Merit Board Refreshes Its Performance Review Lineup

2025-13707 — Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment

The Merit Systems Protection Board is raising civil penalty amounts to keep up with inflation, making sure fines stay fair and effective. This change affects anyone who might face these penalties and kicks in right away, helping keep the system balanced and up-to-date. So, if you’re dealing with MSPB rules, expect the fines to be a bit higher starting now!

2026-03594 — Appellate Jurisdiction Update

Starting March 9, 2026, some federal employees who move into special jobs without civil service protections won’t be able to appeal those moves to the Merit Systems Protection Board anymore. This change follows a decision by the Office of Personnel Management to take away those appeal rights. If you’re a federal worker affected by these moves, this update means fewer chances to challenge your job placement, but no new costs or deadlines to worry about.

2025-23250 — Practices and Procedures

The Merit Systems Protection Board is updating its rules because it closed its New York Field Office and moved its Washington Regional Office to a new address. These changes take effect on December 18, 2025, and mean that the Northeastern Regional Office will now handle cases from the New York area. No new fees or policy changes are involved—just a shuffle of where offices are located.

2025-16314 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board is updating how it handles appeals and case records by creating a new system and retiring the old one. This change affects anyone involved with MSPB cases and helps keep records organized and secure. The switch happens soon, with no extra costs expected, making the process smoother and clearer for everyone.

2025-16313 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board is updating how it handles appeals and case records by retiring an old system and launching a fresh, new one. This change affects anyone involved with MSPB cases and keeps your info safe and organized. No extra costs or delays—just a smoother way to manage records starting soon!

2025-09810 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board wants to make it easier for employees and applicants to ask for special help by creating a new form. They’re asking the public to share thoughts on this plan before sending it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This change aims to cut down on paperwork and speed up the process, with comments open for 30 days.

Previous: 2025-09901 — Determination That EPINEPHRINE (Epinephrine) Solution, 1 Milligram/Milliliter, Prefilled Syringe for Intravenous Use, Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness

The FDA says epinephrine prefilled syringes for IV use weren’t pulled from the market because of safety or effectiveness problems. This means drug makers can keep getting approval to sell similar versions, so patients and healthcare providers won’t face shortages. No changes in cost or timing are expected, just smooth sailing ahead for this important medicine.

Next: 2025-09903 — International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement

The Postal Service wants to add a new international shipping deal for Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service. This change affects businesses and customers who send packages overseas, offering them special rates and options. The update is being reviewed now and could save money and speed up shipping soon!