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2026-04166 — Freedom of Information Act

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board just updated its Freedom of Information Act rules to make it easier and faster for you to get info. Starting April 2, 2026, you can send FOIA requests by email or online, and simple requests will be handled quicker. These changes also reflect new laws and agency updates, with no extra fees if deadlines are missed.

2025-20749 — Freedom of Information Act

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is updating its Freedom of Information Act rules to make it easier and faster for you to get government info. You can now send FOIA requests by email or through a government portal, and simple requests will be handled quicker. These changes reflect recent laws and agency updates, with public comments open until December 24, 2025—no extra costs for you!

2025-19847 — Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board just announced the team that will review how well their top executives perform starting October 1, 2025. This group, made up of experts from DNFSB and other agencies, will decide on performance ratings, bonuses, and pay raises for senior leaders. If you’re a senior executive here, this means your work will be carefully reviewed by this new board.

2025-07532 — Notice of Designation of Policy-Making Positions; Withdrawal

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is pulling back a previous announcement about policy-making jobs that was set to appear on April 24, 2025. This means no changes to who’s in charge or how things run right now, so no surprises with timing or money. If you were watching for updates, keep calm and carry on!

2025-07093 — Notice of Designation of Policy-Making Positions

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board just announced that the Deputy General Counsel job is a key policy role that stays steady, even when a new President takes office. This means the position is officially labeled as a Schedule Policy/Career spot, keeping things consistent and clear. No big money changes or timing shifts here—just solid, steady leadership.

2026-06512 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Marfork Coal Company wants to change some safety rules at their Glen Alum Tunnel Mine. They’re asking to use a different way to keep miners safe that works just as well or better. If approved, this could affect how safety checks are done and might save the company some time or money. Everyone has until May 4, 2026, to share their thoughts on this idea.

Previous: 2025-19828 — Gulf of America OCS Oil and Gas One Big Beautiful Bill Act Lease Sale 1

On December 10, 2025, the government will hold a big lease sale for oil and gas drilling spots in the Gulf of America’s Outer Continental Shelf. Companies wanting to bid must submit their offers by December 9. This sale follows new rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, aiming to keep things fair and clear while opening up opportunities for energy development and government revenue.

Next: 2025-19833 — Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Defense wants to keep collecting info from folks who buy fuel using a special QR code system. This affects about 2,782 customers like government agencies and contractors, who spend about an hour filling out the form each year. You’ve got until December 10, 2025, to share your thoughts before the plan gets the green light.