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eGov/Mil Newsletter: Feb. 24, 2021
Next USTC Commander?
Two updates from GSA CHAMP
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (23 Feb)
TRANSCOM delays awarding new contract worth up to $20 billion for military household goods moves
USTC J9 Non-Peak Season Call (11 Feb)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: Feb. 10, 2021
USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (9 Feb)
Coming Up on IAM Learning
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Account System Access Update
Why You Should Complete the Customer Service Satisfaction Survey After Your Next PCS
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (2 Feb)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: Jan. 27, 2021
SBA Issues Additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application Processing Reopening Dates
COVID-19 Epidemiology Update/Briefing from USTRANSCOM Surgeon General as presented to the USTRANSCOM/Industry Surface Executive Working Group COVID conference call
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (26 Jan)
USTRANSCOM J9 Responds to IAM Request for 2021 Business Rule Clarifications
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Account System Access Update
Satisfaction with Military Moves Went Up Despite Pandemic, DoD Says
Webcast: Women Business Owners Share Their Secrets to Success
Why You Should Complete the Customer Service Satisfaction Survey After Your Next PCS
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (19 Jan)
USTC J9 Monthly Non-Peak Call (14 Jan)
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (12 Jan)
USTRANSCOM Announces Dates/Times for the 2021 Spring Personal Property Forum
Recent IAM Newsletters and Communications
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: Jan. 13, 2021
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Seeking Input on Detention and Demurrage Charges
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application Processing
USTRANSCOM Announces Dates/Times for the 2021 Spring Personal Property Forum
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (12 Jan)
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Hall of Honor Call for Nominations
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (5 Jan)
Recent IAM Newsletters and Communications
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 30, 2020
Congress Passes Large-Scale COVID-19 Relief Legislation
COVID-19 Vaccines: Movers to be a Priority?
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (22 Dec)
Recalculation of Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) Scores for the 15 May to 31 July 2021 Performance Period (PP)
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (15 Dec)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 16, 2020
2021 Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Rate Filing Notice
Congress Makes Year-End Push for COVID Relief Package
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (15 Dec)
Recalculation of Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) Scores for the 15 May to 31 July 2021 Performance Period (PP)
IAM's Holiday Hours
Milley Wants 'Hard Look' at Restricting Families from More Overseas Tours
USTC J9 Non-Peak Call (10 Dec)
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (8 Dec)
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (1 Dec)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 2, 2020
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Moves Forward, Announces Investigation of Port-Based Detention and Demurrage Charges
Annual Qualifications: Certificate of Independent Pricing (CIP) and Certificate of Responsibility (COR) Review
IAM's Charles White Presents "Diversifying Your Revenue Streams" - Dec. 3
US Government & Military Affairs Update - Live Session Dec. 9
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (1 Dec)
JBMDL Draft DPM Contract Information
TRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (17 Nov)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 17, 2020
UPDATE: Industry Review and Request Comments on the 2021 Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Business Rules Proposed Changes and Updates to the following documents: 400NG Tariff, International Tender (IT), Tender of Service (TOS), and Claims and Liability Rules
Annual Qualifications: Certificate of Independent Pricing (CIP) and Certificate of Responsibility (COR) Review
Detention and Demurrage Charges See Steady Increase At Key Ports of Entry
Container Shortage: “It´s currently an enormous unseen challenge”
USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (10 Nov)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 4, 2020
Virtual Annual Meeting Remains Available On-Demand Through Noon, November 25
UPDATE: USTRANSCOM Global Household Goods Contract
CHAMP Advisory Air Freight Surcharge Notice Effective 10-30-2020
DoD Non-Temp Storage Retrograde Contract RFI
Troops’ weight allowances for household goods moves may increase by next summer
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (27 Oct)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: October 19, 2020
You Still Have Time to Register
Annual Qualifications: Certificate of Independent Pricing (CIP) and Certificate of Responsibility (COR) Review
USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (13 Oct)
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Issues Simplified Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application Form
FMCSA Announces Listening Session on Property Carrier Broker Petitions for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT
Why You May Want to Wait to File for PPP Loan Forgiveness and Other Tips
Military Still Doesn't Have a Solution for Sky-High Cost of Moving Pets to New Duty Stations
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: October 8, 2020
Sneak Peek at Military and Government Sessions at the Annual Meeting
U.S. District Court Issues Injunction, Orders Agencies to Resume Processing and Issuance of H-2B and Other Work Visas
U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) Proposes Rule Aimed to Clarify Independent Contractor Eligibility
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (29 Sep)
Telework May Become Air Force Norm
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: September 24, 2020
Military and Government Affairs Panel
California Closes Out Legislative Session
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (24 Sep)
2020 Fall PPF Summary
USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: September 9, 2020
Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) draft business rule changes for 2021
USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (8 Sep)
Senate Republicans Formally Introduce Next Round of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (1 Sep)
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (27 Aug)
USTC J9 Call August 25, 2020
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: August 26, 2020
USTC J9 Call August 25, 2020
USTC J9 COVID & Peak Season Calls (18 & 20 Aug) -- Combined Report
USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (Aug 13)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: August 13, 2020
Greater Opportunities with IAM's Virtual Meeting
IT20 Change 4 Posted
GSA CHAMP Pre-Bid Meeting
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (Aug 11)
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (6 Aug)
USTC J9 Weekly Telecons (28 & 30 July)
U.S. to End Spangdahlem Air Base’s Mission, Remove 11,900 Personnel From Germany
Refusal End Date of 25 August for the 2020 Peak Season
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 29, 2020
DoD Publishes Implementation Memo on Sec 889 of the 2019 NDAA
Sec 889 of the 2019 NDAA & Potential Impact to Government Approved Moving Companies
Senate Republican COVID Proposals
IAM Podcast Now Available
FMCSA - Truck Safety Summit (Aug. 5th)
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (23 July)
USTC J9 COVID-19 "Conditions Based" Movement Call (21 July)
USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (16 July)
USTC J9 COVID-19 Call (14 Jul)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 15, 2020
IAM's New Address
GAO Bid Protests Filed on GHC Award
USTC J9 COVID-19 Call (14 Jul)
TAMS is Coming
Driver Access Issues Update: West Point, Fort Riley, Fort Wainwright
Female Leadership in Global Moving and Mobility: A Conversation With Industry Leaders
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (9 July)
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (2 July)
USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 1, 2020
After Protest, DoD Upholds $7.2 Billion Military Moves Contract to New Jersey Company
Logistical Hurdles Could Slow Troop Withdrawal from Germany
IAM Extends Early Bird Registration Through July
USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (30 Jun)
U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Completes Mark-Up of FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
2019 National Defense Authorization Act, section 889
Special Opportunity for Governing Members
Get IAM Government and Military News in Your Email
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (25 June)
HASC Readiness Mark Issued
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Begins Highway Reauthorization
USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 17, 2020
TRANSCOM pulls back $7 billion contract to privatize military household goods moves
New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidance Issued by the Treasury Department
Register Now for Early Bird Savings
Funding for Truck Parking
Change in AMC port
USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
Senate Armed Services Committee Passes and Issues FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Summary
House Surface Transportation Bill
Introducing the 2020 Class of IAM Hall of Honor Members
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (11 June)
USTC J9 Stop Movement Call (9 June)
USTC J9 Peak Season Call (4 June)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 3, 2020
FMCSA Releases Much-Anticipated Final HOS Rule
FMCSA Hours of Service: Times They Are A-Changing
USTC J9 COVID-19/Stop Movement Call (2 June)
Register now for the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo with IAM's No Risk Policy
USTC J9 Updates Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
Nominations are now open for YP Chair and Vice Chair - Deadline June 10
U.S. Military Stop-Movement Orders to Be Lifted Immediately at Some Bases
So You Have Your PPP Loan – Time to Get It Forgiven!
