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DOW/OS RIN: 0790-AL88 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Cooperation with the Office of Special Counsel of the Merit Systems Protection Board  
Abstract:

This final rule removes DoD’s regulation concerning its cooperation with the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) in carrying out OSC’s responsibilities under Public Law 95-454 and 5 CFR parts 1201 and 1250 to conduct investigations of alleged prohibited personnel practices and ensure the investigation of other allegations of improper or illegal conduct that OSC refers to DoD. This part does not reflect the current policy set forth in DoD Directive 5500.19, titled "Cooperation with the United States Office of Special Counsel (OSC),” and is being removed rather than updated. The rule does not impose obligations on members of the public. Therefore, this part may be removed from the CFR.

   

 
Agency: Department of War(DOW)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 145   
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  07/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
William R. Sprance
Associate Deputy General Counsel (Personnel & Health Policy)
Department of War
Office of the Secretary
1600 Defense Pentagon ,
Washington , DC 20301-1600
Phone:703 571-9457
Email: william.r.sprance.civ@mail.mil