Data / Federal rules / 2026-14753
Updates to Agents Designated To Accept Legal Process
The Personnel Management Office published this final rule in the Federal Register on July 22, 2026. It took effect on July 22, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is responsible for the rules for processing garnishment orders for child support and/or alimony and the rules for processing commercial garnishment orders. This rule updates the address for the Interior Business Center, which serves as the agent for service of process for many agencies. The rule also adds an agent for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to the list of agents designated to accept legal process.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-14753
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Personnel Management Office
- Published
- July 22, 2026
- Takes effect
- July 22, 2026
- Dates
- Effective Date: July 22, 2026.
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3206-AO78
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 5 CFR 581
- Topics
- Alimony; Child support; Claims; Government employees; Wages
- Pages
- 2
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