The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved for publication for public comment 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 public comment period is open from August 15, 2023, to February 16, 2024.

To view the proposed amendments and instructions on how to submit comments, please visit the Rules and Policies webpage on the U.S. Courts website.