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[FR Doc No: 2021-28224]



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I


Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations 
are scheduled for development or review during the next year. This 
agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities to publish a semiannual 
agenda under Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' 
and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6). This 
publication does not impose a binding obligation on OPM with regard to 
any specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in addition to the 
items listed is not precluded.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexys Stanley, (202) 606-1000.

Stephen Hickman,
Federal Register Liaison, U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

            Office of Personnel Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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397.......................  Requirements Related to            3206-AO29
                             Surprise Billing; Part II.
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)

Final Rule Stage

397. Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 116-260, Division BB, title I and title II
    Abstract: This joint interim final rule with comment with the 
Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury would 
implement additional protections against surprise medical bills under 
the No Surprises Act, including provisions related to the independent 
dispute resolution processes.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule..................   10/07/21  86 FR 55980
Interim Final Rule Effective........   10/07/21
Interim Final Rule Comment Period      12/06/21
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Padma Shah, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415, Phone: 
202 606-0004, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3206-AO29

[FR Doc. 2021-28224 Filed 1-28-22; 8:45 am]
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