Uniform Allowances

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Office of Personnel Management 5 CFR Part 591 [Docket ID: OPM-2026-0068] RIN 3206-AO73 ( printed page 19057) AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Direct final rule. SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a direct final rule to raise the maximum annual uniform allowance and the maximum allowable cost payable by the agency for furnishing uniforms from $800 to $1,500, amend the purpose of the subpart and the definition of “uniform,” and ensure agencies maintain policies for administering uniform allowance programs. This document also provides guidance on appropriate and inappropriate uses of the allowance, distinguishes uniforms from personal protective equipment, and makes technical edits to improve transparency, accountability, and usability. DATES: This rule is effective July 13, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by May 14, 2026. If significant adverse comments are received, OPM will withdraw the relevant provisions of this direct final rule. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments for this direct final rule within the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov/​ . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. All comments must be received by the end of the comment period for them to be considered. All comments and other submissions received generally will be posted on the internet at regulations.gov as they are received, without change, including any personal information provided. However, O…