Rulemaking
Open Rulemakings and Rulemaking Information
Other information about LSC rulemaking is available at:
- Rulemaking Protocol (2015)
- Rulemaking Agenda 2026-2027
Presented to the Operations and Regulations Committee of the LSC 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 LSC by 11:59pm Eastern on December 21, 2026.
Summary
This proposed rule revises the Legal Services Corporation's (LSC) definition of “capital improvement” by removing the threshold amount of LSC funds that must be expended on an improvement to real estate for the expenditure to qualify as a capital improvement. The proposed amendment would distinguish the definition of a capital improvement from the monetary thresholds required for prior approval; promote consistent tracking and oversight of LSC funds used for capital improvements; and strengthen accountability for LSC funds invested in recipients' real property.
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, Legal Services Corporation, 1825 I St. NW, Ste. 800, Washington, DC 20006; (202) 295-1599 (phone), or nwankwoalab@lsc.gov.
Deadlines
The Written comment Period Closes on December 21, 2026. Instructions for submitting written comments appear in this section.
Instructions for Written Comments
Interested parties may submit their comments in writing to LSC via email, fax, or postal mail.
lscrulemaking@lsc.gov. Include “Parts 1631” in the subject line of the message.
Postal Mail
Brittany Sims Nwankwoala, Assistant General Counsel
ATTN: Part 1631 Rulemaking
Legal Services Corporation
1825 I St. NW, Ste. 800,
Washington, DC 20006
Hand Delivery/Courier
Brittany Sims Nwankwoala, Assistant General Counsel
ATTN: Part 1631 Rulemaking
Legal Services Corporation
1825 I St. NW, Ste. 800,
Washington, DC 20006
Further Information
For further information, please contact Brittany Sims Nwankwoala, Assistant General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, 1825 I St. NW, Ste 800 Washington, DC 20006; (202) 295-1599 (phone); or nwankwoalab@lsc.gov.