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OPM RIN: 3206-AP03 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: ●General Schedule Locality Pay Area Redefinitions 
Abstract:

In its December 2025 report to President Trump on locality pay for January 2026, the President’s Pay Agent identified concerns with the locality pay system.  OPM anticipates proposing regulatory changes consistent with the Pay Agent’s recommendations.

 
Agency: Office of Personnel Management(OPM)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Other 
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531   
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5304   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2026 
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:
Mr Joe Ratcliffe
Workforce Policy and Innovation (WPI)
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street NW,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone:202 606-3081
Email: paypolicy@opm.gov