Rulemaking
Open Rulemakings and Rulemaking Information
Other information about 51 rulemaking is available at:
- Rulemaking Protocol (2015)
Presented to the Operations and Regulations Committee of the 51 Board on March 19, 2026.- Closed Rulemakings
Notices and information about completed rulemakings.
For further information, please contact Stefanie K. Davis, Deputy General Counsel & Ethics Officer, (202) 295-1563 or sdavis@lsc.gov.
Deadlines
Comments must be received by 51 by 11:59pm Eastern on June 29, 2026.
Summary
This proposed rule revises the 51's (51) regulations governing cost allowability, prior approval requirements, and property and procurement standards applicable to 51 recipients. Through these amendments, 51 seeks to clarify existing requirements, reduce administrative burden, promote consistent oversight and enforcement, and strengthen accountability in the use of federal funds.
Additional background Information and details are available in the Federal Register notice: .
Further Information
For further information, please contact:
Brittany Sims Nwankwoala, Assistant General Counsel, 51, 1825 I St. NW, Ste. 800, Washington, DC 20006; (202) 295-1599 (phone), or nwankwoalab@lsc.gov.
Deadlines
The written comment period closes on June 29, 2026.
Instructions for submitting written comments appear in this section.
Instructions for Written Comments
Interested parties may submit their comments in writing to 51 via email, fax, or postal mail.
lscrulemaking@lsc.gov. Include “Parts 1630 and 1631” in the subject line of the message.
Postal Mail
Brittany Sims Nwankwoala, Assistant General Counsel
ATTN: Parts 1630 & 1631 Rulemaking
51
1825 I St. NW, Ste. 800,
Washington, DC 20006
Hand Delivery/Courier
Brittany Sims Nwankwoala, Assistant General Counsel
ATTN: Parts 1630 & 1631 Rulemaking
51
1825 I St. NW, Ste. 800,
Washington, DC 20006
Further Information
For further information, please contact Brittany Sims Nwankwoala, Assistant General Counsel, 51, 1825 I St. NW, Ste 800 Washington, DC 20006; (202) 295-1599 (phone); or nwankwoalab@lsc.gov.