal is to ensure the executive branch functions effectively in line with the President's policies and the nation's needs.

    Simple Explanation

    The President wants to make sure that important government workers, like bosses, do their jobs well and follow the rules. If they don’t do a good job, they might not get to keep their positions.