IAM to Move its Office in July
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 20, 2020
USTC J9 COVID-19/Stop Movement Call (19 May)
CSS Scores are in DPS
Recent USTC-J9 Updates
Recent USTRANSCOM and GSA Meeting Notes
Military Families Making Summer PCS Moves Will Have to Follow These Strict Rules
SecDef Keeps Military Stop-Movement Order in Place After Review
MARADMIN 285/30 details permanent change of station tier system
Army Delays Most Winter Personnel Moves, But Plans to Grant Exceptions
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 6, 2020
USTRANSCOM Awards Global Household Goods Contract
Annual Meeting Website is Live
USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (5 May)
USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (1 May)
Military Movers Bleed Red Ink as Troop Transfers Delayed Anew
Army expects to PCS hundreds of high-priority soldiers with new exemption to stop-movement order
RPP Delivers More Than $300 USD Back to IAM Members
Membership Cancelations
First Weekly USTC J9 Peak Season Call (30 April)
USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (28 April)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: April 22, 2020
Modification and Reissuance of DoD Response to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
DoD travel ban amid coronavirus pandemic extended to June 30
USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (21 April)
Protecting the Force During Personal Property Shipments
Online Petition: STOP the Privatization of Military Household Goods Move Distribution
Change 4 to the 400NG and International Tender (IT) Addressing the DOD Stop Movement Adjustment
USTRANSCOM J9 Non-Peak Season Call (9 Apr)
Call for Webinar/Round Table Topics
USTRANSCOM J9 Calls Last Week
Weekly GSA COVID-19 Impacts - Supplier Relocation Community
COVID-19 Resources for Members
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: April 8, 2020
USTC J9 Teleconference with Industry Representatives (7 April)
USTRANSCOM J9 Personal Property Forum (PPF) Day 1 and Day 2 Notes and Slides
Updates from GSA’s Weekly Teleconference on COVID-19 Impacts with TSP Relocation Community
IAM to Host a Virtual Round Table Panel Discussion
Governing Members get Three Free YP Memberships
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Releases Report on DoD “Movement of Household Goods”
OSD Issues Guidance on Use of Cloth Face Coverings on DoD Installations
COVID-19 Relief Package Clarification
USTC J9 Teleconference with Industry Representatives (3 April)
Update on Reweigh Table Coming Soon to the International Tender (IT20)
IAM & AMSA Engage GEN Lyons on DoD Support for Financial Relief
Air Force Chief of Staff: Expect Military Movement Ban to be Extended
Coast Guard “Float Plan” and “Assist Team” will Support Members During PCS
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: March 25, 2020
Limited Seats Remain for Today's Virtual Roundtable Discussion on the DoD Stop Movement Order - ACT NOW
USTRANSCOM J9 Issues Updated Advisory #20-0058B Update (24 March) on Stop Movement Guidance
GSA Holds Teleconference on COVID-19 Impacts with TSP Relocation Community
USTRANSCOM J9 DP3 Industry Call - Stop Movement Order
IAM and AMSA Working Together to Address Industry Funding Support from Congress and Designation of HHG Moving Industry as an Essential Function
Military Times: Sudden halt on military moves due to coronavirus could cripple industry
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: March 11, 2020
USTRANSCOM Issues “Stop Movement” Advisory for Army DP3 Shipments to/from Italy and Korea
DHS Announces Availability of 35,000 Supplemental H-2B Visas
JPPSO-NC Volume Move Memo
Air Force Personal Property Activity (PPA) Releases 2020 Peak Season Special Interest Items (SIIs)
AMSA Cancels 2020 Conference
USTRANSCOM-Europe Cancels Personal Property Meeting
JPPSO-SC Industry Day Notes
USTRANSCOM Provides Input to Notification of Loss or Damage Forms
Military.com: 7 Military Move Changes Coming This Spring
Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) Industry Days
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 31, 2019
Inconvenience Claims for Shipments Coming out of SIT: a Q&A with USTC
USTRANSCOM Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) Update: Bundling Notification
USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (30 May)
USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (23 May)
IAM’s Seventh & Eighth Articles in a Series of Op-Ed Pieces on DoD’s Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
Requirement for Seals Removed from Tender of Service
On-Base Families Forced to Contend with Health Hazards at Home
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