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OPM RIN: 3206-AO96 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Streamlining Probationary and Trial Period Appeals 
Abstract:

In accordance with Executive Order 14284, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to establish circumstances and procedures under which employees terminated from a probationary or trial period may appeal such termination. The procedures established by this rule would serve as the sole and exclusive method of appealing such terminations unless otherwise required by law.

 
Agency: Office of Personnel Management(OPM)  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: Other 
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 751   
Legal Authority: E.O. 14284, 90 FR 17729    5 CFR 11   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/30/2025  90 FR 61070   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/29/2026 
Final Rule  08/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Ms Carol Matheis
Workforce, Policy, and Innovation (WPI)
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street NW,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone:202 606-2930
Email: employeeaccountability@opm.gov