The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved publication for public comment of the following proposed amendments to existing rules and forms, as well as one new rule:

• Appellate Rules 6 and 39;
• Bankruptcy Rules 3002.1 and 8006;
• Bankruptcy Official Forms 410, 410C13-M1, 410C13-M1R, 410C13-N, 410C13-NR, 410C13-M2, and 410C13-M2R; and
• Civil Rules 16, 26, and new Rule 16.1.

The proposals and supporting materials are posted on the Judiciary’s website at: https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.

The public comment period is open from August 15, 2023 to February 16, 2024.