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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6643
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that in December 2020, certain entities achieved the status of Exempt Wholesale Generators or Foreign Utility Companies. This change became effective following the Commission's regulations in 18 CFR 366.7(a). The notice was issued by Kimberly D. Bose, the Secretary, and published on January 22, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that, in December 2020, some special companies got permission to make and sell electricity without following some of the usual rules, kind of like having a special pass. This news was shared by Kimberly D. Bose on January 22, 2021.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104900
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has clarified that it is officially withdrawing a proposed rule that was originally published in December 2020. This rule suggested that employee performance should be prioritized over the length of service in cases of reductions in force (RIFs). The withdrawal took effect on March 12, 2021, following an Executive Order from President Biden that reversed a previous order, leading OPM to reassess its policy priorities. Despite already considering the rule withdrawn, OPM issued this clarification to ensure there is no confusion.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help decide government job rules said they aren't changing the rule about keeping workers based on how well they do their jobs instead of how long they've worked. They wanted to make sure everyone knows the old idea is officially canceled.